Bars in Leeds
Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorAs you’d expect from a city as vibrant and exciting as Leeds, the bar scene is among the best in the North.
You’ll find booming nightclubs that stay open until the small hours yes, but that’s not what we are here to show you.
We want to show you the quirky, the fun, the secret bars, likely to be buzzing with live music and comedy over the weekend and throughout the week as well.
One of the defining features of Leeds’ nightlife is the vast range of real ale and craft beers brewed in and around the city and flowing nightly from the tap. Leeds is a long-time centre of the brewing industry, with a beer history going all the way back to medieval times and beyond. And if you’re after sophisticated wines, spirits, and cocktails, fear not, as these coexist merrily with all the beer, in venues such as the Thewlis, the Alchemist, and the Maven,
So, whether you’re looking for vast bustling spaces or intimate backdoor dive bars, this city has them all. Here’s our pick of the best bars in Leeds.
