Abbeydale Road Beer Festival 2025

About

Now in its fourth year, the Abbeydale Road Beer Festival returns from Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August 2025 for four days of friendly rivalry and brilliant beer. Stretching across one unforgettable mile of Sheffield’s most vibrant street, the festival takes over 12 independent venues to host a War of the Roses-themed craft beer showdown between Yorkshire and Lancashire. With 14 of the North’s best breweries involved – seven from each county – it’s an unmissable event for anyone with a taste for great pints, good company and local pride.

Date and Time

• Date: Thursday 31 July – Sunday 3 August 2025
• Time: Varies by venue – trail open all day

Event Highlights

• Craft beer trail across 12 venues along Abbeydale Road
• Exclusive brews from 14 Northern breweries – 7 Yorkshire vs 7 Lancashire
• Earn a limited-edition festival print by completing the trail
• Street food, DJs, and giveaways throughout the weekend

Venues Taking Part

• The Bear
• Dead Donkey Bar
• Turner’s Bottleshop and Tap
• Over the Yardarm
• Glass Frog
• Abbeydale Tap
• Picture House Social
• Barrowboy
• Two Thirds Beer Co
• The Teller
• The Gin Bar
• The Broadfield

Entry

This is a free event, but drinks and refreshments must be paid for. No tickets or wristbands are required – simply turn up at any of the participating venues, grab your festival stamp card, and start your trail. Each venue offers at least one exclusive beer, with a variety of street food, music and atmosphere to enjoy along the way.

Plan Your Visit

Venue Address:
Abbeydale Road
Sheffield
S7 / S8 postcodes (spanning multiple venues)

• By Car: Limited on-street parking is available, but public transport is recommended due to the nature of the event. Drink responsibly and consider using taxis or ride-shares if needed.
• By Public Transport: Abbeydale Road is well served by bus routes from Sheffield city centre. The nearest train station is Sheffield, with local buses providing easy access to the festival area.

Accessibility

The trail covers a variety of independent venues, each with different layouts and access features. While many bars and pubs are accessible, some may have steps or limited facilities. Visitors with access needs are advised to check directly with individual venues before attending.

For more information and updates, visit the official event listings or participating venue pages.