Thornbridge & Co to Open Flagship Sheffield Bar in Iconic Former Yorkshire Bank Building

Thornbridge & Co are delighted to announce the launch of their flagship new bar, The Fargate, opening in one of Sheffield’s most prominent city centre locations. Named after its historic setting, The Fargate follows the success of Thornbridge & Co’s other acclaimed venues: the Market Cat in York, Bankers Cat in Leeds, and The Colmore in Birmingham. Doors will officially open at midday on the 22nd of October.

The new venue brings together the storied elegance of the former Yorkshire Bank (previously the Yorkshire Penny Savings Bank) with a carefully designed pub interior created to feel timeless. Dark polished wood, elegant leather seating, herringbone floors, brass accents, chandeliers and curated artwork create the impression of a bar that could have stood here for over a century.

At its heart is a striking horseshoe bar serving 10 cask ales, half of them Thornbridge, as well as 16 draft beer lines. The ground floor also features screened booths, a snug, banquette seating, and full-height glazing to the front, offering a light and inviting space.

A spiral staircase leads to the first floor, where a different atmosphere awaits. Here, a pizza kitchen with an impressive Italian corner oven takes centre stage, visible through glazed screens. The design combines reclaimed timber walls, decorated ceilings, and original architectural details to create a brighter, more contemporary setting. Seating includes both leather banquettes and informal benches, ideal for larger groups. With views across Fargate and towards Sheffield’s City Hall, it promises to be a unique spot to enjoy a pizza and a pint while people-watching in the heart of the city.

Jamie Hawksworth, Thornbridge & Co Director and Pivovar Co-President, said:

“The Fargate is on track to become a defining feature of Sheffield’s pub scene, thanks to a large investment in its unique design. We’re delighted to help shape the vibrant new era of the City Centre.”

Simon Webster, CEO and Co-Founder of Thornbridge, continued:

“We’re eager to open our doors to the people of Sheffield and contribute to the continued growth and character of the area.”

Notes to editor

Thornbridge & Co have been operating since 2018, and run three pubs; ‘The Market Cat’ in York, ‘The Bankers Cat’ in Leeds and ‘The Colmore’ in Birmingham. It is a joint venture between Thornbridge Brewery and Pivovar.

Thornbridge Brewery are based right in the heart of the Peak District and have been making great beer since 2005. They now sell beer all over the UK and into 40 different countries internationally and have won over 350 awards worldwide.

Pivovar were established in 2003 as a specialist beer importer, they are specialists at sourcing and distributing hard to find craft beers and offerings from well-established producers. They also operate a number of high-quality pubs nationwide.

For further information and all other enquiries, please contact Simon Webster, CEO and Co-founder of Thornbridge Brewery simon.webster@thornbridge.co.uk 

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