Bars In Leeds

Brilliant cocktails, sleek design and zero pretension - there's a lot to like about Dirty Martini Leeds. Come here all throughout the week for party vibes, tasty drinks and cool, thought-out design. 

Rita's Beer Hall & Ballroom is a lively bar on Woodhouse Lane that offers something for everybody. It's designed like a beerhall with long wooden tables to gather around, but it's the cocktails that are the real star of the show here - alongside the leopard print pool tables, of course. 

Their giant 24-inch pizzas are always popular, topped with everything from spicy nduja to portobello mushrooms and blue cheese. Plus, you can expect a regular lineup of live music, sports and reality TV screenings.

Cuckoo might just be the most colourful bar in Leeds. There's neon lights, all the colours of the rainbow on the walls, and zebras, crocodiles and rhino heads on the walls for a start, but add in their great cocktails, craft beer 'giraffe' sharers and wide range of pizzas, and you have the perfect picture opportunity.

Set in the heart of Leeds city centre, this unique bar and kitchen promises quirky design, delicious food (from breakfast through to dinner), and a bespoke cocktail menu, sure to impress. Banyan Leeds is also available for private hire for up to 130 guests.

If you're after bars in Horsforth, how about one with over 90 gins and plenty of locally brewed pints? Granvilles Beer & Gin House offers just that, alongside being a dog-friendly space, having a beaut beer garden and hosting cool bingo events.

Bursting at the Hawaiian seams atop Call Lane Social is one of Leeds' most loved tiki bars. A wonderland or bamboo interiors and flambé cocktails, those needing a wee dose of sunshine know where to head. Hailed as one of the best cocktail bars in Leeds and brimming with tropical concoctions, young sprites and party people head down to Tiki Hideaway for a dose of something a little different.

Lip licking times are afoot as one of the best restaurant bars in Leeds caters to any and all American inspired hankerings. With their penchant for piled up plates, fridges and pumps brimming with craft brews, and a salt rub you'd do silly things for to recreate it at home for yourself, you're likely to find some of the best BBQ ribs and burgers in Leeds at Red's. Take it from the cow's mouth.

Located inside Trinity shopping centre, this unique bar and restaurant is serving up some of Leeds' most inventive cocktails. They've also got a mouthwatering selection of plates to tuck into, from hearty breakfasts to slick sharing plates and moreish main dishes.

Two floors filled with Instagrammable interiors, Asian-inspired plates and cracking drinks make Bar Soba a great choice for food and drinks in Leeds. Head to Greek Street for all this and more.

One of Leeds' best bars, Flight Club is a darts-themed playground filled with retro furnishings, fairground lights and dartboards. A great spot for fun nights with dates or bottomless brunches wth mates, the city centre boozer is the place to go for a fun night out.

Get your pint poured from countless draft lines or try a cask ale that's been brewed on-site at The Malt Brewhouse in Horsforth. With hand-stretched pizzas and nibbles too, you won't go hungry while watching the footie or becoming the champion of shuffleboard. 

When it comes to wine bars in Leeds, there's only one name for it, and that's Veeno. This Wellington Place branch comes at you not only with charcuterie bites and delicious sputini, there's a whole roster of wine bottles and tastings to go around. 

Get on down to Queens Court Leeds for a fabulous and friendly bar with vibrant interiors and a great atmosphere. When you're not making your way through the extensive lineup of tipples? Enjoy a late-night party, complete with laser shows and slick DJ sets.

With delicious cocktails, sumptuous wines and an eclectic mix of worldly beers all served up at the bar, it's hard to look past The Liquorist as anything other than a boozy emporium. There's plenty of tipples to suit all tastes, and a choice of fresh salads, steak dinners and fabulous burgers for the foodie. A warm and inviting all-rounder found right at the heart of Leeds city centre.

Located on Call Lane, Brooklyn Bar provides the perfect backdrop for chilled nights out or private celebrations. Make your way inside this popular drinking den, which is decked out with sports screens, neon signage and a crackin' bar which serves hip hop-inspired cocktails.

