24 things to do after work in Sheffield city centre 💫
📖 Article published 7 January 2026
Livening up your weekdays with after-work fun can improve your wellbeing, energy and (whisper it) even make time fly!
Sheffield city centre has heaps of fun to try after 5pm, from team activities to wellness spots, dining out and live events.
To mark the start of 2026, we’ve selected 24 of the best experiences, including some exciting new openings.
All information correct at time of publication.
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🍷 After work drinks in Sheffield city centre
🧖♀️ Wellness and fitness after work in Sheffield city centre
🥘 Dining out after work in Sheffield city centre
🎳 After work activities and events in Sheffield city centre
🍷 After work drinks in Sheffield city centre
The classic after-work pint has evolved. There’s now a vast range of options, from happy hours to alcohol free choices, to suit all tastebuds.
Manahatta, Balm Green
Head for a happy hour steal at stylish New York themed bar Manahatta.
They offer pints of Madri, glasses of prosecco or house wine for £4 between 4 and 8pm Sunday to Wednesday.
So if you overindulged financially at Christmas, it’s an affordable way to catch up with a pal.
They're also taking £10 off their 'iconic Bottomless Brunch or Bottomless Party' throughout January 2026. Must pre-book by 23 January 2026 to receive all discounts.
The Sheffield Tap, Sheffield Railway Station
Conveniently located for train, tram and bus commuters, The Sheffield Tap is a charming pub with a vast range of drinks.
There’s an on-site microbrewery inside the historic, Grade II listed venue.
Great pork pies and carefully selected spirits are some of the other reasons why you might end up missing the last Northern service home.
Hop Hideout, Leah’s Yard
While we’re on beer…
Award-winning speciality beer shop and tasting room Hop Hideout is a fiercely independent hotspot located in the city centre.
It is family friendly, holds beer tasting experiences and often collaborates in special events.
Whatever you order, expect expert knowledge on every single drink (including a solid alcohol free selection).
Perch Brewhouse, Garden Street
This hidden gem of a brewhouse hits the mark for atmosphere but also for its range of alcohol free beers.
If you have a big group, the lovely courtyard is great for groups.
You can also take a bottle home or stay for tea with pizzas and burgers on offer at the Dead Parrot Beer Company venue.
Bungalows and Bears, Division Street
Happy hour drinks also start at £4, Monday to Thursday, at this stalwart of the Sheffield city centre scene.
The options include beer and 0% beer, gin and tonic, wine or prosecco.
For an extra £1 there are three cocktails and two premium beers on offer.
Add a few snacks with their small plates - think halloumi fries, snack nachos and calamari strips - at three for £15.
La Bottega, Leopold Street
Log off and watch the world go by with a glass of fine wine - not in Lucca, but on Leopold Street.
The wine list at this Italian restaurant and bar is more than extensive, including champagnes, dessert wines and eight rose options alone.
Try something new and if you love it, there’s also the option to take a bottle home.
🧖♀️ Wellness and fitness after work in Sheffield city centre
Take care of your mind and body by scheduling a spot of wellness into your after-work schedule.
Güs Sauna, Cambridge Street
Say hello to Sheffield city centre's hottest new arrival.
“Sauna can be an afterthought in the UK - we want it to be the main event”, said Chris Jones.
He and co-founder Robin Hemingway have just opened the doors to the new Güs Sauna, a Scandi-inspired sauna, ice bath and cafe experience on Cambridge Street.
The university pals turned business owners have transformed the former Bethel Sunday School into a bespoke thermal wellness hub which just launched on 2 January 2026.
Inside, there’s a Finnish-grade sauna for up to 24 people and four ice plunge baths at temperatures between three and 12 degrees. Upstairs there’s a second sauna for 12, with stunning views over the city centre, and a tea station.
What sets Güs apart is its 90-minute signature guided sauna sessions, which will be led by the two trained sauna masters from later on this month.
These sessions are broken down into three rounds and will feature sensory extras such as music, breathwork, aromatherapy and essential oils.
Chris said: “I lived in Copenhagen for two years and the sauna culture is huge there. I always felt amazing after a session. In the UK, a lot of people have been to a sauna but they don’t necessarily know what they should be doing in one.
