The Results are in!
After our first full year online, Dog Friendly Sheffield wanted to celebrate all of the fantastic dog friendly establishments in and around Sheffield who, lets face it, might have had a tough year in 2020 with Coronavirus restrictions. So we challenged Sheffield dog owners to vote for their favourite dog friendly places over a number of categories including best dog friendly pub, best dog friendly cafe and more.
We firmly believe that Sheffield is the perfect place to be a dog owner. With the Peak District on our doorstep and plenty of scenic parks around the city, there’s no shortage of long walks for dogs and their owners, but beyond that Sheffield is packed full of dog friendly places as well. There are literally hundreds of dog friendly pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops, and more around the city with DogFriendlySheffield.co.uk already listing in excess of 150 different places and growing all the time.
Sheffield's Favourite Dog Friendly Pub
Winner: Dog & Partridge
Unsurprisingly the race for ‘Best Dog Friendly Pub’ was a close one, with only a couple of votes separating the top four pubs, but the Dog & Partridge in Sheffield City Centre takes the crown in 2020. Traditional pubs and dog friendly have always gone hand in hand, and the Dog & Partridge is no different. You can expect a friendly welcome and a great range of ales to choose from along with one of the best pints of Guinness in the city.
For your dog there’s a good amount of space and a mixture of hardwood flooring and carpet, so there’s something to cater to even the fussiest of dogs.
Special Mention: The Royal Hotel in Dungworth & Pour in Heeley
Sheffield's Favourite Dog Friendly Cafe
Winner: The Coffee Kennel, Darnall
If ever there was somewhere that both dogs and dog owners would vote for, it’d be the Coffee Kennel. Situated near High Hazels park and Tinsley Park golf club, the Coffee Kennel serves up hot drinks and treats for humans alongside puppacinos and dog treats for your four legged friends.
They’ve hosted themed events when open including puppy socialising events as well as breed specific events, so keep an eye out for your dogs next chance to strut their stuff.
Special Mention: Molly's Deli in Hillsborough & Green Bean Bistro in Todwick
Sheffield's Favourite Food Hall
Winner: Cutlery Works, Kelham Island
Our only pre-picked category. We pitted Sheffield’s multiple vendor locations against each other including Peddler Market, Dyson Place, Steel Yard, Kommune, and Cutlery Works.
We’re lucky to have multiple fantastic multiple vendor venues in Sheffield. Cutlery Works has established itself as a staple of the Kelham Island scene offering up something for everyone. Making both children and dogs welcome, meaning it’s an ideal place for families. With two bars and multiple food vendors, there’s something for every taste for every occasion.
Sheffield's Favourite Dog Friendly Beer Garden
Winner: The Brothers Arms
The Brother’s Arms in Heeley isn’t just a fantastic pub, it’s spacious beer garden makes it the perfect spot for a day time drink during the summer. The pub’s position on a hill gives it great views over the city.
Special Mention: Gardeners Rest, Kelham Island & The Broadfield, Abbeydale Road
Sheffield's Favourite Dog Friendly Sunday Roast
Winner: Old Horns Inn, High Bradfield
The perfect Sunday is surely a scenic walk followed up by a good pub meal, so there’s no wonder that the Old Horns Inn at High Bradfield snagged our best Sunday Roast category. You can spend your Sunday walking around Damflask or Agden reservoir and follow it up with a fantastic Sunday carvery in a countryside pub for only £10.
Special Mention: The Broadfield, Abbeydale Road & The Red Deer, Sheffield City Centre
Sheffield's Favourite Dog Walks
There are plenty of perfect dog walks around ‘The Outdoor City’ and there were no less than 55 different routes voted for in this category. Below you’ll find the Top 5, and it certainly seems that Sheffielder’s like a woodland walk.
Top 5 Dog Walks in Sheffield:
- Rivelin Valley
- Ecclesall Woods
- Damflask Reservoir
- Endcliffe Park
- Graves Park
What do they win?
The winners of each category will be highlighted on the website over the next year, receive one of our brand new ‘We are dog friendly’ window stickers and we’ll be sending them a banner for their own website to show the world that Sheffielders think they’re pretty great.
We’ll also convert the winners listings on our site to our new premium listing free of charge for the next 12 months. That includes a photo and link to their food menu or socials to help them stand out on our listings pages. Find out more about our new premium listings here.
