My favourite music venue in Leeds. Need I say more? As a hopefully esteemed Yelp scout, I guess I…read moreshould. The Brudenell is a small, intimate venue that has played host to some of the city, county and country's greatest bands. It was where Leeds favourites The Cribs chose to host Cribsmas, a special three-gig event where they played each of their albums in full with b-sides forming the encore. The support acts - Kaiser Chiefs, Franz Ferdinand and Kate Nash - sum up the attraction and character that the Headingley venue boasts. A number of bands - including the Kaisers - have lent their support to the Brudenell, which very nearly closed a few years ago. Thankfully it didn't and it remains one of the most charismatic concert halls that Leeds has to offer, hosting breaking acts including the likes of Girls (go listen) and Johnny Flynn (same again) in the next couple of months. For full listings, go to brudenellsocialclub.co.uk. In the meantime, just pop in for a pint. They always taste nice at the Brudenell.

The best sound system in Leeds. I love live music and constantly get frustrated by the poor sound…read morein almost every venue I go to. I saw Wooden Shjips here in April 2010 and it was fantastic. What's more, despite being sold out, it wasn't over-crowded, the bar staff were efficient and prices were reasonable. Plus there is another bar so you can get away from the loud music if you want to. There's also a cab firm close by so it's not too hard to get home. Highly recommended! Updated Just to add a few further words of praise. This venue consistently stands out as the best I know of in the UK. As other reviewers have said all the people who work here are really friendly and are a lot of fun. I've never seen any trouble inside and it made me realise that I've never seen a bouncer in there either although I'm sure they know how to cope if things do get heated. At the end of the headline band's set there is no hassle to leave like so many paces (O2 Academy, Cockpit). If you fancy another drink they are relaxed and that's cool. What a refreshing attitude. I've seen so many bands here and it's easily my favourite venue anywhere - so many great memories! The thing that says it all is that if I am hesitant about seeing a band but then discover they are playing at the Brudenell my mind is immediately made up and I go. Wish it was within walking distance of my house!

What's your West Indian Centre like? I only know mine on the basis of Sub Dub - a monthly dubstep…read morenight, held there because it's big, friendly and - probably - rather cheap to rent for an evening of bass-based fun. You get me? It's not just Sub Dub which is hosted by the WIC. The likes of Riff Raff and the notorious night Cabbage have all called the West Indian Centre home before. I'm not sure what it is about the place that makes it so special, it just is. The way the bass vibrates your rib cage like it does no where else. Going here for a night out is a different experience but one you'll always remember, that I've no doubt. It's as close to an old school rave as you'll get, trust me. Of course, by day, this is a community centre. If you're after a review of that, then isn't it.

The West Indian Community Centre has got to be the coolest community centre in the land because as…read morefar as I know it is place for indoor raving at the weekends. The first few years I lived in Leeds I never knew where it was, arriving and departing in a taxi and being transported somewhere that was not in either Headingley or the city centre. One Summer someone suggested we walked to SubDub as the night remained light for longer. And then I realised it was more than a small warehouse and lay in the West Indian community of Chapel Town - hence the Dub night we religiously flocked to once a month. Back in the day it was much less than a tenner to get in and at some point in the evening there was a bit of elbow room to dance. These days it costs a lot more but still the Irration Steppas boys boom their dub beats out. Be sure to take your earplugs as last time I went I had a ringing in my ears for days. This venue has plenty of other nights - psychedelic trance, drum-n-bass, hard house - that are usually on once a month or a few times a year. I'd rather go here than any club in town on a weekend. The vibe is an alternative one and sometimes they sell curry and chips in the venue!

Went to the comedy night last night. Looked a nice place and easy to get to. Just a shame some of…read morethe comedy was a little poor. But overall was a good night with nice food.

