Sitwell Arms
Quick info
About Sitwell Arms
Sitwell Arms is a pub and restaurant on Pleasley Rd in Rotherham, serving real ales alongside homestyle cooking with a menu of 17 dishes, including Sunday Lunch and Sunday Roast. Seating extends into an outdoor garden for those who want to eat outside. A step-free entrance serves visitors with mobility needs, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Dogs are welcome inside. A private dining room can hold groups, with large tables arranged in advance by phone booking, and the kitchen keeps food coming out quickly even when serving big parties. The pub also hosts private events such as birthday parties and anniversary celebrations. Booking ahead is recommended. It opens daily, and a quiz night runs as a regular fixture on the calendar.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
17 dishes · mains £5–16- Soup Of The Day£4.95
- Beef Stew + Dumplings£13.95
- Chicken In White Wine + Mushroom Sauce£13.95
- Homemade Cottage Pie£12.95
- Baked Cod£15.95
- Liver + Onions£12.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mini pies, private event hosting, hazy days lager and vegy mushroom wellington.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mini pies, private event hosting, hazy days lager and vegy mushroom wellington.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts and private event bookings anchor most of what reviewers describe, with several recounting birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and buffet functions that ran smoothly with staff praised as friendly and accommodating. Close behind, the food itself draws steady approval, from mini pies to lagers like the "hazy days" pint, though a few note the fare is standard chain-pub cooking and one reviewer's vegy mushroom Wellington came with a disappointingly small portion and just one tiny mushroom. The cosy atmosphere and sports screens on the TVs come up repeatedly, appealing to some and less so to others. One reviewer describes a distinctly poor experience, standing at the bar unacknowledged for around 15 minutes while only one barmaid worked the floor, before a chef stepped in to help get them served. Multiple reviewers mention returning after private events or family celebrations, with one describing a large table smoothly prepared for a father's 85th birthday with nine adults and a baby in tow.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roasts and private event bookings anchor most of what reviewers describe, with several recounting birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and buffet functions that ran smoothly with staff praised as friendly and accommodating. Close behind, the food itself draws steady approval, from mini pies to lagers like the "hazy days" pint, though a few note the fare is standard chain-pub cooking and one reviewer's vegy mushroom Wellington came with a disappointingly small portion and just one tiny mushroom. The cosy atmosphere and sports screens on the TVs come up repeatedly, appealing to some and less so to others. One reviewer describes a distinctly poor experience, standing at the bar unacknowledged for around 15 minutes while only one barmaid worked the floor, before a chef stepped in to help get them served. Multiple reviewers mention returning after private events or family celebrations, with one describing a large table smoothly prepared for a father's 85th birthday with nine adults and a baby in tow.
Featured reviews
- Anne Bunn
“Nice pub in a big old building and a surprisingly cosy atmosphere. What spoilt it for me (but I'm sure a bonus for many) was all the screens showing different sporting fixtures. The food was standard chain-pub fare - lots of burgers etc. I had mini pies and loved them. The service was good - warm and friendly.”
- Lyndsay Selway
“We celebrated a family birthday here on Sunday and we all had a great time. The food was good and came quickly despite us being a large group. We were well looked after and staff member Karen especially deserves high praise for all her hard work! I've also been in on a Saturday and it's always been lively with a good atmosphere.”
- Marjory Stevenson
“15mins stood at bar waiting to be served or acknowledged even..1 woman barmaid rushing around . Man very angry looking floating from.1 bar to another. Bar we were at was left unattended..place outside was very busy. Eventually it was a chef who assisted in getting us servex served. The servers were nice the food ok. Xxx”
- Melanie Butterley
“Booked a private event and from start to finish received outstanding service. The buffet we ordered was amazing and there was so much food. The atmosphere on the night was so friendly and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Big shout out to the DJ who got everyone up dancing and was fabulous throughout. Thank you to everyone for making a special evening, even more memorable.”
- Connor Housley
“Food came out in a reasonable time and both me and my partner were more than happy with our meals. The staff are always friendly and more than helpful. Love the range of lagers, hazy days is a wonderful pint. Lovely pub and will definitely be back again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Georgian country inn serving real ales and homestyle cooking inside or in the outdoor garden.”
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Has dancing
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Highlights· 7
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Good for watching sport
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 4
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Popular with tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Accessibility· 4
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Location
How Sitwell Arms compares to nearby bars
- Sitwell Arms · This shop4.11,336 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: mini pies, private event hosting, hazy days lager
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- Roland Arms4.2137 reviews3.3 mi
Mentioned in reviews: free pool table, well kept beers, dog friendly
- 4,572 reviews3.5 mi
Mentioned in reviews: carvery, roast dinner sides (red cabbage, roasties), sirloin steak
Sitwell Arms This shop | The Rosegarth | Roland Arms | Elmwood Farm - Farmhouse Inns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1(1,336) | 4.5(126) | 4.2(137) | 4.0(4,572) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £1–20 | £1–10 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 2.8 mi | 3.3 mi | 3.5 mi |
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