Strix Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 sorry, I haven't read the thread, just the OP, but I'm going to throw a fly in the ointment... I'm going to suggest that travel has an impact upon the pub trade none of us like to take public transport any more, and we're all so used to our cars that we can't possibly walk anywhere! In days gone by I'd have quite happily walked the 3 miles home from Donny town centre after a night out, but those of us who have been brought up in the 'fetch me carry me' culture of being dropped off by mummy at the school gates are probably more reluctant than that Public transport is also less accessible now than it was 20 years ago, so catching a bus home now is a huge waste of beer money, rather than the change you had left in your pocket there was a time where the population density was higher - so a pub on every corner was well frequented by the residents of that street, but the houses that once housed four men of drinking age now house only one (that's an example, so don't call me sexist) We've become more accustomed to choice too. So we travel further to a different 'feel' of pub, but taking the car limits our alcohol consumption, and where that wasn't much of an issue in the seventies, where there was sod all on the roads to crash into on the way home, you're taking your life in your hands drink driving now, and the least you can expect is to be caught, fined and banned (fate worse than death - losing your licence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 details of more closed pubs have appeared on other threads so just drawing attention to everyone that this is the thread to post on about local pub closures and changes, then its all in one place.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonkatoy Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 The White Bear in Ecclesfield went about a month ago. Pubs are generally tightening their belts, trade is dropping more and more, the winter months have seen a very poor turnout of punters. If anyone has any photos of these closed pubs please let me have them website at http://www.sheffieldpubs.fsnet.co.uk photos can be sent to pictures@sheffieldpubs.fsnet.co.uk Please note this is not meant to be a current pubs website. It is a historical record that will one day have info, pictures and history of all 1600 pubs and 85 breweries that have operated in Sheffield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_big Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 enfield gone 3 feathers up for leece cutlers bagshawe and old harrow up for leece the sportsman warminster road cross scythes derbyshire lane and chantry on woodseats all up for leece i have a feeling more than one will shut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.B.Yaffle Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 The Rolling Mill at Broomhall has closed, as has the Bathfield at Netherthorpe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 HOLLY BUSH at Rivelin, now TO LET again after new people been in less than 2 months!!! I really can't believe this....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longcol Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 How many of the old traditional 'front room pubs' of Crookes and Walkley are left now? A fair number - but most that don't pull in student trade are on their last legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DynoDon Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 A fair number - but most that don't pull in student trade are on their last legs. Really? nothing to do with the proven collapse in trade since the enforced smoking ban by a government that were elected on promises there'd be no ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenfleece Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 For all posts about pubs closing, can we include them in this thread, which is why I started it, rather than lots of short little threads everywhere....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nohands Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 The Moon (Office) in Upperthorpe has closed. A bit surprised at that as the current owners haven't had it that long. According to their website its for circumstances beyond their control. Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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