“Our guided sessions help and are great for mental clarity. If you go to a yoga class the instructor talks you through it - this is similar.
“We’ll be doing it because we love sauna and we want everyone else to love it.”
The intimate ground floor Güs cafe serves Darkwoods Coffee, recovery shakes, electrolyte drinks and baked goods.
And upstairs freeflow 45-minute sauna sessions run from before work - starting at 7am - until 9pm.
The saunas can reach temperatures of 85-90 degrees, and benefits include recovery, relaxation and improved energy.
Chris added: “We will open until 9pm in the week so if people want to do a gym class after work, they can still sauna afterwards.
“There are lots of big offices nearby so there is a captive after-work audience. People can come to experience sauna before work, after work - we will fit in with their routines.”
Hotpod Yoga, Furnival Square
Immersing yourself in a hot yoga session has many benefits, from detoxification to increased flexibility.
Hotpod Yoga offers a variety of classes, from slow and relaxing, to the more challenging.
Expect a consistent temperature of around 37 degrees, and to feel cocooned away from the world.
There are evening classes every day.
Exercise classes, Ponds Forge
Burn off the day’s load with an energising fitness class.
Ponds Forge International Sports Centre has a wide range of options, including kettlebells (on Thursday evenings) spinning (Monday and Tuesday evenings) and Les Mills bodypump sessions (Friday evenings)
There are also aqua based classes and lane swimming sessions on offer.
Check out the full offer on the Everyone Active website.
Join a run around Sheffield city centre
Sheffield city centre is a great place for a run. If you’d rather go with a group, the Run Dusty club organises regular runs ending at a city pub.
Every Wednesday night at 5.45pm, there’s also a 5K run club meeting every Wednesday at the BOX Sheffield bar, Barkers Pool.
All runners taking part also get a discount card for food and drink at BOX.
Finally, combine running with giving back at GoodGym Sheffield.
This initiative includes a weekly group run from The Showroom cinema to a community activity - such as digging or clearing for a good cause. You’ll then run back and finish with a stretch.
U Thai Therapy Massage, The Moor
No bad day at work is a match for the deeply restoring massages here.
The expert therapists offer traditional Thai, oil, deep tissue, sports and head massage from 30 minutes in duration to a full two hours.
The centre, tucked away at the top of a hair salon, is open until 7pm.
Turkish Baths 1877, Victoria Street
As the name suggests, this day spa has a grand history.
It's located on a site where the original public baths were located, and has stunning architecture.
Their bath experiences include steam, sauna and ice rooms and can be enjoyed Wednesday to Friday until 8.30pm.
Some sessions are for women only.
It’s also possible to add on treatments, from facials to mud wraps.
Find out all about this very special place on their website.
🥘 Dining out after work in Sheffield city centre
With Sheffield city centre restaurants spanning every cuisine and new ones popping up, the issue is not deciding whether to eat out, but where.
Aux Bon Vivant, Campo Lane
Say hello to Sheffield city centre's tastiest new arrival.
Chef Pierre Renault is upfront on why he moved from a Michelin starred restaurant in France to opening his own venture in Sheffield city centre.
“My wife is a proper Yorkshire product”, he smiled.
Aux Bon Vivant - meaning ‘to the good living’ - was launched in December 2025 by Pierre and Zara Brown, just after they welcomed their baby son.
The French café, wine and gourmet deli focuses on quality and sharing.
During the day, visitors can enjoy coffee, artisan pastries and sandwiches.
On Thursday and Friday evenings, the focus moves to wine and food for grazing, from cheese and charcuterie to smaller sharing dishes such as lamb shoulder rillettes or baked brie.
Pierre, former executive chef at Les Maisons Rabanel in Arles, added: “We offer very simple, very tasty food and charge the right price for it. We try to get the absolute best quality that we can.
“The idea with the French sharing food is that it’s spread on a table among your friends, you have a little wine and enjoy your night.”
The approach to provenance and quality is evident in the cafe, from the delicate chocolate torsade pastries to the hand-made crisps.
Wine starts at £5 a glass at Aux Bon Vivant, and everything can be taken away.
Evening openings are Thursday until 7pm and Fridays until 8.30pm.
Seven Spices Balti, Gibraltar Street
Spice up your week with a curry at this cosy Indian restaurant, unusually located down a flight of stairs.
