The Steel City Beer and Food Tour - our new city centre beer experience launches!
Sheffield’s beer scene has long been legendary, and the wider South Yorkshire region — now home to 58 breweries — boasts more breweries per head of population than anywhere else in the country. Together they produce around 1,800 different beers every year, cementing the area’s reputation as a thriving hub of brewing creativity and earning it the title of the real ale capital of the world.
Now, with the relaunch of our Steel City Beer & Food Tour, there’s an even better way to experience it. This year, Sheffield Food Tours has expanded its popular Kelham Island beer experience to include a brand‑new City Centre beer and food tour, celebrating historic pubs, cutting‑edge taprooms, and the rich brewing culture woven into the fabric of the Steel City. The city centre tour has been designed to showcase Sheffield’s independent spirit through food, drink, culture, and creative pub spaces.
The Steel City Beer and Food Tour runs twice monthly — a great way for visitors or locals to explore the city. Private tours for groups of 6+ are available, and gift vouchers make a perfect present for beer lovers.
A New Way to Explore Sheffield’s famous beer scene
The new Steel City Beer & Food Tour: City Centre starts on Saturday, 28th February, and brings together the heart of Sheffield’s pub heritage with the new wave of modern craft beer spaces. On this four-hour walking tour, guests visit six iconic pubs, tasting a curated selection of pale ales, porters, seasonal brews and more — the equivalent of roughly four pints over the experience with three stops including food. The tour ends with a brewery tour and tasting at Triple Point Brewery and Bar.
What makes this tour special?
A route through Sheffield’s cultural quarter
You’ll wander through the bustling centre, exploring venues housed in stunning historic buildings alongside vibrant contemporary taprooms. The tour blends story‑rich stops and local history with generous tastings, echoing Sheffield’s past and future as a beer capital.
Perfectly paired food at three stops
Expect dishes like pizza, a Sheffield fishcake, and a mini slider and fries — equivalent to a three‑course lunch crafted to complement the beers served.
A brewery tour finale
The experience concludes at Triple Point Brewery, where guests enjoy a guided brewery tour, a tasting, and the final bite of the day — the perfect end to a deep dive into Sheffield's beer and brewing culture.
What Guests Can Expect on the City Centre Tour
A curated selection of beer styles including pale ales, IPAs, porters, and seasonal brews
Food pairings at three venues offering substantial portions
Six pub stops, blending heritage and modern beer culture
A behind‑the‑scenes brewery tour at Triple Point
Guided storytelling exploring Sheffield’s brewing history, landmarks, and people
A four‑hour walking experience priced at £75 per person
10 places per tour
Who the Tour Is Perfect For
Craft beer enthusiasts
Visitors wanting a “locals‑eye view” of Sheffield
Couples looking for a unique date idea
Solo travellers
Corporate groups, celebrations, and private events (available on request)
And with limited group sizes, guests enjoy a relaxed, story‑rich experience that feels personal and immersive
How to Book
Tours run on selected Saturdays, with private bookings available throughout the week for groups and special occasions.
The Original Kelham Food & Beer Tour Still Lives On
The much‑loved Kelham Food & Beer Tour continues to run monthly under its new name. It remains a favourite for beer fans, taking guests through one of Sheffield’s most iconic beer neighbourhoods — home to real ale institutions, local microbreweries, and some of the best food and drink venues in the city. Kelham Island’s brewing heritage is well‑established, making it the ideal counterpart to the new City Centre route and an ideal way to immerse yourself in Kelham Island’s famous ale trail.
A New Chapter for Sheffield Food Tours
Since expanding from Kelham Island into the city centre in 2024, Sheffield Food Tours has continued to champion independent makers, hidden gems, and the remarkable food and drink culture that makes Sheffield stand out.
With the relaunch of the Steel City Beer & Food Tours — now in two distinct flavours — there’s never been a better time to explore the vibrant food and drink scene of the Steel City. Our business has built a reputation on celebrating the flavours, stories, and independent businesses of Sheffield.