A Proper Night Out in Mexborough – Pub Crawl, Curry & Stay at the Empress

If you think you need to head to a big city for a great night out, think again.

Right in the heart of South Yorkshire, Mexborough is quietly becoming one of the region’s most underrated destinations for a proper, walkable, stress-free night out — and it’s attracting visitors from Doncaster, Sheffield, Rotherham, Leeds, Wakefield and beyond.

No taxis.
No overplanning.
No inflated city prices.

Just great pubs, good food, and a comfortable bed waiting at the end of the night.

The Route: 9 Pubs. One Perfect Night Out

Mexborough’s biggest advantage? Everything is close together.
That makes it ideal for group nights out, stag and hen parties, work socials and weekend breaks.

Here’s the recommended Mexborough Pub Route — all walkable, all proven crowd-pleasers:

The George & Dragon – Traditional start with a friendly buzz

New Masons Arms – Proper pub, proper pints

The Pocket – Sports, lively atmosphere, full of character

The Gym Bar – Where the pace picks up

Borders – Micro-bar energy and great conversation

The Old Market Hall – Big atmosphere, classic pub stop

The Montagu Arms – Solid pub vibes and crowd appeal

Boy and Barrel – A favourite for good reason

The Falcon – Last drinks before food calls

This isn’t a forced pub crawl — it’s a natural flow through Mexborough town centre, with each venue offering a different vibe as the night builds.

Finish the Night Properly at Goa Spice

After the final drinks, there’s only one correct move: food.

Goa Spice, located within the iconic Empress Building, is the perfect way to round off the night. Popular with both locals and visitors, it offers bold flavours, relaxed dining and the ideal setting to sit down, refuel and relive the highlights of the evening.

No taxis.
No late-night food hunts.
Just walk in, eat well, and unwind.

Stay Over at Empress Suites – Wake Up Where the Night Happened

One of the biggest reasons Mexborough works so well as a night-out destination?
You don’t have to leave when the night ends.

Empress Suites, located within the historic Empress Building, offers stylish, comfortable accommodation right in the town centre — just steps from the pubs, bars and restaurants.

Why visitors choose Empress Suites:

Luxury boutique rooms with modern comfort

Walkable access to the entire night-out route

Easy access from Doncaster, Sheffield, Leeds, Barnsley & Rotherham

Ideal for groups, couples, business travellers and weekend visitors

Instead of paying city-centre prices or relying on late-night transport, guests can enjoy the night properly and sleep it off in comfort.

Perfect for Groups, Teams, Stags & Hens

Mexborough is fast becoming a popular choice for:

Stag parties & hen nights

Work team socials

Friends’ reunions

Business travellers extending a stay

Visitors exploring South Yorkshire

The combination of walkable venues, relaxed atmosphere, great food and on-site accommodation makes it a low-stress, high-reward alternative to busy city centres.

Why People Are Travelling to Mexborough

Visitors are increasingly choosing Mexborough because it offers:

A real night out, not a manufactured one

Independent pubs with character

No long queues or inflated drink prices

Easy rail and road access

A town centre that’s lively, compact and welcoming

It’s proof that you don’t need skyscrapers and nightclubs for a memorable evening — just good places, good people and a good plan.

Plan Your Night Out in Mexborough

Whether you’re organising a group night out, planning a weekend stay or just looking for something different, Mexborough delivers.

👉 Walk the route
👉 Eat well
👉 Stay over
👉 Wake up central

Book your stay at Empress Suites and make a proper night of it.