Guidebook for Leeds
Drinks & Nightlife
Its been a licensed pub since 1860 and sits just outside the original boundary line of Leeds. As the city expanded it became a part of the city centre pub circuit and overlooks the cities Parish Church. Reasonably priced food and ale.
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The Palace
KirkgateIts been a licensed pub since 1860 and sits just outside the original boundary line of Leeds. As the city expanded it became a part of the city centre pub circuit and overlooks the cities Parish Church. Reasonably priced food and ale.
Lamb And Flag
1 Church RowNice bar for an early drink as/if/when you head on into the city centre
32 The Calls
32 The CallsGood food, pool table, seating overlooking the canal
Oporto
33 Call LnAnother one of the Call Lane bars, good atmosphere
Jake's Bar & Still Room
29 Call LnGood vibe, its a downstairs bar better a little later on around 9pm
LGBT Venue. Attracts LB's on Thursday's, wider variety on Friday's and mainly Gay on Saturday's.
Queens Court Leeds
167 Lower BriggateLGBT Venue. Attracts LB's on Thursday's, wider variety on Friday's and mainly Gay on Saturday's.
LGBT Venue. Opens late, good Drag performances and great pre-club atmosphere on weekends. Also, backs onto a LGBT club night called Mission. The other main entrance to Mission near Shed bar is the straight side of the club...
The Viaduct Show Bar
11 Lower BriggateLGBT Venue. Opens late, good Drag performances and great pre-club atmosphere on weekends. Also, backs onto a LGBT club night called Mission. The other main entrance to Mission near Shed bar is the straight side of the club...
Great Soul and Funk venue. Bit pricey but a good vibe upstairs with 60, 70s and 80s funk being played.
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Smokestack
159A Lower BriggateGreat Soul and Funk venue. Bit pricey but a good vibe upstairs with 60, 70s and 80s funk being played.
Lovely early doors watering hole. Good music and has board games and comfy seating. It also randomly has a hair dressers at the back!
Outlaws Yacht Club
38 New York StLovely early doors watering hole. Good music and has board games and comfy seating. It also randomly has a hair dressers at the back!
A collection of nice bars and food places just next door to the theatre on Millennium Square
The Electric Press
14 Great George StA collection of nice bars and food places just next door to the theatre on Millennium Square
Great live music and is 5/10 mins from the apartment
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The Wardrobe
6 St Peter's SquareGreat live music and is 5/10 mins from the apartment
Great live music and some interesting stuff live an indoor food festival and a nice outdoor roof garden space
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The Belgrave
Cross Belgrave StreetGreat live music and some interesting stuff live an indoor food festival and a nice outdoor roof garden space
The HiFi Club
2 Central RdDo some great live music and club nights
Milo Bar
10-12 Call LnIt used to be an old Victorian pie factory but its since been converted into a multi-purpose venue. They do alternative nights with bands that support a wide and diverse cross section of people in Leeds. They do film screening and meet-ups there and are an LGBT friendly but not exclusive space. You need to be a member to drink there but it only costs £1 for the year and you can pay on the door... Very close to the apartment
Wharf Chambers
23-25 Wharf StIt used to be an old Victorian pie factory but its since been converted into a multi-purpose venue. They do alternative nights with bands that support a wide and diverse cross section of people in Leeds. They do film screening and meet-ups there and are an LGBT friendly but not exclusive space. You need to be a member to drink there but it only costs £1 for the year and you can pay on the door... Very close to the apartment
One of Leeds' oldest and tiniest pubs. You'll find lots of these little pubs selling real ale nestled between shops throughout the Headrow and Broad Lane (the main streets in the city)
The Ship Inn
71 BriggateOne of Leeds' oldest and tiniest pubs. You'll find lots of these little pubs selling real ale nestled between shops throughout the Headrow and Broad Lane (the main streets in the city)
The Shed Bar
6 Heaton's CourtGood music, occasional live bands. Close to train station and the apartment
Nice downstairs pub with outside seating. Lovely atmosphere but I'm not too keen on the food - good stop off for a coffee or a cheeky beer though
The New Conservatory
Albion PlaceNice downstairs pub with outside seating. Lovely atmosphere but I'm not too keen on the food - good stop off for a coffee or a cheeky beer though
The Hop
19 Bank StGreat live music and good vibe for 25+ people
Fab Cafe, Leeds
46 Woodhouse Ln.Quirky little venue with lots of retro games
The Palace
KirkgateHouse
One of the best and well known live music venues in Leeds
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Brudenell Social Club
33 Queen's RoadOne of the best and well known live music venues in Leeds
A Nation of Shopkeepers
26-27 Cookridge StGood bar, nice music, mix of ages and sometimes live music
Chunk started out in 2013 as a group of Leeds musicians needing a space to practice, but they have already expanded into a second home in Meanwood which is no longer restricted to being a rehearsal space, but is now open to the interpretation of those within – performance area, exhibition space, gig venue, club night, you name it.
