REAL ALE IN ROTHERHAM
(Updated 25/11/11)
Latest News: The former Effingham Arms, Effingham St/Frederick St corner, Rotherham Town Centre has now reopened as the Urban Bar & Lounge. Two handpumps are dispensing Marstons Pedigree & a guest beer. The former Crinoline Bridge Inn nearby has opened as a snack bar called Havanas, but the wine bar area has not yet opened.
A LIST OF 90+ PUBS, CLUBS & OTHER VENUES IN THE ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN DISTRICT
THAT REGULARLY SELL AT LEAST ONE REAL ALE OR REAL CIDER
All buses quoted run from Rotherham Bus Station unless otherwise stated. Some
do not run very frequently, so it is best to check before setting out. Some
may involve a walk from the nearest bus stop, likewise train stations. Tel:
01709 515151 or visit www.travelsouthyorkshire.com for up to date details of
bus and train routes
Rotherham Town Centre (all within 20 min walk of Central bus
and rail stations)
1. Albion Road Workingmen's Club, 29, Albion Rd. (off Wellgate), S60 2NF (CIU)
Tel: 01709 512544
Two guest beers (often unusual).
2. Angel Inn, 4, Bridgegate, S60 1PQ (Free) Tel; 01709 513335
Two changing guest beers
3. Bluecoat, The Crofts / Quarry Hill (rear of Town Hall), S60 2JD (Wetherspoons)
Tel: 01709 580841
Greene King Ruddles Best & Abbot, nine guest beers, one or two ciders (from
cask in cooler)
4. Bridge Inn, 1, Greasbrough Rd / Chantry Bridge (between bus & rail stations),
S60 1RB (Old Mill) Tel: 01709 836818
Three - Four our Old Mill beers, two - three guest beers (usually from microbrewers),
two ciders (from cask)
5. Clifton Hotel, 105, Old Clifton La. /Clifton La., S65 2AW, Clifton (Enterprise
Inns)
Currently closed.
6. Corn Law Rhymer, 35, High St./Moorgate St., S60 1PT (Wetherspoons) Tel: 01709
721732
Greene King Ruddles Best & Abbot, two or three guest beers, one or two ciders
(on hand pump)
7. Cross Keys Hotel, Moorgate St./The Crofts, S60 2DA (Free) Tel: 01709 536900
One or two guest beers.
8. Hare & Hounds, 52, Wellgate / Quarry Hill, S60 2LR (Enterprise Inns)
Tel: 01709 837432
Greene King Abbot & IPA, changing guest beer (locale likely). Recently reopened.
9. Kingfisher, 17, Mary St., S60 (Old Mill) Tel; 01709 838422
Old Mill Bitter (not always available).
10. Mailcoach, 14, Wellgate, S60 (Free) Tel: 01709 513737
Two changing guest beers (One is often from Wentworth Brewery).
11. Rhinoceros, 35, Bridgegate, S60 (Wetherspoons) Tel: 01709 361422
Marstons Bitter, Stones Bitter, Greene King Abbot, three guest beers, cider
(on hand pump).
12. Rotherham Town Cricket Club, Clifton La./Broom Rd.
Guest Beer or two (Cricket season only)
13. Town Gate, 2, Doncaster Gate / Wellgate, S65 1DJ (Marstons) Tel: 01709 721361
One beer from Marston's group range (not always available).
14. Woodlands Club, Doncaster Rd., (access via Ridge Rd.), S65 1NN (Private
club) Tel: 01709 382777
One or two guest beers.
Rotherham Town Suburbs (East & South)
15.Carlton Bar, Carlton Park Hotel, 102, Moorgate Rd., S60 2BG, Moorgate (Skyland
Hotels) Tel: 01709 849955
Bus: 10,10A,19B,13,25,25A,27,29,35,49
Acorn Barnsley Bitter, two guest beers. Discount off a pint for CAMRA members
- need to produce card.
16. Brecon Hotel, 49, Moorgate Rd., S60 2AY, Moorgate (Family owned hotel) Tel:
01709 828811
Bus: 10,10A,19B,13,25,25A,27,29,35,49
Guest beer (often Taylors Landlord). Now closed.
