The Howard is a well positioned city centre pub offering a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere. Featuring one main bar designed to cater comfortably for both casual drinkers and diners, the layout supports a balanced offer of drinks led socialising alongside quality food service.
The Howard benefits from consistent footfall from a broad customer base, including students, commuters, professionals, and city visitors. The adaptable main bar allows for flexible trading, from daytime lunches and post lecture drinks to evening social occasions and pre travel or post work gatherings.
Located in the heart of Sheffield city centre, The Howard sits immediately next to the University and Sheffield train station. This prime location ensures strong passing trade throughout the week, with excellent accessibility and visibility, making it an ideal destination for both planned visits and spontaneous drop ins.
The Howard benefits from significant uplift on football derby days and match days, drawing fans heading to and from the stadiums, creating a lively and high‑energy trading environment. With a broad and reliable customer base, the area is ideal for casual food, drinks and sports-led occasions.
This pub currently trades at an average of £22,000 per week and offers scope to grow sales through enhancing Sunday trade and delivering consistent, great‑value dining. There is also excellent potential to build on the student market with themed student nights, alongside hosting live music events, sports-led promotions, and popular comedy nights. With high footfall, evening demand, and the uplift seen on major sports and football derby days, this pub is well positioned to drive increased wet and food sales through a varied and engaging events calendar.
What’s in it for you?
* 22% share of weekly sales (excluding VAT) plus a guaranteed annual retained sum of £25K (released weekly)
* Low ingoing costs, deposits starting from £5,000 and £360 legal cost. (*deposits can vary dependant on business – ask us for more details*)
* Accommodation included with most bills covered, except the council tax & TV License.