If you love bubbles then this place is for you - basically a champagne tasting lounge where you can…read moretry loads of different small batch bottles in tasting flights or drink the whole bottle! Ok so I think may need to remortgage the house if I was to hangout here every day but as a special treat (or weekly indulgence to enjoy life ;-)) it's worth it. We went for the oak and rare flights with 3 glasses each for less than £20 each - perfect for an aperitif before dinner next door at Norse. The staff were super friendly, professional and knowledgable. At first I did think this is the worst name I'd ever heard for a place since Ned Flanders 'Leftorium' - but it really grew on me the more I've thought about it. Maybe because the experience was so nice and chilled out - it could be called anything!

Had some lovely bubbles here for a friends birthday late last year, barely open and clearly already…read morea roaring success..service impeccable, enthusiasm and product knowledge in abandon and tasty tasty champers. Everyone also knows that I'm a cheapskate but I thought the tasting flights were super reasonable and very generous at £12 for 3. I was also really impressed at the shop bottle prices which for 'exclusive grower champagne' were much less than I thought for such a unique product...I will be heading back to sample some more next time I'm up north although I think there is an online shop now too...hmmm options!

Excellent food and service, really friendly staff. We had a really lovely evening here and would…read moredefinitely go back!

Omg this is my forever place in hsatigate food wine service atmosphere is all fabulous. I highly…read morerecommend and will come each time I am back.

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 : )

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

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.

Wow, I'm torn on what to say. Because on the one hand, this slickly decorated and quirky shaped bar…read moreis a top spot for a late night drink in Chapel A, but on the other hand when a round of two pints costs £8.80 my head starts to spin. And that's not from the booze, obv. So. It has a gorgeous little outdoor seated patio, which feels wonderfully Mediterranean on such warm August evenings, and with the heated lamps -some of the most effective I've ever known - you'll rarely feel the chill. Inside it looks as though the building is shaped like a railway arch, it's a long building with little booths on either side of the structure, all in a plush sort of leather. The bar staff were jovial and happy, which is always pleasant, and there has to be a special mention for the ladies' bathroom too - it smelled amazing. Odd, I know, but it was one of the cleanest I've been to and somehow had this incredible scent of chocolate or coconut. Something sweet anyhow, but it was a welcome surprise! So, this brings me back 'round to the general bar related aspect. Drinks wise you've a very tentative amount of drinks, suited to all, in terms of a few standard lagers ranging from 4%-5%+, a few quirkier choices for the more discerning drinker, and a wealth of spirits. As I was on the beer I didn't check out the kinds of liquor, but I'm sure there's something for everyone - seems the type of place. Clientele were a little mixed, but on the whole it was pleasant to be sat there, although there was perhaps just a little lack of personality about the place. Comparing this bar to, say Sandinista, this place is rather dull. However, I'm content with a quiet drink every so often, and that's what I came here for! Now, on to my incredibly ridiculously expensive drink. Sierra Nevada Pale. Not mentally rare, nor uncommon, and thinking back I do love how the bar man said, "Well, yes I'd highly recommend the Sierra Nevada, it's a fabulous beer." The cynic in me wants to say it was all upsell, but it is a lovely ale, it's true! Anyway. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was indeed a delicious pint, but I'll not be in a rush to spend so much on a pint again. In summary, it's a great wee bar and seems to be the reliably late-opener here, but it's going to put a sting in your wallet for sure. I was stuck between 3 and 4, so I've been generous, as I'm sure I'll be back, just hoping and praying that the other pints aren't quite so much...

The Hub is an impressive cocktail bar right in...the hub...of Chapel Allerton…read more Like most of the watering holes in this area of Leeds, it is usually packed with young, smart working-folk, giving it a rather trendy feeling. But don't worry, it's not so trendy that it has an unbearably yuppie feeling - it actually retains some of it's Yorkshire charms, and there is always a buzzing atmosphere as the young professional locals discuss their working work. It's a pretty small venue which gives it an intimate feel, and at the weekend it get rammed so you might find yourself squashed against a complete stranger. It's rather pricey but no more so than most of the other joints in Chapel A, so it's definitely worth squeezing in if you're in the area.

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.

What an unexpected and delightful find! Tapas - English style with impeccable service. If I lived…read morein the UK I would be a regular. They have a creative menu and some of the best desserts I have ever eaten.

Cosy little wine bar which hosts great live blues, swing and jazz music. Obviously a fantastic…read moreselection of wines and also very good selection of continental lagers. Not the cheapest of bars but not as bad as it used to be price wise. It's open late and it's definitely worth a visit every now and then if pub crawling around the city centre.

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!

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!