17. Homestead, Wickersley Rd./ Broom La., S60 3PJ, Broom (M&B) Tel: 01709
833020
Bus: 1,2, 3,19,19A, 34(short walk)
Tetleys Bitter, guest beer
18. Stag Inn, Stag Island, Wickersley Rd., S60 4JN (M&B) Tel: 01709 833041
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,14,19,19A
Marstons EPA, Taylor Golden Best or Wells Bombasdier.
19. Tabard, Herringthorpe Valley Rd. /Chaucer Rd., S65, Herringthorpe (Marstons)
Tel: 01709 364761
Bus: 14 or walk from Stag Island
Marstons Pedigree & 2 others from Marstons group
20. Brecks, Bawtry Rd., S65 3JB, Brecks (Whitbread Beefeater & Premier Inn
hotel) Tel: 01709 543216
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,13,87(from Meadowhall)
Black Sheep Best Bitter, guest beer.
21. Brecks Snooker Club & Bar, 1a, Brecks La./Bawtry Rd.(above Sainsburys),
Brecks, S65 (Sports Club)
Tel: 01709 533993
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,13,87(from Meadowhall)
Acorn Barnsley Gold
Eastside Villages
22. Three Horseshoes, 133, Bawtry Rd., Wickersley S66 2BW, (M&B) Tel: 01709
704310
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,13,87(from Meadowhall)
Guest beer
23. Vasco Lounge Bar, 169, Bawtry Rd. (next to Masons Arms), Wickersley , S66
(Free House) Tel: 01709 531999
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,13,87(from Meadowhall)
Guest beer (from local breweries)
24. Masons Arms, Bawtry Rd., Wickersley S66 1JY, (Greene King) Tel: 01709 542223
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,20,87(from Meadowhall)
3 beers from Greene King range
25. Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club, Northfield La., Wickersley, S66 (Members
Club) Tel: 01709 700536
Bus: 1,2,3,10,10A,19,19A,13,87(from Meadowhall) (Masons Arms stop).
2 guest beers
26. Brush & Easel, Fleming Way, Flanderwell, Wickersley, S66 2HB (Punch
Taverns) Tel: 01709 549762
Bus: 3, 3A, 13 or walk from Wickersley (Masons Arms stop).
1 or 2 guest beers
27. Travellers Inn, Bawtry Rd., Bramley , S66 2TS (Enterprise Inns) Tel: 01709
704341
Bus: 1,2,10,10A,20,87(from Meadowhall)
1 or 2 guest beers
28. Master Brewer, 108, Main St., Bramley, S66 2SF (Marstons) Tel: 01709 541103
Bus: 1,2,10,10A,20,87(from Meadowhall)
2 beers from Marstons range
29. Sir Jack, Bawtry Rd., Bramley, S66 (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01709 530306 Bus:
1,2,10,10A,87(from Meadowhall)
2 guest beers
30. Stockyard Truckstop, Hellaby La., Hellaby Ind. Estate, Hellaby, S66 8HN
(Free) Tel: 01709 700200
Bus: 1A or 20 min walk from 1,2,10,10A,87(from Meadowhall)
Taylors Landlord
31. Woodman, Woodlaithes Rd., Woodlalthes Village, Sunnyside, S66 3ZL (Marstons)
Tel: 01709 533854
Bus: 3,3A,4
Marstons Pedigree, 2 beers from Marstons range
32. Ravenfield Arms, 30, Hollings La., Ravenfield, S66 (Free) Tel: 01709 703880
Bus: 3,3A,4,122
2 guest beers
33. Reresby Arms, Vale Rd., Thrybergh , S65 4DN (Owner?) Tel: 01709 850335 Bus:
37 or walk from 122, X78
Guest beer
34. Earl of Strafford, 11, Doncaster Rd., Hooton Roberts, S65 4PE (Noble House)
Tel: 01709 855861 Bus: X78
2 guest beers
35. Don Jon Inn, High St., Maltby., S66 8NA (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01709 817396
Bus: 1,2,10,10A,87(from Meadowhall)
Tetleys bitter, guest beer
Southside Villages
36. Hind, 285, East Bawtry Rd., Whiston, S60 4ET (M&B) Tel: 01709 532490
Bus: 10,10A,19B,34(short walk),35
Tetleys Bitter, four guest beers.
37. Chequers Inn, Pleasley Rd., Whiston, S60 4HB (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01709
829168 Bus:20,25,25A,27,29,49
Tetleys Bitter, Sharps Doom Bar, three guest beers.