A wonderful social place to add to the town's heritage! :) I…read moreespecially enjoy the Vintage and Craft sales they hold there. It's also gotten more beautiful with time and is a wonderful place to spend the day when something is being hosted there.

good place for party hire for adults so i have been told, but i was going to book my wedding…read morereception here and because i had children at my wedding they wasnt very keen on the idea and layed down so many rules and the lady who was dealing with it got very snotty about it and made it awkward, not very helpful and not welcoming in the least, i would avoid this place and also deter anyone from booking this venue

A good few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending an event at Temple Works, and to be honest my…read morevisit here has been long overdue. I've constantly been hearing good things about the space, seen snippets of local cultural veterans' work being performed here, and in general have been told that it's not only a lovely historical building but somewhat of a hub for arts goings on in the fine city of Leeds. So, when presented with a flyer for an underground (almost literally, it felt, once inside) poetic do, I was compelled to attend. Of course, my review of the actual space kind of ends here, besides describing what the slightly crumbling bricks and dusty mortar were like. Even so, the building that the event was held in may have been like an unfinished basement akin to many a house I've been in Hyde Park, it was still the perfect venue for a group of poets, performers, thinkers and contemplaters to meet and showcase. There's something indescribably cool about going to an event, especially one such as it was, in a low-roofed, rustic and intimate building. Something about the urban decay made it feel infinitely more personal, secret and cool to be in, whilst listening to the wordy creations of some fellow Leeds writers. Whilst access to the entirety of this Grade I listed building may be limited, due to health and safety, such innovative and unique events continue to flourish here injecting a real boost into the local cultural scene. Check their up and coming events for more goings on!

Left Bank is an old church on Cardigan Road that has recently been put to use as an incredible…read morevenue for events, arts, performance and gigs. The space is pretty breathtaking, with beautifully-shaped archways and a very high ornately carved ceiling which provides brilliant acoustics and a magical atmosphere. The available space is quite huge and could accommodate up to 400 seated and I would imagine up to 1000 standing. Columns and archways provide neat sections that can easily be screened off to create some more intimate spaces off the central area. There is also a vestry that can be used as a back stage area. On the 21st November 2009 The Ladybird Project rented the venue for a day of craft, circus skills and live music. As day became evening, visuals were projected onto the ceiling as live harp playing filled the vast cavernous space and the audience fell quiet, hypnotised by the moving lights high above among the arches...enchanting! The space has huge potential for all kinds of events and anyone looking for a venue with character would frankly be foolish not to take a look at Left Bank!

I realise that by default, a church is a gorgeous space, but I think it would be unfair to say that…read moreLeft Bank Leeds is purely 5 stars based on the beauty of its structure. Indeed, it's as much about the kinds of events, the range, and the creativity that go toward my fondness for this arts space. So, the basics are covered-it's a gorgeous old church, that now plays host to a range of local events. The building inside is a marvel, the space is gargantuan and the people who run it are just lovely. In recent times I've been back for quite the range of happenings, from Ladybird's fundraiser where Biscuit Head and the Biscuit Badgers played, to the fabulous End of Summer Fashion Show, to the inimitable Steampunk Market, to Sneaky Experience and all events have been a total blast. It's the perfect setting for a market event, being as the space can hold up to at least 25 stall holders, and it truly comes alive when you're in the company of Victoriana wearing, goggle sporting, tea drinking cavorters -there'll be another one in 6 months, so don't miss out. Equally, the building lends itself beautifully to the screening of spooky (and probably any) films, although heating the room can be somewhat of a tricky affair. Nonetheless, folks piled n for a Sneaky Experience (if you've not heard of them, check them out) and a wonderful time was had by all. Catwalks never looked so stunning as being paraded under the gothic architecture, and sermons of a devlishly artful nature were never more engaging than from the pulpit by a man dressed in leather with a beard as old as time. Of course, live music is tricky in such a space, given the acoustics of the building - but that is very much dependent on a few things. One, the nature of the music: choirs, live violins, and even a hand wound melodian, will bounce from the ceiling and fill your ears with awe. With other full bands, the sound is a lot trickier to get right, but it can work if set up right. One has to face the speakers, of course, and I can't imagine a heavier band giving much clarity of sound -it becomes muffled by reverb -but it'd still be an experience I'm sure. All in all, you must keep an eye on their programme. As the months move onward, you can expect more from this exciting space, and you mustn't miss out. Regardless of the style of the event, given their high quality programming, I am sure what ever is booked for the future will have you enthralled equally by the beauty of the building, the passion of those that run it, and the very nature of the creatives that envelope the building. It's another gem that keeps the Leeds arts and alternative scene abuzz with wonder.