It's been a busy start to 2026, and we're definitely not complaining.
We've had a whole host of new openings pop up in the city, from restaurants and coffee shops to wellness centres.
In case you've missed any of them, allow us to give you the lowdown of what's new in the city.
So, without further ado...
Güs
34 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP
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Say hello to Güs, a brand-new wellness hub which has opened in Sheffield city centre.
Inside Güs, you’ll find two saunas and four cold plunge pools to flip in-between for the ultimate wellness experience. We guarantee you’ll be feeling brand new after a session here.
You’ve got to check out the private showers and changing rooms too with all the amenities you need, making it super easy to fit a session around work or uni.
OMOMO
67 Division Street, S1 4GE
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Taking over the old Pie Minister site is OMOMO, a Korean street food restaurant serving up authentic dishes like tteokbokki, corn dogs, Korean fried chicken and bubble tea.
Drop Bear
Howard Street, Sheffield city centre
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Have you spotted this adorable koala on Howard Street? Well, the little guy's there thanks to Drop Bear - which has just opened its doors in our city.
This Aussie-inspired coffee spot comes from the same husband-and-wife team behind Sheff's beloved Hygge Coffee so we already knew it was going to be good. And do you know what? We were right.
Matcha Spot
16 Campo Lane, S1 2EF
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The Matcha Spot is Sheffield’s trendiest matcha spot that has just opened up on Campo Lane, not only home to some of the city’s best matcha and coffee but the owners, Dee and Naima, are just bloody delightful.
The sisters have created the most gorgeous spot, slinging out incredible ceremonial matcha combinations just like the raspberry and white chocolate and pistachio white hazelnut. Best of all, you can add cold foam onto your matcha too - sounds dreamy, right?
Aux Bon Vivant
27a Campo Ln, S1 2EG
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There’s a charming new French cafe in town - everyone say bienvenue to Aux Bon Vivant.
Headed up by couple Pierre and Zara (and their VERY new arrival Léon), this cosy spot brings all-day drinking, dining, and deli to Campo Lane.
Pierre is in the kitchen, whipping up an ever-changing plat du jour menu including classics like galette, French onion soup, and croque monsieur, alongside fantastic charcuterie boards (with homemade butter, no less), takeaway deli sandwiches, and gigantic pastries.
The Peak District route is set to temporarily close this summer for ground works.
The scenic route is classed as one of England's highest-risk roads running through the Peak District.
A statement published by Derbyshire County Council has stated that Snake Pass will be closed between Derbyshire Level in Glossop and Ladybower Reservoir from Monday 15 June to Friday 3 July 2026.
The route is classed as high risk due to its steep bends and the landslips it suffers.
Snake Pass has suffered ongoing damage in recent years, with four separate landslip sites currently affecting the route.
Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Councillor Charlotte Hill said: “We are currently undertaking feasibility and technical studies to fully understand the extent of the issues at the Doctors Gate site on Snake Pass and the options that may be available. This work is essential before any detailed proposals can be developed and discussed with funding partners, including the Government.
“Snake Pass presents a long standing and complex engineering challenge due to its underlying geology and exposure to severe weather. Addressing this safely and sustainably requires detailed investigation and significant resources.
“We are working with the East Midlands Combined County Authority to explore opportunities that could help secure the long-term resilience of the A57. Discussions with other partners are ongoing and form part of the wider work currently being undertaken.”
Jon Pearce, MP for High Peak, said on social media: "I know this closure will be frustrating for residents, commuters and businesses who rely on this route every day, but the condition of Snake Pass cannot keep being ignored."
Sheffield restaurant ‘delighted’ after being listed on The Good Food Guide just four weeks after opening
Clementine Hall
Just one month after opening, Trattoria Maria in Sheffield city centre has made it onto the coveted Good Food Guide.
When it was announced last year that the masterminds behind Bench and The Pearl, two award-winning Sheffield venues, were setting their sights on opening an Italian trattoria in the city centre we couldn't believe our luck.
Maria, located on Wellington Street in the new heart of the city development, is a homage to owner Ronnie's grandmother and a nod to his southern Italian heritage.
It's a space unlike anything in the city, a small but perfectly-formed space complete with counter dining where you can watch the magic happen.
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And magic really is happening, because the food is nothing short of brilliant.
But it's not just us who think so, as Maria has got the attention of The Good Food Guide - an established guide to the very best pubs, cafes and restaurants across the UK.
Getting a spot on the guide just four weeks after opening is truly an impressive feat, here's what the guide had to say about Maria: "The quaint name (and Nonna namesake) contrasts the very urban setting of this new arrival from the team behind beloved Bench.
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"On a particularly uncharacterful street in Sheffield's 'Heart of the City' development, the exterior is all flat walls and fogged windows, while inside it's one big room which gets buzzy and loud of a weekend evening.
"There are real gems to be found among the antipasti - stracciatella and caponata with very soft focaccia for dunking or superb saffron and cuttlefish ragu arancini - while the southern Italian sunshine dominates the pastas and secondi."
Announcing the news to Instagram, Maria said: "we are delighted to announce, after just four weeks, we have been listed in the good food guide.
"we are super proud of the whole team for this achievement after such short period of time. congratulations to you all."
We couldn't have said it better ourselves, congratulations Maria and the team - an accolade very much deserved.
Clementine Hall -
19th February 2026 
