Reviewing every last watering hole in Leeds city centre

Veeno (Wellington Place)

Leeds’s second of this franchise–a large and charming wine bar with a small number of Italian crafts on offer.

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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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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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Sid’s Little Egg

This oddly named little bar is a new gem on the south bank.

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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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Slate NQ

A snazzy pool hall with a beer selection that will run the table.

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Rum Shack

A pop-up rum bar from the Hedonist Project. No beer worth mentioning, but lots of other good qualities!

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Ipsum Vinoteca

A real Italian wine shop with a surprising beer selection.

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The White Rabbit

A cool and inviting bar in the basement on York Place with a great selection of bottled crafts.

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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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Dish

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

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Hirst’s Yard

Lots of local bottles, a charming atmosphere and live music. The only thing maybe not to like too much are the prices.

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The Reform

Free pizza with every drink? Why not!

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Bridge

Another LGBT bar with no decent beers. Such a shame.

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Dry Dock

It’s a boat.

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Carpe Diem

The original rock & indie bar hasn’t lost any of its spirit in hipster times.

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The Lounge at Radisson Blu

It’s a hotel bar. We were tricked into thinking it’s something more.

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