The Masons Arms - May '15

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms was a small backstreet pub in Sheffield. Affectionately known as "The Capel" by its regulars as it was on Capel Street. Serving mainly industries on and around Penistone Road and residents on the nearby streets. As times changed and drinking on lunch breaks became, for some reason, frowned upon and the recession started to bite, this unremarkable pub started to struggle. The rise of real ale pubs in the area coupled with further competition from the local Wetherspoons compounded the issue and who knows, but, the decision to start karaoke evenings may have been the final straw.

The pub closed around 2011, I think, and has been up for sale and sealed ever since with one or two offers coming to nothing. As you can see the pub has only days left as demolition has started. Another of Britain's heritage turned to dust and rubble.



































Thanx for looking, everyone, hope you enjoyed..........

Thats mad that's its just rubble around the trophies! There's also half a John Smiths in that glass!
Cheers for sharing!

It's sad to see another old pub go, but times change I guess.

I agree, the trophies ought to saved, I cannot imagine anyone from the area leaving their beer, it's probably bin strained through someone's kidneys.
Interesting report and lovely pics, Thanks

I hate to see this happening to some poor blokes local,they ought to save the loo signs though,some awful trendy wine bar would love them

Thank you for recording this and sharing it with us before the demolition ball beckons.

The important thing you have recorded it.Brill shots and thanks for sharing.