38. Sitwell Arms, Pleasley Rd., Whiston, S60 4HQ (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01709
377003 Bus:20,25,25A,27,29,49
Acorn Barnsley Gold, Tetleys Bitter, Greene King Abbot Ale, guest beer (usually
from local breweries).
39. Golden Ball, 7, Turner La., Whiston, S60 4HY (M&B) Tel: 01709 726911
Bus:20,25,25A,27,29,49
Two to five guest beers. Note: this is now more of a restaurant than a pub.
Most drinking areas are outside.
40. Royal Oak, 6, Turnshaw La., Ulley , S26 3YG (Sam Smiths) Tel: 01142 872464
Bus: 20 or 25 min walk from 25,25A,27,29,49 (alight on Pleasley Rd. near Ulley
Country Park).
Sam Smiths OBB
41. Robin Hood Inn, 64, Main St., Aughton, S26 3XJ, (M&B) Tel: 01142 871010
Bus: 25,25A,27,29,33,49
Five guest beers
42. Roland Arms, 117, Mansfield Rd./Lodge La., Aston, S26 2BR (Enterprise Inns)
Tel: 01142 876199
Bus: 25,25A,27,29,33,49
Copper Dragon Golden Pippin + guest beer
43. Blue Bell, Worksop Rd., Aston, S26 2EB (Enterprise Inns) Tel: 01142 371031
Bus: 25,25A,27,29,33,49
Greene King Old Speckled Hen
44. Yellow Lion, Worksop Rd., Aston, S26 2EB (Enterprise Inns) Tel: 01142 872283
Bus: 25,25A
Tetleys Bitter, two or three guest beers
45. Duke of Leeds, 16, Church St., Wales, S26 (Free) Tel: 01909 770301 Bus:29,49
Rail: Kiveton Bridge
John Smiths Cask, up to four guest beers - often a mild
46. Station Hotel, Redhill (opposite Kiveton Pk rail station), Kiveton Park,
S31 8EN (Free?) Tel: 01909 774774
Bus 25,49. Rail: Kiveton Park
Two guest beers
47. Beehive Inn, 16, Union St., Harthill, S26 7YH (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01909
770205 Bus: 25,49
Tetleys Bitter, Kelham Island Easy Rider, Taylors Landlord, two guest beers
48. Blue Bell, 4, Woodall La., Harthill, S31 8YQ (Enterprise Inns) Tel: 01909
770391 Bus: 25,49
Bradfield Farmers Blonde, guest beer
49. Parish Oven, Worksop Rd. , Thorpe Salvin, S80 3JU (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01909
770685
Bus: 25,49 & walk from Harthill or 271 bus from Sheffield (Crystal Peaks
& Worksop.
Black Sheep Best Bitter, two guest beers (often one from Hambleton)
Eastside Villages
50. Hatfeild Arms, 19, High St., Laughton-en-Morthen, S25 1YF (Enterprise Inns)
Tel: 01909 562681 Bus: 19,19A
Guest beer. Bottled Westons cider.
51. Black Lion, 9, New Rd., Firbeck, S81 8JY (Free) Tel: 0709 812575
Bus 19,19A & long walk from Laughton or 251 bus from Dinnington or Sheffield
(Crystal Peaks).
John Smiths Cask, four guest beers (usually includes one from a local brewery)
52. Travellers Rest, Main St., Brookhouse, S25 1YA (Greene King) Tel; 01709
562661 Bus: 20 or walk from Laughton.
Greene King H&H Bitter, two other beers from GK range
53. Monks Bridge Farm, Monk's Bridge Rd. /Outgang La., S25 3QY, Laughton Common,
S25 3QY (Cloverleaf Inns)
Tel: 01909 Bus: 19,19A,19B,29
Two guest beers
54. Dinnington Rugby Union Club, Tynewydd, Lodge La., Dinnington, S25 (Sports
Club) Tel: 01909 562044
Bus: 19,19A,19B,29
Two guest beers
55. Barleycorn WM Club, 5, Barleycroft La., Dinnington, S25 (CIU Club) Tel:
01909 562210 Bus: 19,19A,19B,29
Guest beer
56. Butchers Arms, 2, Gildingwells Rd., Woodsetts, S25 --- (Enterprise Inns)
Tel: 01909 564523
Bus: 19A, or 251 from Dinnington or Crystal Peaks.
