The Best Pubs In Leeds, England
Leeds is known for having some of the best pubs in the United Kingdom, and a lot of them have been there for over a century. We’ve listed the best of the best to help you find the perfect spot for a pub lunch or a drink, whilst making you feel like you’re part of Leeds’ cultural heritage.
1. Whitelocks Ale House
Pub, Pub Grub, Beer, Cocktails, Wine, British
If you turn down a little alleyway right next to the hugely commercialized Trinity Shopping Centre, or just off Briggate Street, you will find yourself in the beer garden of the city’s oldest pub. First opened in 1715 as The Turks Head, it was renamed Whitelocks when it was taken over by the Whitelock family in the 1880’s. Nothing about this pub reflects its 21st century surroundings; the interior is full of dark woods and stained glass and the space is small and cosy, making it the perfect escape from the overcrowded shopping centre. The pub offers a large selection of local ales, all reasonably priced, and a quintessential pub grub menu if you’re after a bite to eat. Its history alone makes it a must-visit locale.
2. The Packhorse
Pub, British, Pub Grub
3. The Adelphi
Gastropub, Pub, British, Contemporary, Pub Grub
4. The Chemic Tavern
Pub, British, Pub Grub
5. Kirkstall Bridge Inn
Kirkstall Bridge Inn
Kirkstall is a seriously beautiful part of Leeds that doesn’t get the attraction or recognition that it deserves. It’s worth making the journey out of the city center to see the remains of Kirkstall Abbey as this is one of Leeds’ top historical sites. It’s even more worth it if you then stop off at the Bridge Inn for some food and a drink as this is definitely one of Leeds’ must-visit pubs. It has a brilliant house beer selection, all brewed on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool canal and they have guest kegs sourced from around the world. The food is really delicious – fresh and reasonably priced – and the interior is warm and inviting. This is the perfect place to stop off and spend a relaxing afternoon after wandering the ruins of the ancient abbey.
Address and telephone: 12 Bridge Rd, Leeds LS5 3BW 0113 278 4044
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