Reviewing every last watering hole in Leeds city centre

Editor’s Draught

A well-done Stonegate pub with lots to offer, including a list of beers that’s good enough.

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The Lost and Found

Greek Street cocktail bar whose dedication to theme gives them a little edge.

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Bower’s Tap

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

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Mean-Eyed Cat Bar

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

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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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Wapentake

A little bit of everything comes together perfectly on Leeds’s oldest street.

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The Alchemist — Greek Street

A hipster-y cocktail bar that doesn’t care about beer.

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Headrow House

A crafty cousin of Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen, complete with a full restaurant and two roof terraces.

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Wino

A wine bar serving the financial district. Beer’s not the focus but it’s a great spot nonetheless.

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The Brunswick

Leeds’s latest craft beer bar is definitely run by people who know what they’re doing.

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The Liquorist

Once a boring Greek Street bar, this spot has been re-opened as a different boring Greek Street bar.

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ShuffleDog

The new BrewDog in town is going for something different.

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