If you're on the hunt for a top-notch bar in Leeds, then be sure to make your way to The Wardrobe on St Peter's Square. This popular venue is a great place to chill out with pals while enjoying some tasty bevvies or to catch some of the finest live music in the area.

For a lively bar in Leeds with a view across the dock, head to The Canary. The warm, industrial spaces make it the perfect venue for casual meet-ups, after-work drinks and beyond. Whatever your needs, this gorgeous hangout has a menu to cater to it, featuring classic cocktails and tasty food.

Boasting a slice of New York life, Manahatta in Greek Street and Headingley brings a dose of the Big Apple to Leeds. One of the coolest bars in town, not only are there spicy chicken burgers, triple cheese pizzas and sizzling steaks to be found here, you can't miss the hardy selection of two for one cocktails and craft beer either. Even better? These guys offer a delicious bottomless brunch too.

If you're after bars in Leeds city centre, check out The End. Not only do these guys have a fab bottomless afternoon tea in the cards, but they also supply delicious drinks, from espresso martinis to brambles and classic mojitos.

A New Orleans inspired nook with the antics to match, Smokestack is a rooting tooting joint for any and all juice hankerings. Speakeasy inspired supping where cocktails are dashed with a dose of southern-styled spirits, Smokestack not only bring South American to this fun tie party bar in Leeds, there's live music antics, regular dance floor beats and more. 

Nestled only minutes from Leeds station, Be At One boasts a jazzy interior, plush booths and delicious cocktails. With a generous happy hour and eclectic cocktail menu, you'll be hard pressed to find a drink that doesn't float your boat.

The Domino Club is one of Leeds' best kept secrets, tucked behind Lords Barbershop in The Grand Arcade. This vibrant bar serves a cracking choice of cocktails and hosts live music five nights a week, with past performers including Loud Noises, Homeboy Sandman and more.

Head over to Albion Place where The Lost & Found club is serving up a treat for every taste. From unique cocktails fronting botanical ingredients and seasonal garnishes, to a stunning array of internationally-inspired eats, from crispy duck salad and grilled aubergine, to juicy steaks and hearty bowls of pasta. Better yet, you can head to Greek Street too.

Searching for watering holes in Leeds? Head to The Botanist, complete with floral decor, vintage interiors and a stunning outdoor terrace. While sipping on a strawberry and elderflower mojito, you can tuck into chicken wings and calamari with chilli dip.

From Headingley to the city centre, Box is a top notch sports bar that comes complete with a contemporary look, martinis on tap, your favourite pints and plenty of games for when you're done watching live across their many TVs. Think darts and shuffleboard, plus there's even a rooftop space with its own screens at the Headingley location - for perfect viewing, whatever the weather.

Fearns is a sustainable. modern restaurant and bar located within Leeds Dock, with its name deriving from Fearns Island. It fronts a cool, sleek forest green tiled bar with golden panelling that happens to sling out some seriously tempting cocktails. Organise a meet-up with friends or head here on a casual date to get your lips around a spicy mango margarita or a ginger and apricot whisky hi-ball. 

Doing exactly what it says on the tin, Call Lane Social is not only a Call Lane bar, it's a social one at that too. Boasting raw interiors amongst the bright lights of its signage, Call Lane Social is everything you should expect from a party hearty boozer with charm. From walls dosed in vintage bits, to an affordable drinks menu, Call Lane Social is calling. You'd better pick up.

One of the most secret bars in Leeds and one of its most favoured speakeast lairs, The Maven simply dares you to find it amongst the hubbub of Call Lane antics. Known for their vintage charm and outlandish cocktails, The Maven make each cocktail a piece of art, whether that's tucked into a cutesy teacup or garnished with petals, those with a penchant for creative drinks need this Leeds cocktail bar in their repertoire. 

Flaunting vintage decor and Prohibition vibes, Bootlegger is one of the best places to drink in Leeds - and with good reason. Not only do you get to sip on forgotten favourites, but there are also live tunes so you can swing to blues, soul and rock music.

The Mean Eyed Cat is one of the most unique bars in Leeds city centre, bringing a cool Deep South-inspired style alongside a whole range of quirky cocktails and pizzas (which come free with your drink). If that wasn't enough? You can also bag discounted drinks at the roll of a dice, literally.

