Bars In Leeds City Centre

Something of a nightlife haven in the North, this buzzy metropolitan city is bursting with all manner of drinking dens to suit a vast and varied crowd. We're talking retro gaming retreats, romantic wine parlours, late-night party playgrounds and more. To uncover all of these, take a look at our list of unmissable bars in Leeds city centre.

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Last updated on 17th February 2025



Veeno Leeds

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Searching for wine bars in Leeds city centre? With its Italian theme, rustic edge and plenty of bottles, Veeno is just the place. Topping it off are exclusive masterclasses, tastings, sumptuous sharing platters and plenty of pasta. That's date night all wrapped up.

Headrow House

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Headrow House has to be on our list of the best bars in Leeds city centre. Housed in a 1900s former textile mill, with an industrial vibe running throughout the space, it's the perfect place to hunker down. Chill out in the beer hall or on the rooftop, with a long list of thirst-quenching tipples and tasty kebabs from Ox Club to boot.

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Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds

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Located on Woodhouse Lane, Rita's Beer Hall & Ballroom is a lively party bar that hosts live music and DJs on a regular basis. Featuring leopard print pool tables and long wooden tables, this quirky spot promises to bring the fun every single night.

They serve all kinds of delicious cocktails, from the coconut iced tea to £6 tequila slushies. You can also share giant 24-inch pizzas with your pals, topped with the likes of crumbly blue cheese, spicy nduja and chargrilled chicken.

Black Cat Club Leeds

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After the success of its original site in Manchester, Black Cat Club has set up shop on Park Row. The two-storey venue is full of quirky neon signs, colourful music posters and vinyl on the shelves. Plus, the top floor features electronic darts and an interactive shuffleboard table.

You can watch live sports on their large HD screens, or boogie to live bands and DJ sets, and there are even buttons you can push for drinks to be delivered straight to your table. Feeling peckish? Then enjoy their tasty menu full of charcuterie boards and tapas dishes.

NQ64 Leeds

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At NQ64 Leeds, get ready for a blast from the past with retro consoles, gaming cocktails, and a vibrant, graffiti-covered venue. Whether you're into 80s arcade games or old-school N64s, this spot has it all. Feelin' thirsty? Don't miss out on unique drinks like the Princess Peach cocktail or their massive selection of craft beers.

Banyan Leeds

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You'll find Banyan inside the old Post Office building on City Square, a grand building with a lot of history to it. The interiors are just as stylish, featuring neon signs, floral tapestries and touches of gold throughout the two-storey venue.

You'll find two-for-one cocktails every day, and from 5pm on Saturdays - we recommend the lemon-based Banyan Iced Tea. As for food, expect an international selection, featuring Thai red curry, steak and ale pie or an asparagus and ricotta ravioli.

Box Leeds

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Bringing big screens, bold flavours, and brilliant entertainment to Leeds city centre, The Box is a sports bar with a difference. Housed in Goodbard House, this Grade-II listed venue welcomes students, locals, and after-work crowds for everything from live sports and games of shuffleboard to resident bands and late-night partying.

With a mouthwatering menu of pizzas, burgers, and sharing platters, plus private hire spaces for special events, The Box is a go-to for game day, night out, and everything in between.