The Dove & Rainbow
📍 2 Hartshead Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2FD, UK
About The Dove & Rainbow
The Dove & Rainbow is a celebrated rock and biker pub located in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. This iconic venue is renowned for its unique aesthetic and vibrant atmosphere, drawing in locals and visitors alike. With a superb Google rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from hundreds of reviews, it's consistently praised as one of Sheffield's premier rock establishments.
Patrons can enjoy a great selection of draught beers and spirits in a lively setting that celebrates rock and alternative culture. Reviews frequently highlight the friendly staff and the authentic, unpretentious vibe that makes it a standout spot. It's the perfect place to unwind, socialise, and soak in the true spirit of Sheffield's music scene.
Visiting Information
The Dove & Rainbow is open Tuesday to Thursday from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM. On Fridays and Saturdays, it extends its hours for late-night entertainment, opening from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM and 2:30 PM to 2:00 AM respectively. The venue is closed on Mondays and Sundays. Please note that wheelchair accessible parking is not available. For payment convenience, the establishment accepts credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments.
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📍 2 Hartshead Square, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2FD, UK
from 857 reviews
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Showing 5 of 857 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 7 February 2026.
One of the best rock bars in Sheffield, I use to go in the pub when it was the Tut and Shive and they had the Caravan on the left hand side against the wall where the stage is now. I have many a happy times in the pub. Alas I did manage to visit the pub before I left Sheffield for pastures new that was 20 years ago, so it's great to see that it's still going strong and it's not come to being shut down like a lot of the pubs in Sheffield. I miss this pub and the happy memories I have had in there with my fellow rock / metal mates. Did you know that in the hot summer months in the 70s it was that hot that a girl tried to cook an egg outside the dove and rainbow on the pavement in the square. I know longer drink ale now due to serious health issues but I would love to visit the dove and rainbow just one more time before I go see Ozzy Osbourne and Randy Rhodes in the great gig in the sky. I can't remember how much the ale was in the dove 20 years ago probably around the £1.80 mark.
Looking for a good pub to hang out on NYE and found this spot. What’a gem. True rockers pub with an amazing aesthetic. Good crowd and great beer. Definitely one to drop into if you’re in Sheffield.be back soon
Proper biker pub in Sheffield ... Draught beers were nice barman was friendly. The place itself is a very take it or leave it place with graffiti all over the place to be honest it was a nice change from the boring pubs near it.
Looked after a group of about 20 of us! We arrived quite late on, but were well taken care of, even giving the group a round of shots on the house upon arrival! I did notice that the venue stayed open later than usual, which was really appreciated! We had people in our group who were from Ireland, Liverpool, Brighton and Isle of Wight who experienced this place for the first time, and left very happy!
Went for a friend's birthday. Atmosphere was really nice, the staff were friendly and attentive. The locals were pleasant too. 9/10 on pub scale. Cheap drinks and cheerful place