An old fashioned pub with a good selection of cask ales. I enjoyed a cheese tasting night in the function room upstairs

A great real British pub very close to the city centre. Small rooms dotted around help with making it more private and quiet. Also good to organise small events. read more

It's incredibly awesome when a good real ale pub doubles as somewhere you can take your mates without being shouted at for being an old man. The Adelphi combines good beer (including locals like Leeds Pale) with a lively atmosphere, well maintained Victorian (I think) fittings and just a hint of a modern finish. There's also food served. I can't vouch for it - having not tried it - but it looks like a good selection well-priced gastro fare. The cherry on the cream on the top of the cake is the Saturday afternoon live music. The atmosphere's insanely chilled out and it's such a pleasure to be able to sit back and really just enjoy it all from the comfort of a sofa. read more

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With board games, a down-tempo atmosphere, clean bathrooms and good beer, The Adelphi is the kind of pub I'm happy to pass time in. It's also another reason to like Leeds! On my last visit, I only got a half pint of Leeds Best Yorkshire Bitter; would like to go back for food, though, as the plates being devoured nearby looked pretty tasty. I have a hunch (which I hope to test soon) that the Adelphi would be a super Sunday roast choice. Stay tuned! read more

I always feel kinda strange when looking to review or talk to people about The Adelphi Hotel; the thing is I've been going to the pub for 7 years and have known every manager and member of staff by name since 2006 - as you may have guessed then, I love the pub, and so it's strange because while I gush and praise I know there are people that occasionally do have less than great experiences and I feel that I just come across as a sycophant who says what I say to curry favour with the powers that be. But enough about me feeling strange, The Adelphi is THE BEST PUB IN LEEDS. From the second you walk into the pub you realise it's a little different to most of the other pubs that line the streets of our fair city. The listed building, which was originally a Joshua Tetley pub benefits from a combination of original and not so original (the plexiglass curved 'glass' window as you walk in on the right from where a thug ran down the stairs and went through the window - back in the day) features, which are strewn across 4 downstairs rooms and a mammoth upstairs function room. Of course there are pubs like The Victoria and The Palace which conjure up a fraction of the authenticity and ambiance of the Adelphi; but for the small cosy rooms with open fires, the real wood bar and fittings, and equally the large open spaced function areas there is nowhere else in Leeds that does it better. And this is all backed by a playlist that could never be described as 'old man'ish at all... Over the last 7 years the pub has seen a gradual move away from beer as a focus, to food as a focus - and no matter whether you agree with this or otherwise (pubs are for beer!) the fact is that there are very few pubs these days that aren't going the same way... And it's a combination of luck and skill I'm sure that The Adelphi has managed to make this move so successfully. The seasonal menu, which features a collection of pub favourites (sausage and mash, burgers, fish and chips) alongside some less 'pubby' options involving salmon, ox cheek and southern fried chicken, is usually fantastic and while not on the cheap end of the pub food scale, events such as Burger Boutique Monday (241 on burgers) are there to give you a little more value for money every now and then. The beer selection is what you would expect from an 'old mans pub', with an ever changing selection of real ale along with the usual suspects in terms of beers and ciders on both tap and in bottles; and it even steps up a gear in terms of spirits where you'll find what is usually considered a deluxe vodka/gin/etc. in the place of the house spirit. The staff are all fantastic, but none more so than the looming figure of Fitchy, the large Scottish manager of the Adelphi, who will go out of his way to ensure that your experience there is as great as it possibly can be! He works most Sundays, so get yourself in for a roast - for as good as the normal food is, the Sunday options eclipse week day grub!! Of course, nowhere is perfect and it's the one area that lets the Adelphi down, the prices - I think they've gone up 5 times in the last 12 months... Needless to say that my father, an actual 'old man', nearly had a heart attack when he first went up to the bar and ordered 3 pints. But then, he's from Hull. It's the combination of all that real wood, higher than usual prices, indie playlist, open fires, near restaurant quality food and fantastic bar staff that means the Adelphi is cool! The best pub in Leeds, just be prepared to pay a little extra for that. read more

