Thornbridge & Co have announced that their new flagship bar, The Fargate, in Sheffield, will open at noon on Wednesday, 22nd October.
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.
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 more than 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, is isible through glazed screens. The design combines reclaimed timber walls, decorated ceilings, and original architectural details to create a brighter, more contemporary setting.
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.
“The Fargate is on track to become a defining feature of Sheffield’s pub scene, thanks to a large investment in its unique design,” said Jamie Hawksworth, Thornbridge & Co director and Pivovar co-president. “We’re delighted to help shape the vibrant new era of the city centre.”
Simon Webster, chief executive and co-founder of Thornbridge, added: “We’re eager to open our doors to the people of Sheffield and contribute to the continued growth and character of the area.”
