By
Rob
From
the moment I clapped eyes on this pub, I knew I’d enjoy it.
Small,
built into the surrounding terrace housing, and situated at the top
of the nightmarishly steep (16.6°) Blake Street, The Blake Hotel
boasts some spectacular views of Sheffield city centre. Like our previous stop, the name belies its overt pubness (let’s get this word in
the dictionary), looking for all the world like a classic boozer from
the days of industrial Sheffield. In fact, the pub featured as a
backdrop in The
Full Monty, and
retains its vintage look from the exterior.
On the inside it’s warm, cosy, and traditional. There was no TV or music; just the gentle murmur of a reasonably busy, yet reasonably small public house (although at the back, I was surprised to find an unexpectedly spacious beer garden). The bar boasted an impressive range of guest ales, as we each ordered a pint of 4 Hop Men of the Apocalypse (because with a name like that – why wouldn’t you?). A strongly hoppy IPA from Totally Brewed, I think I enjoyed it a little more than stout-loving Andy.
Overall,
I was really impressed with The Blake Hotel, would absolutely
recommend, and will definitely return (just maybe after we’ve done
the other 250+ pubs).
Pub:
The Blake Hotel (53 Blake Street, S6 3JQ)
Rating:
9.5/10
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