The best of Leeds Cocktail Week
The Leeds bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 24 minutes on foot from first to last.
The Whitehall
2Second most popular bar 20252Second favourite cocktail 2025
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
A night on Call Lane4 stops · about 3 min walk · Leeds' best-known bar street, from a careful cocktail to live music late on.
Rooftops and views4 stops · about 14 min walk · Three rooftops across the centre, finishing with dinner at Victoria Gate.
Park Row after work4 stops · about 4 min walk · Grand buildings, a hidden speakeasy and theatrical cocktails, all a few minutes apart.
The Briggate and The Headrow route5 stops · about 5 min walk · The main shopping streets turn into a busy night out, with rooftop terraces, live music venues and games bars between Briggate, The Headrow and Victoria Gate.
The Park Row and the business district route5 stops · about 4 min walk · Park Row, East Parade and Greek Street fill with office workers after five, and the grand old buildings hold some of the city's smartest cocktail bars and restaurants.
The Trinity and Boar Lane route5 stops · about 11 min walk · Trinity Leeds has a rooftop bar on its top floors and restaurants on its dining terrace, with more bars along Boar Lane.
Live music route5 stops · about 10 min walk · 5 stops known for live music or DJs.
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Choose from 63 of Leeds's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Stop 1: The Whitehall
2Second most popular bar 20252Second favourite cocktail 2025A restaurant and bar at West Point on Whitehall Road, known for its Sunday lunch and a short walk from the station.
“More of Beth at the Whitehall”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 8pm
Photo: The Soap Factory on Google MapsStop 2: The Soap Factory
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 6am to midnight
Stop 3: Water Lane Boathouse
A pub on the canal at Granary Wharf with a big waterside terrace. One of the best spots in Leeds for a drink outside.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to midnight, Sun 11:30am to 10pm
Stop 4: Canal Club
A Havana-inspired cafe bar and club on the water at Granary Wharf, opened after a £1m refit. Coffee by day, cocktails and DJs later on.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 5: Hilton Leeds City
The restaurant and bar at the Hilton on Neville Street, close to the station and Granary Wharf.
Stop 6: Chaophraya
A Thai restaurant and bar on Swinegate, with a long menu of Thai dishes and cocktails. A good choice for a group dinner.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 11pm
Stop 7: Bibis Italianissimo
A glamorous, long-running Italian restaurant at Criterion Place, near Sovereign Street. A classic choice for a celebration dinner with cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 8: Malmaison
The bar at the Malmaison hotel on Swinegate, a calm spot for a cocktail at the bottom of the Exchange Quarter.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day open 24 hours
Stop 9: The Banksia Bar + Restaurant
A Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant at Hotel Indigo Leeds on Lower Briggate, serving small plates with cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 7am to 2am
Stop 10: Fibre
A landmark bar and club on Lower Briggate at the heart of the Leeds LGBTQ+ scene, with house music and DJs late into the night.
“Excellent hospitality”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed 3pm to 2am, Thu 3pm to 3am, Fri noon to 4am, Sat noon to 5am, Sun 2pm to 3am
Stop 11: Smokestack
A funk and soul speakeasy on Lower Briggate with a New Orleans feel, live music and DJs into the early hours.
“Great friendly staff, good music and nice atmosphere”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Fri 5pm to 3am, Sat 4pm to 4am, Sun 5pm to 3am
Stop 12: Révolucion de Cuba
A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Call Lane, with rum cocktails, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed 3pm to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 9pm
Photo: Cuckoo on Google MapsStop 13: Cuckoo
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 2am, Fri 5pm to 4am, Sat noon to 4am, Sun 3pm to midnight
Photo: Tiki Hideaway on Google MapsStop 14: Tiki Hideaway
“Because the decor and drink choice was great!”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 9pm to 4am, Sat 7pm to 4am, Sun closed
Photo: Call Lane Social on Google MapsStop 15: Call Lane Social
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 5pm to 4am
Stop 16: Power, Corruption & Lies
A pan-Asian cocktail bar on Call Lane, in the former Norman Bar, with Japanese flavours running through the drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 5pm to 2am, Tue and Wed noon to 2am, Thu and Fri noon to 3am, Sat noon to 4am, Sun noon to 2am
Stop 17: Jake's Bar & Still Room
A long-running cocktail bar on Call Lane, a favourite with people who care about a well-made drink.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 7pm to 4am, Fri 5pm to 4am, Sat 3pm to 4am, Sun 7pm to 4am
Stop 18: The End
A bar at Hirsts Yard in the former Mook, opened after a £500,000 refit, with a top bar and a snug.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat 2pm to 4am, Sun 4pm to midnight
Stop 19: CrowdedHouse
1Most popular bar 2026A rooftop bar on levels five and six of Trinity Leeds, with views across the city. One of the city's best spots for a drink with a view.
“The guys behind the bar at Crowded house were lovely and helpful.”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 20: The Botanist
3Third most popular bar 2025The Botanist on Boar Lane, with a botanical look, a long cocktail list and live music.
