Leeds pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of Leeds - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
Whitelocks, Leeds
Address: Turks Head Yard, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HB
Phone: 0113 245 3950
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.3 miles), Burley Park (1.9 miles), Headingley (2.7 miles)
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The North Bar, Leeds
Address: 24, New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6NU
Phone: 0113 242 4540
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Reviews by BITE users:
Younger persons bar but I didn't feel out of place even though I am well past it!
I managed not to give in to the very tempting carrot and orange cake on offer!!
Stays open late.
The Scarbrough Hotel, Leeds
Address: Bishopgate Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DY
Phone: 0113 243 4590
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.1 miles), Burley Park (1.9 miles), Cottingley (2.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Great beer, good service, it'll do for me.
Large and attractive Nicholson's pub with a great choice of ales.
Of the 7 available ales on my visit I opted for a pint of Rudgate, Brew No 8 Cherry Pale @ 3.9%....priced at £3.20 which to me as a London lad is good value.
Lovely interior which has been very tastefully decorated.
Busy with punters both eating and drinking.
Perfect location as mentioned, this is a smashing pub and the perfect place for me to start my tour.....off to The Hop next.
The Brewery Tap, Leeds
Address: 18-24 New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL
Phone: 01132434414
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.2 miles), Burley Park (2 miles), Cottingley (2.7 miles)
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I gave the pub another chance last night, but upon opening the door the stench of seafood was too much for me.
Wetherspoons, Leeds
Address: 1 City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4DT
Phone: 0113 247 1676
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0 miles), Burley Park (1.9 miles), Cottingley (2.5 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Good choice of ales on the pumps and I opted for a local brew Wharfe Bank, Lanterne Rouge @ 4.4%.
Cheap ‘Spoons prices.
Pretty much banged out, there was a large and noisy group of women I guess either finishing or starting a hen party!
The only pub on Leeds station I have used, no complaints from me.
Good choice of ales on the pumps and I opted for a local brew Wharfe Bank, Lanterne Rouge @ 4.4%.
Cheap ‘Spoons prices.
Pretty much banged out, there was a large and noisy group of women I guess either finishing or starting a hen party!
The only pub on Leeds station I have used, no complaints from me.
Came in just after 11.30pm and the clientele were a mix of last drink of the night and getting ready to go on elsewhere.
Good choice of ales with half a dozen from the current beer festival.
My 2 halves were both well kept.
I sat and enjoyed my beers while unwinding from the day.
Decent modern 'spoons.
The Hop, Leeds
Address: Dark Arches, Granary Wharf, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4BR
Phone: 01132439854
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Nearest train stations: Leeds (0.1 miles), Burley Park (1.9 miles), Cottingley (2.4 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Pub number 2 & beer number 2...11 ales on the pumps with 4 offerings from Ossett Brewery, I opted for a pint of their Pale Gold @ 3.8%. Listed as a session ale this is quite a creamy beer and maybe not what I was expecting....good nonetheless and superbly priced at £2.70....makes the Scarbrough Hotel seem expensive!
A few drinkers in on my mid afternoon visit.
Large seating area out the front which is perfect to sit out in decent weather, which Friday was.
All in all a very good bar, great beer choice and cheap too.
Brewery Tap or 'Spoons next decisions decisions!
Apparently the oldest pub in Leeds, this reminded a bit of Ye Olde Mitre in Holborn with its narrow stairwell and unique character.
Similarly, the ale was cracking - I had a couple Kirkstall Pale Ales and a Blonde from Acorn Brewery - and each pint was as clean as a whistle.
Also had a bit of food, too, which was decent - loved the stained glass shutter window that separated the bar and the kitchen!
Very narrow inside just like outside....wooden floors, plenty of brass & the most amazing tiled bar front you'll ever see. This is a quality pub, dates from 1715 and obviously has been preserved with lots of love, care and hard work.
8 ales on the pumps, all from guest breweries....I went for Kirkstall Breweries Kirkstall Pale Ale @ 4%....again another decent pint.
Busy at 3pm with locals....plenty of chatter and good Yorkshire banter.
Yet another pub far too many miles from my home that I would love to have as a local.....absolutely quality. I'm back in July and will definitely be back in here.
10/10 from me.