A popular Sheffield pub is aiming to provide a unique experience following its refurbishment.

The reopening of the relaunched and rebranded Hallamshire Hotel, previously known as Bloo88, took place on 2 February and has generated excitement.

Some notable changes include a new DJ booth and sound system, cocktail menu, and reinforced focus on live music. This is illustrated by various upcoming events at the venue.

West Street is notoriously known for being a significant part of the student nightlife in Sheffield.

However, it has been recently been criticised by some students due to the popular pubs and bars being described as ‘tedious’.

Becky Robinson, 19, who is a law student from the University of Sheffield said that the music played at each destination was “becoming increasingly repetitive”.

She said: “You hear exactly the same songs every night and every week.”

In addition to this, the quality of some bars have also been disputed with students complaining about sticky floors, expensive drinks and dirty bathrooms.

However, West Street is still considered one of the most popular destinations in Sheffield especially for those attending university in the city, and the new refurbishments in the Hallamshire Hotel has reported to be something new and fresh.

Freddy Hallewell, 19, a business and economics student from the University of Sheffield said the rebranded pub provided “something unique on West Street”.

“It is a great new addition to the already vibrant pub and going out scene in Sheffield,” he added.

A significant part in the rebrand of the Hallamshire Hotel is a new focus on live music, as the late bar consistently highlights upcoming events on its social media, especially Instagram.

On 8 March there will be a live performance from the Buffalo Ghost.

Mr Hallewell said it provided a “completely different experience on West Street, and the decoration inside like the disco balls and neon lighting really adds to it too.”