Food & Drink in Sheffield

Eating well without spending a fortune

Being a student doesn't mean you have to live on beans on toast! Sheffield has plenty of affordable cafés, takeaways, street-food vendors and restaurants where you can grab a good meal without breaking the bank.

Coffee, brunch or somewhere to study?

Sheffield has no shortage of independent cafés. Whether you're looking for your morning coffee, a lazy brunch at the weekend or somewhere to sit with your laptop between lectures, you'll find plenty of options around the student areas and city centre.

University & Broomhall

Good for something between lectures.

Broomhill & Crookes

Independent cafés close to the student houses.

Ecclesall Road & Sharrow Vale

Great for brunch and coffee.

City Centre & Division Street

Lots of independent cafés and places to sit and work. Division Street is particularly known for its independent cafés, including Steam Yard, alongside casual food.

Food by area

Ecclesall Road

Great for: Restaurants, brunch, cafés, pubs and takeaways.

Ecclesall Road is one of Sheffield's best-known food and drink areas, stretching for several miles and packed with restaurants, cafés, pubs and independent businesses. Sharrow Vale Road, just behind Ecclesall Road, adds even more independent cafés, restaurants and shops.

London Road

Great for: International food and affordable meals.

London Road is one of Sheffield's best places to go when you're looking for something different. You'll find restaurants and food from around the world, including Middle Eastern, Turkish, Chinese, Malaysian, Japanese, Mexican and more.

Division Street & Devonshire Quarter

Great for: Independent cafés, casual food, bars and something a little different.

Division Street has a distinctly independent feel, with cafés, vintage shops, bars and smaller food businesses. It's particularly popular with students who like discovering independent places rather than sticking to the usual chains.

Kelham Island

Great for: Food halls, street food, independent restaurants and drinks.

Kelham Island has developed into one of Sheffield's best-known food and drink destinations. From food halls and street food to independent restaurants and local breweries, there's plenty to explore. The University of Sheffield currently highlights Cutlery Works, The Grind Café, Craft & Dough, The Old Workshop, Piña and Church: Temple of Fun among its student picks.

Broomhill & Crookesmoor

Great for: Student-friendly cafés, pubs, takeaways and everyday food.

If you're living in Broomhill, Crookes or Crookesmoor, you don't need to head into the city centre every time you're hungry. The areas around the student houses have plenty of cafés, takeaways, pubs and shops for everyday meals and essentials.

Vegetarian, vegan & dietary options

Sheffield has a good choice of vegetarian and vegan food, with dedicated plant-based restaurants as well as vegetarian and vegan options across the city's cafés and restaurants.

You'll also find plenty of international cuisines, halal food and other dietary options across the city.

The University of Sheffield currently highlights fully vegan Church: Temple of Fun, as well as vegetarian/vegan options such as Pom Kitchen and South Street Kitchen.

Food from around the world

One of the great things about studying in Sheffield is the variety of food available. Whether you're craving food from home or want to try something completely new, there are restaurants, cafés and international food shops across the city.

Food halls & street food – can't decide what you want?

Food halls are perfect when everyone wants something different!

• Cambridge Street Collective – a vibrant collision of global eats, local talent and feel-good energy under one roof.
• Cutlery Works – buzzing Sheffield food hall in the heart of Kelham Island.
• Peddler Market – check site for dates. Celebrating diverse cuisines, proud heritage and the best quality produce.

Sheffield Hallam currently highlights Cambridge Street Collective and Sheffield's street-food scene, while Visit Sheffield describes Cutlery Works as one of the largest food halls in the North and Peddler as a regular night market with street food, drinks and live music.

Pubs, bars & drinks

Whether you're looking for a quiet pint after lectures, cocktails with friends, somewhere to watch the football or a late-night bar, Sheffield has plenty of choice.

Different areas have different atmospheres, so it's worth exploring beyond the city centre. For example, Ecclesall Road has a particularly broad mix of pubs and bars, while Kelham Island has a strong independent beer and food scene.

Eating at home?

Going out for every meal can get expensive, so cooking at home is a big part of student life.

Sheffield has plenty of supermarkets and smaller food shops, as well as specialist international supermarkets where you can find ingredients from around the world.