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It'd been quite a while since I last ate here, and so arriving early for their Tuesday quiz gave me the perfect opportunity to re-sample their fine cuisine. Everything else about the place is as standard -excellent range of drinks, fabulously exotic bar snacks, awesome events, tons of nooks and warm little rooms, and a cosy little smoking area. The food ordering is pretty simple, just mention at the bar that you're dining, and take a seat -they come to you and set up a tab. Perfect. I had a good peruse, all of which sounded fantastic, but being a sucker for heart warming sausage and mash, that's what I went for. Swiftly, the fare arrived and it was steaming hot. The mash was amazing, and the sausages were grand (not the best I've had, but damned tasty), but if you're a gravy friend like me you'll need to ask for some extra. The waitress also offered us some exciting mustards, which were delicious! And so, bellies full, it was quiz time. My favourite time of day. The new order of the quiz (relatively new -it's changed since my last visit yonks ago) is that the quiz master reads three questions quickly in a row, then repeats, then plays music/and or banters in between. We decided it was a little like listening to some kind of quirky radio show, since the banter included random thoughts as to current events and the odd advertisement for the Adelphi. The quiz was tough, which is fine by me, although only goes to expose my lack of knowledge on current events and suchlike. However, I prefer a more standard method of asking a question, pausing and repeating-call me a traditionalist! And the music in between was a touch on the loud side. In any case, much mirth and fun was had, although in one round, if you get just one answer wrong you forfeit points-be warned, as it lost us the quiz! All in all, I still adore the Adelphi, and can only see myself continuing to frequent. It's a stalwart pub in Leeds, with excellent drinks and the patrons are always a fantastic bunch. My only sadness is that the Acoustic Revolution days are over, but here's hoping some live music events shall return here soon. Only lost a star because the food wasn't quite as good as expected, but I'll be more adventurous next time and update! A total fan, love it here. read more

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Leeds is a very small city so don't worry when it says The Adelphi is 10 mins away from the shops - it's a very quick 10 mins. After having a few hours to kill before our train back south and being a tad *ahem* fragile from the night before we went on search for a decent Veggie Roast. We gave it a Google and The Adelphi came up trumps. It was really easy to find, just over the river. The atmosphere was really relaxed with other groups of friends meeting up to have a soda water and chat about the night before. The bar itself is in the centre of the pub with several maze rooms around with plenty of tables and seating and even a REAL fire to warm the cockles. I imagine in the summer months the garden is really well used, but as it is I only saw it en route to the ladies (which consists of only one working toilet which is a brave choice for a pub). There were still Roasts left when we arrived around 3pm on a Sunday. I didn't fancy the veggie roast myself (it did sound lovely but I'm not a fan of all the nuts they use). I went for the fish n chips instead (safe and full of carbs). Both were very well presented and certainly filled a hole. Good grub for a pub but a little pricey and small in portion size. With really laid-back and friendly staff and quirky lay out this is a safe bed for a good pint and a munch. read more

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I'm sitting in the adelphi right now and it reminded me that i haven't written a review for this place yet. This is one of Leeds truly great pubs! This pub has constantly been good since i started going out in Leeds. I've had great nights here, big weekends at the cockoos fest and good afternoons at acoustic revolution. Also they do proper pub food great for a Sunday. This is a great bar with a great atmosphere. Why aren't you here? read more

