But the city’s famous Wapentake bar, on Wellington Street, closed its doors in the late 90s, although the site remained for a time under the name of The Casbah.
Among the famous moments in the bar’s history was the occasion in the 90s when Def Leppard, by then a massive name, agreed to play for the same fee they had been paid to perform there as a little-known group in the 70s.
This gallery of pictures looks back at the history of the popular venue.
1. Popular bar
This gallery shows the Wapentake, on Wellington Street, in its heyday Photo: Submitted
2. Bob Murfin (center) with members of Sheffield Band UFO who unveiled a plaque at the soon to be refurbished Wapentake bar in Sheffield
Bob Murfin (centre) with members of Sheffield Band UFO who unveiled a plaque at the soon to be refurbished Wapentake bar in Sheffield.
WAPDU Photo: Dean Atkins
3. Def Leppard
Def Leppard live at the Wapentake, Sheffield, October 5, 1995 Photo: Sheffield Newspapers
4. Crowd
The crowd enjoy Def Leppard live at the Wapentake, Sheffield, October 5, 1995 Photo: Paul Chappells