The Cross Keys
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
The Cross Keys might seem like one of Leeds sharp-looking modern pubs, but inside you’ll find a roaring open fire and plenty of alcoves to relax in with a local ale.
What's on near The Cross Keys
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Stuart Croft: Eternal Return at Leeds Art Gallery
‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entry
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Photo North Festival #6 at Carriageworks Theatre
From ‘raging’ women to Ukrainian dancers, Photo North Festival #6 celebrates the magic of camera work with exhibitions and artist talks.
from £10.00
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Sound Out Leeds 2024/25
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
Abi Clarke: Role Model at The Wardrobe
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
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Her Unstable Materials by Stella Baraklianou at BLANK_ Leeds
Stella Baraklianou’s show ‘Her Unstable Materials’ at BLANK_Leeds gathers the artist’s new ceramic work with interactive elements.
free entry
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Sarah Roberts: SICK at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.
free entry
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Leeds Young Film Festival 2025
There’s exciting animation, classic children’s movies and a chance to experience the ocean in virtual reality at Leeds Young Film Festival.
from £3.30
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StrangeForms Festival at Brudenell Social Club
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00Where to go near The Cross Keys
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The Midnight Bell
The Midnight Bell is an old-fashioned boozer in Holbeck’s Urban Village, Water Lane, with a hugely popular beer garden and seasonal dishes.
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Water Lane Boathouse
Bar and beer garden Water Lane Boathouse is the brainchild of the owners behind Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Super Friendz.
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DoubleTree By Hilton
Hilton Doubletree is a upscale chain hotel with great, floor-to-ceiling views over the Leeds skyline.
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Slung Low
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at Temple
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
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The Grove Inn Pub Leeds
When looking for some of the best folk music to be found in the north and a hearty local pint, the Grove Inn is the perfect pub.
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Sky Lounge, Doubletree Hilton Hotel
Restaurant, bar and tearoom on the 13th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. It’s called the Sky Lounge for a reason, with glorious views of the Yorkshire skyline.
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Leeds Railway Station
Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London.
Leeds
Clayton Hotel
Modern and family-friendly hotel in the centre of Leeds, complete with classy restaurant and in-house fitness rooms.
Leeds
Green Room Leeds
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
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The Met Hotel
The Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
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Quebecs Hotel
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
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