“The staff were lovely and chatty and asked us how we were finding the event and also the venue and vibe is cosy and elegant”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 10pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 21: Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane
Bowling, pool and table tennis on Boar Lane, with a full bar and food. Easy to book for a group.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 12:30am, Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 22: Roxy Ball Room Merrion St
The Merrion Street Roxy Ball Room, with pool, table tennis and other games plus a full bar.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 12:30am, Sat noon to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 23: Cinnamon Kitchen
A modern Indian restaurant and bar inside The Queens Hotel on City Square, with a bar and a snug for cocktails. A polished pick for dinner near the station.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 4pm to 11pm, Tue to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri to Sun noon to 11:30pm
Stop 24: Gott's Bar & Kitchen
The bar and kitchen at The Met hotel on King Street, a calm spot for a cocktail away from the busier bars.
Stop 25: BOX
A big sports bar on Infirmary Street from the team behind the original Box in Headingley, with screens everywhere and games for groups.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 26: Dirty Martini
A cocktail bar in Atlas House on King Street, with martinis front and centre and a lively weekend crowd.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon 4pm to 1am, Tue 4am to 1am, Wed 4pm to 3am, Thu 2pm to 3am, Fri 2pm to midnight, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 2pm to 1am
Stop 27: Manahatta
A New York-inspired cocktail bar on East Parade with a long list of classics. It stays open late, so it works as a first stop or a last one.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 10pm
Stop 28: All Bar One
The East Parade branch of the All Bar One chain, with a long bar, an all-day menu and a big cocktail list. An easy meeting point in the business district.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 10pm
Stop 29: The Alchemist Trinity
The Alchemist inside Trinity Leeds, with the same theatrical cocktails as Greek Street. Handy if you're shopping first.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 10am to 11pm, Wed to Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 30: The Alchemist Greek St
A theatrical cocktail bar on Greek Street where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour. A crowd-pleaser for groups and first dates.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 9pm
Stop 31: Be At One Greek St
A cocktail bar on Greek Street with a big menu of classics and house creations, and bartenders happy to go off-list. A lively start to a night in the business district.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun 4pm to midnight
Stop 32: Blackhouse Gastrobar
A grill and gastrobar on East Parade, serving steaks and sharing plates with cocktails. A good dinner stop in the business district.
“Black house, the cocktail selection was great and the staff were really friendly”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 7pm
Stop 33: Banyan
An all-day bar and kitchen on City Square, opposite the station, with sharing plates and a long cocktail list. Handy for a drink when you arrive in Leeds.
“Lovely outdoor area, great staff and cocktail options! dogs available which is a big deal for us”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 11am to 10pm, Wed 11am to 11pm, Thu and Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm
Stop 34: The Bootlegger
A hideaway cocktail bar on Park Row with a speakeasy feel, booths and a private room for groups.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun closed
Stop 35: Gaucho
An Argentinian steak restaurant on Park Row, with Argentinian wines and cocktails to start. One for a special dinner.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri to Sun noon to 10:30pm
Stop 36: Flight Club
A social darts bar on South Parade with automatic scoring and games built for groups. Cocktails and food come to your oche.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
Stop 37: Electric Shuffle
A high-tech shuffleboard bar on The Headrow where cameras keep the score. Built for groups, with cocktails and food to share between games.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 38: Browns
The Browns brasserie in The Light on The Headrow, serving all-day food with classic cocktails. A reliable spot for lunch or dinner in the centre.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to 11pm, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 10pm
Stop 39: Roxy Lane The Light
Roxy Lanes in The Light on The Headrow, with bowling and games under one roof and a full bar.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 11am to 11pm, Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun 11am to 10pm
Stop 40: Turtle Bay
A Caribbean restaurant and bar in The Light, with jerk dishes and rum cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 11:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Stop 41: Rita's Leeds
A beer hall for cocktail lovers on Woodhouse Lane, in the former Walkabout, with margaritas, big pizzas and live music every day.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue noon to 2am, Wed to Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 2am
Photo: Teppanyaki Restaurant on Google MapsStop 42: Teppanyaki
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu 3:30pm to 9:30pm, Fri and Sat 12:30pm to 11pm, Sun 12:30pm to 9pm
Stop 43: Belgrave Music Hall
A three-floor music hall and bar just off the top of the city centre, with live music, street food and a rooftop terrace. One of the best places in Leeds for a drink outside.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon noon to midnight, Tue noon to 12:30am, Wed noon to 1am, Thu noon to 1:30am, Fri noon to 2:30am, Sat 11am to 3am, Sun 11am to midnight
Photo: MOJO on Google MapsStop 44: MOJO
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 5pm to 4am, Fri 5pm to 5am, Sat 3pm to 6am, Sun 5pm to 4am
Photo: Mean-Eyed Cat Bar Leeds on Google MapsStop 45: Mean-Eyed Cat
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 5pm to 2am, Wed to Fri 5pm to 4am, Sat 2pm to 4am, Sun closed
Photo: Verve on Google MapsStop 46: Verve
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu 7pm to 2am, Fri 7pm to 4am, Sat 5pm to 4am, Sun closed
Stop 47: NQ64
A retro arcade bar on Merrion Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon graffiti. Cocktails come with game-themed names.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 2am, Fri 4pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 2am
Stop 48: Sela Bar
A bar and pizzeria on New Briggate that has been putting on live music for over 20 years, from jazz jams to soul and funk bands.
