The Admiral Rodney
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About The Admiral Rodney
On Loxley Rd in Sheffield, The Admiral Rodney is a British gastropub with mismatched wooden furniture, banquettes and framed mirrors across a roomy interior. The bar menu draws on 20 dishes, including a Sunday Roast, Fish and Chips, and Roast Beef, with Apple Crumble to close. Beer and wine are both poured at the bar. Log fires burn inside, and the pub overlooks a valley with greenery views. The main bar area welcomes dogs, and staff escort guests to their tables and carry drinks over once seated. It opens daily, and a large car park sits alongside the building.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention overpriced food, scenic valley views, small portions and dog-friendly pub.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention overpriced food, scenic valley views, small portions and dog-friendly pub.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the slow cooked pork belly with baked apple, the honey and truffle Camembert starter, and the liver and fig pate, alongside a setting many describe overlooking the valley or greenery with log fires and a Christmas tree at festive visits. Several also mention gluten free options being handled with care for a coeliac diner, and dog owners note the pub's welcome to pets. But the experience is inconsistent: multiple diners describe slow service, tables left uncleared for extended periods, and one party settling the bill and leaving without a tip after being seemingly forgotten. Food quality complaints recur too, from a mediocre salmon with lukewarm sauce and undercooked-looking prawns to a shrunken apple crumble sent back, and one detailed account of hard chicken in a £19 salad that was reheated rather than remade, with a refund eventually given only for that dish. Pricing draws pushback as well, with one reviewer balking at paying extra for vegetables alongside a schnitzel. Several closing accounts still describe staff going out of their way, carrying drinks to tables and checking in throughout the meal.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday lunch draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly singling out the slow cooked pork belly with baked apple, the honey and truffle Camembert starter, and the liver and fig pate, alongside a setting many describe overlooking the valley or greenery with log fires and a Christmas tree at festive visits. Several also mention gluten free options being handled with care for a coeliac diner, and dog owners note the pub's welcome to pets. But the experience is inconsistent: multiple diners describe slow service, tables left uncleared for extended periods, and one party settling the bill and leaving without a tip after being seemingly forgotten. Food quality complaints recur too, from a mediocre salmon with lukewarm sauce and undercooked-looking prawns to a shrunken apple crumble sent back, and one detailed account of hard chicken in a £19 salad that was reheated rather than remade, with a refund eventually given only for that dish. Pricing draws pushback as well, with one reviewer balking at paying extra for vegetables alongside a schnitzel. Several closing accounts still describe staff going out of their way, carrying drinks to tables and checking in throughout the meal.
Featured reviews
- Alexander Willis
“Wonderful place to visit. The food is exceptional. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. And if you want to sit outside you get the bonus of beautiful views.”
- Marinela Ciopron
“A very nice location with a generous parking lot and tables. A large terrace with a superb view. The food is tasty and generous. The service was also professional. I really liked it and I recommend you go because it's worth it.”
- Hannah Budd
“Lovely, dog-friendly pub :) My partner and I have been in a few times now, once for lunch and twice for breakfast. The service is always great, especially as a coeliac they always make sure I’m looked after. Great selection of gluten free food and always delicious!”
- Dave Byrne
“Food, brilliant. Service, brilliant. Atmosphere, brilliant. Everything you would expect from a country pub. Highly recommend the liver/fig pate. Called in passing, never been before, lived in sheffield for close to 50 years, never been in (I have missed out). Will definitely be back.”
- Jennette Cresswell
“Very friendly atmosphere and excellent service. The food looked fabulous and was delicious! We will definitely be returning soon.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Roomy pub with mismatched wooden furniture, banquettes and framed mirrors, serving British bar menu.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Service options· 1
- On-site services available
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Admiral Rodney
- The Masons Arms4.31342.1 mi
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- The Old Grindstone4.26362.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
smoked ribs, karaoke rooms, vegan sausage and mash
- The York4.41,1452.5 miWheelchair accessible
masala dosa, onion bhajis, samosa chat
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Admiral RodneyReservations · Good for kids | 4.32,116 | — | £20–30 | overpriced food, scenic valley views, small portions |
| The Masons Arms | 4.3134 | 2.1 mi | — | snooker table, pool table, dart board |
| The Old GrindstoneReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2636 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | smoked ribs, karaoke rooms, vegan sausage and mash |
| The YorkWheelchair accessible | 4.41,145 | 2.5 mi | — | masala dosa, onion bhajis, samosa chat |
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