Mount Pleasant Pub

Sat in this pub on Saturday and asked for a bottle of wine and got a bottle of Hardy's. When me and my friend had finished it we asked the landlord for a bottle of the same, to which he replied that was the last bottle but had some cheap alternative, which we did not want.

So jokingly we said go and get one from the Co-Op down the road, which he refused. So we said we would go, to which he replied "do as you f****** want". What a wonderful response.

Now I understand why this pub is always empty when he is serving and nobody except a few of his real ale drinkers like him. He is the most miserable landlord we have ever come across.

I have been going in this pub for years and never had such a response ever. The sooner there is a new landlord in this pub the better.

Just tried this pub out for the first time it has got some great bargains on for lager and beer but that's where the good things end. The landlord is very ignorant and seems as if he doesn't want to be there, the pub is so cold and not very clean, which is a shame because it is typical old-style pub, which with a bit of care could be a fantastic place to go for a drink.

After reading about the high recommendation about this pub I decided to give it a whirl.

As for the landlord always smiling, I have never met such a miserable person in my life. As for the place being clean, the place is dirty and cold. The other review says this a small pub with high prices and I must agree - it is very expensive.

The few customers that do go in seem very pleasant but I cannot understand why they keep going in, as the landlord is so ignorant and as soon as he serves you he just wants to sit down and go to sleep. It seems like he does not want customers, so I will oblige him with that by not returning.

This is a very small pub with high beer prices. The rooms are tiny (one about the size of a large bathroom and one about the size of a medium lounge) but that doesn't make a difference, as on the occasions I have gone in it has been empty anyway. It does have a small outside play area for the kids though!

The Mount Pleasant, a well-loved pub in Norton Lees, closed its doors following the departure of its long-standing landlady, Gill Nugent. The pub will remain closed until new publicans are found to take over its operation.

Gill has been at the helm of The Mount Pleasant for the past eight years. However, she has decided to step down, with her final day being Sunday 23rd February. Her departure leaves the pub without a current licensee, prompting Punch Pubs, the owners of the establishment, to seek new publicans.

Andy Brady, a representative from Punch Pubs, expressed his appreciation for Gill’s contribution to the pub, stating: "After eight years at the helm, Gill has made the personal decision to leave her pub business. She has been a fantastic publican to work with, and I would like to thank her for her hard work as we wish her all the best for her future endeavours. We can confirm that the Mount Pleasant pub will be closed from the 24th of February until we recruit new publicans to oversee the long-term success of this fantastic pub. We encourage anybody interested in this opportunity to contact our recruitment team on 01283 501999."

Gill announced her departure in December of last year, revealing in an emotional Facebook post that she had decided not to renew her tenancy. She described the choice as the "hardest decision" she had ever made, explaining that financial struggles had made it impossible to continue running the business without using her personal savings.

"The past 18 months have been a struggle, what with the rising costs and bad summer this year. Even the events we’ve put on have not been as well attended as previous years. I have been very lucky to have my loyal customers who have supported me throughout the past eight years. I thank you dearly," she wrote.

Gill also expressed her hope that whoever takes over the pub will maintain its community-centred ethos, which has been a defining feature of The Mount Pleasant. To mark her final weekend, she planned a series of farewell events, including a karaoke night on Friday and live music on Saturday.

The Mount Pleasant is one of Sheffield's most historic pubs, occupying a former quarryman’s cottage that dates back to 1820. It has built a reputation for its real ales and serves as a hub for various community activities, including quiz nights, a darts team, and a fishing club. Gill is only the eleventh licensee to manage the pub since 1841.

The vacancy for the new publicans has been advertised on the Punch Pubs website, highlighting the pub's strong reputation for cask ales and its potential as a community venue. The ideal candidate is described as someone who is "passionate about cask ales" and has the "energy, creativity and passion to host events that drive new footfall."

The new publicans will have access to private accommodation that includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a lounge. The listed annual rent for the establishment is £17,000, with an estimated annual wet turnover of £265,400.

For now, The Mount Pleasant will remain closed until suitable new publicans are found to take over and continue its legacy.