CHUNK
275 Meanwood RdChunk started out in 2013 as a group of Leeds musicians needing a space to practice, but they have already expanded into a second home in Meanwood which is no longer restricted to being a rehearsal space, but is now open to the interpretation of those within – performance area, exhibition space, gig venue, club night, you name it.
Food Scene
Red's True Barbecue
1 Cloth Hall StReally good meaty food
Pieminister
15-17 Duncan StSells unique Pie and Peas food. Reasonably priced but service is a bit slow
Little Tokyo Restaurant
24 Central RdJapanese food
Pasta Romagna Ltd Leeds
26 Albion PlThe BEST and most original Italian pizzeria in Leeds city centre
Safran Charcoal Persian Restaurant
81 KirkgatePersian food and I've heard this place does it very well
Akbars
15 EastgateGood Indian food
Cosmopolitan Hotel
2 Lower BriggateGreat for breakfast!
Maxi's Restaurant
6 Bingley StNice Chinese restaurant
La Rambla
9 E ParadeGOOD tapas!
Fazenda Leeds
Unit 4-7 Granary WharfBrazilian!
Mrs Atha's
18 Central RdLovely cakes
Crowd of Favours
4-12 Harper StIts a pub but they do lovely food and a good pub quiz on a tuesday
Shopping
It is the largest covered market in Europe with over 800 stalls covering fresh food, meat, essentials, clothing... You name it its in the market. Its been open since 1822 and has bags of character. So its not only handy to get all of your essentials shopping during your stay its an iconic building for sight seers. Its also just a 5/10 minutes walk from the flat.
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
KirkgateIt is the largest covered market in Europe with over 800 stalls covering fresh food, meat, essentials, clothing... You name it its in the market. Its been open since 1822 and has bags of character. So its not only handy to get all of your essentials shopping during your stay its an iconic building for sight seers. Its also just a 5/10 minutes walk from the flat.
Our newest and most shiny shopping centre with all the big high streets stores, lovely street style food in the food court and a few swanky bars upstairs.
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Trinity Leeds
27 Albion StOur newest and most shiny shopping centre with all the big high streets stores, lovely street style food in the food court and a few swanky bars upstairs.
Has poundshop and other home and living shops, clothes shops and some food outlets like Frankie & Bennies
Crown Point Shopping Park
Junction StreetHas poundshop and other home and living shops, clothes shops and some food outlets like Frankie & Bennies
Blue Rinse
14 Call LnVintage shop
Our Handmade Collective
104 Grand ArcadeNice little gift shop to get all your Yorkshire themed goodies
Has some nice crystal type items and a vegan cafe upstairs
Global Tribe Crystals, Bookshop and Coffee shop
18 Swan StHas some nice crystal type items and a vegan cafe upstairs
Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe
1 Queens ArcadeOld fashioned sweet store, little expensive but nice for gifts
Its good a gym in there too where you can ask for a day pass to use the swimming pool and sauna's
The Light
The HeadrowIts good a gym in there too where you can ask for a day pass to use the swimming pool and sauna's
Big food shop can be done here - also has other cheap shops like home bargains here
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Morrisons
Big food shop can be done here - also has other cheap shops like home bargains here
Big shopping centre just outside of the city centre
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White Rose Shopping Centre
Dewsbury RoadBig shopping centre just outside of the city centre
Essentials
Good for grabbing some microwave meals, pizzas and some beers on your way home. Its also opposite the bus station and has a cash point outside of it too. Oh and there is a pizza place next door which is tasty
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Co-op Food - New York Street - Leeds
44 New York StreetGood for grabbing some microwave meals, pizzas and some beers on your way home. Its also opposite the bus station and has a cash point outside of it too. Oh and there is a pizza place next door which is tasty
A lovely walk over the dock will bring you to a little Tesco Express with a cash point. There is also a Pizza Express in this area and the Royal Armouries Museum
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Tesco Express
Burley RoadA lovely walk over the dock will bring you to a little Tesco Express with a cash point. There is also a Pizza Express in this area and the Royal Armouries Museum
There is a little newsagents nestled in the middle of these apartments. Its about 5 minutes closer to walk to than the co-op but doesn't have much variety. You can get milk, bread, tabacco and some snacks there
