There's few stores in Sheffield that have been open longer than these guys.
There's good reason that Woody's has become a firm favourite for locals across the city.
Located on the intersection of Ecclesall Road and Sharrow Vale Road, you'll find Woody's a family-run sandwich shop that's been charming the people of Sheffield and beyond for over a quarter of a century.
Trading for 29 years, with their current head chef at the helm for 24 (who has never, ever had a day off sick), owner 'Woody', is more than happy to pour over the history of this sandwich institution whilst you wait for your order.
He believes that the key to success is the huge selection of hot and cold sandwiches, bagels and baked goods on offer, including over 70 different combinations of peppered beef, salmon, hams and a huge bread selection.
Working your way down the menu here is highly recommended, customers guarantee you'll be back for seconds in glowing online reviews - and with bread cakes stuffed with choices like roast chicken with roasted peppers and pesto; ham with brie or roast beef with melted blue stilton, red onion and a hint of mayo - there's truly something for everyone regardless of your sando preference.
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The bagel menu is just as carefully curated, all with NYC-inspired names to pay homage to the mighty bagel's beginnings. Standout options include the Brooklyn - a chicken, pesto and sundried tomatoes, the veggie-friendly Central Park and the Manhattan, smoked salmon, cream cheese, lemon juice and black pepper.
There's a small eat-in area for those wanting to take in the hustle and bustle of lunchtime trading but most get their orders to go - we took ours to Sheffield Botanical Gardens a mere ten minute walk away to bask in the spring sunshine whilst tucking into smoked salmon.
Taking the view in from the road, it's clear that this is the place for Steel City workers to head in for a hearty lunch. Everyone that walks by pops in to say hello and grab a sarnie or sweet treat, and the reviews speak for themselves.
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Holding a five star TripAdvisor rating, regulars and newcomers alike are keen to share their praise for the much-loved sandwich store.
"I have been coming here for over 20 years, from hungover rugby player to hungover dad. The choice has increased with time and quality has remained high. Always my first choice in Sheffield."
"Absolute gem of a place - lovely staff, bangin sandwiches and the best brownies I've ever had. Super reasonable prices too. Definitely a new regular!"
"there are very VERY few sandwich shops that have the same elite service and better food!"
"A truly truly wonderful place that has cured the hangovers of countless students and others!"
You can find Woody's on Eccleshall Road (just before it meets Sharrow Vale Road) serving 9am - 4pm (and from 9.45am on Sundays) every single day of the week.
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A Pulp pop-up pub is coming to Sheffield, taking over a beloved local boozer
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).
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.
Danny Jones -
5th August 2025 