Fancy a slice of sunnier climes? La Bodega is the Spanish bar in Leeds' city centre found behind its sister venue Iberica. Head on over to enjoy the rustic interiors, as well as the tapas, sangria, Balearic beats and fun roster of events.

From the giant chandeliers to the retro wallpaper, Cosy Club Leeds is a charming and gorgeous spot for a tipple or plate of comfort food, with a huge selection of British-inspired dishes.

Normally when someone tells you to head to the backroom, notions of alarm bells ring off. But not when it comes to this happening party bar in Leeds. A lush palace of speakeasy inspired cocktails with contemporary cavorting, The Backroom is where the young and fun of Leeds come to really let their hair down on the weekend, and enjoy the subtle 1920s party notes.

A broody wee booze joint where waistcoat clad bartenders and flocked wallpaper comes as standard, Blind Tyger is just the juice joint for those with vintage hankerings. One of the best cocktail bars in Leeds and brimming with a cocktail menu that most bars would envy, Blind Tyger will whip up concoctions the likes of a sweet tooth supping Popcorn Mai Tai, a Bloomsbury Blitz and more.

Bringing a taste of New York City to Merrion Street, MOJO is the quirky cocktail bar styles on rock n roll tunes and American junk food. From ribs and burgers through to Hurricanes and prosecco-topped cocktails, you'll be fed and watered here.

Revolucion de Cuba brings the Latin vibes in every sense of the word, from the vibrant décor to the pumping music, and the delicious food. One moment you could be around a table with your friends, eating tacos and enchiladas, the next you could sipping on cocktails while storming the dance floor with your pals.

The flambé of cocktails, the flickering of flames, the hankerings of hipsters and the back bar brimming with international bottles. Neon Cactus is a Mexican themed bar in Leeds with attitude and antics on its side. Whether you're tucking into small plates brimming with South American yum, or watching the bartenders mix your creative concoctions, Neon Cactus is pumping and proud.

Tapped care about two things: craft beer and pizza. They take their beer seriously, with vats of beer in the venue proper, and they have over 27 on draft, including 14 craft keg beers and 13 cask ales. Alongside the over 100 bottled beer, they deliver delicious pizzas made with fresh dough every day – and they include their beer in the recipe.

A bar you can rely on for any and all night out hankerings, Revolution Call Lane is a hot tot trot party palace of affordable food and plush plonk. With its modern tidings, cool interiors and bustling crowd, Revolution not only serve up a fresh selection of cocktails and classic bottles of beer, there's cocktail masterclasses for those brave enough to try the art of mixology.

It's time to talk summer, and if anyone knows how to handle it, it's these folks. A veritable playground of food and fun, the Belgrave Music Hall is one of the most beloved events spaces in Leeds. Whether you're tottering over for their street food stalls, enjoying their warehouse hankerings or sunning it in their garden brimming with cutesy tricks, Belgrave is the ultimate in Leeds hipster haven. 

While you might visit casual eatery Bundobust for the delicious Indian street food, they've got another trick up their sleeve: craft beer. So whether you're here for dinner or to sample some of the tastiest beers around, Bundobust has something for you.

A sophisticated destination boasting some of the best views in the city, Angelica is a must for those looking to add a more upscale note to their night out in Leeds. From their stunning island bar and sixth floor balcony boozing, to a variety of cuisines just waiting to garnish your plates, this Trinity Leeds destination will suit plenty of hankerings, especially if there's bubbly involved.

A lush lair of hot dogs, international beers and sweet treats, Oporto is a Call Lane bar with Leeds cool under its belt. Boasting a mahogany edge with flecks of vintage circus shab, Oporto are famed for their cool interiors, laid-back party nights with the likes of Dead Young Records and Communion in tow, cracking cocktails and wondrous weekend romps.

A siren of speakeasy supping, Jake's Bar and Still Rooms boasts just the elixir for any and all nights out in Leeds. Toting their own 30 litre Copper Pot Still named Tabitha, Jake's are proficient in the art of brewing, bringing guests a true taste of something special, whether that's unique liquors, potent spirits or cracking cocktails, their mixology whims are sure to impress.