I came here for drinks with my boyfriend because it was suggested by his friends (and we love…read morecocktails cos who doesn't!) and we wanted to try something new. Took us a while to find it actually! But when we got there it was worth it!! They have so many drinks on offer and they make them sooo well. The staff are friendly and it has a great atmosphere (tip: they have board games in the corner, such a great idea! Drunk connect 4 went down a treat!) My favourite cocktail was something to do with strawberries (it was the last one I had... Can you tell?!) the lychee mojito was insane as well! It's a kitschy, edgy and cosy place all at the same time and we had an amazing evening. Plus the cocktails are relatively inexpensive! Winners all round :)

From the owner: The East Village specialises in high end drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Transporting you straight…read moreacross the pond to the Lower East Side of Manhattan.

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!!

This restaurant/bar has a cool, trendy vibe with music that's just loud enough to listen to without…read moredrowning out conversation. The menu is a bit all over the place and tries too hard. They have a ridiculous cocktail menu that for some reason requires an explanation by the server. The food menu is a mishmash of global cuisines which never bodes well for any restaurant. That said, I had the vegan burger which made from one of those new plant based fake meat patties and it was pretty good. We had a great time here and the service was attentive without being overbearing.

Been here once. Enjoyed the entertainment of the mixologists making the drinks. Love the rustic…read morefeel. Only loose a star because of the pricing as it is a bit pricey so could not make it a regular stop.

There are so many levels at which I've fallen in love with this fabulous new bar. From the…read moreprohibition-style hidden entrance, obvious only to those in the know or savvy passers-by, to the classy, simply attired interior, to the fantastic staff, who offer up cocktails of the highest order. It almost feels like the 'bar'(wo)man's bar, since every detail in the drinks are so meticulous - they take obvious pride in what they provide, and that alone is commendable. (And also worlds apart from some of the other 'cocktail' orientated places you can find.) If you've not been along yet, expect tea cups attached to glass stems, Victorian perfumery bottles enveloping absinthe, blowtorches and flammable powders, alongside a back bar of cocktail dreams, a multitude of fruit and a selection of damned good beers. I've been back several times since the opening night and have enjoyed every last drop of liquid that I've consumed within. The music was fantastic as well, with a more electronica-infused soundtrack from the DJ on the Friday, and a lively 80s mix on the Saturday. (Think Chaka Khan, "Ain't Nobody".) Of course, mention must be made of the fantastic staff that serve their libations until 4am. (Not every night, I don't think, but that's their licence.) Every one of them has been fantastic; friendly, full of banter, expert at mixing up the drinks and each and every one of them looks ruddy dapper to boot. It's a class act. Essentially, don't just take my word for it. Check 'em out for yourselves. Most of the cocktails on the list will set you back about £7, which might be steep for some, but once you get a taste you'll know why you came.

I first heard about The Maven, which opened just a month ago, through a friend of mine who works at…read moreMilo bar over the road. In fact, apart from the lucky few people who got invited to the launch party, it seemed a pretty well kept secret. You could pass the stairway on the street and not notice the sign, and with the bar being off street level, it's not somewhere that would attract random passers by 'drawn in' by the atmosphere. Therefore, it needs to be good.... Well it's in a great location for a start. Bars seemed to have opened in every crack in the pavement on Call Lane, and just when you think there's no space left, The Maven start from the next level up. I went in on a Tuesday night with a couple of friends at about 9pm and we were the only ones in the bar at this point (although not for long). We weren't even sure it was open at first as the doors upstairs were closed but as we pushed our way in, the barman was welcoming and we grabbed a seat while he got us a menu. I'm a big fan of candlelight and table service in bars, and I wasn't disappointed here. We ordered a bottle of wine and our glasses were topped up for us without this being intrusive. I hope for his sake he wasn't listening to our conversation too closely anyway... There is an extensive cocktail list and I noticed some delicious sounding sharing platters on the menu (mmmm cheese). They even run a quiz night on the first Monday of the month. As the venue is brand new, everything is looking fresh and clean. I'd be interested to see what it's like when it's busier, and if it keeps the relaxed vibe as well as great drinks and great service. All in all, an impressive addition to Call Lane. I hope it does well!

I DO like this place. A small quirky bar on the furthest…read moreoutskirts of the Chap A bars. Great array of beers, ales and cider on tap and some lovely wines (that the friend I was with did a mini wine tasting on!!) Plus massive bonus...It allows dogs in. (Although at a weekend you'd find it hard to shoehorn your dog in!)

