Yates - Sheffield

You know what you're getting with Yates, but this Cambridge Street branch does the formula better than most. The space works well for Sheffield - not trying too hard to be something it isn't, just delivering solid drinks and a reliable atmosphere in the heart of the city centre. The cocktail list hits the classics without any pretentious nonsense, and the staff actually seem to know what they're doing behind the bar. Weekends are when this place comes alive properly. Friday and Saturday nights see it packed with a good mix of pre-drinks crowds and those settling in for the long haul. The extended hours make sense here - there's something reassuring about a place that opens at 9am on Saturday and keeps going until 2am. It's not going to win any awards for originality, but sometimes you just want a dependable pint and a bit of atmosphere without any fuss.