Sheffield · grassroots venue · Verified open
Castle Rock pub on Penistone Road with regular live music and comedy nights
Capacity to be confirmed.
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| Live music | Varies |
| TodayClosed | 16:00–23:00Opens in 6h 33m 24s |
| Backline | TBC |
| Books | Mixed |
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| Capacity | – |
| Live nights | Contact venue |
| Curfew | – |
| Sound limiter | – |
| Outdoor stage | No |
| Originals | Yes |
| Website | castlerockbrewery.co.uk |
| Status | Verified open |
| Last checked | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Checked against | Venue website |
New Barrack Tavern is at 601 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2GA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.
The nearest station is Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams (tram stop), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg.
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| Booking email and phone | Locked |
| Fee range per act | Locked |
| How far ahead to book | Locked |
| Payment terms | Locked |
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New Barrack Tavern publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
| MonToday | 16:00–23:00 |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 16:00–23:00 |
| Thu | 16:00–23:00 |
| Fri | 16:00–22:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–22:00 |
| Sun | 13:00–21:00 |
The stage kit at New Barrack Tavern is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.
| PA system | TBC |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
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New Barrack Tavern is a grassroots music venue in Sheffield.
Listing notesNew Barrack Tavern is a Castle Rock pub at 601 Penistone Road with a calendar of events that includes regular live music and comedy nights. The pub is made up of multiple areas, with a pool table, family- and dog-friendly spaces, and a beer garden to the rear.
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Castle Rock pub on Penistone Road with regular live music and comedy nights
Last updated: 31 October 2026
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New Barrack Tavern is a Castle Rock pub at 601 Penistone Road with a calendar of events that includes regular live music and comedy nights. The pub is made up of multiple areas, with a pool table, family- and dog-friendly spaces, and a beer garden to the rear.
There are no fixed live nights listed for New Barrack Tavern - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. New Barrack Tavern hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Sheffield and what local gigs pay.
New Barrack Tavern is at 601 Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2GA. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 94 rooms in our Sheffield venue directory.
The nearest station is Netherthorpe Road Subway to Trams (tram stop), about 1 mile away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. You'll find New Barrack Tavern in Sheffield; S6 2GA is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Sheffield this week, or find a band in Sheffield if you book the music.
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