Hillsborough Tap Pub
572-576 Langsett Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield, S6 2LX
0114 2343857
https://www.hillsboroughtap.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/hillsboroughtap
https://twitter.com/hillsboroughtap
0114 2343857
https://www.hillsboroughtap.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/hillsboroughtap
https://twitter.com/hillsboroughtap
Location
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Hillsborough Tap Public House
We are a locally-owned bar located in the heart of the Hillsborough area of Sheffield. Our aim is to provide a warm and welcoming atmosphere and provide quality drinks to our customers.
Specialising in cask ales and craft beers, we offer some of the best locally-brewed beers in the area and take pride in welcoming new and exciting guest ales to the premises on a weekly basis. Alongside this we offer a wide selection of specially selected world beers, ciders & spirits.
We also offer an extensive selection of wines and Champagnes, specially selected for their astounding flavour, as well as a vast array of leading brand spirits and a hot drinks selection.
Families are welcome.
General Information
- Independent
- No known awards
Pub Facilities
- Real Ales
- Cocktails
- Beer garden
- Smoking area
- Car park
- Disabled access
- Disabled facilities
- Children welcome
- Dogs welcome
- Card payments
- Function room
- Accommodation
- Wi-Fi Internet access
Pub Entertainment
- Background music
- Sports on TV
- Pool table
- Snooker table
Pub Food
- Food served
The Hillsborough Tap, an independent pub in the suburb of the same name, has launched a search for the individual responsible for a senseless act of vandalism that caused £1,000 worth of damage. On 14th September, CCTV footage captured a man casually punching the pub's window, shattering it in seconds before walking away without pause.
The pub, located on Langsett Road in Hillsborough, is now appealing for help in identifying the culprit behind the costly incident. Owner Janine Lawson expressed her frustration, highlighting the challenges that small businesses already face without the added burden of unnecessary damage.
Footage from the pub's CCTV system shows the event unfolding at 12:30 a.m. on the quiet corner of Langsett Road and Holme Lane. The video reveals two men approaching from Bradfield Road, when, without warning, one of them punches the pub’s window, inflicting substantial damage. The man then continues walking as if nothing had happened.
"It only took them a few seconds to destroy my weekend and cost us up to £1,000," Janine explained. "You have to sell a lot of beer to cover the bill this will cause."
Initially, Janine refrained from releasing the CCTV footage, opting instead to post a request on The Hillsborough Tap's Facebook page for the person responsible to come forward and cover the cost of repairs. However, after receiving no response, she felt compelled to take further action. The footage has since been shared publicly, and the police have been contacted.
"At first, I just wanted whoever it was to come forward and pay for the damages. We've all done stupid things when we're drunk, and we don't have to get the police involved," Janine said. "But after some time, after no one came forward, I thought, 'you know what, they deserve for everyone to know they did this, and they're an idiot.'"
Although the damage is estimated to cost up to £1,000, Janine has found solace in the local community's support. Friends and neighbours have offered to help reduce the repair costs by supplying glass and assisting with the fix. However, the frustration and emotional toll remain.
"You do end up taking it personally," Janine admitted. "It's hard enough running a small business without something like this happening for no reason."
Despite the incident, the Hillsborough Tap remains open for business. The staff has even embraced a bit of humour, decorating the broken window with a drawing of Billy Bullseye, adding a touch of lightheartedness to an otherwise frustrating situation.
The pub hopes that with the release of the CCTV footage, someone will come forward with information about the vandal. Meanwhile, Janine and her team continue to serve their customers and keep the community spirit alive, despite the senseless act that disrupted their weekend.
If anyone has information about the incident, they are encouraged to contact the pub or the police.
We have added a listing for the Hillsborough Tap at Hillsborough Tap at 572-576 Langsett Road, which was previously called Legends Sport Cafe. The new venue offers real ales and an expanded food menu.