Beer Gardens in Leeds

Nestled along Wellington Street, Editor's Draught is a stylish restaurant and bar serving up craft beers and comfort food. It also has a number of great deals available, including a weekday lunch and drink for £6.50, and a few outdoor tables for those summer months.

You'll know Cuckoo for its midnight antics and party vibes, but did you know it also houses a roof terrace for alfresco drinking? Head to the Call Lane bar and enjoy a bottomless brunch or some signature cocktails while revelling in the sunshine.

Slug and Lettuce are bringing you a winning combo of tasty drinks, delicious food and stylish decor seven days a week. Meet your mates here for an after-work cocktail or welcome in the weekend with a bottle of fizz.

Bringing art, live music, craft brews and street food all under one roof, Nation of Shopkeepers is a force to be reckoned with. A spacious outdoor terrace is also on hand with tables, benches and booths to keep you cool as you relax with your mates.

With the options of seating out front or behind, The Adelphi is a great choice for those of you in search of beer gardens in Leeds. Settle in and spend your afternoon tucking into comfort food classics, all washed down with craft brews.

With over 140 different pints to choose from and streetside tables available for sunshine sessions, Beer Hawk is a popular choice among craft brew lovers. Check out the Boar Lane bottle shop and bar to see for yourself why it's gained such a following.

Perched on the edge of Lock Number One at Canal Wharf, Water Lane Boathouse is a gorgeous spot to soak up some rays, munch on pizza and sip on a refreshing pint. Packed out in the summer months, this Leeds beer garden is one of the best.

Boasting some of the best views of the city, Angelica is a top choice - literally - for outdoor drinking in Leeds. Make your way to Trinity where British dishes, sophisticated cocktails and a stunning rooftop terrace are found six storeys up, as well as picture-perfect sunset vistas.

Alfresco drinking in Leeds? Cocktail bar Roland's has got you covered. Set up shop in their cute secret garden-esque outside space and top up your tan as you make your way through their selection of creative concoctions and ice-cold beers.

The Faversham is serving up tranquil pints - unless you're here for one of their live music sets. Having played host to the likes of Arctic Monkeys, this Springfield Mount haunt is as much prepared for a wild event as it is for a chilled drink or two. 

The Midnight Bell boasts a beauty of a courtyard for all your summertime antics. Ideal for those sunny afternoons and balmy evenings, the gastropub has a menu of comfort food classics matched with cask ales and craft beers brewed onsite.

With stylish decor, a fun atmosphere and unbeatable riverside views, Stew & Oyster is a fantastic date night spot in Leeds. But it's not just a pretty face. When it comes to sustenance, expect beers and wines to sip on, as well as a brilliant menu of hearty bowls and seafood.

With over 300 years of experience under its belt, Whitelocks Ale House and The Turks Head takes the title as Leeds' oldest pub and beer garden. Grab a table outside and enjoy local pints while catching some much-needed vitamin D.

Situated in Holbeck Urban Village, The Cross Keys is up there for places to drink outside in Leeds. Pouring up a selection of craft pints from its sister brewery, the watering hole also has a regularly changing roster of bottled beers, casks and kegs, making sure you won't go thirsty.

While it might not technically be a beer garden, Aire Bar's outdoor area is well worth a mention. Guaranteed to be filled with daytime drinkers at the first glimpse of sunshine, the riverside terrace is a real beauty with wooden benches dotted all the way along for optimum views.

With one of Leeds' best beer gardens, Shears Yard comes up trumps for summertime drinking. Spend a leisurely afternoon at the Wharf Street bar enjoying a knockout brunch and free-flowing Aperol spritzes in the toasty weather.

With three eclectic floors of food, drink and entertainment, it's easy to see why people would flock to Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen. If you haven't come for a live gig, art exhibition or film screening? Then you must be here for the amazing roof terrace.

This converted 19th-century pub is all about fresh sips and good times. Not only does The Lamb and Flag's beer garden feature cute benches, wooden beams and an upstairs terrace, but it's also dog-friendly, so you can bring your little woofer with you.