Guest beer
57. Loyal Trooper, 34, Sheffield Rd., South Anston, S25 5DT (Punch Taverns)
Tel: 01909 562203 Bus:19,19B,25,29
Adnams Bitter, Tetleys Bitter, Taylors Landlord, two guest beers
58. Leeds Arms, 29, Sheffield Rd., South Anston, S25 5DT (Greene King) Tel:
01909 567906 Bus: 19,19A,19B,25,29
Two Greene King beers
59. Red Lion Inn, Worksop Rd., Todwick, S26 1DJ (Greene King) Tel: 01909 Bus:
25,25A
Three Greene King beers
Rotherham Town Suburbs (West)
60. Red Bull, 9, Holmes La., Holmes, S61 --- (Free) Tel: 561591 Bus:
5,6,7,8
Two guest beers
61. New Inn, 49, Midland Rd., Masbrough, S61 1EB (Free?) Tel: 01709 561799 Bus:
39,41,X78
REAL ALE NO LONGER BEING SOLD.
62. Drawbridge, Fellowsfield Way, Wortley Rd., S61 1JN, Kimberworth (M&B)
Tel: 01709 557701 Bus: 6,44,66
Taylors Landlord, guest beer
63. Wilton Inn, 255, Kimberworth Rd./Wilton Gardens, S61, Kimberworth (Enterprise
Inns) Tel: 01709 551100
Bus: 6,7,8,43A,X78
Guest beer (Usually from local brewery) - recently closed again.
64. Travellers Inn, 140, Church St., S61 1EP, Kimberworth (Enterprise Inns)
Tel: 01709 551094 Bus: 6,7,8,43A
Bradfield Farmers Blonde, guest beer
65. Colin, Old Wortley Rd., S61 1NQ, Kimberworth (Greene King) Tel: 01709 554585
Bus: 6,7,8,43A
Greene King IPA, Abbot Ale, Seasonal beers
Westside Villages
66. Bay Horse, Scholes La., (off A629), S61 2RQ, Scholes (Enterprise Inns) Tel:
01142 468085
Bus: 44 or walk from 6,66
Kelham Island Pale Rider, Bradfield Farmers Blonde, three guest beers (often
from local breweries)
67. Masons Arms, Thorpe St., S61, Thorpe Hesley (Pennine Inns) Tel: 01142 468079
Bus: 6,44,66
John Smiths Cask, Theakston Old Peculier, guest beer
68. Ball Inn, Hesley La., S61, Thorpe Hesley (Free?) Tel: 01142 467681 Bus:
6,44,66
Guest beer - if available
69. Horse & Tiger, Brook Hill, S61 2AQ, Thorpe
Hesley (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01142 468072 Bus: 6,44,66
Tetleys Bitter
70. Phoenix Sports & Social Club, Pavilion La., Bawtry Rd., S60 5PA, Brinsworth
(Sports Club) Tel: 01709 363788
Bus: 31,32,33,87(Meadowhall)
Wentworth beer, Stones Bitter, three guest beers
71. Three Magpies, Bonet La., Brinsworth, S60 5NF (Marstons) Tel: 01709 833051
Bus: 31,32,33,87(Meadowhall)
Two beers from Marstons range
72. Sidings, Whitehill La., S60 ---, Brinsworth (Free) Tel: 01709 833030 Bus:
31,32,33,87(Meadowhall)
Copper Dragon Golden Pippin, Tetleys Bitter, guest beers
73. Yorkshire Terrier, Whitehill Rd., Brinsworth, S60 --- (Hawk Inns) Tel; 01709
377271 Bus: 31,32,33,87(Meadowhall)
Two beers
74. Waverley, Brinsworth Rd., Catcliffe , S60 (Free) Tel: 01709 360906 Bus:
32,33,87,A1
Two or three beers
75. Treeton Cricket Club, The Pavillion, Washfield La., Treeton (Sports Club)
Tel: 01142 692135 Bus: 32
Guest Beer
76. Red Lion, Brook Hill, Thorpe Hesley
Guest Beer - if available
Rotherham Town Suburbs (North)
77. Prince of Wales, 9, Potter Hill (B6089), Greasbrough, S61 4NU (Marstons)
Tel: 01709 551358 Bus: 42,43A,227
Guest beer (changes frequently)
78. Milton Arms, 63, Church St., Greasbrough, S61 (Free) Tel: 01709 512353 Bus:
42,43A,227
Guest beer
79. Yellow Lion, 24, Church St., Greasbrough, S61 (Free) Tel: 01709 551054 Bus:
42,43A,227
Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Theakston Old Peculier
80. Plough Inn, Roughwood Rd., Wingfield, S61 4LF (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01709
560274 Bus: 39,41,42,43A
Guest beer
81. Alexandra Hotel, 1, Hollybush St. / Broad St., Parkgate, S62 (Free) Tel:
01709 303201
Bus: 22, 43A,108,109,220,221,229
Guest beer
82. Storyteller, Stadium Way, Parkgate Retail World (Punch Taverns). Bus: 22, 43A,108,109,220,221,229
Black Sheep Best Bitter
Northside Villages
83. Marquis, Stubbin Rd., Upper Stubbin, Nr. Rawmarsh, S62 (Punch) Tel: 01709
527771
Guest beer - if available.
