Pub banks on success at former city financial site

A pub in a former city centre bank is set to open in autumn, its owners have confirmed.

The former Yorkshire Bank building on Fargate in Sheffield will host up to 250 revellers following a £1m interior renovation.

The pub, named The Fargate, is part of the regeneration of the street which saw three years of construction come to a close in early April.

Thornbridge & Co's Simon Webster said: "This project has been over two years in the making, and we're thrilled to be nearing the finish line."

The firm is a joint venture of Peak District-based Thornbridge Brewery and York-based Pivovar, which runs three pubs across the country.

Coun Ben Miskell, chair of regeneration at Sheffield City Council, said he looked forward to another business opening.

Footfall on Fargate was up 14% between 3 March and 6 April this year compared to the same time in 2024, the council said.

"We can't wait to welcome the people of Sheffield and become a part of this dynamic and evolving city centre," Mr Webster added.

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