Over the past year I've discovered a lot of new pubs in Sheffield. Some of these pubs have been classic pubs that were previously unknown to me; some have been brand new openings; and some have been previous incarnations that have transmogrified into fresh new cask ale venues. As I've expressed to my fellow aficionados, there is definitely a cask ale renaissance in Sheffield, partly due to the wealth of new local microbreweries using new varieties of hops, not to mention the increase in student-aged cask ale fans. So it shouldn't be too surprising to find decent cask ale in unexpected establishments like wine bars. I first discovered Henry's Cafe Bar this past summer, after I along with my fellow Cobden View Girls had completed 5K in Sheffield's Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK. After a post-run lunch we stopped in Henry's for a post-post-run-lunch pint. The designation "cafe bar" is deceiving, as there are 10 handpumps featuring local ales along with a knowledgeable staff -- and at £2.50 for my pint, it's very reasonably priced for a city centre pub. | ![]() |