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Bars with live music in Leeds

For a cocktail with live music in Leeds, these Leeds Cocktail Week partners have bands, DJs or regular music nights. Check each venue's listings before you go.

Live music bars at a glance

BarLive music on GoogleFri and Sat until
Belgrave Music Hall
Briggate and The Headrow
Not listed3am
Headrow House
Briggate and The Headrow
Not listed2am
Révolucion de Cuba
Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter
Not listed3am
Rita's Leeds
Briggate and The Headrow
Not listed3am
Sela Bar
Briggate and The Headrow
Not listed2am
Smokestack
Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter
Not listed4am
The Botanist
Trinity and Boar Lane
Not listedmidnight

Opening times, bookings and seating from Google Maps, checked 7 November. They change, so check with the venue.

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Walk it in one night

The shortest walking order for 5 of these bars, about 12 minutes on foot in total.

  1. Belgrave Music Hall
  2. Sela BarAbout 2 minutes' walk from Belgrave Music Hall
  3. Headrow HouseAbout 2 minutes' walk from Sela Bar
  4. The BotanistAbout 6 minutes' walk from Headrow House
  5. SmokestackAbout 2 minutes' walk from The Botanist
Walking route in Google Maps

Map of bars with live music in Leeds

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Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

Music venue and bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

Open until 3am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureSpicy mango caipirinha Velho barreiro cachaca, lime juice, mango syrup, dash Tabasco

Alcohol-freeChilli mango shake vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon 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

Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, LS2 8JP

Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

Bar and music venue · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

Open until 2am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureCitrus fizz luxardo limoncello, grapefruit liqueur, lime juice, lemonade

Alcohol-freeCitrus fizz mocktail

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue 2pm to 11pm, Wed 2pm to midnight, Thu 2pm to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 9pm

19a The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6PU

Révolucion de Cuba, Leeds

Révolucion de Cuba

Cuban bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

Open until 3am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Call Lane, with rum cocktails, tapas and a party atmosphere late on.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureMango Mai Tai Appleton Estate Signature, Appleton Estate 8 Year, Orgeat Syrup, Mango Puree, Lime Juice, Bitters

Alcohol-freeAlcohol Free Mango Mai Tai vegan

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue and Wed 3pm to midnight, Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 9pm

64-68 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT

Rita's Leeds, Leeds

Rita's Leeds

Beer hall and bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

Open until 3am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A beer hall for cocktail lovers on Woodhouse Lane, in the former Walkabout, with margaritas, big pizzas and live music every day.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureThe Classic One Casamigos Blanco Tequila, triple Sec, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Lime Wedge, Salt Rim

Alcohol-freeThe Sober One 0%

Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue noon to 2am, Wed to Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 2am

43 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HQ

Sela Bar, Leeds

Sela Bar

Bar and live music venue · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

Open until 2am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

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.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signaturePowerglass Princess Old J Classic, Paixão Passionfruit, fresh lime, Pineapple juice, Passionfruit Syrup

Alcohol-freeNo-Jito vegan

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

20 New Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6NU

Smokestack, Leeds

Smokestack

Bar and club · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

Open until 4am Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

A funk and soul speakeasy on Lower Briggate with a New Orleans feel, live music and DJs into the early hours.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureBlueberry Hill Wyborowa vodka, Briottet Mure, Briottet Framboise, Blueberry cherry & orange syrup, lemon juice, pineapple juice

Alcohol-freeThrill on the hill vegan

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

159a Lower Briggate, Leeds, LS1 6LY

The Botanist, Leeds

The Botanist

Bar and restaurant · Trinity and Boar Lane · ££

Open until midnight Fri and SatAlcohol-free signature

The Botanist on Boar Lane, with a botanical look, a long cocktail list and live music.

Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatureYuzu Collada Bacardi Coconut, Ume No Yada Yuzu Saké, Pineapple Juice, Coconut syrup

Alcohol-freeRaspberry & Elderflower Cooler vegan

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

67 Boar Lane, Leeds, LS1 6HW

Bars with live music in Leeds: your questions

Which Leeds bars have live music?

Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House, Smokestack, Sela Bar, Rita's, Révolucion de Cuba and The Botanist all put music at the heart of the night. Check their listings for what is on.

Which of these stay open latest?

Going by Google Maps, Smokestack (until 4am on Fridays and Saturdays), Belgrave Music Hall (until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays) and Révolucion de Cuba (until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays). Hours change, so check with the venue before you go.

Where can I get a late drink on a Sunday?

Going by Google Maps, Smokestack (until 3am), Rita's Leeds (until 2am), Belgrave Music Hall (until midnight) and Sela Bar (until midnight).

Are they open on Mondays?

Most are. Révolucion de Cuba, Sela Bar and Smokestack are closed on Mondays, going by Google Maps.

Do they do alcohol-free cocktails?

Yes. 7 of these made an alcohol-free signature for Leeds Cocktail Week 2026, including Chilli mango shake at Belgrave Music Hall, Citrus fizz mocktail at Headrow House and Alcohol Free Mango Mai Tai at Révolucion de Cuba.

When is the next Leeds Cocktail Week?

The next Leeds Cocktail Week runs 30 July to 8 August 2027. Signature cocktails start from £6 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.

What a Cocktail Week night looks like

Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Leeds's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.

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Leeds Cocktail Week 2027

One wristband, Leeds's best bars

The next Leeds Cocktail Week runs 30 July to 8 August 2027. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £6 in bars across Leeds, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.

  • A signature cocktail created for the week in every venue taking part, from £6
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue
  • Extra deals for wristband holders

Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Leeds Cocktail Week 2026. The cocktails named are the Leeds Cocktail Week 2026 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.

Leeds Cocktail Week30 July to 8 August
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