Your Local: The Sheaf View
The Reader : Mark Davies, artist and lecturer. Why is this ‘Your Local’? “Geographically it’s a stone’s throw from my home. The pub’s full of like-minded liberal souls who are always open to a chat. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable, keeping you up to date on the ever-changing ales. ” Favourite tipple: Pictish Brewing’s Blue Moon 6%, a strong IPA with a spicy hop aroma. The Local: Sitting mid point on Gleadless Road in Heeley where the road slowly undulates lays this local gem of a boozer. The pub has stood its ground since the late 20s whilst the ‘hotel’ part has been dropped and the terraced housing which adjoined to each side has vanished. First steps inside lead you into the original main tap room, breweriana adorns the walls and a roomy conservatory and beer garden now stretch out behind the main structure. A free house community pub where everybody...