Not being in a relationship sucks sometimes, but it's important to remember one thing: you don't give up. There's plenty of singles hangouts; from sophisticated spots where you can meet like-minded professionals to fun clubs where you can, ahem, 'go on the pull'. And if you're not bothered about finding someone to cuff up with? Check out our pick of the best singles bars in Leeds for a night out on the town with your mates.
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Last updated on 28th August 2024
Not only does Bar Soba's cocktail list stretch through a vast range of classics and every spirit imaginable, but their food menu includes everything from vegan junk food to southern American BBQ favourites. This is one for cocktails and nosh with mates.
It's impossible not to be in a good mood when visiting Be At One Leeds, so you can see why it's so popular with single people. Head here for wonderfully mixed drinks and great happy hour deals, as well as some of the most fun-loving people in the city.
If you live in Leeds, you've heard of the Belgrave Music Hall. This institution is three floors of fun, boasting two bars, two kitchens and one of the nicest attitudes around. With everything from live music to art exhibitions and film screenings, there's always something to do.
A fun a vibrant Leeds bar for singles, Slug and Lettuce is bringing you tasty food, colourful cocktails and weekly deals. Meet your mats here for a happy hour drink, afternoon tea or stylish bottomless brunch.
Dirty Martini is a cool, glamorous bar located on King Street, open until 2am on Fridays and Saturdays. It's a cool spot to head to if you're single and looking to mingle, and the tipples are affordable too. Head to the glam space decked out with back-lit artwork and plush leather booths and look forward to getting your lips around the likes of espresso and dirty martinis, as well as grapefruit negronis.
A bar like Cuckoo is a great place to meet new people in Leeds. It's quirky – think neon lights, rainbow colours, and animal heads (…in a fun way) – and it's got drinks ranging from cocktails to craft beer. Add in that signature party atmosphere and you're in for a good time.
It's all about socialising at the Call Lane Social. This lively and quirky bar is open until 4am every night of the week, offering up great drinks from skilled bartenders, while surrounded by a cool, clockwork interior. You'll have more than enough to talk about with one of your new friends.
Hidden atop Call Lane Social is the coolest venue brimming with South Pacific style, Tiki Hideaway. You'll be able to meet loads of people at this 200-strong bar, as you're served tiki cocktails by the Hawaiian shirt-clad bartenders.
Make your way to Manahatta Merrion Street for their much-loved Slow Dating events. Expect to spend 4 minutes on each date, followed by a mingling session. Not found your perfect match? You'll get the next session for free.
This New York-style bar is almost perfect for single people in Leeds. It oozes cool, so you'll only find top quality people here, and you can get a variety of drinks that'll make you look every inch of sophistication. Old Fashioned, anyone?
With a 1920s luxurious edge and a cool, minimalist appeal, The Backroom is great for singles in Leeds. Perfect for sipping hand-crafted cocktails in one of their booths or storming the dancefloor with your pals, you'll be flirting up a storm with someone in no time.
Revolution is known around the country for killer cocktails and big party beats, so it's obvious why it's also one of the best-known bars in town. Sophisticated while still remaining affordable, you can sip on a variety of cocktails before taking to the dancefloor.
