Where to drink in Chapel Allerton, and what each place is good for

Chapel Allerton sits about two miles north of Leeds city centre and feels like a village, with independent shops along Town Street. Discover Leeds says the drinking scene has grown in recent years, taking in specialty coffee, natural wine bars, craft beer and cosy pubs, all within walking distance of each other. There is no train station in Chapel Allerton itself, so plan your way in and out.

Here is what each place is good for.

For a cosy craft beer and cocktail session: Further North

Further North, 194 Harrogate Road, is in the middle of the high street. It is part of the North Bar group and describes itself as a cosy neighbourhood bar pouring craft beer, cocktails and wine. The Yorkshire Evening Post calls it one of North Brewing Co's taprooms, split over two floors and one of the cosiest spots in Chapel Allerton. Leeds List says the wide window in the Yorkshire stone building makes it look like a house thrown open to the neighbourhood. Pick craft beer, a cocktail or a glass of wine and settle in. It can also be booked for private parties.

More details on the North Bar site.

For a Sunday roast and a beer garden: The Mustard Pot

The Mustard Pot, 20 Stainbeck Lane, is set back in its own grounds. The Yorkshire Evening Post describes a Georgian-style pub with plenty of outdoor seating, live performances and quiz nights, and says it is known for one of the city's best Sunday roasts. It serves Cask Marque ales and is listed by CAMRA. Reservations are accepted, which is worth doing for a roast. Opening hours differ between listings, so check before you go.

See the Discover Leeds entry and the CAMRA listing.

For a traditional local: The Regent

The Regent, 15 to 17 Regent Street, is described by its operator as a historic, family-friendly pub. It serves cask ales and pub classics such as fish and chips, pies and burgers. The Yorkshire Post once ran a feature praising its character. If you want a proper local rather than a bar, this is the one.

For a fire, sofas and sport: Beck & Call

Beck & Call, Stainbeck Road, has turned up in the Yorkshire Evening Post's lists of the cosiest pubs in Leeds. The paper cites a real fire, plush sofas, an orangery and a selection of international meals. It is the pick for a wet Sunday when you want to stay put.

Read the Yorkshire Evening Post list.

For live music in a multi-storey building: The Woods

The Woods, on Harrogate Road, is a bar rather than a pub, according to the Yorkshire Post, though it has a good choice of beer, decent food and live music. Discover Leeds also describes it as a multi-storey bar, and the building is the main draw.

For late cocktails: Nyla's Chapel Allerton

Nyla's, 14 Stainbeck Lane, is the second site from the team behind Nyla's on Briggate. It took over the former Bricklebank's cafe. The Yorkshire Evening Post promised cocktails, relaxed dining and late-night energy at weekends. Its own channels call it a social space serving food, signature cocktails and coffee, and the Instagram bio says to walk in anytime or book. Hours vary between listings, so check how late it is going on the night.

The Yorkshire Evening Post has the background.

A note on getting there

Burley Park and Headingley are the nearest National Rail stations, each roughly two miles away, so the walk or a taxi home is part of the plan.