Date night bars in Leeds

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A glamorous, long-running Italian restaurant at Criterion Place, near Sovereign Street. A classic choice for a celebration dinner with cocktails.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureLimoncello Mojito Limoncello, Home Made Basil syrup, Home Made Lemon juice, Basil leaves, Grapefruit & Rosemary Soda

Alcohol-freePassion Spritz vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 4pm to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm

Off Sovereign Street, Criterion Place, Leeds, LS1 4AG

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A grill and gastrobar on East Parade, serving steaks and sharing plates with cocktails. A good dinner stop in the business district.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSmoke & Mirrors El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Sarti Rosa bitter aperetivo, Lime juice, Agave syrup, Laphroaig, Smoked Maldon sea salt rim

Alcohol-freeGarden Smash vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to 7pm

31-33 East Parade, Leeds, LS1 5PS

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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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCherry Bramble Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Montzi Sour Cherry Liqueur, blackberry, raspberry, lemon

Alcohol-freeVirgin Cherry Bramble

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Fri 10am to 11pm, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 10pm

70-72 The Headrow, The Light, Leeds, LS121DW

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A Thai restaurant and bar on Swinegate, with a long menu of Thai dishes and cocktails. A good choice for a group dinner.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTropical Breeze Arlu Mango Rum, Banana Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, lime Juice, Coconut syrup

Alcohol-freeTropical Mocktail vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day noon to 11pm

20A Swinegate, Leeds, LS1 4AG

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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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSummer Mule London Dry Gin, Rhubarcello, Fig, Lime, Ginger Ale, Lime Wheel, Mint

Alcohol-freeMindful Summer Fun vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 4pm to 11pm, Tue to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri to Sun noon to 11:30pm

The Queens Hotel, New Station Street, City Square, Leeds, LS1 1PJ

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An Argentinian steak restaurant on Park Row, with Argentinian wines and cocktails to start. One for a special dinner.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMocha Espresso Martini Vodka, Belvedere Dirty brew, Mozart Coffee chocolate liqueur, Coffee Syrup

Alcohol-freeCitrus Smash vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri to Sun noon to 10:30pm

21-22 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JF

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The bar and kitchen at The Met hotel on King Street, a calm spot for a cocktail away from the busier bars.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureGott's Rhubarb Spritz Wolfe Bros Rhubacello, Rhubarb puree, Da Luca Prosecco, Soda

Alcohol-freeRhubarb nocecco spritz vegan

The Met, King Street, Leeds, LS1 2HQ

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A long-running cocktail bar on Call Lane, a favourite with people who care about a well-made drink.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureIsland Pop Planteray Pineapple, Mango Syrup, Lime, Peach Bitters, Dehydrated mango

Alcohol-freeIsland Pop (non-alcoholic) vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 7pm to 4am, Fri 5pm to 4am, Sat 3pm to 4am, Sun 7pm to 4am

29 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 7BT

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The bar at the Malmaison hotel on Swinegate, a calm spot for a cocktail at the bottom of the Exchange Quarter.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureRhubarb Triangle Rhubarb Slingsby Gin, Liqueur de Rhubarbe, Honey Syrup, Apple Juice, Fresh Lemon Juice, Rhubarb Bitters, Rosemary, Mediterranean Tonic, Apple

Alcohol-freeForest Daiquiri

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day open 24 hours

1 Swinegate, Leeds, LS1 4AG

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A pan-Asian cocktail bar on Call Lane, in the former Norman Bar, with Japanese flavours running through the drinks.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSake-Day Night Fever Yuzu Sake, Midori, Lemon, Yuzu Sherbet, Soda, Basil

Alcohol-freeSake-Day Night Fever (non-alcoholic) vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 5pm to 2am, Tue and Wed noon to 2am, Thu and Fri noon to 3am, Sat noon to 4am, Sun noon to 2am

36 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT

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A theatrical cocktail bar on Greek Street where drinks smoke, fizz and change colour. A crowd-pleaser for groups and first dates.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMango Diablo El Jimador Blanco, lime juice, spicy mango syrup, apricot puree, Tabasco

Alcohol-freeMango Shake vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to 2am, Sun 11am to 9pm

Yorkshire House, Greek Street, Leeds, LS1 5SH

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The Alchemist inside Trinity Leeds, with the same theatrical cocktails as Greek Street. Handy if you're shopping first.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureIrish Exit Jameson, Mozart Dark, Salted Caramel Syrup, Cold Brew Coffee, Licor 43, Simple syrup, Baileys foam

Alcohol-freeMango Shake

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 10am to 11pm, Wed to Fri 10am to midnight, Sat 10am to 1am, Sun 11am to 11pm

Level One, Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds, LS1 6HW

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A Mediterranean-inspired bar and restaurant at Hotel Indigo Leeds on Lower Briggate, serving small plates with cocktails.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureViolet Delight Tanqueray Gin, Crème de mûre, Violet liqueur, Lemon juice, Sugar syrup, Foamer

Alcohol-freeNeed Some Encouragmet-Mint vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberEvery day 7am to 2am

2 Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 4AE

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A hideaway cocktail bar on Park Row with a speakeasy feel, booths and a private room for groups.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSummer Starburst absolute Vodka, watermelon liqueur, lime, lemonade, cranberry juice, strawberry syrup, cherry syrup

Alcohol-freeStar struck spritz vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue to Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 2am, Sun closed

18 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JA

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A restaurant and bar at West Point on Whitehall Road, known for its Sunday lunch and a short walk from the station.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureTwister Edwards vodka, Midori liqueur, lime juice, pineapple juice, Strawberry puree

Alcohol-freeTwister 0% vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 8pm

Unit E, West Point, Whitehall Road, Leeds, LS1 4JY

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A 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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMarmalade Mimosa Glendalough Gin, Marmalade, Moet Champagne

Alcohol-freeGuava Fizz

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed noon to 2pm and 5pm to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 11:45pm, Sun noon to 8pm

3rd Floor Victoria Gate, George St, Leeds, LS2 7AU

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