The Old Peacock has recently been taken over by Ossett Brewery. They have spent a considerable…read moreamount on a very sympathetic and aesthetically pleasing refurbishment of the premises. Add to to that one of the biggest beer gardens I know of in the area, and my first impressions were very good. On my first visit, a few weeks ago, shortly after it opened, I was only there to sample some of the nine real ales they had on hand pull. All were in great condition and served perfectly, by extremely welcoming and knowledgable staff. My favourite at the time was the Citra, which, as its name suggests, is extremely refreshing. Being so close to Elland Road Stadium, they regularly have large volumes of lads pouring in through their doors, which would explain the rather unusual approach to the gentleman's rest room! It has an entry door, a one way system for doing your business and washing your hands, and then an exit door. Can't say I've seen this anywhere else, but a great idea! Anyway, I held off posting a review until I had had the opportunity to return for food, which I managed to fit in last week. I had their traditional fish and chips. The batter on the fish was delightfully light and crispy, the fish itself was really tasty and the chips were "skin on" and served in their own individual fryer basket.....nice touch! It also came with peas and homemade tartar, which was lovely too. Overall, a fantastic new addition to the area, with great food, drink, and excellent service, in very pleasant surroundings. I will definitely be back. Well done Ossett, you have created a gem here.....keep up the good work!

This has got to be one of the better "supporters" bars that I have ever been to. It's located just…read moreoutside of Elland Road, the home of Leeds United, the Championship (2nd division) team. Of course I went there just before catching the game across the street, having an hour to spare. The place was jam-packed with fans sucking down suds and generally having a good time before kick-off. My friends went in and I told them that I would meet them there. (I went to the fan shop of Leeds Utd first.) When I got there and tried to get in, the security lady at the door of the pub wanted to see my game ticket. I told her that my friends had gone in already and that they had it. I told her my name (fortunately my friends told her!) and she let me in. So I guess this keeps out the rifraf. Being crowded and having to use the toilet often when you down pints, I thought it was great that out back they had a section in the garden fenced off for privacy and had the ol' game day urinals that you find in Europe at least. This cut down on waiting in the gents and kept me from wetting myself! Although crowded, there is a huge staff so not a long wait for a drink. Great atmosphere.

Another of my teenage haunts…read more Back in the eighties it was a bit rough around the edges but not a bad pub. In the 90's it went downhill completely. Lately it's had a good over haul and is quite a pleasant family pub serving cheap meals.

It was a while ago we decided to walk down to The Broadway when a group of friends turned up at our…read moredoor from Livepool. Having recently moved in we were not aware of the joys this place had to offer. It is massive inside so you will never be in need of a seat for long before you find somewhere to nuzzle down. The problem is you may not want to stay. We had food which was a mistake, all I can really remember is a smell that was not pleasant and burgers bigger then your fist. It was none desript meat product that looked like hard dog food. It was an entertaining afternoon outing that we have not and do not plan to repeat. If you just want a drink though and you need a stop on the long walk up Dewsbury Road I suppose you could pop in.

Spectacular views of the city can be gazed from the outdoor balcony of this bar. It was a beautiful…read morefull moon on the night we visited. The lounge has a classy interior and is located up on the thirteenth floor of DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds City Centre. The hotel had given us drink vouchers redeemable for a medium house wine, beer, lager or soft drink. The rosé was nice and smooth. My brother also ordered a dessert cocktail, which had a good, strong coffee flavor. ----- Solstice Pinot Grigio Rosé - Italy (£7.75 for 175ml). ----- Stravinsky's Coffee - Spain: Rémy Martin VSOP, Licor 43, dark chocolate liqueur, coconut purée, espresso, coconut syrup (£13). -----

Full of WAGs (did I really just use that word?) and other idiots, the people that go in here are…read moreusually enough to make me never want to myself if I'm completely honest... The door staff are occasionally rude, the bar staff always serve the pretty girl before the bald man, the on floor staff are generally more than abrupt when it comes to throwing you off the balcony (in to the bar, not _off_ the balcony)... At this point you'd be forgiven for thinking that I hate The Sky Lounge. The truth is that if it wasn't for the drinks I honestly would, but the cocktails here are amazing - with the Mojito and French Martini's being amongst the best I've had in Leeds... and probably much further afield than that too. Arrive early, avoid any staff that you don't absolutely have to talk to in order to be served, and be prepared to wait for your drinks to be made... then sit back, relax and enjoy!

Great local, and the locals are friendly, multi screen sports and a great atmosphere when there's a…read morebig game on. Quiz on a Wednesday and event on Sundays.

I'm going underground, I may be some time. Will I ever be the same again? Will I ever make it back…read moreto the comfort zone of the city centre? Probably, it's hardly James Bond territory here I'm just still in the Morley area. So the gardener's Arms it is then, don't stop for passing go. I am actually quite an established Morleyite having worked here in the past so this is a place I know and trust. It's a good team player (in football pun talk). You've got a big beer garden which will be good when the sun comes back from Jupiter. That's always a good starting point. next up, the beer is pretty cheap and that's a sure fire winner. The pub night is great for a laugh though I swear I was robbed referee. it's bent when the game is like that (football pun number a zillion). You've also got a good variety of things to get down your neck and the scran isn't bad either. Good for groups and worth a stop if you're in the area.

