Father's Day experiences in Sheffield city centre
It’s almost time to celebrate Father’s Day.
And whether you want to spend time with a new dad, grandfather, cat dad or other father figure, Sheffield city centre has plenty of options.
Here’s our pick of where to take them for a treat experience, or to spoil them with a thoughtful gift on, or around, Sunday 21 June.
Please note: This guide highlights a selection of businesses to support orientation and discovery in Sheffield city centre.
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🍽️ Eating out
🛍️ Gifts
📖 Article updated 3 June 2026.
Pints with dad on Father’s Day 🍺
Hop Hideout
Leah's Yard, Cambridge Street
When families head into award-winning independent bar Hop Hideout, Jules Gray likes them to feel welcome.
This Father’s Day, she’s expecting plenty of families, or children with their dads and grandads, coming through the door in Leah’s Yard.
Jules said: “As a parent myself I think it’s important to have these third spaces for intergenerational socialising. I get a lot of new parents coming in with their babies because they think it’s a safe space. Children are part of society too.”
Hop Hideout stocks more than 200 drink options, from British cider to curated wines, a hugely diverse range of specialty beers and varied alcohol-free drinks such as kombucha.
She expects German and Bavarian beers, as well as local ones from Abbeydale, Loxley and St Mars of the Desert breweries, to be popular around this month’s celebration.
Gifts, ranging from mini kegs of Bradfield and Thornbridge beers to brewer merchandise, are also proving popular.
Jules added: “People love to go to their favourite places as a treat on Father’s Day. Breweries often bring out special beers for the occasion, so I will get something that has a sentimental connection to the day as well. We’ll have a curated selection of beers on draft for the day.”
Hop Hideout also has games and colouring for families, as well as snacks, spirits and more.
Kapital
Wellington Street
Destination beer hall Kapital specialises in tank-fresh Czech beer, with 34 taps of European beer available.
Plenty of outside seating means you can have a 360 degree view of Sheffield street art too.
And for Father’s Day, they are even offering a free Sunday roast, featuring giant Yorkshire puddings and honey-glazed bratwursts, just for dad.
The Fargate
Fargate
One of Sheffield city centre’s newest pubs, The Fargate is located right in the heart of the action and they're open from 11am on Sundays.
It’s dog friendly, serves pizza and has a strong range of single malt Scotch, as well as beer to offer.
Rutland Arms
Brown Street
Cosy and packed with personality, it’s easy to see why the Rutland Arms is a favourite on Sheffield’s traditional pub scene.
Go for the fine beers and grand building, stay for the famous ‘Rutty Butty’ chip butty, eclectic music selection and beer garden outside.
Head to Wetherspoons for beer and a burger
Already well known for their wide selection of real ales and craft beers - take a look at their craft beer and real ales tasting notes to see for yourself - Wetherspoons are making this Father's Day extra special with the return of the Brunch Burger.
Back for one weekend only at Wetherspoon pubs across the UK including The Bankers Draft (Market Place), The Benjamin Huntsman (Cambridge Street) and Sheffield Water Works Company (Division Street).
The Brunch Burger - featuring a 100% British beef patty (6oz), chips, beer-battered onion rings and a drink (with over 150 drinks to choose from) - is available from Friday 19 through to Sunday 21 June.
Two and Six Micropub
Snig Hill
Sheffield’s beer scene is having a moment, and this is another relatively new opening for the city centre.
The Two and Six team focuses on cask ale, with a constantly changing selection, as well as craft key beers and a premium German lager.
There’s no food menu, but fill your boots with the eight flavours of gluten-free, vegan crisps and nuts available.
Sheffield’s Year of Beer is showcasing the city’s brewing and craft beer reputation throughout 2026.
Fun experiences on Father’s Day 🎉
Krazy Races in association with Roundabout
Sunday 21 June
Experience Sheffield city centre with dad in a new and unique way - thanks to soapbox derby Krazy Races.
Up to 40 handmade soapboxes will race from Barker’s Pool to the bottom of Fargate in the event, brought to the city by youth homelessness charity Roundabout.
Emily Jones, fundraising manager at the city centre charity based on Rockingham Lane, said: “When we met the team behind Krazy Races we thought it was an amazing event, and we’d love to bring it to Sheffield. It’s so much fun and really fits in with the vibes of Roundabout.
“The response from the city has been incredible - we are expecting around 15,000 people on the day.”
As well as their race, teams will have to entertain crowds, there will be an RAF flypast, as well as stalls and go karts on The Moor.
The event will boost Roundabout and showcase its vital work providing shelter, support and life skills to young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Emily added: “There is something there for the whole family. Even if Father’s Day is a day that’s hard for you, as is the case with some of our young people, it’s the perfect distraction or the perfect day out.”
There will be plenty of wraparound activity for Krazy Races in the city centre, including Sheffield Plate food hall at Orchard Square, who have already confirmed it will be hosting a giant Hot Wheels City play area, racing fun for children and a free drink for dad when purchasing a meal.
Watch the World Cup in Sheffield city centre
Tournament opens Thursday 11 June
If dad loves football, the perfectly timed FIFA World Cup 2026 is being screened at various city centre bars.
On Sunday 21 June, games include Spain vs Saudi Arabia, Belgium vs Iran and Uruguay vs Cape Verde.