84. Rockingham Arms, 8, Main St., Wentworth, S62 7TL (Punch Taverns) Tel: 01226
742075 Bus: 44,227
Wentworth beers, Theakston Old Peculier, guest beer
85. George & Dragon, 85, Main St., Wentworth, S62 7TN (Free) Tel: 01226
4742440 Bus: 44,227
Wentworth WPA, Taylors Landlord, four guest beers (often includes another Wentworth
beer)
86. Horseshoe Inn, 9, Harley Rd (B6090), Harley, S62 7UD (Owner?) Tel: 01226
742204 Bus: 44 or walk from 227
Wentworth beers, John Smiths Cask, three guest beers
87. Woodman Inn, 89, Warren Vale Rd., Swinton, S64 (Owner?) Tel: 01709 872093
Bus: 22, 218, 220,221,222,229
John Smiths Cask, guest beer
88. Kings Head, 3, Rockingham Rd., Swinton, S64 (Owner?) Tel: 01709 583477 Bus:
200,218, 220,221,222,229
Taylors Landlord
89. Ring o' Bells Inn, 37, Church St., Swinton, S64 (Marstons) Tel: 01709 584261
Bus: 200,218, 220,221,222,229
Concertina Bengal Tiger
90. Blue Bell, Express Pk., Manvers Way, Manvers, Wath, S63 7AB (Marstons) Tel:
01709 877664 Bus: 22, 200,220
Marstons Pedigree, two more beers from Marstons range
91. Church House, Montgomery Sq., Wath, S63 7RZ (Wetherspoons) Tel: 01709 879518
Bus: 22, 200, 220,222,229
Greene King Ruddles Best, Wentworth & Acorn beers, guest beers, Westons
ciders
92. Burlington Club, 40, High St., Wath, S63 (Members Club) Tel: 01709 872133
Bus: 22, 200, 220,222,229
Sam Smiths OBB, occasional guest beer
93. Sandygate House, Hotel, Sandygate, Wath, S63 7LR (Free) Tel: 01709 877827
Bus: 22, 200, 220,222,229
Guest Beer
94. Plough Inn, 144, Melton High St., S63 6RG, West Melton, S63 6RG Tel: 01709
872995 (Enterprise Inns)
Bus: 22, 200, 222,229
John Smiths Cask, guest beer
95. Cottage of Content, 71, Firth Rd., West Melton, S63 (Free?) Tel: 01709 873334
Bus: 22, 200,222,229
John Smiths Cask
96. Brampton Hall, 2a, Manor Rd., S63 6BJ, Brampton Bierlow, S63 6BJ (Punch
Taverns) Tel: 01709 877488
Bus: 22, 200,222,229
Wells & Youngs Bombardier, Sharps Doom Bar + guest beer (range may vary,
but usually two or three).
This list is correct as far as known when compiled, but it should be remembered
that pubs, bars, clubs and other venues are subject to regular changes, so the
beer range may vary accordingly. If anyone has more up to date information or
knows of other outlets in the borough selling real ale or real cider please
contact me so that the information can be updated. In addition other pubs and
clubs may also occasionally sell real ale and a few restaurants also sell real
ale.
Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement of any pub or club by CAMRA but
merely serves as a guide to the availability of real ale in the borough.
List compiled by Paul Redfern of Rotherham CAMRA in June 2011. Updated November
2011.