Lost & Found Sheffield

A theatrical botanical interior that sets the mood

The Lost & Found occupies a striking, leafy-styled interior where Victorian curiosities meet contemporary bar glamour. Dark wood panelling and chandeliers sit alongside fronds, botanical prints and velvet seating, creating rooms that feel like a series of intimate sets — a cosy lounge, a brighter dining area and a lively bar space. Lighting is warm and layered, and there are decorative details — framed natural-history prints, mismatched vintage furniture and planted corners — that reward a slow exploration of the rooms.

Food and drink shaped around indulgence

Culinary offerings focus on modern British dishes given theatrical twists: small plates, steaks, vegetable-forward mains and a handful of richer pasta or grill options appear alongside seasonal specials. The cocktails are a distinct part of the experience, often botanical in inspiration and presented with playful garnishes; the venue is known locally for imaginative mixes and bottomless-drinks events. Menu pricing sits in the moderate-to-mid range, aimed at diners seeking a treat rather than a quick, budget meal.

Atmosphere across the day and night

By midday the place opens for relaxed lunches and brunches with a steady, sociable hum; evenings build toward a buzzy, energetic scene where groups and couples gather for dinner and drinks. Weekends extend later into the night with a more animated crowd and a livelier soundtrack. Though lively overall, the venue still offers quieter corners where conversation is possible, especially earlier in the week or in tucked-away seating niches.

Layout, private spaces and outdoor touches

The layout is deliberately compartmentalised: a main dining room, a bar area for drinks and more casual standing trade, and smaller private hire rooms upstairs that are often used for parties and events. In warmer months the outdoor or garden areas are used to expand seating and provide a calmer escape from the interior bustle. The mix of open bar and seated dining means the mood can change quickly during service shifts.

Who this place suits and what to expect

Lost & Found is well suited to couples seeking a moody date-night setting, groups celebrating evenings out, and diners looking for inventive cocktails and a menu with both meat and vegetarian options. The venue is family-accessible for daytime visits but truly comes alive in the evening. The staff presentation and theatrical styling make it a place for slightly dressier casual dining rather than fast, functional meals.

Practical notes about the building and character

The exterior presents as a remodelled period frontage that sits comfortably among Ecclesall Road’s parade of shops and eateries; the interior character leans heavily on vintage references and botanical motifs rather than minimalist modernism. Sound levels can rise with the crowd in peak hours, and the varied seating types — from banquettes to low armchairs — lend the place a varied character that suits both lingering dinners and cocktail-led visits.