You may have popped into JH Mann on Sharrow Vale for your fish, but have you ever been for lunch?
Founded by the Mann family in 1921, this fishmonger has been a part of Sheffield's high street for over a decade.
The business was taken over by chefs Christian Szurko and Scott Mills in 2005, and what unfollowed was something very special indeed.
JH Mann of course sells all the fresh fish and seafood you could think of, as well as a fabulous selection of fish pies, fish stocks and other fish-related products.
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But if you don’t fancy taking it home to cook, they’ll even cook it for you themselves.Â
Sister venue to top seafood spot Native that they opened in 2021, you just know it’s going to be good but let us tell you, it smashes ‘good’ out of the park.
The concept is simple and lacking any frills, but that's how we like it.
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Simply take a pick of what’s on offer, whether that be oysters, tuna, scallops, salmon, and they’ll cook it up with whatever they’ve got that day. It could be with their homemade chilli oil, their caper butter or melted into an unctuous risotto - and the best part is, they’re charging shop prices instead of restaurant prices.Â
The aim is to get people eating and trying more fish, which is easier to do when you're not paying top dollar for it.
There aren't many seats but if you get a spot overlooking the street, then you're in for a glorious afternoon of eating delicious fish and people watching.
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Of course it is just a fishmongers, so you don't have a working bar. But you are encouraged to support the nearby local businesses, like grabbing a bottle of white wine to go with your oysters from independent wine shop Staremoreboss which is literally next door.
They've even got a dedicated fridge section for people dining at JH Mann and have all the fish-wine pairings you could desire.
This really is a special place, it feels like an exclusive lunch club that you want to be a member of time, and time again.Â
They're open Tuesday - Saturday and lunch is served between 11-3pm.
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
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The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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The old-fashion Sheffield sweet shop that’s been open for 152 years
Clementine Hall
You might have walked past Granelli’s countless times, but did you know it’s one of Sheffield’s oldest family-run businesses?
Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you just can't beat the experience of a proper sweet shop.
The walls lined with colourful tubs of sugary treats, rustling paper bags and the sound of sweets being weighed in the scale - it's a feeling of nostalgia that can't be replicated.
Granelli's on Broad Street first opened in 1873 by Luigi Granelli, who moved to Sheffield from Genoa in Italy.
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The shop began by selling ice cream before becoming the sweet shop that generations of Sheffielders have grown up with.
Today you’ll still find shelves packed with over 200 different kind of sweets, from a mix of traditional favourites including pear drops, chocolate limes, chewing peanuts, bonbons and fudge alongside newer sweets too like Millions and Sherbet Fountains.
You can still grab an ice cream if you don't fancy sweets, of course served in a classic wafer cone with a flake plonked on top.
It's a proper Sheffield institution, but what makes it even better is that many of the sweets sold at Granelli's are made by local firms.
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Maxon's are a Sheffield company, Willett's from Chesterfield and the famous Bassett's of Liquorice Allsorts fame was founded in Sheffield in 1842 with their factor still in Hillsborough.
They're all sold at a decent price too, so you're not breaking the bank to satisfy that sweet craving.
So if you're looking for a real nostalgic experience in Sheffield then Granelli's has got to be your next stop, and by supporting a local family business you can feel good about it too.
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14th February 2026 
