We arrived at Sheffield station after a day walking in the Derwent valley which is thirsty work! A short walk over to platform 1 led us to our destination.
The entrance to the Taps is directly off platform 1 which is convenient for people who are just in Sheffield to change trains (as we were). The inconspicuous entrance leads in to a gorgeous bar.
The high ceiling gives a great sense of space but the eye is drawn to the superb bar in dark wood with eleven handpumps in banks at either end of the bar with a set of continental taps in the middle. It took a while to check them all out. For my first pint I went for Headless, brewed in Macclesfield, which is a very palatable session ale. Al joined me getting Headless whilst Bob went straight for a pint of Jaipur from Thornbridge!
We tucked ourselves in a corner and watched the world go by (in trains) from our window looking out onto the platform.After my first pint I went exploring, There is an equally impressive lounge with a small bar further down the platform and, behind a glass screen, is a small brewery owned by the Tapped Brew Company..
I tried a pint of Mojo , brewed next door, which was lovely, before finishing with a pint of the ubiquitous Jaipur which, as Bob assured me, is wonderful.
Having watched two trains to Leeds (our next destination) pull out from Platform 1 while we were quaffing we reluctantly decide to head north. However we did so in the sure and certain knowledge that our next trip to the Peak District would include a refreshment stop on Sheffield station on our way back.
http://www.sheffieldtap.com/
http://tappedbrewco.com/
