Made my first visit to this pub in February 2024 after hearing so much about it for many years. One of the main recommendations was based on the choice of beers but, being coeliac, I wasn't sure if it would be suitable. However, I was very pleased when I was offered a list of gluten free beers to choose from - albeit in bottles and not on draught (but maybe one day?). As they had a number of Wold Top beers, I decided to try the Marmalade Porter, which was nice and refreshing even on a damp and overcast day. Didn't have any food while we were there but having heard about the gluten free options since, I would like to try it on another visit. It's a lovely old-fashioned pub with friendly staff and a place that was worthy of its recommendation so I would like to pass on the recommendation.
Excellent pub with large selection of local beers, including from the brewery next door. Great value roasts served on Sundays and local pork pies to buy at the bar. What not to like. Nice garden.
This place is a good choice for people who prefer to sit outside because they have a cute garden with covered benches and tables. During weekends there is also a bar open outside.
Just popped in for a quick drink. Very traditional feel in the compact bar, with its dark wood-framed floor to ceiling surround, probably been here as a building serving menfolk who spilled out of the industrial works in this area in the preceding century or so. Now an independent (read as Kelham Island Brewery) with a variety of distinctive ales, and Budvar on tap, which isn't very common now. Enjoyably characterful.
Robyn “Ballistic Housewife” jackson
+5
I called in for a few pints as I had heard the beer garden was lovely on a sunny afternoon, and I wasn't disappointed. Really quiet and relaxing and interesting surroundings, I'm looking forward to coming back to try the food and nightlife which also sounds promising.
Thomas Müthing (theviolinproject.de)
+5
The Fat Cat has a long and distinguished history as a cask ale pub. And it is indeed THE best cask ale pub in Sheffield! Great staff, great selection of beers, great atmosphere, and a nice beer garden to the rear. It doesn't look like much from outside (or indeed inside), but the atmosphere is just infectious and invites communication among the punters. Of course, pub food and snacks are available, too. Carry on the good work! If you're doing a pub crawl in the Kelham Island area - and you should - don't miss out on this great establishment!
Went to the place up the road but walked out again and into the fat cat. Traditional down to the stained glass. Bar maids with attitude(good).green brick and porcelain toilets. Selection of beers as vast as the bar is small. The people in the bar friendly with conversations interesting. And tinder dates curious. We ate and had three pies for the start of one main course in the other place hearty food no need to ask for extra gravy. Definitely coming again for a proper session
Lovely little pub which I'm delighted to know as my local. Great selection of beers and the pork pies are lush
John Carr (Corinne and John)
+5
Excellent Sheffield pub near the Kelham Island Museum. Nine cask beers - and 1 cider - on handpump when I last visited including a stout. Lots of outdoor seating some of it covered in the beer garden to the rear.
Cracking pub with a great range of ales on pump. Staff very friendly, a couple.of cosy indoor rooms and a big outdoor garden. Highly recommended.
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