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A fresh chapter for The Sportsman!
The much‑loved Benty Lane pub closed its doors on Monday 12 January for a well‑deserved makeover.
The refurbishment will brighten the space, boost comfort, and keep the pub thriving as one of Crosspool’s favourite community hubs.
Great to see fresh investment in a place so many of us enjoy. They’re already looking forward to welcoming everyone back on Wednesday 28 January.
Stay tuned for the big reveal
Local businessman celebrates Grand Opening of the “Sharrow Restaurant” after a three-year planning battle
After a protracted three-year struggle with local planning officials, restaurateur Adriatik Likaj is finally opening the doors to his new venture, “The Sharrow” on Sharrow Vale Road.
To mark the occasion, he’s throwing a grand opening celebration on Friday, 10th October, starting at 6pm, complete with complimentary Mediterranean and Albanian cuisine and prosecco.
Likaj, known locally known for running the “Crosspool Fish Bar”, took over the former Otto’s restaurant in 2022. His plans to revamp the venue hit a major snag when a £40,000 veranda installation was twice denied planning permission by the council, which later ordered its removal.
Now, with the venue officially cleared to open, Likaj is inviting the community to join him in a well-earned celebration of perseverance.
The recently opened “Valencia Restaurant,” located at 34 Sandygate Rd., S10 5RY, adds to the thriving culinary scene in Crosspool. It complements an impressive lineup of local favourites, such as the beloved Papa Ciccio’s restaurant, the Sportsman and Crosspool Tavern pubs, and eateries like Hudson’s Kitchen, Aesthete, and Crosspool Social, all offering delicious meal options.
The kitchen equipment, furniture, and bar area of the former Varanasi restaurant have undergone a complete overhaul. By removing partition walls and upgrading the windows, the dining space has transformed the Valencia Restaurant into a bright, open area. Here, guests can relish a vibrant Mediterranean menu, a long-standing favourite since its debut in 2015 at their much-loved Selsey location.
Opening hours: These times may vary. Call 0114 322 9376 to book a table
– Tuesday–Friday: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
– Saturday: 2:30 PM–10:30 PM
– Sunday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
During the day, savour the finest Mediterranean dishes in a warm and inviting setting. When night falls, Valencia evolves into a vibrant hub of tapas, offering the ideal backdrop for memorable gatherings with family and friends. The excitement doesn’t end there! A unique addition is on the way—an exclusive cocktail bar upstairs, designed to host private events and take your evenings to extraordinary new levels.
Why not treat yourself? Grab your family and friends and discover the Valencia experience, delight in exquisite flavours, and embrace the warm hospitality that’s just a visit away.
Hudson’s Kitchen opens on Thursday 30 November in the former Crosspool Hardware unit.
The Sandygate Road business’s Facebook page suggests it will sell food including cakes, breakfasts and pies.
Crosspool restaurant Aligarh has ceased trading.
The Indian restaurant opened last October but appeared to be closed over the weekend, with a sign in the window stating it had ceased trading and apologising for any inconvenience caused. A cookery masterclass was due to take place today.
A spokesperson for the business said a statement would be issued in a few days. As of Sunday night, there was no mention of the closure on the restaurant’s website.
Another customer had a big party booked and when they turned up the place was shut and in darkness. Someone else said: “It’s so sad, I thought they would do well.”
https://twitter.com/purpleplonka/status/650745877439598592
Updated 5 October 2015:
This statement has been issued:
It is with great sadness and regret that we have to announce that Aligarh Indian Restaurant in Crosspool has now ceased trading.
This is not a decision we have taken lightly but unfortunately it is a decision we have had to make.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers past and present for their continued support.
We are sure this will be a great disappointment to all our customers and the local community which we served however please rest assured that if we could have avoided the closure we would have.
We sincerely apologise to those customers who have been inconvenienced due to the closure. Thank you for your understanding.
Artisan restaurant in Crosspool has retained its Bib Gourmand status in the latest Michelin Guide.
Restaurants are named Bib Gourmands for offering good food at moderate prices. By our calculations, it is now the sixteenth year that Richard Smith’s Crosspool restaurant has been named a Bib Gourmand.
The only other Sheffield restaurant to feature in the guide was The Old Vicarage in Ridgeway, which was awarded one star.
Crosspudlains flocked to a party last night to celebrate the launch of a new local Italian restaurant.
The owners of La Dolce Vita laid on free tasters of pizza, focaccia, bruschetta and a selection of pastries, all washed down with Italian wine.
La Dolce Vita is based in the old A’Villa Caruso unit on Sandygate Road. The restaurant has been completely redecorated with clean white walls and a small drinks bar in the back corner.
It is a family-run affair, with Luciana and Gianpaolo preparing the food and Nirvana managing the restaurant with her husband Matthew.
The pizzeria is now open for bookings on 0114 266 9811.
Crosspool’s new Italian restaurant is celebrating its arrival on Friday night (1 July) with a free food buffet.
La Dolce Vita is opening in the old A’Villa Caruso unit on Sandygate Road.
Friday’s event runs from 5-9pm and includes tasters of their Tuscan-style recipes and a glass of Italian wine.
The restaurant opens properly on Saturday 2 July. Bookings are being taken on 0114 266 9811.
Yesterday it was announced that Artisan restaurant in Crosspool has retained its status as a Bib Gourmand in the latest Michelin Guide.
Restaurants are named Bib Gourmands for offering good food at moderate prices. Eat Sheffield has pointed out that it is now the fifteenth year that Richard Smith’s Crosspool restaurant has been named a Bib Gourmand.
Featured restaurants in 2011 Michelin Guide
Sheffield chef Richard Smith is taking a trip down memory lane next month with a nostalgic evening to celebrate fifteen years in Crosspool.
Before its current incarnation as Artisan, the Sandygate Road restaurant was previously Thyme and prior to that it originally opened as Smiths of Sheffield – or Smiths as it was known.
On Monday 13 December at Artisan, Richard will be cooking some of the favourite dishes from Smiths days, including Thai tiger prawn cake, honey and rosemary glased shank of lamb and trio of creme brulee (view the menu here – jpg, 429KB).
For more information or to make a booking call 0114 266 6096.
What a fifteen years! blog post by Richard Smith
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