Yates Sheffield

This is a premium opportunity to take on one of Sheffield’s most dynamic and high-energy city-centre venues.

This is a premium opportunity to take on one of Sheffield’s most dynamic and high-energy city-centre venues. Housed in a large, prominent building in the heart of the city, this is truly a pub lover’s dream — a vibrant, high-capacity venue that combines daytime socialising with a buzzing late-night atmosphere. The site features a spacious open-plan layout, ideal for accommodating a mix of dining, drinking, and entertainment throughout the day and evening. Known for its lively personality and consistent footfall, it attracts a broad customer base of locals, visitors, and city revellers. As night falls, the venue comes alive — the dance floor fills, the music turns up, and guests enjoy some of the best live entertainment in Sheffield. With its strong reputation, excellent location, and proven performance, this is a turnkey opportunity for an experienced operator to build on an already thriving business and take it to the next level. Key Features • Large well well-proposed bar • Trade Kitchen • Function room with its own bar • Multi-zoned trading area • City Centre Location Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £13,295 • Full deposit: £12,500 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £962 • Guide rent (annual): £50,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £1,415,553 • Forecast turnover (annual): £1,415,553 Ideal Operator The ideal operator for Yates would be an experienced, high-volume city-centre licensee with a proven track record in late-night, wet-led venues. They should be skilled at managing large, busy bars and creating lively, energetic atmospheres that appeal to students, young professionals, and city visitors alike. Experience in sports broadcasting, events, and weekend entertainment is highly desirable, as is the ability to deliver consistent service and maintain strong operational standards. Essentially, this is a site for a confident, ambitious operator who can maximise the venue’s full trading potential and establish Yates as the number 1 bar and venue in city centre Sheffield. Private Accommodation No private accommodation available.  Regional Manager's Thoughts Yates really is a tremendous pub with huge opportunity. The right operator will be able to deliver the best moments from open till close, whether that be through sports, quizzes, or weekend party nights. The pub requires a strong self-motivating operator to really place the Yates as the hub of Sheffield Surrounding Area Sheffield’s pub and bar scene is bold, buzzing, and brilliantly diverse — from traditional Yorkshire locals and sports bars to sleek city-centre venues and late-night hotspots. This particular part of the city is especially vibrant and high-footfall, surrounded by popular hotels, cocktail bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues that bring customers right to the doorstep. The city is fuelled by a huge student population, a loyal local following, and a constant stream of visitors drawn to Sheffield’s major sporting fixtures, concerts, and cultural events. Together, these audiences create a lively, year-round trade that rewards operators who can deliver both daytime appeal and late-night energy. It’s a market driven by atmosphere, personality, and experience — and the best venues thrive by offering all three. With its central location and proven popularity, this site is ideally positioned to capture the buzz of Sheffield’s famous nightlife and become a go-to destination in the city’s social scene.