Reviewing every last watering hole in Leeds city centre

Bower’s Tap

Bower’s Tap

Reviewed by on 8 Dec 2016

This big chain is getting in on the craft beer world. And it’s getting it right.

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The Hedonist Project: Mountain Lodge

The Hedonist Project: Mountain Lodge

Reviewed by on 3 Dec 2016

A ski-themed concept bar, part of the always reinventing-itself Hedonist Project. No good beer to speak of, so we’ll be moving on.

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Manjit’s Kitchen

Manjit’s Kitchen

Reviewed by on 22 Sep 2016

Part of Kirkgate Market’s new food hall, offering a decent selection of beers plus delicious Indian street food to go along with it.

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Marvin’s Pizza Parlour

Marvin’s Pizza Parlour

Reviewed by on 28 Aug 2016

What do Motown and pizza have in common? Probably not much apart from this bar.

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Trader Dan’s Surf Shack

Trader Dan’s Surf Shack

Reviewed by on 21 Aug 2016

The latest rotation of The Hedonist Project: a rum-themed surf place with no decent beer.

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53° North

53° North

Reviewed by on 9 Aug 2016

A high-end cocktail nightspot in the financial district. Not really our scene, and not enough beers to get us back.

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Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Reviewed by on 14 May 2016

Another Arc Inspirations bar. We’re not going to shout about it, but it’s a welcome addition to City Square.

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Ibérica

Ibérica

Reviewed by on 26 Apr 2016

A new super-posh Spanish restaurant with an attached bar but no interesting beers.

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The Old Red Bus Station

The Old Red Bus Station

Reviewed by on 24 Apr 2016

A new bar and venue in the renovated old bus station. A bit blah, overall.

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Mean-Eyed Cat Bar

Mean-Eyed Cat Bar

Reviewed by on 17 Mar 2016

You know what Leeds needs? A Johnny Cash theme bar!

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Vice & Virtue

Vice & Virtue

Reviewed by on 17 Mar 2016

There’s a new strip.. I mean cocktail bar in town.

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Rum & Reason

Rum & Reason

Reviewed by on 17 Mar 2016

A rum-themed cocktail bar that doesn’t skimp on the beers. Or the food.

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Dock 29

Dock 29

Reviewed by on 6 Mar 2016

There’s actually a bar in Leeds Dock! Imagine that.

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Mr Nobody

Mr Nobody

Reviewed by on 6 Mar 2016

A mellow cocktail bar with a handful of beers you don’t see everywhere.

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Revolución de Cuba

Revolución de Cuba

Reviewed by on 5 Mar 2016

A Cuban-themed chain bar and restaurant with an OK beer selection.

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The Hedonist Project: Liquor & Whisky

The Hedonist Project: Liquor & Whisky

Reviewed by on 5 Mar 2016

The ever-changing popup now has a permanent home.

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Baht’ap

Baht’ap

Reviewed by on 23 Feb 2016

A refurbed pub that in trying to appeal to everyone, failed to appeal to us.

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The Turk’s Head

The Turk’s Head

Reviewed by on 22 Feb 2016

Leeds’s oldest pub has had a serious makeover.

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Cha Lounge

Cha Lounge

Reviewed by on 10 Jan 2016

A delightful tea room and bar, offering a handful of good local beers and with room to grow.

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Sheaf St Cafeteria

Sheaf St Cafeteria

Reviewed by on 10 Jan 2016

The bar attached to Duke Studios is a chance to have a relaxing drink even on a Friday night.

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