We live opposite this bar. Actually, properly, literally, opposite. Which is why I expect we shall…read morebe in here a lot. Also, it sells cherry beer, which is lush. And it's cosy, and friendly and one of those places with mismatched furniture and cool people. There are about a squillion lampshades hanging from the ceiling too, just in case you don't think it's cool or unique enough. You. Will. Love. It. Although your wallet might not. Update I've now started an official quest to get through all the beers on the menu : )

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!

Last night the hub in chapel allerton re-opened after a re-furb as the pit. I went along to the VIP…read morenight to check it out. The change is amazing, it has the 'tardis effect'. The area at the back of the bar is great, a huge open space with booths and loads of seating. The staff (as i have found with all Arc Inspiration bars) were friendly and efficient. The food menu is much the same as the Leeds pit, a good range of burgers, ribs, pulled pork etc. The cocktails are 2 for £7 monday-friday from 5-9pm, try the lemon cheesecake!

Having been back since the initial visit, it's time to spread some love for this secretive and…read moresecluded spot. You may or may not have realised, but Sandinista have a new and super little bar, and it's called Blind Tyger. As you approach Sandinista, you'll spot a thin hallway right next to the bar, leading up. In the growing popularity of such phenomena, it seems that Leeds has another secret, prohibition style bar. (I don't know if I count 51% any more, since it has lost that prohibition feel for me.) The bouncers will check you out before letting you go up, but what their criteria is I'm not sure. I was asked if I'd been there before, and on confirmation, was granted access. Perhaps that swung it. Or perhaps it was merely a quick test of my sobriety - since it's a classy affair. Once upstairs you'll find that there are but three or four tables, some in little booths, and a modest bar at the end. Basically, my guess is that the maximum capacity would be about 30, perhaps a few more, but not comfortably so. This means that of a Saturday, I can present to you: Leeds' next top spot for civilised Saturday drinks. You are a) Able to grab a seat most of the time. And b) Hear yourselves speak without strain. Wunderbar! The next point is the cocktails. Oh the cocktails! I don't consider myself a true connoisseur, but since becoming obsessed with daiquiris, I will say that the ones here are mighty fine. Go straight up, of course. The list boasts all kinds of in house treats, and all take a little wait, but the creations are lovingly and expertly made, so far as I can tell. One chap in particular was great, with plenty of banter, and he even discounted one round for our wait. I like that kind of service, especially when the average spend on one drink is £8-9. Lovely. The toilets are another thing. You must remember the door code if you don't want to land in purgatory, or somewhere hotter further down in Sandinista's busy Saturday-mayhem. To get in and out to the loos, keeping it pure-prohibition style, you'll need the door code to get back in. (Not that I'm saying Sandi's is hell - I rather like it, but the analogy kind of worked - especially since they've a devil as their mascot.) The conclusion is that I can see this being respite for me on many a manic weekend. You've got your classy drinks, your table space, your friendly staff, and your music at speaking volume. And now that I've passed it on, I beg you, don't go spoiling it and crowd in at once. That just wouldn't be cricket. If we all take turns, I'm sure I feel as though I can share. *Edit - It's called Blind Tyger after William Blake's poem, The Tyger.

Cocktails cocktails cocktails and very attentive staff…read more Excellent atmosphere and range of seating types for dates to group outings. Prices are relative and shouldn't put you off a visit to this delightful venue.

Down the stairs and into the cavern. First stop the bar... interesting cocktails on offer with the…read moreopportunity to have anything you want made with a smile. The bartender Googled my favourite drink and whipped it straight up. From the bar head over to the classic arcade machine with every game you could want. We played pac man and space invaders, because classics! Good spot.

DO NOT VISIT THE LIQUORIST. It's a RACIST venue! My wife had only 3 drinks and was dancing in front…read moreof me. The bouncers said she was too drunk because she was "Dancing with other men". I tried to explain this to the staff and they expelled 3 of us simply because we were Asian and shouldn't be dacing with people outside.

Called in to The Liquorist after a slap up meal with a few of our party on the hunt for an Espresso…read moreMartini. The cocktail happy hour signs outside tempted us in which I guess is the whole point. Inside it looks as though it has been refurbished fairly recently and while it was nicely done the whole ambiance was fairly nondescript. We ordered from the classic happy hour cocktails (which sadly didn't cover the martini) but as they were only £5 there weren't too many complaints. The service was very good and the barmaid knew her stuff although the end result for everyone was a cocktail that tasted a lot sweeter (probably too sweet) than boozy. It was starting to fill up at around 6 so I imagine that service would suffer a little towards the end of the night if everyone is still drinking cocktails so I'd recommend getting there early and then moving on elsewhere