If you’re a professional organisation looking for the perfect esports bootcamp, you don’t just want to know the specs of the PCs or the internet speed. Location is important too, and here at Pracrooms, we know everything that’s going on in Sheffield, near the Peak District in England. So when the games need to close down for the day because you’re done with practice, here are our top 7 suggestions for ways you can decompress and have fun in the Steel City.
BOOM Battle Bar
Unit 4 & 5, 24 The Moor, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4PA | 16 minute walk from Endpoint HQ
If you can think of something, BOOM Battle Bar has it. Karaoke is covered. Pool is a must. Axe throwing - you got it. Augmented reality darts - not the first thing you might think of, but BOOM Battle Bar have it. Alongside a range of beverages and food dishes to keep you fuelled all night long across all their activities.
Lane 7
Matilda St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4PF | 17 minute walk from Endpoint HQ
Bowling headlines the activities at Lane 7, with lanes available to book until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays and midnight all other days. Lane 7 are not limited to the ten pins, however, with ping pong, beer pong, shuffleboard and darts - along with a full cocktail menu and special “party packages” available for guests.
Glory Holes
43 High St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2GB | 28 minute walk from Endpoint HQ
The best business name in Sheffield? Glory Holes on Castlegate offer indoor mini-golf, with some VERY adult themes. For your over-18 esports team, a fun time is guaranteed, with three different courses available (totalling 33 holes) and drinks while you wait. If you fancy whacking some balls around, this is a must.
Golf Fang
100, 106 John St, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4QU | 12 minute walk from Endpoint HQ
More indoor mini-golf, Golf Fang is closer to our HQ than Glory Holes. They have fewer holes, but they put a lot of effort into the theming of each hole - with settings including a Blockbuster store, the inside of a claw machine, and even a couple of saucier ones as well. They also have both a food and drink menu if you fancy making an evening of it.
National Video Game Museum
Castle House, Angel St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S3 8LN | 33 minute walk from Endpoint HQ
Not far from Glory Holes is this more family-friendly option. If you fancy checking out over 100 playable video games from arcade machines to modern releases, this museum is for you. They also maintain an archive of memorabilia dedicated to the history and achievements of the gaming sector, as well as celebrating local developers.
Meadowhall
Suite 1, Meadowhall Centre The Management, The Oasis, Meadowhall, Sheffield S9 1EP
Need to do some shopping? Meadowhall is Yorkshire’s largest indoor shopping centre. You can get there by train (Sheffield Station is a 20-minute walk from HQ). From a Lego store to chocolatiers such as Lindt and Hotel Chocolat, fashion retailers from Milano Couture to Morton Brown, and the likes of Ray-Ban, Tommy Hilfiger and an Apple store, there very much is something for everyone.
Peak District National Park
If you want to get out the city for some fresh country air, you can head to the Peak District National Park via train, bus or car. There are a variety of walks, it would be useful to check out the ‘All Trails’ app to find the best one for you.
