From 1st December until New Year’s Day, children’s meals in the restaurant will be half price and this offer applies to both the a la carte menu and the set Christmas and New Year menus.

The Maynard is open on Christmas Day, so makes a perfect choice for anyone who wants to enjoy a superb Christmas meal without the hassle of cooking it.  Set in the Hope Valley, it is a stunning location in which to enjoy a Christmas meal.

The adult price for the Christmas Day menu is £80, whilst the special offer child’s price is £40 and the meal will consist of 5 courses.  The Christmas Day meal price includes a present from Santa for every child – his appearance at last year’s event went down a storm and it is sure to do so again this year. 

The special menu on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day is £35 for adults and £17.50 for children.

In addition to the main event, The Maynard are also hosting a series of supper events featuring the Hathersage Brass Band.  The supper evenings will take place on 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd December and for £14 per person, will provide a pie and pea supper followed by mince pies and coffee.

Terms and conditions apply to the offers, for further information or to book any of the special events, please contact The Maynard.

Book a table on-line at The Maynard - tables can be booked throughout the year for a la carte dining.

The Maynard’s mid-week all year round Celebration Package has been created  particularly with romantic breaks in mind, but can be taken advantage of throughout the year by anyone wanting to pamper themselves and escape the hustle and bustle of the city.  From Sunday-Thursday inclusive, you can now get £100 off The Maynard’s standard rates for a package which includes one night’s accommodation for two in the new Bridal Suite, dinner for two with a bottle of house wine, plus a bottle of Champagne in your room – all topped off with a full Derbyshire breakfast for two.

 The normal price for the above package is £315.00 but for a limited period, mid-week only, you can now book a celebration to remember for the discounted price of £215.00 inclusive.

The train station is close at hand, so it could be the perfect way to start a day of hiking in the Peak District…

Paul Downing, director of the Maynard, explained that the ballroom will be transformed into a 70s nightclub, so that the group can strut their stuff in style.  Interest  in the evening is already high,  so those who want to get into the groove at this event should secure their their tickets as soon as possible by telephoning 0114 252 1288. 

In the city centre, Cubana also have a sizzling evening of Samba and more on offer at their ‘Casa de Musica’ Brazilian evening on Sunday 7th October. The £5 entrance fee will be waived for any diners who pre-book a table, so get in touch with them soon if you want to take advantage of this offer.
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Just up the road from Cubana, Trippets wine bar has been given a stylish makeover, with new interior fittings and colour scheme. It has changed ownership and will be offering a wide range of wines and champagnes, plus straight forward lunch time meals.

There is still just time to register for the The Restaurant Show 2007, which will be held at Earls Court London from 8th – 10th October this year. If you already work in the restaurant business or it’s something that you fancy doing one day, this show is has a wealth of information and ideas. At present, it’s possible to get free entry if you pre-register in advance, otherwise it is £20 on the door.
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The Sheffschefs Christmas page 2007 has now been added to the site, to bring you details of what Sheffield restaurants have on offer for the festive season. We’ll be updating the page as and when new details are put forward by local restaurant, so keep checking back for new information.

The Maynard were delighted to inform us that they have been officially recognised by the AA, having been awarded a coveted AA rosette and a four star quality rating. To gain an AA rosette, establishments must ‘produce dishes of sound quality and clarity of flavours, using good fresh ingredients’ so it’s clear that AA inspectors were impressed.
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Still over the in the Derbyshire fringes, The Walnut Club at Hathersage have just announced their new menu, which sees them using the fresh flavours of Spring in their organic dishes. Their 5-10-5 set menu has been very popular though, so this will be retained alongside the new a la carte menu, giving customers the chance to get a terrific three course set meal for only £20 every night except Friday and Saturday.
Book a table at The Walnut Club on-line.

A few new restaurants will soon be opening in Sheffield city centre, as the Leopold Square development continues. Planned newcomers include a new tapas bar, a sister restaurant to the Wig & Pen, an up market cocktail bar and a classy pizza and pasta bar. It’s good to hear that we’ll soon have even more choices for city centre dining.

The latest reader review this month is for Everest Tandoori.

Nonna’s Italian restaurant has also introduced a new seasonal menu, which includes fresh home made egg pasta. To celebrate the new menu, they have a special offer available between 6.00 pm and 7.00 pm, which gives diners the chance to try a bowl of fresh pasta with their choice from a range of sauces for just £5. The offer is available every day except Friday and Saturday.

