This fabulous pub is well worth shouting to the rafters about. Again, this review comes from the…read moredepths of nostalgia and fond memories from a few years ago when I lived in Wakey. It's a classic real ale pub with a firm live music policy, and although the seating is extremely modest, that doesn't stop folk from packing in here on a Wednesday or Friday night to sink a few pints and soak in the sounds. The staff have always been fantastic and the drinks were alway reasonably cheap. They've a small array of outside seating and being located so close to the train station it's an ideal spot for those hoping to indulge in a few before catching the last train back to Leeds, as I always was, or those looking for a decent pint after stepping off the train. Although the pub isn't managed by the same folk as when I used to frequent here, it seems like it's still a prime spot for those after a more low-key and friendly atmosphere. There's not much else to it, except great pints and fabulous music. I'm surely biased as I've always had such a great time here, but I doubt it can have changed that much over the years. Watch out for Peculiar Blue, Dr Blue and The Welsh T Band amongst other solid local favourites!

Fantastic little pub, and I do mean little! Tucked away just across from Westgate train station…read moreit's easy to miss but well worth a visit if you do find it. They have a good selection of ales on, I had the strongest one they had on tap the other week and if I recall it was only about £3, the rest were cheaper than that so pretty decent prices. They only have room for around 7 tables inside and they have a few benches outside for when the weather's nice.

Went into this venue on a night out in Wakefield on Saturday Night…read more Had not heard about it before, but have not really been out in a good while. Was delighted by the fun and friendly atmosphere in here and we really enjoyed ourselves. This place is really electric and everyone was having a great night. There was a GAGA tribute act on and we were blown away by the similarities, must confess I was convinced it was the real thing haha, or gaga.... Really friendly Team and we found the prices pretty reasonable too, would defo recommend and will surely be going again)

A little expensive but great music and good service. I have been several times and never had…read moreproblems being served and never seen any trouble. Not aimed at teenagers. Not sure why this website has me down as American as I am a Yorkshire lass.

My favourite cafe in Pontefract. Tucked down a little ginnel, it's a hidden gem. There are a couple…read moreof tables outside for when the wetaher is nice. We like to sit on the sofas inside. Children welcome, my 3 year old likes the little fairy cakes & I usually have a cappucino. Delicious food for lunch too, tho the steak sandwich is big enough for two to share. It's also a winebar in the evenings

Superb hide away! Nighttime or daytime this is a great for lunch and brilliant for a drink on a…read moreweekend. If you're in Pontefract this is the place to go if you want class in your food, drink and surroundings.

Lovely cocktail/wine bar. Relaxing and chilled over 2 levels. Helpful and friendly staff. Great…read moredecor

The location of Lazy Lounge ensures that the crowd is a young and vibrant one. Situated on the…read moreground floor of a fairly new apartment block, the surrounding area is a hotbed of redevelopment, and is already taking shape as an exciting area of Leeds city centre. Although I do love tasting wine and experimenting with new varieties, I generally despise the atmosphere of wine bars. In my experience, the pretentiousness of them seems to be overwhelming. I think Lazy Lounge avoids this pitfall admirably. Their passion for wine is evident not only due to the extensive menu, but also through wine tasting events they offer at the venue. The evenings exhibit various tipples from one particular country and with Australia and Spain on the horizon, I feel a visit is imminent. The food I have sampled at Lazy Lounge has been perfectly pleasant. Full meals are on offer, although I have mainly tried the bar snacks and sharing platters - ideal for social grazing. I used to live in close proximity to Lazy Lounge and it often proved to be a convenient and enjoyable meeting place for friends. The slate flooring, contemporary furniture and sweeping staircase creates a relaxing and intimate atmosphere.

I've been meaning to go to Lazy Lounge for ages but never got around to going. When I saw a deal…read morefor a winetasting for 2 with cheeseboard I figured it was time to make my move! Lazy Lounge is a few minutes walk from the back of the train station and is underneath an apartment block. This is a lovely bar / lounge and is a great place for young (& not so young) professionals and anyone who likes great food, great wine, great cocktails, great music, great service and a great atmosphere. My friend and I had a really good winetasting last week. Our sommelier was knowledgeable, fun and just happened to be one of the joint owners / managers. We tasted 3 whites and 3 reds including one of the nicest malbecs i've had. The cheeseboard was also lovely and I tried (and loved) brie for the first time. Now to the food. I could go on about the food here for the longest time, but I won't. Let me just say that last week I had the lazy gourmet burget and my friend and I went back AGAIN this week and took someone else with us. We all had the lazy gourmet burger. This is burger heaven - seriously. It had meat, bacon, cheese, onion rings, salad (i think) and came served with homemade chips, yes CHIPS - WHOOP!, coleslaw, and some caramelised red onion. This is seriously good food. We were too full to move for a while but that didnlt stop us getting jealous when we saw the table next to us having the fish and chips!! There is nothing negative that I can say about Lazy Lounge but for those who find it hard to believe a review unless it has something negative, let me say that the cheese sauce (served seperately to accompany the burger) wasnt necessary. That's all. Needless to say i'll be going back. Just hope I can hold out until next week!