Imagine a flighty wood fairy shrunk you to tiny little proportions and then Charles Dickens came along carrying Mary Shelley's handbag. He scoops you up, pops you in the handbag where you find all your little friends playing with brass buttons, there are bottles of rum, cider with bits in it, a hot band with a passion for the blues, all different types of roasted meat and everything you sit on is handmade from leather, love, chocolate and velvet. Well that's how I feel when I go to The Adelphi. Whenever I can't take any more self-absorbed Urbanites shuffling into me as they fixate moronically on their latest I-PaidtooMuch Phone I scuttle down to the river and slide into the warm, comforting womb of copper and dark wood that is this awesome pub. Nothing, nothing is better than the rain pounding the cold streets outside as you curl up in the corner of this friendly, homely monument to Leeds' glorious brewing past with a pint of something ridiculously strong in one hand and a hot custardy pudding in the other. God it's like going home...if home had been a huge Victorian fortress to pink cheeked drinking and roaring laughter. And in many ways, I wish it had been. You can get music, poetry, comedy and sometimes even dance (occasionally mine) upstairs...when the sun shines you can head outside and wave to the cars...but best of all, in the 12 years I have lived in Leeds I have never left The Adelphi without having had a fantastic conversation with a complete stranger that has restored my faith in good old English sociability. Go there. Just go x read more

I'll base this on one visit with the Yelp gang for the Tuesday quiz night. I'll keep it brief. A proper pub with proper beer. Lots of nice retro stylings, not sure how many of these are original. A choice of three rooms and a bar area?? All of which I visited whilst getting lost, which is no mean feat in a pub with a fairly straightforward layout. Superior smoking facilities for us dregs of society. The quiz is slightly eccentric. Asking 2 questions at once becomes a bit much as the night progresses. I'd happily go again, whether it be in a group or on my own. The only drawback is the price of the booze. Knocking on £4 for a pint, and £5 for a single bacardi and coke!! Hence only 4/5 stars. read more

This is a charming pub, a bit off the beaten track, with a lot of atmosphere. The pub is made up of several rooms, with lots of corners where a group of you can set up camp, maybe to confer on the pub quiz! If you go, try the Früli strawberry beer! Yumm! read more

I have been here once or twice for a drink in the past and just had it down as one of the real pubs still left in Leeds City centre. The drinks are cheap the decor is very much like your typical old pub nothing overly exciting. I was on a hunt for a sunday lunch and this was the chosen place. I must say I was rather hesitant and thought it wouldn't be overly good quality food. When we arrived it was packed but the upstairs had been opened to accommodate this. The upstairs is lovely. A big open space with sofas and big windows. There is a small bar in the corner too (that also has draught) so you don't have to keep going downstairs. The menu looked delicious and I went for the aged beef roast served with yorkshire puddings and all the veggie trimmings. It was so nice and cosy upstairs and the atmosphere was great. The food took about half an hour and was well worth the wait. I was expecting a thrown together Sunday roast that was just bog standard but it was so much more. It wasn't just well presented it tasted devine. Everything was cooked to perfection and the gravy was amazing. Writing this review is making me want to go! The staff were really friendly and attentive which made everything that bit better. The Sunday Roasts are under £10 and you get a lot! They have a few different meat options and a vegetarian option. I honestly can not fault this place the only bad thing is that I haven't tried it sooner. Give it a whirl it really is the best Roast I have ever had. Just don't tell my gran! read more

This pub is the nuts. I lived in London for years and this is the closest I've found to the Bricklayer's Arms in Shoreditch which is my favourite drinking hole of all time. Although the Adelphi doesn't have a jukebox, the range of beers is extensive and the bar snacks are out of this world. Pop in on a Sunday afternoon and pick up a Bloody Mary conveniently lined up on the bar and then a great Sunday lunch from a fantastic menu. There are four different enclaves where you can sit downstairs and a separate bar upstairs. Omnipresent barflies add even more character and the staff are really friendly. In my opinion, this is the best pub in Leeds by a stretch. read more

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Located just 'across the bridge' from the City Centre, I was really pleased to see that The Adelphi was closely located to our hotel as it's so rare that we get to go to what I would count as a proper pub. It's a vast space broken down into small areas, or what I supposed once would have been considered 'smoking rooms' and, visiting on a Saturday night, they were all rammed. You can book these rooms for parties, and they aren't lacking in bars, so we soon found a leaning space in the main hall for a quick drink before heading into the centre. There's an upstairs area, which also appeared to have a private function on, but I can imagine it offering much more seating when available. A good stopping point I would like to experience again. read more

