Mad Friday is back! The day deemed busiest for pubs and clubs across the UK. It initially started when it seemed most friends, family and work colleagues went out on the last Friday before Christmas.
This year Mad Friday falls on 17th December 2021.
Mad Friday is certainly not for everyone, but if you are planning on venturing to town here are some places you could stop off for a couple of drinks.
Penny Bank – High street (NEWLY REFURBISHED)

The Light – Oswald Road (NEWLY REFURBISHED)
The Black Door – Britannia House (NEW)
Steel Town Bar & Bistro- Mary Street (NEW)

JD Wetherspoons Blue Bell Inn- Oswald Road (REFURBISHED)
Retro Bar (REFURBISHED)
Cafè INDIEpendent – High street
Lord Roberts (Lord Bobs/Cr8): Wells Street
The Honest Lawyer – Oswald Road (NEWLY REFURBISHED)
Lola’s Cocktails Bar – Doncaster Road (Available for private hire)
Peaky Blinders– Doncaster Road (REFURBISHED)
Class 6 -Doncaster Road
Mary Rose- Froddingham road
Parkinson Arms– private hire
Schnapps Bar – Frod Road
Mulligan’s Sports Bar (Riley’s)– Scunthorpe
The Tavern – High Street
GOOD FOR DANCING
Retro Bar (REFURBISHED)– High Street
The Light – Oswald Road (NEWLY REFURBISHED)
Penny Bank (The Mint)– High street (NEWLY REFURBISHED)
Lord Roberts (Lord Bobs/Cr8): Wells Street
Schnapps Bar – Frod Road
Class 6 -Doncaster Road
If any town centre venues have been left off please feel free to comment.