We called in to the launch night at the newly refurbished restaurant at The Maynard in Grindleford recently and can see that this place will be a winner as we head into Spring and Summer, as not only does the new look give a stylish and modern ambiance to the dining area, but it has the extra allure of stunning Peak District views. You can get full details about the Maynard from their new full listing.

One of the latest restaurants to open in Sheffield is Seasons, a cosy bistro on Abbeydale Road. They are offering a range of fresh seasonal dishes and will also feature some ‘Sheffield specials’, which make the most of some of Sheffield’s best known culinary products. Season’s have a special free wine offer for advance bookings made between Tuesday to Friday.

There are new menus and menu deals in place this month at The Walnut Club and bohó and plans are afoot for the March launch of new evening menu at Bluwater.

New reader reviews this month include West 10 Wine Bar and Francos Pizzeria in Crookes. If you would like to add your own review of these or any other local restaurants, we’d love to hear from you, just use our quick and easy review form.

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For further details, about Cubana, including their ‘Happy Tapas Hour’ see the brand new Cubana listing.

The romantic amongst us will already be thinking about Valentines Day and our dedicated Valentines page is now available, to let you know which restaurants are offering something special for the day of love and romance this year.

Don’t forget to order your flowers or special romantic present in good time!

It’s all happening on the edge of Sheffield at the moment, with exciting new developments being put in place at the Padley Restaurant in the Maynard Hotel in Grindleford. The restaurant has closed this month so that it can be completely refurbished, to create a new open plan design to complement the newly revamped bar and to make the most of the stunning views out onto the Hope Valley. The new Head Chef is Marcus Jefford, whose impressive career history includes winning a coveted place in the Michelin Guide and maintaining rosette accreditations for a previous restaurant. Marcus is currently busy planning new menus, that will feature local and organic produce. We’ll be bringing you further details about the Padley Restaurant soon.

New reviews this month include The Courtyard at Hope, which sounds like another little gem of a place, Antibo in the West One complex and Thyme Cafe in Broomhill. If you would like to add your own review of these or any other local restaurants, we’d love to hear from you, just use our quick and easy review form.

If you would like to make some New Year savings, The Walnut Club Sheffschefs special offer is still running, offering you the chance to enjoy free wine and champagne when you dine in January or February at The Walnut Club. To receive full details, please request our free newsletter. We also have further deals for you to take advantage of on our offers page.

We are delighted to see that everyone is making full use of the new search feature in the Sheffschefs restaurant directory, which allows you to find restaurants that offer a certain type of food, or are located in a particular area of Sheffield.

Don’t forget, you can also browse for and book thousands of restaurants throughout the UK, using our free on-line booking service , which we hope will help you with your advance trip planning for both UK short breaks and work trips.

It’s all happening on the edge of Sheffield at the moment, with exciting new developments being put in place at the Padley Restaurant in the Maynard Hotel in Grindleford. The restaurant has closed this month so that it can be completely refurbished, to create a new open plan design to complement the newly revamped bar and to make the most of the stunning views out onto the Hope Valley. The new Head Chef is Marcus Jefford, whose impressive career history includes winning a coveted place in the Michelin Guide and maintaining rosette accreditations for a previous restaurant. Marcus is currently busy planning new menus, that will feature local and organic produce. We’ll be bringing you further details about the Padley Restaurant soon.

New reviews this month include The Courtyard at Hope, which sounds like another little gem of a place and Antibo in the West One complex. If you would like to add your own review of these or any other local restaurants, we’d love to hear from you, just use our quick and easy review form.

If you would like to make some New Year savings, The Walnut Club Sheffschefs special offer is still running, offering you the chance to enjoy free wine and champagne when you dine in January or February at The Walnut Club. To receive full details, please request our free newsletter. We also have further deals for you to take advantage of on our offers page.

We are delighted to see that everyone is making full use of the new search feature in the Sheffschefs restaurant directory, which allows you to find restaurants that offer a certain type of food, or are located in a particular area of Sheffield.

Don’t forget, you can also browse for and book thousands of restaurants throughout the UK, using our free on-line booking service , which we hope will help you with your advance trip planning for both UK short breaks and work trips.