A splendid Victorian pub just oozing with period features such as carved mahogany, coloured tiles and brass - it felt a bit like time had stood still when you entered. Its frontage too has kerb-appeal, with the windows decoratively frosted. It was Tetley's original flagship pub (before the brewery closed in 2011 and moved to Wolverhampton). They have a selection of three local and two guest ales on rotation. The bar itself is quite compact given the size of the place - there are four rooms on the ground floor nicely separated from each other with plenty of seating, it reminded me a bit of the back rooms in The Briton's Protection in Manchester. There's a function room upstairs but I didn't check that out, nor did we have anything to eat here from their menu which appeared to be a New-York-deli-style offering. The couple of times I've been in there's been a great, but not too lively, atmosphere - it made for the perfect place for one last pint before heading back to our hotel. read more

Went here for Sunday lunch last week, as always a nice relaxed atmosphere. Wine good and nice friendly staff. It's a shame the food isn't a lot better, I used to love going here for a good bit of pub grub but now the food seems a bit hit and miss. You always get a nice or ok meal but it used to be consistently great! read more

I love this place, it really is so homely and cosy. It's a good place to go for a gossip and giggle with the girls when you all want to kick back and relax. I've heard really good reviews about the saturday afternoon live music but haven't had the chance to sample it yet. I'll definitely make the effort to go down and have a look though! We all ordered good old home made pie and thoroughly enjoyed it all. read more

The Adelphi is very much a part of traditional Leeds, it has stood it's corner through the decades and has somehow managed to satisfy all comers from rockabilly to new romantic and punk to pop (I seem to remember being largely naked at a party upstairs many years ago but that's not the Adelphi's fault). The adelphi seems to have as many fine ales as it has corners to sit in and whilst sitting in one of those very corners indulging myself I saw an amazingly wide range of humanity passing, pausing and partaking. My one posible niggle might be the food prices but then I am a Yorkshireman and I therefore know that there are limits to the worth of a plate of grub. read more

I love the Adelphi! Being a bit of a history geek (if it's got 100 years under its belt, I'll probably love it) and a fan of nice, cosy places to chat and sip a beer, this place is certainly a treat. I feel a strange sense of wonder whenever I come in here, like a child exploring an old house. There's all these awesome old fashioned lounges to choose from, all with beautiful Victorian decor. Fans of fine ale should love this place, just as much for the ambience of it as well as the generous selection to choose from. I was there quite recently with a friend and I always have a glass or two of Fruli strawberry beer - mouth's watering just thinking about it! I must admit I hardly ever eat food here because I find it a bit too expensive (hence the 4 star rating) but the food I have eaten here has been lovely, namely the fish and chips! I do love their tab system, something which is pretty unheard of in a lot of pubs in general. Service is superb here, all the staff are really nice and accommodating. They sometimes hand out free popcorn and nuts - doesn't get much better than that! read more

It's pretty rare that I make a trip over to the Adelphi, but I tend to enjoy it when I do. Yesterday after work I made my way there to meet some people, having to wait on my own for an hour or so. However it wasn't a particularly painful hour alone, with pleasant staff and a good amount of seating (upstairs seems to be the way forward, seeing as there were loads of people downstairs, many of who were stood up due to no seats available). But there's a decent atmosphere and I really didn't mind nursing a pint here for a while before I was joined by others. Drinks choices are fairly decent too, with a few pints to try, although prices can be a little high - I think it was over a tenner for 3 pints. I'm yet to try the food, which in retrospect I should have done last night really - not eating before drinking a lot is NEVER a good idea! Overall though it's a good place to go both for a couple of pints before moving on, and for a full evening of relaxed drinking. read more