Gateway Express
East StreetThere is a little newsagents nestled in the middle of these apartments. Its about 5 minutes closer to walk to than the co-op but doesn't have much variety. You can get milk, bread, tabacco and some snacks there
Taste The Orient
117-119 Vicar LnChinese Supermarket
Getting Around
Leeds is a very easy to navigate. I typically only travel as far as Headingly, Kirkstall, Bramley, Holbeck and around the city centre. The apartment is a 10 minute walk to the bus station/market. If you get the numbers 6, 97 or 28 they will take you right through the city and up as far as Headingly. The number 56 does the same but also goes up past St James Hospital.
There isn't a bus that goes from the train station to my apartment or the bus station. So, if you're carrying a lot of stuff I'd suggest you get a taxi using Uber or the white cabs that will be directly opposite the entrance to the train station. If the driver doesn't recognise the name "Saxton Apartments" say "Saxton Garden's behind the Ibis Budget" and they'll soon recognise it. Average fair from the train station to my house is about £3.50
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Leeds City Bus Station
New York StreetLeeds is a very easy to navigate. I typically only travel as far as Headingly, Kirkstall, Bramley, Holbeck and around the city centre. The apartment is a 10 minute walk to the bus station/market. If you get the numbers 6, 97 or 28 they will take you right through the city and up as far as Headingly. The number 56 does the same but also goes up past St James Hospital.
There isn't a bus that goes from the train station to my apartment or the bus station. So, if you're carrying a lot of stuff I'd suggest you get a taxi using Uber or the white cabs that will be directly opposite the entrance to the train station. If the driver doesn't recognise the name "Saxton Apartments" say "Saxton Garden's behind the Ibis Budget" and they'll soon recognise it. Average fair from the train station to my house is about £3.50
Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Leeds City Centre
1 Benson StEntertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Leeds - The Light
The HeadrowBuilt by Thomas Winn & Sons, it opened on 7 November 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in the country.
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Hyde Park Picture House
73 Brudenell RdBuilt by Thomas Winn & Sons, it opened on 7 November 1914 and is one of the oldest cinemas in the country.
Roxy Ball Room Leeds Boar Lane
58 Boar LnPing pong tables!
The Elbow Rooms
64 Call LnSnooker Bar
Good group activity, you have to solve puzzles to get out of a locked room within 50 minutes
Tick Tock Unlock - Live Escape Game
6-7 King StGood group activity, you have to solve puzzles to get out of a locked room within 50 minutes
A range of workshops, nights out and gigs. A good community centre
Leeds West Indian Community Centre
10 Laycock PlA range of workshops, nights out and gigs. A good community centre
CLAY: Centre for Live Art Yorkshire
2 Regent StLive Art venue showcasing contemporary performance works
Unique because it has sofas for you sit on instead of chairs but you pay a little more for this comfort...
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Everyman Leeds
Albion StreetUnique because it has sofas for you sit on instead of chairs but you pay a little more for this comfort...
Big venue for national and internationally touring musicians and artists
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First Direct Arena
Arena WayBig venue for national and internationally touring musicians and artists
Karaoke... You get your own private booths or they have a main bar area for those who want a bigger audience
Mix Karaoke Bar Leeds
28 New BriggateKaraoke... You get your own private booths or they have a main bar area for those who want a bigger audience
TeamSport Go Karting Leeds
South Accommodation RoadCity Bloc: Indoor Climbing wall Leeds
1 Kitson RoadO2 Academy Leeds
55 Cookridge StPerformance stadium in the city centre
The Works Skate Park
Unit 1 Kitson RdLeeds Rhinos Rugby Club
85 St Michael's LnLeeds United A.F.C
Elland RoadSkirmish Paintball Leeds
Wetherby Racecourse & Conference Centre
York Road"During the day, it’s the perfect place to relax with a coffee and a book. But the later it gets, the more fun you can have. It’s got a bit of a Greenwich Village dive bar thing going on, with DJs, live music, readings and art exhibitions on. So sit back and enjoy the entertainment with one of their beers or delve into their menu of meat-free Veg Butcher goodness, which they’ve shipped in from the Netherlands specially." - Leeds List said this...
