Cocktail Bars In Leeds

Like your drink with a flourish of theatrics? Then you're in the right place. Our Northern city is filled with drinking dens and masterful bartenders mixing up all kinds of curious and creative sips. We've searched high and low, from rooftop haunts and themed boozers to underground watering holes, to find you the best cocktail bars in Leeds.

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Last updated on 15th April 2025



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Roland’s Leeds

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A trendy but welcoming spot on Call Lane, Roland's was awarded a place in the UK Top 50 Cocktail Bars in 2022. They've got a wide selection of classics and signatures to choose from, including a pomegranate cosmo or the sundried tomato martini.

This relaxed space is made up of several different drinking areas, fronting comfy leather booths, exposed brick walls and rustic wooden furnishings - with lots of plants to brighten it up. Plus, there's a beer garden and secret roof terrace for the sunnier months.

The Canary Bar

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Happy Hour | Cocktails 2 for £15 Sunday - Thursday 4pm - 7pm

Treat yourself to delicious, bespoke drinks at The Canary, situated in Leeds Dock. The warm, versatile cocktail bar offers two bars across both it's floors with locally brewed beers on the menu too. Expect cocktails like spicy margz and many martinis, with a two for £12 happy hour spanning 4pm til' 6pm Monday to Friday.

Fearns Leeds

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Located in Leeds Dock, Fearns is a super cool and contemporary bar and restaurant that doubles up as a slinky cocktail bar. It sports modern decor in the form of a forest green bar, bench seating and golden panelling and is a laidback, creative place to meet up with friends to enjoy some signature sips. Look forward to getting your lips around the likes of the pear and cranberry-flavoured Strawberry Kiss and spicy mango margarita.

The Woods

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The Woods in Chapel Allerton is the perfect spot for cocktail lovers. The venue offers a stylish, relaxed atmosphere that complements its carefully curated cocktail menu.

Whether you're enjoying a creative mix on the balcony or savouring a refreshing drink on the rooftop garden bar, the ambience and drink quality combine to make it an ideal destination for cocktail enthusiasts. It's a great choice if you're looking for a place to enjoy expertly crafted drinks in a relaxed yet vibrant environment.

Smokestack

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If you're after one of the best cocktail bars in Leeds city centre, then look no further than Smokestack. Bringing a taste of New Orleans to the city centre, this watering hole plays host to live funk, soul, blues and jazz performances, whilst offering rum and absinthe laced drinks.

Cuckoo

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6 for £15 Shooters! and 2 other offers

Cuckoo has many strings to its bow: vibrant interiors, neon lights and craft beer aplenty. But it's not just the banging tunes that'll attract you to the party spot. It's also up there on the list of cheap cocktail bars in Leeds, serving up signature sips and classics alike. Look forward to getting your lips around the Bacardi coconut rum-based Pina Koala, and the fruit Turtle-Ey Awesome to name a few. 

Blind Tyger

Blind Tyger features cosy booths to sink into, cool trinkets to look at and a whole load of Victorian lounge aesthetic. What's not to love? You can also sip on some of the classiest cocktails in Leeds, created using the finest ingredients around.

Chef Jono at V&V

A fine dining restaurant upstairs and an award-winning Leeds cocktail bar downstairs, Vice & Virtue are heavyweights in the city's drinking and dining scene. Venture down to the broody boozer where serves such as a Nordic spritz and bittersweet sour await.