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A Pulp pop-up pub is coming to Sheffield, taking over a beloved local boozer

Finally Sheff's turn!

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 9th October 2026

A Pulp pop-up pub is heading to Sheffield later this month, following unbelievable success over in Manchester.

The Sheffield icons will be taking charge of beloved local boozer and grassroots gig venue The Hallamshire Hotel.

The news was announced this afternoon by Rough Trade Records, along with Pulp themselves.

While they're keeping the exact details under wraps for now, we've got a pretty good idea of what we might be able to expect, based on their pop-up pub in Manchester in August.

There, there was a jukebox programmed by Jarvis Cocker himself, along with merch literally plastered on every wall and even the ceilings.

The previous Pulp pop-up pub had loads of merch for sale, from tees and totes to records and stickers.

The walls were turned into a shrine for the band, showcasing posters and photography from throughout their illustrious career.

And the crowds came through in a big way, queueing halfway down the street for a chance to be totally immersed in all things Pulp.

So much so, The Rat & Pigeon (who hosted the Manchester edition) have warned on social media: "Note to @hallamshire_hotel - you WILL be 10x busier than you expect - even if it’s pissing it down. Enjoy!"

For their Sheffield pop-up, all we know for sure is the location (The Hallamshire Hotel) and the date (30 October).

More details are set to be announced soon.

Read more: Crookes in Sheffield has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK

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Crookes in Sheffield has been named one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK

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A Sheffield neighbourhood has been crowned one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the UK by Time Out Magazine.

Every year we wait with bated breath to see which UK neighbourhoods make the cut of Time Out's annual list of the world's coolest neighbourhoods.

But, the UK is just so damn cool that they've made us a list of our own.

In their recent guide of '11 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the UK', they set out to decipher the very best places to live in the country that are flourishing with new openings, community spirit and simply oozing 'coolness'.

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And a Sheffield neighbourhood made it onto the list - obviously.

Crookes is infact the only Yorkshire neighbourhood to get a shoutout, and to be honest we're hardly surprised.

We love it for its fantastic foodie offering, bustling independent scene and great people - but let's see what Time Out had to say.

Daniel Wray, contributing writer for Time Out said: "Once considered purely a place for students, Crookes has undergone a shift in its development and demographic in recent years, quietly and subtly morphing into a wonderfully self-contained neighbourhood that is now a go-to food and drink hotspot.

"Much like Sheffield, this little suburb is not flashy or fussy – it’s an under-the-radar residential area – but it packs a lot of punch for its size."

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He then goes on to describe his perfect day out in Sheffield, highlighting spots like Crumb, Pom, Tanaya Wines and Crookes Social Club.

He finishes by suggesting: "Crookes is excellent year-round, but perhaps try a June visit during Sheffield Wine Week when Bole Hills is home to a buzzy outdoor wine festival."

Daniel, we really couldn't agree more.

You can read the full list of the UK's coolest neighbourhoods here.

Read more: Inside Proof – Sheffield’s new bookshop, bar and cafe all rolled into one

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Inside Proof – Sheffield’s new bookshop, bar and cafe all rolled into one

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A beloved Sheffield bookshop is back but this time, there's booze.

You may remember back in January when Novel sadly had to close its doors due to circumstances beyond the team’s control.

Since opening in Crookes in 2024, co-owner Katie and the team had experienced ongoing intimidation and harassment, eventually leading to the decision to close the much-loved bookshop and bar indefinitely.

It was a heartbreaking turn of events for a business that had quickly become a much-loved part of the Crookes community.

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At the time, it felt like it might be the end of Novel but thankfully, it wasn't. Because Novel is back - but not quite as you might remember it.

Introducing Proof, your new bookshop/cafe/wine/beer bar.

It's basically everything we love in this world rolled into one, and we're big fans of it along with the rest of Crookes.

Of course the book selection is just as brilliant as it was at Novel, with shelves stacked with some of the hottest books around, all hand-picked by Kate, so you know you’re in safe hands when it comes to the reading recommendations.

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Great coffee is on hand courtesy of Cloud so you can settle in for a brew and a browse, but if that won't quite cut it they've also got a selection of natural wines and beer on offer. Genuinely, what more could you want?

Just grab a brew, pick up a book and settle in for a while. Is this one of the coolest new openings to hit Crookes? We reckon so.

They're open Fridays and Saturdays 12 - 10:30pm, so make sure you swing by and welcome Proof back to Crookes.

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