Pubs in Woodseats and Norton (S8)
- The Woodseats Palace, Chesterfield Road, was formerly a cinema, opened in 1911. It was then used as supermarkets (Fine Fare, Kwik Save, Alldays) and is now a Wetherspoons Free House.
- The Chantrey Arms, Chesterfield Road, named after sculptor Francis Chantrey who was born nearby in Norton.
- The Woodseats Hotel, Chesterfield Road, made the National news when Firkin Brewery changed its name to the Floozey and Firkin.
- The Big Tree, Chesterfield Road, was once called Masons Arms but has been named The Big Tree since 1936, with the exception of a short period in the 1980s under the Brewburgers monikor. The large tree that the pub was named after died after becoming diseased.
- The Abbey, Chesterfield Road, features a trapezoidal bowling green and is one of the last pubs in Sheffield to retain its bowling facilities.
- The Cross Scythes, Derbyshire Lane, Once had a collection of rare animals in an area behind the building which was promoted as a zoo.
- The Magpie, Lowedges Road Lowedges (Sheffield). Large estate pub built mid 50s.
- The Grennel Mower, Lowedges Road, (Sheffield). Situated at the bus terminus (53/75/76).
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