“Very friendly staff, beautiful ambiance within the building, drinks were lovely and the pizzas are amazing. Will definitely return.”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed 4pm to midnight, Thu and Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat 2pm to 2am, Sun 4pm to midnight
Stop 49: House of Fu
A ramen bar on The Headrow with a cocktail bar and private karaoke rooms. Dinner and a sing-song in one stop.
“Delicious cocktail and amazing staff.”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2026
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 2:45pm and 4:30pm to 9pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to 2:45pm and 4:30pm to 9:30pm, Sun 11:30am to 2:45pm and 4:30pm to 8pm
Stop 50: Headrow House
A multi-floor bar on The Headrow with a beer hall, a music venue and a rooftop terrace. A good all-rounder for a group.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 2pm to 11pm, Wed 2pm to midnight, Thu 2pm to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 9pm
Stop 51: Nyla's City Centre
3Third favourite cocktail 2025A cocktail bar and restaurant on Briggate, serving brunch, coffee and cocktails seven days a week in a room made for photos.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu to Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Stop 52: Rosa's Thai
A Thai restaurant on the upper dining terrace at Trinity Leeds, good for a quick dinner before drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 9pm
Stop 53: Cosy Club
A big, eclectic bar and restaurant on Albion Street, serving food all day with a long cocktail list. Good for groups who want to eat and drink in one place.
“Quiet vibe, good energy, really good and fast customer service.”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 11pm
Stop 54: The New Conservatory
2Second favourite cocktail 2026A long-standing bar on Albion Place in the middle of the shopping streets, with an outdoor area and sport on the screens.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 9pm
Photo: The Ivy Asia Leeds on Google MapsStop 55: The Ivy Asia
“Amazing decor, very luxe”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 11:30am to midnight, Sun 11:30am to 11pm
Stop 56: Habbibi
3Third favourite cocktail 2026A Middle Eastern restaurant on the rooftop at Victoria Gate, with mezze and grills. Lively, and good for a group dinner.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11:30pm, Fri 11am to 1am, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Stop 57: Uyare
1Most popular bar 20251Favourite cocktail 2025A rooftop restaurant on the third floor of Victoria Gate, serving the food of Kerala from the team behind Tharavadu. A special-occasion pick with a view.
“The way it was organised and done was brilliant and make sure to get Uyare again on the list, it’s my favourite spot”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:45pm, Sun noon to 8pm
Stop 58: Behind Closed Doors
An adults-only themed cocktail bar on Call Lane, with a playful concept and a cocktail list to match. One for a group night out rather than a quiet drink.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 8pm to 4am, Fri 6pm to 5am, Sat 6pm to 6am, Sun 9pm to 5am
Stop 59: Neighbourhood
A restaurant and cocktail bar on Greek Street that gets busier and louder as the night goes on.
“Neighbourhood as it had a very energetic vibe and staff were lovely”Leeds Cocktail Week customer, 2025
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 9pm
Further out
Stop 60: Brooklyn
7 Brooklyn Terrace, Leeds, LS12 1SFDirections
Stop 61: Nyla's Chapel Allerton
The second Nyla's, opened in 2026 on Stainbeck Lane in Chapel Allerton, with brunch by day and cocktails in the evening.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu to Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 11pm
Also in Leeds
Be At One (Boar Lane)
Roxy Lanes (The Light)
Built from the venues that have taken part in Leeds Cocktail Week, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Leeds?
On our trail, the best of Leeds Cocktail Week is Uyare, Habbibi, Nyla's City Centre, The New Conservatory, CrowdedHouse, The Botanist and The Whitehall. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in Leeds Cocktail Week.
How long does the best of Leeds Cocktail Week take to walk?
About 24 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Leeds cocktail trail?
A night on Call Lane (4 stops, about 3 minutes), Rooftops and views (4 stops, about 14 minutes), Park Row after work (4 stops, about 4 minutes), The Briggate and The Headrow route (5 stops, about 5 minutes), The Park Row and the business district route (5 stops, about 4 minutes), The Trinity and Boar Lane route (5 stops, about 11 minutes) and Live music route (5 stops, about 10 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Leeds cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Leeds cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During Leeds Cocktail Week a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Leeds cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Leeds cocktail trail?
63 venues that have taken part in Leeds Cocktail Week, including The Whitehall, The Soap Factory, Water Lane Boathouse, Canal Club, Hilton Leeds City and Chaophraya. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Leeds Cocktail Week
The next Leeds Cocktail Week runs 30 July to 8 August 2027. One wristband unlocks signature cocktails from £6.