It's really no surprise that North Bar was voted by the Observer Food Monthly as the 'Best place to…read moredrink in the UK'. They're not wrong. North Bar covers every single base. If you like your beer, well they've had over a 1000 on tap since opening twelve years ago. Not forgetting the 100000 various bottled beers. Got beer then, have they? Check. Don't like beer? Well how about one of cider, rum, whisky, bourbon, brandy, wine. They've got them all. And not only have they got them all, they've got the best of them all. Teetotal? Well, then, how about a coffee in the one of the funkiest interiors the Leeds bar scene has to offer? There's new art installed seeminly every month, with exhibitions from different local talent. Music? If it's good, it gets played. NOT BEEN HERE? GO. NOW.

OK, so it may be a bit bizarre to update over a non-alcoholic drink, but North Bar wins again. With…read moreBottomless Coffee. Oh yes, that's the good stuff right there. It mightn't be a specialist brew, but for two pounds you can refill to your hearts content, pop out and back in again and still get more coffee, all the while enjoying the usage of their free wifi. There's even a table next to some power points in which you can plug your laptop in. Amazing. Whilst the likes of Brooklyn lager will cost you practically a fiver, which is a little more than I like to pay, they still offer a fantastic selection of drinks and the space itself is both large and inviting. The art on the walls is regularly renewed, offering the best in local artistry, and the staff are always full of cheer and chat. I can only hope that the newly opened Meanwood sister bar offers such delights as these! Want to escape the noise of the city? Check in for a coffee. You'll be warmly welcomed. In all, there's not much more can be said that hasn't already been penned, but if you're into your beers, music and banter you must give this place a visit.

Always a top notch destination for beers, wine or a cocktail…read more.. It offers a restaurant to the side that I've never actually tried but it always seems popular with a line to get in. The place itself (for those of us wanting alcohol) is cozy & welcoming. With leather chairs & couches for the lucky people, and normal wooden chairs for the none lucky. The beers & hooch are top notch without having top notch prices. For a stop whilst shopping to a night out this is a place for a rest or to top up.

Not been here in years and years! (25 I think!) The last…read moretime I was here it was quite dark. What a pleasant surprise as I descended the stairs into a light, bright room. Plus there was The Happy Mondays music playing, ace! The bar is situated in the middle of the room and it is surrounded by richly coloured furnishings. It looks like a gentleman's club but not as stuffy. There are quite a few mirrors dotted around the place which gives the illusion of extra light and size. The staff are very talkative. What a lovely place this is. I opted for a pint of Pale Ale which was very refreshing. I was going to eat here but I called into my sisters on the way down and was press ganged into having lunch there. So food will have to wait until next time. There is a piano to one side and on the outside of this alcove there are some quite large speakers so it looks like there could be live music on offer here! Being underground I bet the acoustics are great here and I shall have to check their website to see what is on offer. I checked out the cocktail menu and it isn't very expansive. Although there is a large array of spirits behind the bar. 5 stars because everything I tried and saw was top notch!

I personally think that The Royal Park gets a bit of a bum rap. It's not bad for a local pub, it's…read morefairly cheap and the entertainments pretty good - although unfortunately that seems to peter out when the students go home for the summer. Personally, I love a pub quiz, and the pub quiz at The Royal Park is good. It has changed recently and I was devastated to find out that there is no prize for best team name (after a particular good effort on my part), but it's still run by Will who is one of my favourite quiz masters, and is a bona fide Egg Head winner. The pubs boasts the smallest music venue in Leeds - The Royal Park Cellars, which receives some good lesser known alternative bands in, reminiscent of the smaller, darker venues you went to as a teenager which let you let loose to loud music, it is a particularly good space for catching a punk or metal band. As for the bad smell and the bad pints - I've not really noticed this myself, but then I'm not much of a connoisseur. It's not a beauty, it's just an honest, low market Mitchells and Butler pub. It's a great place for groups, especially in the summer as there's a large enclosed beer garden. Recently it's started to feel a bit like a sinking ship, and I think that's because of the ever increasing popularity of the Brudenell Social Club next door. But if you're looking for something a bit less densely populated than the Brude and you're in the area then it's worth a shot.