The creamy Arabian lamb and tangy achari lamb handi are both curiously addictive.
Service from the staff is great, most mains cost around £11 and birthday girls or boys can even eat for free Monday to Thursday...proof of ID is required!
Wagamama, Leopold Square
Feel virtuous with a fresh pan-Asian dinner from Wagamama.
The menu is heavy on the good stuff, think protein-packed rice bowls, nourishing ramen and teppanyaki noodles with oodles of vegetarian options.
If you are in a rush, service is swift and you can pay directly from a QR code on the dining benches.
The Forum, Devonshire Street
Walk into this well-known Sheffield bar, and the fresh smell of sourdough pizza hits immediately.
The Forum serves food all day, but after work is the perfect time to try their three-for-£18 small plates, starring rippable flatbreads and loaded fries galore.
There’s also a Wednesday night quiz - with free pizza - if you can convince some colleagues to form a team.
The Hideaway, Eyre Lane
Head off the beaten path to The Hideaway, a cool spot packed with cosy charm, cool vibes and cocktails.
The kitchen serves up dishes which are spot on for sharing (think wings, hummus and charcuterie plus flatbreads) with plenty for vegetarians.
Open Wednesday to Sunday, it is the ideal setting for a long-overdue catchup or even an after-work date.
Bella Italia, St Paul’s Place
Sometimes a set menu deal is just what’s needed.
Italian chain Bella Italia offers two courses for £21.45 and three for £24.45, with dishes including gamberoni seafood spaghetti and chocolate fondant.
And from Tuesday 6 to Thursday 29 January 2026, you can indulge in an irresistible £5 pasta offer for both lunch and dinner!
Dive into a variety of pasta dishes from their A La Carte menu, starting at just £5 each. To claim, simply mention "£5 Pasta" to your server.
🎳 After work activities and events in Sheffield city centre
There’s no need to save adventures for the weekend.
Spark some team bonding with a fun activity!
The Light Cinema, The Moor
Sheffield city centre has no less than four cinemas, each with a slightly different offer.
On Wednesdays until 9pm, The Light has a cracking midweek deal called Love Wednesdays, including a film and a hand-stretched 12 inch pizza for £15.99.
It’s ideal for date or family nights, with a £10.99 option for children too.
Sheffield Theatres, Norfolk Street
With the biggest theatre complex outside London in town, you can count on catching a show in Sheffield.
There’s award-winning panto, energetic musicals, classic adaptations, pioneering stage dramas and a ghost tour this month (January 2026) alone.
People aged 16-26 can see most shows for just £5 per ticket under the Live for 5 scheme.
Off the Canvas, Eyre Street
Getting crafty is a great escape from the daily grind.
Sheffield city centre’s first dedicated art cafe, Off the Canvas, allows visitors to order an activity from a set menu, including canvas painting, air dry clay magnets, tote bags and beads and charms.
There’s also a splatter room, where you can let loose and get messy.
The cafe opens until 6pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Boom Battle Bar, The Moor
Looking for an all-in-one social experience?
Boom Battle Bar offers axe throwing, shuffleboard, crazier golf, karaoke, pool and augmented reality darts under one roof.
On Tuesday nights, there’s also the chance to enjoy three activities over 90 minutes, for £25 a head.
Live music, multiple venues
To say Sheffield is a musical city would be an understatement. There’s a gig for every genre.
Latin American restaurant Cubanas in Leopold Square hosts a packed programme of varied live music, while The Yorkshireman on Arundel Gate specialises in rock, punk and metal events.
There’s also a flourishing DIY music scene championed by a new independent alliance.
Crack the Code Escape Room, Carver Street
Challenge yourself cognitively with a temporary escape from reality.
Escape rooms have exploded in popularity, and Sheffield city centre has several.
At Crack the Code, there’s challenges themed around fantasy, detective mystery and a prison break.
Tickets start from just £13 and it’s open until 8pm.
Sheffield city centre is home to a wide variety of businesses offering escape room experiences including...
🔓 Houdini's at Tenpin on Angel Street
🔓 The Great Escape Sheffield on Vicar Lane
🔓 Escape Hunt on The Moor
🔓 Cryptology on West Street and
🔓 Gamesaints Sheffield on High Street.
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