Reviewing every last watering hole in Leeds city centre

The Head of Steam

Five stars for beer! Good atmosphere and a little something for everyone.

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LAB

This Merrion Centre spot offers a decent beer selection to Arena goers.

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Manahatta

“New York style” companion bar to The Pit. We’re staying next door, thanks.

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The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes

Sports sports sports sports sports.

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Black Swan

The newest bar in the Sandinista! empire was a bit of a surprise for us.

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Mix Karaoke Bar

Leeds’s only dedicated karaoke bar is definitely all about the karaoke and not at all about the beer.

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Northern Monk Refectory

Upstairs from their new brewery, this taproom and kitchen is absolutely spot on. Go there!

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Henleys Sports Bar and Grill

The first dedicated sports bar in the Northern Quarter.

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115 The Headrow

A bar that lives up to its name.

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The Black Prince

ABC: Another Boring Chain(pub).

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The Central

A few decent beers in a pleasant-enough-but-somewhat-bland atmosphere.

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Dish

Really just an antechamber for the restaurant, but pleasant enough.

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The Griffin

The former Griffin Hotel and Censsa gets a makeover by the folks at Taylor Walker.

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The Horse & Trumpet

A chain pub on the Headrow with pretty much nothing remarkable to say about it.

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The Fourth Floor Bar

The dining and drinking experience atop Harvey Nichols offers two or three good beer choices along with top-notch service.

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MEATLiquor

London’s hipster burgeria gets in on the Leeds action.

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Veeno

A wine bar in the Italian enoteca style, this place is definitely all about the wine.

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Almost Famous

Here’s something new to Leeds: an ultra-cool burger bar.

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Roland’s

Call Lane’s latest addition actually has a decent beer selection!

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The 212 Café & Bar

A cool café-cum-nightclub with a small but good beer selection.

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