Bars In Leeds City Centre

Something of a nightlife haven in the North, this buzzy metropolitan city is bursting with all manner of drinking dens to suit a vast and varied crowd. We're talking retro gaming retreats, romantic wine parlours, late-night party playgrounds and more. To uncover all of these, take a look at our list of unmissable bars in Leeds city centre.

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Last updated on 25th November 2025




Black Cat Club Leeds

After the success of its original site in Manchester, Black Cat Club has set up shop on Park Row. The two-storey venue is full of quirky neon signs, colourful music posters and vinyl on the shelves. Plus, the top floor features electronic darts and an interactive shuffleboard table.

You can watch live sports on their large HD screens, or boogie to live bands and DJ sets, and there are even buttons you can push for drinks to be delivered straight to your table. Feeling peckish? Then enjoy their tasty menu full of charcuterie boards and tapas dishes.

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Banyan Leeds

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You'll find Banyan inside the old Post Office building on City Square, a grand building with a lot of history to it. The interiors are just as stylish, featuring neon signs, floral tapestries and touches of gold throughout the two-storey venue.

You'll find two-for-one cocktails every day, and from 5pm on Saturdays - we recommend the lemon-based Banyan Iced Tea. As for food, expect an international selection, featuring Thai red curry, steak and ale pie or an asparagus and ricotta ravioli.

The Met Hotel

If you're looking for somewhere fancy to share a bottle of wine, work your way through a classy cocktail menu or taste top-notch craft beers with god-tier bar snacks, The Met Hotel Leeds has you covered.

Its high ceilings, marble finishes and art deco interiors are the perfect backdrop to a date night, a big celebration or some sophisticated pre-drinks before heading out into the city.

Headrow House

Headrow House has to be on our list of the best bars in Leeds city centre. Housed in a 1900s former textile mill, with an industrial vibe running throughout the space, it's the perfect place to hunker down. Chill out in the beer hall or on the rooftop, with a long list of thirst-quenching tipples and tasty kebabs from Ox Club to boot.

Rita’s Beer Hall & Ballroom, Leeds

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Located on Woodhouse Lane, Rita's Beer Hall & Ballroom is a lively party bar that hosts live music and DJs on a regular basis. Featuring leopard print pool tables and long wooden tables, this quirky spot promises to bring the fun every single night.

They serve all kinds of delicious cocktails, from the coconut iced tea to £6 tequila slushies. You can also share giant 24-inch pizzas with your pals, topped with the likes of crumbly blue cheese, spicy nduja and chargrilled chicken.

NQ64 Leeds

At NQ64 Leeds, get ready for a blast from the past with retro consoles, gaming cocktails, and a vibrant, graffiti-covered venue. Whether you're into 80s arcade games or old-school N64s, this spot has it all. Feelin' thirsty? Don't miss out on unique drinks like the Princess Peach cocktail or their massive selection of craft beers.

Box Leeds

Bringing big screens, bold flavours, and brilliant entertainment to Leeds city centre, The Box is a sports bar with a difference. Housed in Goodbard House, this Grade-II listed venue welcomes students, locals, and after-work crowds for everything from live sports and games of shuffleboard to resident bands and late-night partying.

With a mouthwatering menu of pizzas, burgers, and sharing platters, plus private hire spaces for special events, The Box is a go-to for game day, night out, and everything in between.

The Banksia Restaurant And Bar

Make your way to Hotel Indigo to discover The Banksia Restaurant And Bar, a stylish venue that's filled with chic, simple interiors and lots of pretty foliage. Here, you'll find a unique cocktail menu, an extensive wine list and delicious Mediterranean sharing plates.

Tuck into the likes of lamb tagine, tempura squid and caramelised cauliflower, followed by citrus cheesecake. This is an all-day venue, offering breakfast lunch and bottomless brunch too.

Cosy Club Leeds

Situated on Albion Street, Cosy Club is a stylish restaurant bar that's decked out in cool, quirky interiors, Think retro wallpaper, old-school portraits and elegant gold chandeliers, as well as floor-to-ceiling windows that let in lots of natural light.

From drinks with friends to hearty family meals, you can find everything you're looking for here. The unique cocktail lists features the likes of a Cherry Bakewell or Tiramisu martini, while their international menu ranges from Thai green chicken curry to vegan smash burgers.

The Head of Steam Park Row

The Head of Steam gives you everything you need from a city centre boozer. We're talking craft ales, much-loved lagers, carefully selected spirits, cocktails and fine wine.

The menu is just as dependable, with pizzas, wings, burgers and more pub classics making an appearance. There's an amazing added bonus to a night out here too - a retro games room with shuffleboard and interactive darts.

Veeno Leeds

Searching for wine bars in Leeds city centre? With its Italian theme, rustic edge and plenty of bottles, Veeno is just the place. Topping it off are exclusive masterclasses, tastings, sumptuous sharing platters and plenty of pasta. That's date night all wrapped up.

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa is a fun experience in Leeds' city centre. Inspired by 1920s European style, this intimate venue showcases local art and live music alongside inventive drinks like the colour-shifting 'Pablo Picasso.'

With a menu spotlighting craft cocktails and light aperitivo snacks, it's the perfect spot for a relaxed yet elevated night out in the city.