prescottspie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Devonshire Arms Ecclesall Rd. Hi James Stage isn't essential if there is a good enough space for use by a band, and so long as your license is agreeable with live music! I may even be able to get hold of some portable stage blocks for the night. I will try and pop down at some point soon to take a look - I have your mobile number from the web, so will call first to check you are around. Thanks Rob PS - Dawn (assuming it is you that posted from D&R) - I'd have loved to use D&R, silly me for getting married on a Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottspie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 I've got some friends who are having their reception at the Red Lion at Heeley. I think it ticks all your boxes apart from (maybe) the catering Red Lion as in the one time Q's pub? Didnt think it was a real ale pub? [edit] or did you mean the white lion (green fronted pub) - which might be worth a look in actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemson Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I insisted on real ale at our reception and we used the Maynard at Grindleford. A nice setting too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Moomin Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Have seen receptions at the Hillsbrough Hotel - but don't know if they can fulfill your requirements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beer Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 You could try the Blackamoor at Troway or whatever it is called these days. It is a huge place with aspirations to be a gastro pub. A good range of real ales and I have seen bands play there before. There is a large decking outside for the fag merchants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottspie Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Thank you for all the suggestions so far guys, a lot of excellent suggestions. Unfortunately the Hillsborough Hotel could only offer us a small space in the bar, sharing with the regulars, which wouldn't really be big enough. Grindleford and Troway are a little too far unfortunately, because a lot of our friends rely on public transport (last train from grindleford is quite early). It's a shame, because the Maynard looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
libuse Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Red Lion as in the one time Q's pub? Didnt think it was a real ale pub? [edit] or did you mean the white lion (green fronted pub) - which might be worth a look in actually. No, I do mean the Red Lion that was once Mr Qs. Its had a revamp and had 3 or 4 real ales when I went in...there's a thread on here somewhere that was going on when it first opened that talked about the beers it had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little minx Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I know lots of people have asked about reception venues before, but I have some specific requirements I would like to fill: It must be a decent bar - so real ales preferably, nice spirit selection wouldn't go amiss. Needs to hold potentially up to 100 people Needs to have a stage or appropriate floor space for a band We would also like to have our own catering there, and a nice enough area for smokers. Can anyone recommend a place? Cheers Rob Have u tried George IV,Infirmary Rd? Excellent function room,holds upto 150 people,plenty of room 4 live band and real ales too,give them a ring if ur interested on 0114 2333408, or pop in and view the room and see for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prescottspie Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Thanks to everyone for their suggestions so far. Since my last post we have been to see quite a few pubs, but have yet to find one thats quite right. Devonshire Arms - James, I popped in to have a look but unfortunately I just don't think we'd get 40 odd people together in one part for the food, nor would we be able to get a band in I dont think. Shame, because otherwise it's a lovely place! A lot of places we have looked at just don't have a big enough function room, bar the Highcliffe on Greystones Road - but it's up for sale. Best one I've found so far is Cross Scythes at Totley, but I am still on the lookout for somewhere a little bigger. I really like the idea of somewhere on the outskirts but still in reach of public transport like the Cross Scythes. What can I say, we're picky! Any more suggestions would be gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad.Malky Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 My brother had his at the Rockingham Arms in Wentworth which I think ticks all your boxes. However it might be a bit pricey and a little too far outside Sheffield, depending on where you are. They have different sized function rooms and I have even seen a large marquee on the lawns so I guess it’s just a case of how deep your pockets are, they even have rooms available for anyone that may need to stopover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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