The View ‘hats Off to the Buskers’ 20th Anniversary Tour
The Spiel
The View are a Scottish indie rock band. They incorporate various styles such as punk, pop, alternative rock, pop punk, powerpop and folk in their music. They are best known for their 2007 single Same Jeans which reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. The band are currently signed to 1965 Records and their first single, “Wasted Little DJs”, was released on 12 August 2006. The single entered the MTV2/NME charts on 9 July 2006, eventually reaching number one on 13 August 2006. On the same day, the song reached number 15 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Leadmill Road & Devonshire Quarter — Electric Studios nights on Leadmill Road — Sheffield Station is a ten-minute walk; Supertram (Cathedral / Fitzalan Square) and Arundel Gate buses cover the rest.
The Milestone
4.5£15–£35🍺 Gastropub
Open · See venue for hours
Independent gastropub by the station — reliable pre-show food and cask ales before doors at Electric Studios.
The Botanist Sheffield
4.4£20–£40🍸 Bar & restaurant
Open · Closes late Fri–Sat
Tree-lined cocktail bar on Fitzwilliam Street — good for groups meeting before a Leadmill Road gig.
BrewDog Sheffield
4.2£12–£25🍺 Craft beer bar
Open · Closes at 12:00 am Fri–Sat
West Street–area craft beer — a short stroll from Electric Studios for a quick pint after the encore.
Utility readout
Straight-line (approx.)
- Bus · Moorhead (Charter Row)460 m
- Bus · High Street (Haymarket)560 m
- Tram · West Street580 m
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