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Leeds Cocktail Week: 30 July to 8 August

Things to do in Leeds at night

From late nights, live music and games bars to date night, here's where to go in Leeds after dark, from the 51 venues that took part in Leeds Cocktail Week 2026.

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Ten days. One wristband.

The big one: Leeds Cocktail Week

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

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  • Signature cocktails made for the week, from £6. 51 venues took part in 2026.
  • An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
  • Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
  • Groups of four or more pay £7.95 each.

Wristbands from £7.95 each in a group.

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Spin and we'll pick one of the 51 Leeds venues on this page.

Late-night bars in Leeds

Somewhere to keep the night going in Leeds. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.

Jake's Bar & Still Room, Leeds

Jake's Bar & Still Room

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

Until 4am Fri and Sat

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

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Power, Corruption & Lies, Leeds

Power, Corruption & Lies

Pan-Asian cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

Until 4am Fri and Sat

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

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Révolucion de Cuba, Leeds

Révolucion de Cuba

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

Until 3am Fri and Sat

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

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Sela Bar, Leeds

Sela Bar

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

Until 2am Fri and Sat

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.

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Smokestack, Leeds

Smokestack

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

Until 4am Fri and Sat

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

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Behind Closed Doors, Leeds

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

Until 6am Fri and Sat

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.

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Canal Club, Leeds

Canal Club

Cafe bar and club · Granary Wharf and the waterfront · ££

Until 2am Fri and Sat

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.

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Dirty Martini, Leeds

Dirty Martini

Cocktail bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

Until 3am Fri and Sat

A cocktail bar in Atlas House on King Street, with martinis front and centre and a lively weekend crowd.

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Fibre, Leeds

Fibre

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

Until 5am Fri and Sat

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.

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Manahatta, Leeds

Manahatta

Cocktail bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

Until 3am Fri and Sat

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.

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Live music and DJs

Leeds bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.

Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

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

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.

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Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

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

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.

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Sela Bar, Leeds

Sela Bar

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

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.

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Smokestack, Leeds

Smokestack

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

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

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Rita's Leeds, Leeds

Rita's Leeds

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

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

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The Botanist, Leeds

The Botanist

Bar and restaurant · Trinity and Boar Lane · ££

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

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Bars with games

A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.

BOX, Leeds

BOX

Sports bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

A big sports bar on Infirmary Street from the team behind the original Box in Headingley, with screens everywhere and games for groups.

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Electric Shuffle, Leeds

Electric Shuffle

Shuffleboard bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

A high-tech shuffleboard bar on The Headrow where cameras keep the score. Built for groups, with cocktails and food to share between games.

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Flight Club, Leeds

Flight Club

Social darts bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

A social darts bar on South Parade with automatic scoring and games built for groups. Cocktails and food come to your oche.

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House of Fu, Leeds

House of Fu

Ramen and karaoke bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

A ramen bar on The Headrow with a cocktail bar and private karaoke rooms. Dinner and a sing-song in one stop.

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NQ64, Leeds

NQ64

Arcade bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

A retro arcade bar on Merrion Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon graffiti. Cocktails come with game-themed names.

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Date night in Leeds

Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.

Power, Corruption & Lies, Leeds

Power, Corruption & Lies

Pan-Asian cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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

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The Bootlegger, Leeds

The Bootlegger

Speakeasy · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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Uyare, Leeds

Uyare

South Indian rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

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.

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Bibis Italianissimo, Leeds

Bibis Italianissimo

Italian restaurant · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · £££

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

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Blackhouse Gastrobar, Leeds

Blackhouse Gastrobar

Grill and bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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Browns, Leeds

Browns

Brasserie and bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

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.

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Chaophraya, Leeds

Chaophraya

Thai restaurant and bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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

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Cinnamon Kitchen, Leeds

Cinnamon Kitchen

Indian restaurant and bar · Park Row and the business district · £££

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.

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Gaucho, Leeds

Gaucho

Argentinian steak restaurant · Park Row and the business district · £££

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

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Rooftops and bars with a view

A drink with something to look at. Go before sunset if you can.

Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

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

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.

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Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

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

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.

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Uyare, Leeds

Uyare

South Indian rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

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.

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CrowdedHouse, Leeds

CrowdedHouse

Rooftop bar · Trinity and Boar Lane · ££

A 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.

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Habbibi, Leeds

Habbibi

Middle Eastern rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

A Middle Eastern restaurant on the rooftop at Victoria Gate, with mezze and grills. Lively, and good for a group dinner.

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Dinner and cocktails

Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Leeds Cocktail Week 2026.

Uyare, Leeds

Uyare

South Indian rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

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.

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Bibis Italianissimo, Leeds

Bibis Italianissimo

Italian restaurant · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · £££

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

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Blackhouse Gastrobar, Leeds

Blackhouse Gastrobar

Grill and bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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Browns, Leeds

Browns

Brasserie and bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

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.

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Chaophraya, Leeds

Chaophraya

Thai restaurant and bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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

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Cinnamon Kitchen, Leeds

Cinnamon Kitchen

Indian restaurant and bar · Park Row and the business district · £££

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.

