The Restaurant Guide for Wine Lovers
Rafters Restaurant
We assessed Rafters Restaurant in October 2026 and this review is based on the food menu and wine list at the time of the review. As menus and wine lists change, we name styles in order for the information to remain more useful as menus change. If things have slipped you can use the Vinealto Dining app including accessing an up to date reading using 'At the Table' from the wine list in front of you in the restaurant. How we assess
Rafters is an intimate Sheffield restaurant serving seasonal British tasting menus. Its list, arranged by style with plain notes on every wine, offers a drinks pairing for each menu and mature bottles at fair prices. It suits diners who want to be guided through a long meal and those who love classic Bordeaux, Burgundy and Napa Cabernet.
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