The Wait Is Over – Hickory’s Unveils Its Authentic Smokehouse In Sheffield!

Restaurant opens today on Drake House Lane, Beighton, a few days ahead of schedule…

The team behind the hugely popular, Southern style restaurant, Hickory’s Smokehouse are now ready to swing open the doors at their much anticipated new restaurant in Sheffield. Excitement has been building this week as the team have welcomed guests to their community focused training & practice nights.

The team have announced that, now all the final snagging is complete, they will be opening the doors today, Friday 20^th June at 4pm, a few days ahead of schedule!

The Chester based company opened their first Hickory’s in the city over 15 years ago and have restaurants across the North West, Midlands, North Wales and closer to home in Huddersfield, Horbury, Leeds and York.  The team are thrilled to be opening in Sheffield, and the said they have been ‘overwhelmed’ by the warm Yorkshire welcome they have received from the local community.

Hickory’s General Manager Jess Francis said: ‘We are so happy to be opening in Sheffield. I have been born and brought up in the area and live just a stones throw away from the restaurant, so I am beyond proud to be opening our latest addition here on home turf. I know first-hand just how welcoming and supportive the local community are here, and I cannot wait to welcome them to our new home and hopefully convert a whole of host of new fans to all things BBQ!’ 

So, what can you expect? 

Authenticity is key, the team visit the Southern States every year for new ideas and inspiration – they’ve completed 20+ road trips, all around the highways and byways of Texas, Louisiana and the BBQ belt, and are already busy planning their next trip later this year. So, with 15 years of smokin’ BBQ under their belt, and fuelled by a passion to bring a true slice of the Deep South to South Yorkshire!

The team have created a welcoming space for the whole community. From the relaxed, neighbourhood bar area, complete with its own, dedicated terrace area, where guests are welcome to pop in for drinks, or catch up on the latest sporting action which will be shown on multiple screens, to the spacious dining areas which include cosy booths and larger tables for get-togethers. There are heaps of quirky, Southern touches that they’ve picked up from their road trips and the whole place is like stepping into an authentic Texan restaurant from the first ‘hello’. 

But the inclusive vibe here goes way beyond the design of the building, with younger guests being equally well catered for with their signature cinema room, specially designed menus, interactive ‘Fro-Co’ (frozen custard) Creation Station and Southern themed outdoor play area.

Alongside the new restaurant space, the whole outside area has also undergone a major transformation & is unrecognisable. Designed for year-round dining and drinking, the new, partly covered terrace is perfect for catching the evening sun, or cosying up with a blanket in the cooler months when the temperatures are more Sheffield than Southern! 

If you love your BBQ, you’re not going to be disappointed. 

The menu is packed full of the flavours of the Deep South, with classic smokehouse dishes such as Memphis ribs, Texas-style brisket and BBQ pulled pork all smoked low ‘n’ slow in “Ole Hickory” and “Southern Pride” smokers using hickory wood – which have made it across the Atlantic taking pride and place in the restaurant. And let’s not forget burgers, subs, steaks, and fajitas, alongside a selection of vegetarian options – the menu has something for everyone.

They’ve got guests covered with quirky desserts, milkshakes, sodas, cocktails & a collection of over 25 bourbons to try, easy-drinking session ales and a selection of bottles & craft beers. Guests are equally welcome for drinks in the bar as they are for dining. 

Over 300 personally invited guests, representing a cross section of local residents, including local sports teams, the Sheffield Sharks and Sheffield Steelers, locally based charities, schools and business contacts, were all treated to a full, Southern experience. From authentic BBQ feasts, to smoker tours, margaritas and milkshakes and heaps of good old-fashioned hospitality, guests got the full Hickory’s welcome. 

If you are planning on visiting the much talked about restaurant, our advice is – arrive hungry and get ready to fall in love with the authentic tastes of the Southern States. With generous portion sizes, smokehouse favourites and more BBQ classics than you can handle Beighton, Sheffield and beyond you’re in for a treat!

For menu information or to book a table please visit: Hickory’s Smokehouse Sheffield