Discover Leeds's Most Interesting Bars

Discover Leeds's vibrant bar scene with rooftop cocktail bars around the city centre, historic pubs in the Victoria Quarter, and hidden speakeasies tucked behind arcades. Explore craft beer taprooms in Holbeck and the Northern Quarter, waterfront venues along the Calls, and sophisticated hotel lounges near the Headrow. From warm Yorkshire hospitality and thriving music culture to inventive mixology and indie venues, Leeds blends Victorian grandeur and modern energy in West Yorkshire's urban hub.

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Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa in Leeds is a stylish café-aperitivo-cocktail bar where mid-day coffees transition into creative, art-deco evening cocktails—a fresh “blank slate” for your night out.

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tiki

quirky

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Tiki Hideaway

Step into a 1950s-inspired Polynesian paradise at Tiki Hideaway Leeds – bamboo huts, flaming “Zombie” cocktails, leis, island beats and dancing till dawn in the heart of Call Lane.

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sophisticated

aesthetic

speakeasy

The Maven

Step into The Maven on Call Lane in Leeds — a stylish, late-night cocktail bar with Prohibition-inspired flair, expertly crafted drinks and a party-ready vibe that transitions from elegant evening to full-on weekend dance floor.

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speakeasy

sophisticated

Blind Tyger

A hidden gem in Leeds’ Northern Quarter: Blind Tyger is a candle-lit, speakeasy-style cocktail den where expert bartenders pour inventive serves and rare spirits in a cozy, intimate setting.

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arcade

experience

cocktails

Boom Battle Bar

Get your game on at Boom Battle Bar Leeds — a high-energy playzone meets bar: axe-throwing, shuffleboard, beer pong, cocktails and street-food in the heart of Leeds for team nights, dates or epic hangouts.

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