It's been a while since I went here. Have to say it wasn't the best experience there. Not sure if…read morethey brought it back or got a new one but I was disappointed that the pool table seemed to have gone. It's an ok place to go for a quick drink.

I have been trying to think of a way to put this without sounding too harsh, but it is just not…read morepossible. Oracle actually makes me feel sick and scrunch up my face in disbelief. It is a bar / restaurant / night club on the waterfront of the river that unfortunately, like so many other bars and clubs, is a cattle market parading around falsely as a sophisticated night out. On a busy night, it is like drowning in a pond of glow stick fluid while bright orange practically naked women pout at you like delirious tropical fish from all angles (see photo of 'sexy santas'). Meanwhile the lazily produced monotonous drones of music repeatedly flick you in the face like an annoying little brother, provoking a tiresome and frustrating headache. Oblivious to any of this, it oozes with pretense, and goes about it's not-even-tactful patriarchal ways as grinning goofy men swagger around trying to look cool and control what's hopefully hidden in their trousers. The only valid reason for going here would be for comedy value, if you can stomach it.

So, Oracle has reopened during the day and I for one was very happy about this…read more If ever anyone would ask me where to go for a burger in Leeds i would have previously not hesitated in recommending this place. The menu however has now changed! And I'm not happy. The speciality here used the be their almighty burgers and the selection was fab,it has been cut down now to a very minimal selection on the menu. :-( My friend and I went for lunch last week and I was surprised to see 2/3 tables of people in there- all eating. As it's down Brewery Wharf it's pretty tucked away so some days I have been in and no other customers have been in the place. This makes the bar space a cavernous and very cold place. The bar is nice and airy, very light with the floor to ceiling windows and features lots of 'bling' style decor touches. Anyway, back to lunch. We were greeted cheerily and seated wherever we wanted. She explained the 'burger lunch special' only featured skinny fries and not wedges or sweet potatoes as says on the usual menu. Other than that its a very good deal. We ordered and sat back to people watch. There seems to be more staff here than is necessary and no-one doing too much. The manager was doing paperwork in one of the booths and another male member of staff seemed to be doing very little except stomping around flexing his muscles. May suit the evening ambiance of this place but not at lunchtime love- I'm waiting to eat! The food came quite quickly and as we had sat opposite the kitchen hatch we saw it was all freshly prepared. We'd ordered the BBQ Ranch burger, the chicken bacon & avocado burger and some cheesy garlic bread. The garlic bread was lovely- very soft ciabatta and cheesy cheese- not overly garlicky so very nice. The burgers were well presented and the portion of fries were HUGE! My chicken burger was minced chicken- a strange consistency really and the guacamole didn't really do much for it. Overall it was OK but I left about a third of it. The ranch burger was nicer, large fresh onion rings and a sweet BBQ sauce provided with it were a great addition. The fries were nice and crisp and overall it was a pleasant lunch. A couple of things let this place down- The dodgy background music The excess of staff doing little to nothing The coldness in the place I wouldn't say I'd now rave about the burgers there but it's going to be one of them places to keep in the back of my mind if I want a filling burger lunch.

I'm visiting from America and my friends brought me here for some drinks and we had the BEST time!…read moreThe atmosphere was exciting and fun, the drinks were delicious and everyone was up dancing and singing to the music! I wish we had places like this at home, it would be my go to place anytime I want to party! Thank you for a memorable experience!!

It was getting a little late, but my pal and I fancied a nightcap before we bid adieu. He said,…read more"hey what about that new place Lamb & Flag?" I blanked, "What new place?" He strode on. "Let me show you." I've always been a fan of Leeds Brewery pubs, so to discover they have a new one, tucked away just off The Calls, was a happy time. I love the fact they've refurbished another of Leeds' old buildings and breathed new life into an unused space. It's a classic LB fit out -- the character of the building is in tact, yet it's clean and simply anew, and retains the quirky personality of the original space. Firstly, they've some coveted outdoor space: a small patio out back and cute little balcony that overlooks said patio. It's really private, being ensconced between the church and another building, so it feels like a secret haven. The inside has plenty of little nooks and larger tables, so small or large, your party's going to be happy. There's a menu, including some classic British bites, and a fairly interesting bar. Besides your ales and a few craft beers, they also offer up some interesting ports and such. Very cosy, very classy. The gin selection is fine, but don't expect Monkey 47. Since my visit was literally a nightcap, lasting 30 minutes before close, I can't comment much on the atmosphere but I can say that the chap running the bar couldn't do enough to help us. Despite teething problems with glassware, limited booze from what will be their standard selection, and lack of fruit, he made us feel so welcome. Props to him -- he's be a fabulous manager/landlord. I'm a fan, and I hope to spend many more evenings in the Lamb & Flag!