Reviewing every last watering hole in Leeds city centre

Bower’s Tap

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

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

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

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

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Trader Dan’s Surf Shack

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

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53° North

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

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

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

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The Old Red Bus Station

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

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Mean-Eyed Cat Bar

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

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Vice & Virtue

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

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Rum & Reason

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

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Dock 29

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

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Mr Nobody

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

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Revolución de Cuba

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

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The Hedonist Project: Liquor & Whisky

The ever-changing popup now has a permanent home.

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Baht’ap

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

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The Turk’s Head

Leeds’s oldest pub has had a serious makeover.

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Cha Lounge

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

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

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