City centre sports bars screening a full schedule of games include The Common Room on Devonshire Street and BOX at Barker’s Pool.
Manahatta at Balm Green and Brewski at West One Plaza are just two more picks of city centre venues that will also be showing England games throughout the month.
Pride of Yorkshire trail
City-centre wide event starts Monday 8 June
For a free day out that’s ideal for dads with younger children, check out the Pride of Yorkshire trail.
The open air trail fittingly celebrates 150 years of Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
Sculptures of lions, lionesses and cubs created with local artists are now on display across South Yorkshire.
Grab a trail map and tick off as many as you can, with sculptures to find at a wide range of city centre locations including Barker’s Pool, Fargate, Fitzalan Square, Orchard Square, The Moor, Sheffield Cathedral, Tudor Square and Victoria Quays.
Sisters 360
The Montgomery, Surrey Street
Sunday 21 June
This family theatre show follows hijab-wearing, skateboarding Yorkshire stepsisters Fatima and Salima as they try to win a skateboarding contest and grapple with family issues.
The award-winning production is in Sheffield on Father’s Day as part of a UK tour, and is especially suitable for children aged 8-12.
It is inspired by real Yorkshire girls and their skateboarding hero, Sky Brown.
Lane 7
The Moor
Competitive dads can be in their element at Lane 7. It’s not just a bowling alley, as there’s karaoke, darts, pool and ping pong to boot.
There’s table service delivered straight to your lane, and food to fuel a full day of high spirits.
Sheffield city centre is packed with gaming and immersive entertainment experiences, and you can find out more here.
Brewski
West One Plaza
Head to Brewski if dad has a big appetite - the North American comfort food menu is guaranteed to be a hit.
Expect heaped, meaty platters, themed sharing boards and a new Wagyu beef menu that has taken the internet by storm.
Caffè Tucci
Surrey Street
Stepping into Caffe Tucci and smelling the pistachio croissants is like taking papa on a mini trip to Italy - without the cost of the flight.
While Sheffield’s coffee and cafe scene is booming, this is a super central option with great people watching opportunities as well as the Neopolitan-style drinks and baked goods.
Miller & Carter
Surrey Street
When a croissant isn’t going to cut it, steak specialist Miller and Carter is just a few steps away.
For Father’s Day, they’ve put together a limited edition tasting board featuring a trio of Black Angus cuts for £45.
An elevated Sunday sharing board starring ribeye, lamb rump and roast chicken, as well as luxurious sides, is also available only on Sunday 21 June.
Cubana
Leopold Square
Celebrate Father's Day at city centre favourites Cubana in Leopold Square.
Plenty of treats on offer including their extensive rum menu, a full tapas menu, live music and close up table magic courtesy of MM Magic.
Vocation & Co
Devonshire Street
Mix good company with casual dining at a spot dedicated to good beer and bar food, Vocation & Co.
There are wings - both crispy chicken and cauliflower for vegetarians - with four levels of spicy sauce to choose from, plus sides such as the ‘naughty and nice fries.’
All dishes cost less than £10, and for £9 dad can try three of their handpicked beers too.
Silversmiths
Arundel Street
If you really want to spoil him, fine dining stalwart Silversmiths delivers modern British food with panache.
On Sundays, there is a stunning roast menu available, but you’ll need to book.
Starters include beetroot cured trout, there’s a three-meat mains option and the Yorkshire parkin pudding comes with honeycomb ice cream and caramel sauce.
Sheffield Makers
Winter Gardens
Pick up a card or gift made with a local origin story at Sheffield Makers.
There’s a huge range of prints, mugs and more unusual items such as accessories made from recycled climbing gear.
We love their range of Father’s Day cards, in stock now.
Marks & Spencer
Fargate
You can’t go wrong with a gift from Marks & Spencer, which has something for even the hardest to buy for dads.
Head to the third floor of the Fargate store for a new selection of menswear collated just for Father’s Day, or the food hall for pocket-money friendly items.
The Cream Store
Charles Street
Dad’s a dapper dresser? He’ll be happy with a trip to The Cream Store, where he can browse authentic streetwear, contemporary clothing and lifestyle goods to his heart’s content.
Sheffield is one of only three of the independent stores in the country and it’s just next to Weekend Offender’s new flagship Sheffield store too.
McKee Gallery
Leah’s Yard, Cambridge Street
Much-loved Sheffield artist Pete McKee has a treasure trove of gifts in his relocated city centre store and online.
Splash out with an original print, or stay small with a pin badge or limited edition tote bag. Either way, any McKee fan will be thrilled.
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Bear Tree Records
The Forum, Devonshire Street
Take dad along to this specialist, vinyl-only store, for a happy hour of browsing new albums, rare reissues and limited editions.
They also sell gift vouchers for use either at the physical store or online, and stock some second-hand records.
Sheffield City Centre Gift Card
Available from sheffieldgiftcard.co.uk
Still can't decide what to get him?!
Why not buy a Sheffield City Centre Gift Card and give them the gift of choice.
Accepted by over 100 city centre businesses, everything from bars and pubs to cinemas and right across the high street. Even better, the happy recipient has a full 12 months from the date of loading to spend their balance!
That's all folks! We hope you have a lovely Father's Day.
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