The pubs
This festival wouldn’t be possible without the kind cooperation of our partner venues. For this festival to continue, please treat the venues and their staff kindly and make sure to drink your fill!
FAGAN’S
A cornerstone of the Sheffield Folk scene known for it's Guinness, regular Irish sessions, and it’s Pete McKee artwork, Fagan’s are making their triumphant return to Sessions Festival this year.
Accessibility Information: TBC
Address: Fagan’s, 69 Broad Lane, Sheffield S1 4BS [View on Google Maps]
Website: https://fagans.uk/
The crow Inn
A small hotel and pub located on the edge of Sheffield City Centre, with seven recently refurbished ensuite bedrooms. The Crow Inn is located a short 10 minute walk from all city centre attractions, the historic and trendy area of Kelham Island, and both of the city's popular university campuses.
The cosy downstairs pub has, since reopening in Summer 2019, gained a local reputation for serving a varied and interesting range of craft and cask beers alongside an extensive range of high quality spirits, mainly specialising in products from smaller, independent producers. Enjoy your drinks inside or in the yard (an afternoon sun trap in the Summer months), paired with locally prepared bar snacks or a bag of crisps.
Accessibility Information: Wheelchair access via a side entrance to the right of the pub.
Address: 33 Scotland St, Sheffield S3 7BS [View on Google Maps]
Website: https://www.thecrowinn.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCrowInn/
Dog & Partridge
Cosy, dog friendly, independent pub in Sheffield city centre. Large selection of Irish whiskeys, spirits, cask ales and craft beers available. If you’re looking for a modern yet traditional Pub, there really is no reason to go too far. Located right in the centre of Sheffield, Dog & Partridge will help you unwind after a hard day at work with your favourite drink. We serve what many have called the best pint of Guinness outside Ireland, but that's not all, not by a long way. Come and see for yourself!
Accessibility Information: Wheelchair accessible.
Address: 56 Trippet Ln, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4EL [View on Google Maps]
Website: https://www.thedogsheffield.co.uk/
The forest
A local family friendly pub located just outside of Sheffield's famous Kelham Island. Supplying a selection of real ales, lagers & food daily.
Accessibility Information: Information coming soon..
Address: Rutland Street, Rutland St, Sheffield S3 9PA [View on Google Maps]
The Gardeners Rest
A community-owned pub in Neepsend, serving great beers and supporting local people - 'more than a pub, a community hub'.
Accessibility Information: Upstairs sessions not easily accessible.
Address: 105 Neepsend Ln, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8AT [View on Google Maps]
Website: http://www.thegardenersrest.co.uk/
Kelham island Tavern
Located in one of the oldest industrial corners of Sheffield - Kelham Island . Now famous for its real ale pubs and Brewery. A warm welcome awaits in this traditional award winning public house.
Accessibility Information: Wheelchair accessible with disabled toilet available.
Address: 62 Russell St, Sheffield S3 8RW [View on Google Maps]
The Perch
One of Sheffield’s newest pubs, local based brewhouse within Dead Parrot Beer Company, the Perch serves up great food and has a fantastic selection of self-brewed and bottled beers.
Accessibility Information: Level access via the brewery yard entrance. Single step to the street entrance. Universal access toilet, baby changing facilities, tall and low tables available.
Address: 44 Garden St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4BJ [View on Google Maps]
Shakespeare’s
A stalwart of the Sheffield Folk Scene. Shakespeare’s always provides a friendly welcome, whether you're here for the beer, the music, weekly events such as the Thursday Night Quiz, featuring the infamous Shakespeare Round, a social gathering or a quiet drink.
Accessibility Information: Ramp access available at the right hand side of the venue, leading to garden and ramp into the Shakespeare’s Downstairs. Disabled toilet available in the session room however access may be impeded by fellow session musicians in the room - If you have trouble accessing this, please let the session leader know and musicians will be moved. Please note that the Shakespeare’s Bards Bar is only accessible via stairs.
Address: 146-148 Gibraltar St, Sheffield S3 8UB [View on Google Maps]