Great pub, the best old school one in Leeds city centre, in terms of style at least. Good selection of ales (if on the pricey side), good food, nice layout with the 4/5 smaller rooms on the ground floor making sure the place isn't too loud for chatting when its packed out, nice large one room upstairs too for big groups/hire. It has managed to keep the old pub feel while making sure it's modern and upto date, though not totally convinced by the framed artwork. p.s It' a crying shame the weekly Acoustic Revolution Saturday afternoons are no more, good live laid back music on a windy Saturday afternoon really gave the place a more essential feel, made it a destination not just a stop off... there is surely a market for mid afternoon live music in Leeds on a weekend?! read more

A lovely old Victorian pub on the edge of the city centre. The Adelphi has a lot going for it, beautiful victorian features, with largely original fittings, frosted glass and multiple rooms and snugs. A really great space upstairs which you can hire out for parties and events with it's own bar and very good food. It is a let down a little by it's beer selection which tends to be on the mild and bitters side than anything too adventurous, also there's multiples on tap which I always find a little sad. I understand this duplication between upstairs and down but not really on the central bar serving all the downstairs rooms where they could have signage to let you know what is on the selection of taps. But it is kept well which is half the battle. We were here for a party on the Friday night and then breakfast on the Saturday. On the Friday night we were meant to have a dedicated bartender upstairs for the evening, but half the time he seemed to be running downstairs for things which meant there was no one at the bar. This would've been fine in general though I know my friend was paying for the space, so you'd expect a bit more when you've put down money in my opinion. On the Saturday I had the Chorizo hash which was really tasty. The food was great but even after adding a rosti on top of my order I would've liked to have a bit more so the portion on this dish needs to be improved, the size of the full breakfasts looked fine though. read more

This is a great city centre pub, that's more like a local in the suburbs - so if you enjoy your drinking in a quieter venue, or you're looking for somewhere to have a catch up with friends then this is the ideal venue for you - especially if you're wanting some tasty traditional bar food! They do a range of beers and also have some great events laid on, including the Iron Man Cupcake competition & a Comedy Club! read more

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I love LOVE this place! If you are looking for a real British pub, with a great selection of hand pulled beer, with an old fashioned atmosphere, and really, really good pub food....this is the place for you. It was nice and busy the two nights we went during our stay in Leeds, but we did not miss out on attention. The service was friendly and fun....the bartender and the servers had no problem helping us figure out the beer....and we genuinely had a great experience. If I lived in Leeds, The Adelphi would be MY after-work pub for sure! read more

there is a young-ish lass with dark hair and glasses behind the bar; try paying her with a twenty pound note (make sure a mate is there to confirm this) and she'll try give you change from a tenner. every single bloody time. I have heard several others say this too. landlord: why do you let her get away with this? could be a good pub... read more

i am what some would refer to as an old soul. i do like to party and burn the town down but i also liek to sit in great pubs with great company and laugh the night away. this is one of the latter. its close enough to the city centre for ease of access but far enough away from everything to be able to relax. it has a great old-world feel to it. there are more beers than i've ever been able to work my way round and the staff are always very friendly. they do serve food but so far i havent had the chance to try it. they do a range of great nights too. they have stage upstairs where they regularily get bands, comedians and theatre groups performing. all in all, a great place. read more

Hiding in a part of town where most bars trip over their own laminate flooring attempting to be cool, the Adelphi is a welcome oasis of laidback charm. It's old-fashioned exterior renders it invisible to the bar-crawling masses headed for the bright lights of Call Lane and beyond, leaving a lively, arty clientele to enjoy the extensive range of beers and ciders in one of the pub's numerous nooks and crannies. With several small rooms downstairs, a larger upstairs room which plays host to a variety of nights from Open Mic to Storytelling, and one of the most comfortable smoking areas in Leeds, this pub is equally enjoyable whether snuggling up in a private corner or holding court with a large group of mates. Add to this a decent menu of pub grub and fantastic Sunday lunches, plus the always commendable decision to serve decent (not Strongbow or Bulmer's) cider on tap, and you have one of the best pubs in Leeds City Centre. It's only downside is that drink prices are sometimes a little too high. read more

