The Ball

Head up Crookes and you'll find The Ball doing what a neighbourhood pub should: nothing fancy, no gimmicks, just solid booze and good company. It's the sort of place where regulars genuinely outnumber tourists, where the bar staff know what you're having before you ask, and where a pint won't cost you a fortune. The real ale selection pulls in enthusiasts from across the city, but there's nothing elitist about it—order a lager if you want. The space has that comfortable, lived-in feel of a pub that's been keeping Sheffield's west end watered for years, with enough character in the fixtures and fittings to suggest it's got stories worth hearing.