There are hundreds of pubs in Leeds - and with that many it's hard to decide where to spend your Friday night.
Leeds is renowned for its pubs and bar scene, often claimed to be one of the best nights out in the UK. This means there's lots of pubs to choose from. And with so many choices, it can make it difficult to decide where you want to have a drink.
Whether it's somewhere new, trendy, or just a quick pint in the local, choosing where to go out is never an easy decision - especially with Leeds being such a huge place and having many suburbs to choose from. To make this decision a little easier we've put together a list of the best pubs in each area of Leeds, according to TripAdvisor.
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According to the review site, here are the best pubs in each area of Leeds (area, here, means 'Leeds City Council ward') to visit:
Adel and Wharfedale
Lawnswood Arms
Lawnswood Arms is a Hungry Horse pub in Leeds. Lawnswood Arms is a perfect, relaxed, easy-going and hospitable pub. Serving everything from burgers or breakfast, pie, steak, a curry or a delicious dessert. Whenever you come to Lawnswood you can get a great deal, there’s a different deal every day of the week.
Lawnswood Arms is in a great location, you can find it at Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 7PH.
Alwoodley
The Lord Darcy
The Lord Darcy is a pub at the heart and soul of Alwoodley. Whether you want a pop in for your favourite tipple, catch up with friends and family over lovingly cooked food, or celebrate a special occasion. Check out the menu of signature dishes, pub classics and wide range of drinks, from cask ales to premium spirits.
You can find this pub at 618 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS17 8EH.
Ardsley and Robin Hood
Hare & Hounds
Hare & Hounds serves brunches, Al Fresco and Sunday Lunch, all with plenty of drinks on tap. They also have Pods in the beautiful beer garden which offers a new, unique Outdoor Experience at Hare & Hounds and have availability to host events.
The pub can be found at 7 Batley Road West Ardsley, Wakefield WF3 1DU.
Armley
Malt Shovel
Malt Shovel is a Greene King pub in Armley. The comfy and lively pub has a great sporting atmosphere, which regulars say is like being at the ground watching the game, when in fact you’re in your local with your mates.
They serve food, including British pub classics all week from Monday - Sunday 12pm - 7pm.
You can find the pub at 21 Crab Lane Armley, Leeds LS12 3AG.
Beeston and Holbeck
The Broadway
This super friendly pub offers drinks from their extensive menu, including lots of draught lagers, craft beers, ciders, wine, cocktails and soft drinks. On the food menu you can expect to see a great range of starters, mains and light bites. With all your favourite pub classes included, enjoy our range of traditional pub grub, curries and street food. They also have a huge beer garden.
You can find this pub at Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 5LD.
Bramley and Stanningley
The Barley Mow
This traditional local pub in Bramley is just a stone's throw from Stanningley Road, Aston Road and Highfield Road, and boats the 'perfect place' to watch the footy with friends or enjoy a bit of banter over your favourite beers. They serve up a fantastic range of drinks with prices to match, together with our famous sizzling skillets or flame-grilled burgers if you fancy a bite with your pint.
You can find this pub at Lower Town Street, Bramley LS13 3EN.
Calverley and Farsley
The Old Hall
Great pub food and crisp, cool drinks are at the heart of your local.
Whether you are popping in for a light lunch, after school treat with the kids or a delicious evening meal with the family.
From hand-battered Cod & Chips, to one of our mouth-watering burgers such as the The Ultimate Spicy Beef Burger. Not forgetting those lighter lunch options, delicious grills and an array of desserts. Wash this down with a traditional pint, lively glass of wine or a cheeky cocktail.
You can find this pub at 1 Back Lane Farsley, Leeds LS28.
Chapel Allerton
The Mustard Pot
The Mustard Pot is a picture perfect pub in the heart of Chapel Allerton, it boasts a fancy menu with lots of choice for drinks too - at a reasonable price. They offer large event bookings and even have a huge beer garden.
You can find this pub at 20 Stainbeck Lane Chapel Allerton, Leeds.
Farnley and Wortley
The Woodcock
This friendly pub provides a fantastic, good quality, good value food and drink venue from 9am right through until Midnight (food served until 10pm) with dishes to suit any appetite. They serve a selection of light snacks such as sandwiches and wraps up to their 'Unfinishables' which is anything from a mouth-watering 20oz steak to the 'Skyscraper Burger'.
You can wash it down with a pint of 'Cask Marque' quality Cask Ales or choose from a wide range of wine, Premium Spirits and draught lagers and ales. A full childrens menu is also available.
You can find The Woodcock at Whitehall Road, Leeds LS12 5HR.
Garforth and Swillington
The Briggate
This Wetherspoons pub is one of the all time favourites. You can expect the full Wetherspoons experience with floral plates, cheap drinks, good food and a 10 mile hike to the toilets.
You can find this pub at 37 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1DS.
Gipton and Harehills
The Roundhay
All your grill favourites are served at Roundhay in Leeds, with flamin' great food, offering steaks, burgers and challenges fresh from the fire. Whether you want to catch up with family & friends, join The Roundhay for more special occasions or catch all the live sporting action. Find a great choice of affordable drinks, from familiar brands to new adventures.
You can find this pub at Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 4AR.
Guiseley and Rawdon
The Station
You’ll always find a warm welcome at Station in Guiseley. It’s a place where you can enjoy the day whether you fancy a few rounds, a spot of lunch or a cosy meal. Where great food and live sport lift your spirits. And where the banter flows as freely as the drinks.