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I live very close to the Adelphi, but only recently went for lunch there. What a pleasant surprise! The food was timely, a good price, and VERY tasty! We were in a rush and the bartender even dug around for some take-away containers for us (as it's not too common to carry them). I will definitely recommend it to others, and look forward to returning! read more

You do tend to find a clear divide between those punters who will always head for the real ale house, wanting "proper" beer and non of this loud music malarkey. Then there are the super cool cats who flock to the immaculately designed modernistic bars with the even more immaculately dressed people inside. However, the Adelphi breaks down this barrier somewhat. It's a strange beast but a very charming one. On the one hand it's Victorian doors and classic period décor suggests another fine ale blessed establishment but on closer inspection it is much more than that. And the crowd should give you a clue to this. You'll find students, people of a certain age, business men, parties and just about anything really. The place is a hive for just about every social network on this planet. Maybe that is down to it's charm, because believe me it is charming. I do like traditional pubs and this has the feel down to a tee. What's the added bonus for me is that you can get an array of drinks and not just ale that you can stand forks in. My favourite tend to be the bottled fruit beers, refreshing and clean and part of your five a day as well. So pull up a pew in any one of the four rooms and settle in. Or you can head upstairs for one of the various comedy nights, DJs or live music gigs. All in all a very well thought out and different experience. read more

The Aldephi is undoubtedly my faviourite place in Leeds to spend a Sunday afternoon. It's just a shame it is a bit of a trek from where I live. Situated past Call Lane on the other side of the river (just up an alley from the squeaky clean, ultra modern Brewerey Warf development), The Adelphi is the antithesis of its surroundings. A real old fashioned pub, combining a quirky twinge to the decor, brought about by the trendy barstaff, with a brilliant (though often fairly pricey) selection of beers, ales, ciders and wine. I think the friendly, younger barstaff really make The Adelphi accessable to all ages. With several rooms to choose from, it is suitable for a private meeting, or larger groups, open mic nights, and other small creative showcases. I honestly think I spent one of my favourite afternoons in Leeds in The Adelphi, just flicking through the Sunday Paper, whilst waiting for my lunch, with a large glass of red wine, to banish the cold and rain outdoors. The food is fantastic, the menu full of pub classics, and whether you opt for a Sunday roast, or a spinach and lentil burger, I doubt you'll feel you've made a bad choice. I will go back again and again. read more

I love the Adelphi - one of my favourite pubs in Leeds. The atmosphere is great and the four different rooms always makes the experience different. It's laid back, just a good old fashioned pub with character. Sadly my favourite thing about the Adelphi - Acoustic Revolution on Saturdays - is no more... still worth a trip though! read more

Quick update to say have been back now for full meal and it lived it to its expectation. Roast and desert we're well up to scratch. But don't go too late on a Sunday for a Roast as they do run out the meat varieties. read more

I am a MASSIVE fan of the Adelphi. This place has a really special atmosphere and the staff are definitely worth thanking for that. The place is huge but somehow still feels cosy and the crowd in there are always a really nice bunch of people. It's not a city centre bar, and you can tell. It sits just at the end of Dock Street near the canal a short walk out of the city centre and like the rest of the bars and restaurants down that neck of the woods it has a really independent, casual, cool vibe about it. Awesome selection of beers, a beer garden out the back (and a temporary one out the front in the summer), loads of rooms to explore - if you fancy a quiet evening drink or a bit more of a livelier weekend beverage this place is definitely worth visiting. And it stays open late too! What's not to like? read more

I've had a couple of drinks over the years in this establishment. Mainly I find myself having to fight to get the attention of the bar staff any appear. The ale's are a good selection and I don't actually mind the decor. I've felt let down every time I've visited the Adelphi,as I hear so many positives things about this place. read more

Amazing building with an amazing atmosphere, Having a 3 week stay in Leeds and this is my second time here already great selection of drink and friendly service highly recommended. read more