If you want a little bit of that New York glitz and glamour in Leeds I think I've found your venue…read more By some great fortune I discovered that Epernay were putting on a free Champagne tasting the other night and so, having not been along before, I popped along with a friend to sample the delights of their fizz. Oh my goodness. It must be some kind of crime that I've not visited this heavenly venue before. As you enter through the glass doors to the indoor-outdoor courtyard great glass windows depicting waxen champagne bottles, candles and rustically beautiful décor promise of the decadence to pop forth. As my friend and I wandered in we were greeted warmly and immediately offered to discard our coats and replace them with a glass of the Henriot Brut. (Forgive me if I've misnamed this, we tried several!) The staff were all incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their fayre, which only made the bubbles seem sweeter, and we took a seat to chat and indulge in some high class Champagne. In all I think we sampled about three from the Henriot range, including a 100% Chardonnay number and a rosé, all of which were sweet, palatable and incredibly moreish. I'm told they have a range that changes monthly, I believe, which you can purchase by the glass. This is excellent as it's not every day that you can afford to go a whole bottle, whereas a treat of a glass or two is rather more affordable. Mind you, when the bubbles go to your head you'd be sorely tempted to sip some more as the range is simply delightful. We chose to stay for one more night-cap after the event and decided it would rude not to try out some of the champagne cocktails. I'm not much of a cocktail drinker, nor a champagne drinker, but this was no problem as the staff were simply fantastic at suggesting which ones to try. The passion each of them has for their craft is evident and a million miles away from your standard bar. Having several staff suggest the London 1875 and the Elderbubble we went for those. As they were being crafted we had a wonderful chat with the staff, again cementing the quality of the service as friendly, welcoming and efficient. At £6.50 per drink it's certainly not somewhere I can envisage affording all night long (Lionel Richie, now playing in my mind!) but for a few seriously special drinks it seems there is no other venue. Now, for the cocktails. Oh my goodness me. Trying to articulate the delicious flavour is going to be a feat - all I can say is that they infuse the Beefeater gin on site with Earl Grey tea (one of the staff's concoctions I'm told) and it was utterly delicious. The delicacy of the Elderbubble was equally as delightful, both being sweet, soft and subtle on the palate. Both are a drink that you will want to indulge in again and again and again. I'm certain 'll be back, I just need some kind of excuse - perhaps my birthday can come once a month rather than once a year. Quite simply a true delight in Leeds and if you've not yet been I urge you to visit. You'll find all the decadence, delight and divinity of a fantastic Champagne bar, with not a sniff of the pretense. Glorious!

I associate Epernay with achievement, as it is frequently the venue I have visited to commemorate a…read morespecial occasion. Whether it has been a personal triumph or educational success, Epernay has provided a fantastic celebratory atmosphere. Whilst I am not a connoisseur of champagne, I do appreciate sampling its different varieties and learning the individual characteristics of each. I commend the bar staff at Epernay for offering their expertise on numerous occasions without patronising me, in what can be an industry steeped in pretentiousness. With champagne from more than 21 houses, the amount of varieties is staggering. Epernay have decorated the venue to be fairly understated, yet stunningly beautiful. The exposed brickwork and contemporary furniture contrast magnificently with the more traditional appearance of dripping candles in champagne bottles. A covered balcony in the attractively developed Electric Press building, provides the atmosphere of drinking al fresco, without having to rely on the temperament of the British weather. This charming little haven offers a selection of antipasti style nibbles, their flavoursome olives are a regular favourite. I do find the venue a little unpalatable on evenings during the weekend, with significantly more punters out to impress, but I think that is the reality in many city centre bars. I will always consider Epernay to be a superior venue to celebrate, congratulate and generally appreciate good champagne.

High time I added my opinion to Veeno, since I visited not so long ago. First off, the staff have…read moregot banter. If you're following my reviews in any capacity, you'll be aware this is a priority for me -- courteous is one thing, bantz is another! I do like a fun bit of chat, and these guys have got it. It makes the place feel even more fun, if wine and tapas isn't enough for your jollies. Here's what else: lots of wine and tapas. I've not tried the bites (I will soon now that I've remembered) but the wines are great. I'm so far from being a connoisseur that I won't even begin to try and explain, just rest assured that this is the place to un-wine-d aprés work. I like how they've managed to make the place feel European, despite being on Duncan Street. (Just don't look out the window or the dream will be shattered.) I need to get back here for a more in depth investigation of the scene.

It's a pretty high review for one visit but it left a very good impression…read more I went for lunch and the sandwiches were just delicious. The staff were friendly and if you call in advance they accept the taste card for 50% off. We sat upstairs which has a low ceiling and great relaxed atmosphere. I will be going back to sample the Italian wines.

This place has a special place in my heart, due to it being a regular haunt of mine as an…read moreundergraduate. I used to work in a pub nearby, back in the good old days where Wakefield was a haven of students and locals alike due to the Arts Campus of Bretton Hall (sadly no longer a part of the Uni). The pub my friends and I worked at was at O'Donoghue's - about ten minutes walk from Boons. Our usual practice was to finish up at the standard time of 11.30pm and then head over for last orders here. There's a fairly decent pool table, at least it was back then, which I've noticed that not many of my usual pubs in Leeds have. Being quite keen on a good game of pool this was always a bonus to while away the time over a nice pint. As far as I remember they served a standard range of lagers, beers, mixers and soft drinks but it was more the environment and later opening times that we used to come here for than specialist beers. They also used to hold regular live music, and in Wakefield the music is awesome. There is a plethora of fabulous blues bands, solo artists, acoustic musicians, Irish players and others to go and see and a number of them used to play here. My first ever live performance was in this very pub, amongst all my Uni friends on our last night out before moving to Leeds, and so I obviously look back fondly on this place! The staff were always lovely, the pub itself is a stone's throw away from the station and it's large enough to accommodate a group of folk. All in all, this is a grand old pub full of good cheer and a warm welcome.

Great traditional pub, serving traditional beers. Pool Table. Large screen for watching sport and…read morefireplace. Checkout their own beers.