You can find this pub at 70 Otley Road, Guiseley, Leeds LS20 8BH.
Harewood
The Harewood Arms Hotel
A Samuel Smith’s Brewery pub with bed & breakfast hotel accommodation between Leeds and Harrogate. The Harewood Arms is a coaching inn with a history dating back to 1810 located opposite the entrance to Harewood House. Today the inn offers a high standard of comfort with beautifully appointed bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms or shower rooms.
You can find this pub at Harrogate Road Harewood, Leeds.
Headingley and Hyde Park
Woodies Craft Ale House
Woodies is the first pub on the famous Otley Run bar crawl, seeing hundreds of people each week come in their best fancy dress. Not only is this thriving pub in the heart of Leeds but it is a cutting edge pubs, bringing energy to the urban bar scene, there is always something going on. Discover new tastes as you choose from the huge collection of drinks and innovative, insta-worthy food offerings.
You can find this pub at 104 Otley Road Headingley, Leeds LS16 5JG.
Horsforth
The Old King's Arms
The King’s has something for everyone from their legendary weekly quiz, with amazing host Quizerella Claire to Musical bingo, football, sing along Sundays and top notch grub.
They have a great range of local cask ales to craft bottled beers and a wine list to suit every taste, an array of quality spirits and some classic cocktails as well as quality coffees from our friends at North Star. They also have an upstairs function room, The Green Room. They are also now serving the popular Slap and Pickle burgers.
You can find this pub at The Green, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JB.
Kirkstall
Kirkstall Bridge Inn
Kirkstall Bridge Inn is proudly Kirkstall Brewery's first ever pub. Its home to the 'best' beer garden in Leeds and overlooks the river. Just around the corner from the Abbey the pub serves up British classics, as well as vegan and vegetarian food - there is something for everyone.
You can find this pub at 2 Bridge Road Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3BW.
Little London and Woodhouse
The Fenton
The Fenton is an independent boozer with a great selection of drinks and entertainment, popular with Leeds university students. They have a main bar, pool room, and darts room as well as a beer garden and events space.
This pub can be found at 161 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 3ED.
Morley
The Carriers Arms
The Carriers in Morley is one of the local's favourite, with good food and drinks served a reasonable prices its proven popular. The pub also has a beer garden and offers weekly events such as Karaoke and BBQ's in the summer.
This pub can be found at Glen Road, Leeds LS27 9HG.
Otley and Yeadon
Whitaker's Arms
This family run pub in the heart of Otley and Yeadon offers fresh home cooked food, real ales, beer and great beer garden. Its also dog friendly and boasts a great atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
This pub can be found at 49 Kirkgate, Otley, Leeds LS21 3HN.
Pudsey
The Royal Hotel
The New Royal Hotel, gives you a warm welcome serving you a wide range of cask ale and much more - and what's better roasts are now back on the menu. The pub also has a beer garden.
This pub can be found at 30 Station Street, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 8PR.
Rothwell
Coach & Horses
The Coach and Horses is a traditional, family run, community pub with friendly staff, and a relaxing and cosy atmosphere. Serving cask, regular and guest ales plus a host of other beers, lagers, wines and spirits. It boasts a great beer garden (if its not raining) with a children's play area and cosy fires in the winter.
This pub can be found at 71 Wakefield Road Rothwell,, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0SF
Roundhay
The Roundhay Fox
The Roundhay Fox was previously two Italian restaurants, a tea shop and a wine bar known as The Stables. Roundhay Park on the edge of which the inn sits once belonged to the Lacy family in 1284 before becoming a hunting park providing sport and game for the table of the medieval gentry.
The pubs menus are full of hearty favourites and country pub classics, as well as our seasonal spring dishes, and we’ll be ready with a well-stocked bar, including cask ales, fine wines and British gin to suit very taste - which will taste all the better when enjoyed either in its beautiful gardens or by the crackling log fires.
You can find this pub at Princes Avenue, Leeds LS8 2EP.
Temple Newsam
Wykebeck Arms
The Wykebeck Arms, is a favourite local pub based in Leeds. A traditional pub offering a wide variety of drinks and exciting offers - live sport is available to watch with a refreshing pint of your favourite larger in hand and a great atmosphere.
This pub can be found at 59 Selby Road, Leeds LS9 0EW.
Weetwood
Stables Pub
Enjoy the taste of delicious home-cooked food using only the finest Yorkshire ingredients in the comfort and intimate atmosphere this Leeds pub, set within the stunning grounds of Weetwood Hall Estate. Converted from the original stable of the 17th Century Manor House in the original cobbled courtyard, the Stables Pub is brimming with character and charm, the ideal spot to enjoy traditional pub food made with the regionally-sourced ingredients and ‘award-winning’ Cask Marque real ales.
This pub can be found at Weetwood Hall Hotel Training & Conference Centre Otley Road Weetwood Hall, Leeds LS16 5PS.
Wetherby
Swan & Talbot Inn
The Swan & Talbot Inn pub in Wetherby is an idyllic pub in the heart of the town. The pub has a unique style fitting into the local community and naturally offering a warm, friendly place to meet and rest a while. Enjoy good food and drink and try the accommodation too.
This pub can be found at 34 North Street, Wetherby, LS22 6NN.
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