Arcadia Ale & Wine Bar
£££·Headingley
Bars
Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink
Music Venue BarLive Music
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
££·Call Lane
Multi-level venue combining restaurant, bars, and live music spaces with rooftop terrace. Features eclectic programming from emerging artists to established acts.
Riverside PubScenic Location
Bridge Inn
££·Kirkstall
Historic riverside pub overlooking the River Aire with traditional ales and hearty food. Features large beer garden and proximity to Kirkstall Abbey ruins.
Traditional PubTransport Heritage
The Railway
££·Horsforth
Classic railway-themed pub near Horsforth station with extensive beer selection and traditional atmosphere. Features memorabilia from the golden age of rail travel.
GastropubFood Focus
The Regent
££·Chapel Allerton
Modern gastropub combining excellent food with a welcoming bar atmosphere. Known for Sunday roasts and extensive gin selection alongside local ales.
Modern BritishUpmarket
The Roundhay
£££·Roundhay
Sophisticated bar and restaurant serving modern British cuisine and premium drinks. Located near Roundhay Park with elegant interior and professional service.
Local PubCommunity Hub
The Stable Door
££·Meanwood
Traditional community pub with a modern twist, featuring local ales and home-cooked food. Popular with families and dog walkers exploring nearby Meanwood Valley.
Traditional PubHistoric
Whitelock's Ale House
££·City Centre
Victorian pub dating back to 1715, famous for its ornate mirrors and traditional atmosphere. Serves classic pub food alongside a wide selection of ales and spirits.
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Cocktail BarTheatrical Cocktails
The Alchemist Leeds
£££·City Centre·Leeds Station
Theatrical cocktails served with dry ice and drama at Trinity Leeds. Born in Manchester but very much at home here, with drinks that are as fun to watch as they are to drink.
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Tequila BarHidden Speakeasy
Domino Club
££·City Centre·Leeds Station
A hidden basement tequila and mezcal bar beneath Grand Arcade with Day of the Dead decor, margaritas that pack a punch, and a properly secretive speakeasy vibe.
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Craft BeerThe Pioneer
North Bar
££·New Briggate·Leeds Station
The bar that started the craft beer revolution in Leeds, well before it was fashionable. An ever-rotating selection of the best beers in the world, a knowledgeable team, and a no-nonsense atmosphere.
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Cocktail BarMixology
The Maven
£££·The Calls·Leeds Station
A sophisticated cocktail bar on Call Lane where the bartenders actually know their craft. Classic cocktails done properly, plus creative house originals that always land.
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Traditional PubOldest Pub in Leeds
Whitelock's
£·Turk's Head Yard·Leeds Station
Leeds' oldest pub, tucked down an alleyway since 1715. The etched mirrors, copper bar top, and genuine Victorian atmosphere make this a drinking experience that no modern bar can replicate.
Jazz BarLive Jazz
Roland's
££·City Centre·Leeds Station
A jazz and cocktail bar in the city centre that brings a touch of New Orleans to West Yorkshire. Live music, strong drinks, and an atmosphere you can sink into.
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Gastropub & BreweryNorth Bar Sibling
The Reliance
££·North Street·Leeds Station
A gastropub from the North Bar family with its own microbrewery, serving excellent seasonal food alongside superb beers. The Sunday roast is one of the best in Leeds, and the craft beer selection is predictably brilliant.
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Specialty CoffeeLeeds Roasters
North Star Coffee
£·New Station Street·Leeds Station
Leeds' award-winning specialty coffee roasters with a flagship cafe by the station. The filter coffee is exceptional, the espresso-based drinks are consistently dialled in, and the pastries are excellent.
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Rum BarTiki Bar
Outlaws Yacht Club
££·City Centre·Leeds Station
A New Briggate rum bar with a nautical theme, tropical cocktails, and a party atmosphere that starts early and finishes late. Tiki vibes, Leeds attitude.
Specialty CoffeeCoffee Pioneer
Laynes Espresso
£·New Station Street·Leeds Station
One of the original specialty coffee shops in Leeds, still serving some of the best espresso in the city. The tiny space near the station buzzes with commuters and coffee nerds in equal measure.
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Dive BarNatural Wine
Mean Eyes
£·City Centre·Leeds Station
A dive bar with serious intent on Lower Briggate. Natural wines, craft beers, and a playlist curated by people who genuinely love music. Wonderfully no-frills.
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Wine BarNatural Wine
Sela Bar
££·City Centre·Leeds Station
An intimate wine bar on New Briggate with a carefully curated list of natural and low-intervention bottles, plus small plates that pair beautifully.
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Traditional PubReal Ales
The Cross Keys
£·The Calls·Leeds Station
A proper traditional pub on Water Lane with excellent real ales, a warm welcome, and the kind of honest atmosphere that chain bars will never replicate.
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Creative BarCreative Hub
Duke Studios Bar
£·City Centre·Leeds Station
The bar inside Leeds' coolest creative co-working space. Craft beer, good coffee, and a crowd of designers and freelancers making this Sheaf Street spot properly buzzy.