New Barrack Tavern

Have visited this great pub for many years and will be coming back in October.

Traditional setting, fantastic range of real ales, great food and good music. The hosts are friendly and up for a laugh. You are made to feel like a local. Keep it up!

Visited the New Barrack Tavern on bank holiday Sunday and had a great time. Music was great, beer was great and the service was great. Keep it up.

Been a visitor for about 5 years on Saturday nights. However called in the 10th November, had a couple of pints, got half way through the second and needed to go the gents - when I came back my beer had gone. Asked at bar if it had been cleared up - complete denial - mentioned it to landlord - not interested! Needless to say won't go in again!

I was walking along Penistone Road when I happened upon a delightful pub called the New Barrack Tavern. I went in for a spot of lunch and a pint of the spectacular real ale. I was immediately greeted by the friendly landlord and lady. My food was served by a beautiful and efficient young lady by the name of Katie. I went outside and was impressed by the wonderful beer garden. In summary, excellent beer, food. A lovely family atmosphere. 5 stars

This is a great little pub. Specialises in real ales and always has a really good selection on tap and in bottles. Also a good range of draught continental lagers and draught ciders. On weekends they have live bands - Blues and rock mainly. There is music other nights of the week too with 'acoustic' solo artists. They do a wide range of hot pub grub - the all day breakfast is highly recommended.

The New Barrack Tavern, a historic pub located on Penistone Road in Hillsborough, has been crowned Sheffield CAMRA's "Cider Pub of the Year." The pub, which boasts an impressive selection of ciders, has reclaimed the prestigious title, cementing its reputation as a key player in the local cider scene.

Known for offering the widest variety of ciders in the city, the New Barrack Tavern stands out as a haven for cider enthusiasts. According to Kevin Thompson, press officer and social secretary for Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the pub was well-deserving of the accolade. "The pub rightfully was awarded the title with an array of 15 ciders, now housed in the converted kitchen, more than any other pub in the city," Thompson said. This wide selection underscores the pub's commitment to providing an unparalleled cider experience for its patrons.

The New Barrack Tavern is not just a cider destination but also a site steeped in history. Originally built in the 19th century, the pub underwent a significant rebuild in 1936. Despite the renovation, it retains several of its historical features, including a Gilmours-branded doorstep, a terrazzo floor, and its original curved bar. These elements offer a glimpse into the pub's rich past while providing a cosy and authentic atmosphere for visitors.

Beyond its extensive cider selection and historical charm, the New Barrack Tavern has become a community hub. The pub's old rear yard has been transformed into an outdoor space that features a stage for live events. It regularly hosts a variety of local groups, including Morris dancers and folk musicians, further enhancing its role as a cultural venue in Sheffield.

The award presentation took place on Saturday, August 3rd, with Sheffield CAMRA members on hand to celebrate the occasion. As a result of winning the Sheffield title, the New Barrack Tavern progressed to the Yorkshire regional competition, where it continued to impress, securing second place.

Members of the Sheffield & District branch of the Campaign for Real Ale have voted the New Barrack Tavern on Penistone Road, Hillsborough, as the winner of their April Pub of the month award. The pub of the month award is to highlight great local pubs that serve quality real ale in a friendly and comfortable environment.

From CAMRA Sheffield's "Beer Matters" newsletter:

With its splendid tiled Gilmour's frontage, the New Barrack Tavern is an impressive looking pub even before you cross the threshold. Reopened as a free-house in the mid 1990s, and briefly renamed the Hillsborough Barracks, it was acquired by Tynemill, the Nottingham based award winning pub company in 2002. On the left of the main entrance is a small taproom, and ahead is the main bar and adjacent lounge area, with a smaller no smoking room at the rear.

Without altering the essentially traditional character of the pub, gradual improvements have been made over the last three years, with restoration of the tiled flooring next in line. Improvements to the secluded beer garden are also planned.

On the bar there are 9 hand-pumps, with a tenth to be added shortly, serving Abbeydale Moonshine, Acorn Barnsley Bitter, and Autumn Pale from Tynemill's own Castle Rock Brewery, together with up to six ever-changing guest beers, including at least one other beer from Castle Rock. Guest beers are mostly from smaller independent breweries, and the pub operates Tynemill's "One over the Eight" reward scheme.

The New Barrack Tavern also stocks a wide range of draught continental beers, as well as a large selection in bottle, and an impressive choice of malt whiskies. Managers are Kevin and Steph Woods, who took over in October 2004, Kevin having previously been assistant manager at Castle Rock's brewery tap, the Vat & Fiddle in Nottingham.

A broader food menu has been introduced, catering for a wider range of tastes and pockets, with everything home cooked. The pub is open all day from 12 noon, and food is available lunchtimes and weekday evenings.

Wednesday nights there is a popular quiz with a gallon of beer for the winner and a cash jackpot. Thursday is games night with the New Barrack Tavern competing at darts, crib and dominoes in the Hillsborough Friendly League.

The pub is also noted for live music, particularly rock/blues alternate Fridays and every Saturday, with a jazz duo on the first and last Sunday of the month.

Choice, reasonable prices and friendly, helpful staff have made the pub consistently popular and together with their team of enthusiastic staff, Kevin and Steph are worthy winners of the Pub of the Month award for April 2006.

Join us for the presentation on Tuesday 4 April.