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Gaucho, Leeds

Gaucho

Argentinian steak restaurant · Park Row and the business district · £££

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

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Gott's Bar & Kitchen, Leeds

Gott's Bar & Kitchen

Hotel bar and kitchen · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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Habbibi, Leeds

Habbibi

Middle Eastern rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

A Middle Eastern restaurant on the rooftop at Victoria Gate, with mezze and grills. Lively, and good for a group dinner.

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Neighbourhood, Leeds

Neighbourhood

Restaurant and cocktail bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

A restaurant and cocktail bar on Greek Street that gets busier and louder as the night goes on.

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Big nights out with the group

Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.

Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

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

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.

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Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

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

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.

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Behind Closed Doors, Leeds

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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.

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Blackhouse Gastrobar, Leeds

Blackhouse Gastrobar

Grill and bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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BOX, Leeds

BOX

Sports bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

A big sports bar on Infirmary Street from the team behind the original Box in Headingley, with screens everywhere and games for groups.

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Canal Club, Leeds

Canal Club

Cafe bar and club · Granary Wharf and the waterfront · ££

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.

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Chaophraya, Leeds

Chaophraya

Thai restaurant and bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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

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CrowdedHouse, Leeds

CrowdedHouse

Rooftop bar · Trinity and Boar Lane · ££

A 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.

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Dirty Martini, Leeds

Dirty Martini

Cocktail bar · Park Row and the business district · ££

A cocktail bar in Atlas House on King Street, with martinis front and centre and a lively weekend crowd.

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Drinks outside

Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.

Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

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

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.

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Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

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

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.

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Canal Club, Leeds

Canal Club

Cafe bar and club · Granary Wharf and the waterfront · ££

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.

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CrowdedHouse, Leeds

CrowdedHouse

Rooftop bar · Trinity and Boar Lane · ££

A 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.

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The New Conservatory, Leeds

The New Conservatory

Bar · Briggate and The Headrow · ££

A long-standing bar on Albion Place in the middle of the shopping streets, with an outdoor area and sport on the screens.

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Water Lane Boathouse, Leeds

Water Lane Boathouse

Canal-side pub · Granary Wharf and the waterfront · ££

A pub on the canal at Granary Wharf with a big waterside terrace. One of the best spots in Leeds for a drink outside.

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Great nights without the alcohol

Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for Leeds Cocktail Week 2026, so nobody sits it out.

Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds

Belgrave Music Hall

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

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.

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Headrow House, Leeds

Headrow House

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

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.

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Power, Corruption & Lies, Leeds

Power, Corruption & Lies

Pan-Asian cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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

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Sela Bar, Leeds

Sela Bar

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

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.

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Smokestack, Leeds

Smokestack

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

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

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The Bootlegger, Leeds

The Bootlegger

Speakeasy · Park Row and the business district · ££

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

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Uyare, Leeds

Uyare

South Indian rooftop restaurant · Briggate and The Headrow · £££

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.

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Behind Closed Doors, Leeds

Behind Closed Doors

Themed cocktail bar · Call Lane and the Exchange Quarter · ££

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.

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Ready-made nights out

Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.

A night on Call Lane

Leeds' best-known bar street, from a careful cocktail to live music late on.

  1. 1Jake's Bar & Still Room
  2. 2Power, Corruption & LiesAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. 3Révolucion de CubaAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. 4SmokestackAbout 2 minutes' walk

Rooftops and views

Three rooftops across the centre, finishing with dinner at Victoria Gate.

  1. 1CrowdedHouse
  2. 2Headrow HouseAbout 5 minutes' walk
  3. 3Belgrave Music HallAbout 3 minutes' walk
  4. 4UyareAbout 6 minutes' walk

Park Row after work

Grand buildings, a hidden speakeasy and theatrical cocktails, all a few minutes apart.

  1. 1The Bootlegger
  2. 2GauchoAbout 2 minutes' walk
  3. 3The Alchemist Greek StAbout 2 minutes' walk
  4. 4ManahattaAbout 2 minutes' walk

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 at night: your questions

What is there to do in Leeds at night?

Plenty. For late nights, try Jake's Bar & Still Room and Power, Corruption & Lies. For live music, try Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House. For games bars, try BOX and Electric Shuffle. For date night, try The Bootlegger and Uyare. For views, try CrowdedHouse and Habbibi. For ten days a year, Leeds Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.

Where can I go for a late drink in Leeds?

Jake's Bar & Still Room, Power, Corruption & Lies and Révolucion de Cuba are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Malmaison stays open until midnight, Behind Closed Doors stays open until 6am and Fibre stays open until 5am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.

Where is there live music in Leeds?

Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Révolucion de Cuba are good bets for live music or DJs.

Where should I go on a date in Leeds?

Try Jake's Bar & Still Room, Power, Corruption & Lies and The Bootlegger. Book ahead at the weekend.

Which Leeds bars have games?

BOX, Electric Shuffle and Flight Club all have something to play.

What is Leeds Cocktail Week?

Ten days when Leeds's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £6, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 51 venues took part in 2026.

When is the next Leeds Cocktail Week?

The next Leeds Cocktail Week runs 30 July to 8 August 2027.

More from Leeds

Every venue on this page took part in Leeds Cocktail Week 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.

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