Thornbridge & Co are pushing ahead with their new city centre pub, which will aptly be known as The Fargate. The venue will sit at the top of Fargate, opposite Sheffield Town Hall.
The pub will sit over two floors, and will boast a large licensed outdoor area, capable of hosting up to 250 guests.
Construction is beginning, with Thornbridge & Co targeting this autumn (2025) for its opening.
An artist's impression of how part of the interior of The Fargate may look. Photo: Thornbridge & Co
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of Sheffield City Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee, has previously met with the team from Thornbridge & Co at the site to hear what they had planned for the venue.
“This project has been over two years in the making, and we’re thrilled to be nearing the finish line. We can’t wait to welcome the people of Sheffield and become a part of this dynamic and evolving city centre.”
Simon Webster, CEO and co-founder of Thornbridge & Co
The news comes alongside confirmation that the people of Sheffield are coming out to enjoy Fargate after the regeneration works recently concluded – as well as the rest of the city centre.
An artist's impression of how the exterior of The Fargate may look. Photo: Thornbridge & Co
The latest footfall figures – taken from 3rd March to 6th April – show that footfall across Sheffield city centre is 3% up on the same period in 2024.
Fargate itself saw a 14% increase for the same period.
With venues like The Fargate and Event Central to come to the flagship street over the next couple of years, it is hoped even more people will come out to enjoy this vital part of the city centre.
An artist's impression of how part of the interior of The Fargate may look. Photo: Thornbridge & Co
“It’s fantastic to see so many people are coming out to the city centre to enjoy this great run of weather we have recently had.
“We hope people have been enjoying the many amazing options for things to do across the city centre. In particular, it’s been great to see the number of people walking along Fargate increase as people came out to see the Fargate works completed.
“We look forward to seeing The Fargate completed and open for business, adding yet another brilliant venue for the people of Sheffield to enjoy a drink and bite to eat.”
Cllr Ben Miskell, Chair of Sheffield City Council’s Transport, Regeneration and Climate Committee
The site as it looks now - the former Yorkshire Bank building Photo: Thornbridge & Co