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Hyde Park Book Club
27-29 Headingley Ln."During the day, it’s the perfect place to relax with a coffee and a book. But the later it gets, the more fun you can have. It’s got a bit of a Greenwich Village dive bar thing going on, with DJs, live music, readings and art exhibitions on. So sit back and enjoy the entertainment with one of their beers or delve into their menu of meat-free Veg Butcher goodness, which they’ve shipped in from the Netherlands specially." - Leeds List said this...
Arts & Culture
Good variety of local and nationally touring work
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Leeds Playhouse
Quarry HillGood variety of local and nationally touring work
Contemporary Arts works on display here are really engaging. They also do good talks and have a fantastic library resource
Henry Moore Gallery
74 The Headrow Contemporary Arts works on display here are really engaging. They also do good talks and have a fantastic library resource
You can use their computers and printers there. They also have free wifi and a nice little cafe. Good for checking out some of Leeds' history too. Outside the library there is also some big outdoor games, like human size chess which is fun on a sunny day
The Leeds Library
18 Commercial StYou can use their computers and printers there. They also have free wifi and a nice little cafe. Good for checking out some of Leeds' history too. Outside the library there is also some big outdoor games, like human size chess which is fun on a sunny day
Galería de Arte de Leeds
The HeadrowThe Carriageworks
3 Millennium SquareNew arts space in Leeds which also does lovely food and has a rich history
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The Tetley
Hunslet RoadNew arts space in Leeds which also does lovely food and has a rich history
Old school Music Hall with a great variety of shows
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City Varieties Music Hall
Swan StreetOld school Music Hall with a great variety of shows
SBC Theatre Company
30 Shearbridge RdGround breaking work here. Its a student venue but worth a look
Its a 10 minute walk over the canal from my apartment to this. A nice free activity to do
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Museo de las Armerías Reales
Armouries DriveIts a 10 minute walk over the canal from my apartment to this. A nice free activity to do
Northern Ballet
2 Quarry HillA performance centre for ballet - just over the road from my apartment
Yorkshire Dance
3 St Peter's SquareYorkshire's leading dance centre
This is where I work! We also have some great libraries, pubs and galleries on our campus - which is freely open to the public. JK Rowling was a reader here at Leeds so you can check out where she used to spend her time if you like
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University of Leeds
This is where I work! We also have some great libraries, pubs and galleries on our campus - which is freely open to the public. JK Rowling was a reader here at Leeds so you can check out where she used to spend her time if you like
Leeds Grand Theatre
46 New BriggateMuseo Médico Thackray
141 Beckett StEureka! El Museo Nacional de los Niños
Discovery RoadSeven Arts
31A Harrogate RdSlung Low is a company that makes adventures for audiences outside of conventional theatre spaces.
Slung Low at The Holbeck
Crosby StreetSlung Low is a company that makes adventures for audiences outside of conventional theatre spaces.
Munro House
Duke StreetHas a gallery and a coffee shop
Housed in the magnificent 18th century Holy Trinity Church, the arts@trinity programme is dedicated to providing a wide range of arts events for all the community in a genuinely alternative space
Holy Trinity Church
Boar LaneHoused in the magnificent 18th century Holy Trinity Church, the arts@trinity programme is dedicated to providing a wide range of arts events for all the community in a genuinely alternative space
East Street Arts was established in Leeds in 1993 to facilitate the development of visual artists and to provide studios, services, resources, opportunities and support. It also hosts regular exhibitions and events across the city.
East Street Arts
Saint Mary's LaneEast Street Arts was established in Leeds in 1993 to facilitate the development of visual artists and to provide studios, services, resources, opportunities and support. It also hosts regular exhibitions and events across the city.