Gardeners Rest

Sarah-Clare Conlon, Literature Editor Last Updated 18 May 2023

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Gardeners Rest

105 Neepsend Lane, Sheffield, S3 8AT

0114 272 4978

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Monday3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday3:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday3:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday3:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday12:00pm - 11:59pm
Saturday12:00pm - 11:59pm
Sunday12:00pm - 11:00pm

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The Gardeners Rest is a community run pub in Neepsend, Sheffield. It pride itself on the high quality of its beer selection and the regular arts and musical events held in the pub.

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