One of Sheffield's best lunch menus is being served inside a Glossop Road coffee shop - but this is on another level to a soup and a sandwich offering.
Elm is one of the city's most stylish spaces, which is no surprise, given that it's run by identical twins and acclaimed designers Nik and Jon Daughtry.
And while it enjoys a healthy trade by day, where people gather for coffees, toasties, catch-ups and some laptop surfing, Elm has recently added a formidable string to its bow.
Since taking on chef Nathan Wall, a self-taught visionary who's been of the most respected names on the Derbyshire restaurant scene, Elm now has a refined food offering worthy of its beautiful interiors.
Previously, we've only been able to get a taste of his cooking in the evenings, when the team serve up an exceptional set menu - but a condensed version has now made its way into the lunch service too.
Head on back to the 'blue room' - a gorgeous space with just eight covers - and you can have a three-course, £35 lunch menu that's 'short in courses, long in flavour'.
As with all of chef Nathan's menus, it'll remain proudly seasonal, which in January has meant ingredients like Jerusalem artichoke and chicory have their time in the spotlight.
Inside the Blue Room at Elm SheffieldTreacle loafThat amazing cheese courseMain courses on the Restaurant Elm lunch menuNamelaka
The main lunch menu at the start of 2026 has included a roasted Jerusalem artichoke in a vintage cheddar custard; a Creedy Carver duck breast and braised leg, with orange-glazed chicory, and carrot and orange puree; and a pistachio and dark chocolate namelaka, with a pistachio caramel and raspberry reduction.
That's the main three-course lunch menu, and for the sheer calibre of the cooking, it's excellent value.
But we'd highly recommend going the whole hog and adding in the bread course (it's a miniature treacle loaf with cultured butter) and the cheese course (a piece of Jasmine and ginger fruit cake with gooey baron brigod cheese and a pickled walnut ketchup).
Lunch at Restaurant Elm in Sheffield is served between 12pm and 2.30pm on Thursdays and Fridays - you can book your spot here.
The Sheffield Legends honour is awarded to those who make the city proud.
Sheffield Council have announced the latest wave of recipients to be honoured with the coveted plaques outside the Town Hall.
The stars are awarded to individuals or groups who are or were at the top of their field, easily recognisable at a national or global level, and who have made a significant contribution to promoting Sheffield in a positive light.
Nominations were reviewed by an independent Awards Panel made up of representatives from across the city.
The list of recipients include none other than the legend that is John Burkhill, aka 'the man with the pram', who no doubt you've seen walking around town in his iconic green wig. John has raised over £1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of his late wife June and daughter Karen and we couldn't be happier to see his achievement being recognised.
International super group Pulp were honoured for their "worldwide success and cultural impact, having helped define British music in the 1990s while proudly championing their Sheffield roots throughout their career."
Uriah Rennie is being honoured with a Sheffield Legends plaque posthumously, for his pioneering career as a Premier League referee whilst Dame Julie Kenny is also being awarded posthumously, in recognition of her leadership in business and commitment to supporting South Yorkshire’s economic growth.
Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham received the honour for his achievements in boxing and Paul Carrack was honoured for his outstanding contributions to music as a singer, songwriter, and multi‑instrumentalist.
Danny Willett and Joe Root were previously announced as honourees for their huge accomplishments in the sporting world.
On Monday 2 February, Uriah Rennie’s Sheffield Legends plaque will be unveiled outside Sheffield Town Hall at 11am.
Wunderhorse confirmed as final headliner for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026
Clementine Hall
Rock N Roll Circus has announced Wunderhorse as the Saturday headliners for its 2026 Sheffield edition.
It marks another incredible statement show for the festival, hot on the heels of Queens of the Stone Age’s only outdoor UK headline performance in 2025.
The performance will be one of only two outdoor UK shows by Wunderhorse this year and the only one outside of London, making it a pretty big deal for us northern fans.
The announcement completes pretty unbeatable trio of headliners for Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield, alongside The Streets and Richard Ashcroft.
Images: The Sheff
Wunderhorse will headline on Saturday 29 August, with Baxter Dury confirmed as main support, alongside British rock group and Mercury Prize winners English Teacher and indie group Fat Dog also confirmed.
The full Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield 2026 headline programme now sees The Streets performing A Grand Don’t Come For Free in full on Friday, Wunderhorse headlining Saturday, and Richard Ashcroft closing the weekend on Sunday, supported by The Fratellis and Cast.
Festival Director Ali O’Reilly said: “Wunderhorse are one of the most exciting British bands to emerge in recent years, and bringing one of their only outdoor UK shows to Sheffield feels incredibly significant.
We are huge fans of the band and tried really hard to get them over the line. We’re also super excited about the line-up. Our programming has always been about championing artists who are shaping the future of live music and giving audiences outside of London access to truly special shows.”
Rock N Roll Circus Sheffield returns to Don Valley Bowl from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August 2026.
Pre-sale starts on Wednesday 4 February with general sale just a couple days later on Friday 6 February, you can find out more about tickets here.
Daisy Jackson -
30th January 2026 