Ok, I'm a little torn on this one because on the one hand I would say that the royal park is one of…read moremy least favourite pubs in the area, on the other it apparently hosts high quality music events in the cellar (which I have never been to) and that must elevate it over the other crappy pubs in some way. Here's the thing, the beer is bad, the atmosphere is bad and the place smells pretty bad. It is quite crowded with students, which isn't always a bad thing but in this case I am referring to "that kind of student" you know, the over enthusiastic about the ideas of alcohol and being allowed to go out kind. The kind that make you wonder if those freedoms have been so wisely given. So all in all, even entering this pub involves picking your way past vomiting teenagers and people stapling each others scrotums to various items of lawn furniture. Alright, I admit it. I'm exaggerating a little but to be honest I don't see why anyone would drink here when the brudnell social is next door. As I said at the beginning I feel I should give some credit to them for offering music events but having never been I won't be that generous. Again the brudnell does music and events VERY well so I can't imagine this hateful place winning me over. I don't think that I have ever sounded old and grumpy before. Oh well I'm off to a 'proper pub' to drink mild and talk about the war and how young folks don't know they're born. grumblegrumblegrumble

Excellent all around. Friendly service. Nice choice of beers. Proper menu. Very good food. Indoor…read moreand terrace seating. Recommended.

They have recently added an extension to this pub, but it still has the traditional feel. It's been…read moredecorated really nicely and has a lovely open fire in winter. The menu isn't massive but everything on it is good. The bread rolls are obviously freshly baked on site and are delicious. The fish and chips with mushy peas is really good as is the sausage and mash. The soup is always good too. It's quite pricey but worth it. The chef also does guinea pig nights where you can go and try out new food for a cheaper price and then review - these are very popular so its worth booking in advabnce.

Excellent pub. Great food and very nice beer. Never had a bad pint or meal! Lunchtimes especially…read moregood. Happy to recommend this pub. nb Kids only allowed inside if you're eating and tables outside pretty much in the car park.

I echo the other reviewer Donster22. I was actually staying at the Rombalds Hotel, Ilkley (qv my…read morereview). I stay and eat there a lot so for a change decided to look for a quiet pub with good food. This one is high above Burley in Wharfedale on the 'side' of Ilkley Moor, and I went in for dinner at about 6.30. Not too many people in there, just three or four couples. The pub consists of a main bar, a smaller 'snug' set up as dining tables, and a larger restaurant room (not open this evening, maybe only used at weekends). I ate in the snug and chatted to a couple at an adjoining table. But first things first ! Taylors Landlord Bitter !! This beer has quite justifiably won many awards over many years, and is always worth seeking out. But of course I am unashamedly biased , as I was brought up in the nearby town of Keighley, and the back of our house was only 2-300 yds away from Taylor's brewery wall. There was also Tetleys and another bitter available on draught. The menu consisted of a good choice of starters, mains , and desserts. Most of it was of the wholesome rustic pub variety, thought there were some blackboards of specials covered up, maybe these are available at the weekend. Anyway dining alone and not wanting to stay there too long, I enjoyed creamy garlic mushrooms as a starter followed by Lambs Liver and Onions, served on good mash with plenty of gravy , and side vegetables. It was really delicious. This may have been my first visit there, but certainly not the last. Just one black mark, Mrs Landlord seemed to be on her own when I first walked in, and had to get food from kitchen to serve another couple , so it was a good 5 or 6 mins before I could order a pint !

Rude bar staff. Argumentative. Threw my friend out for asking a question. Bar lady with a boy cut…read moreacts like a prison guard. Very mean. 40 minute wait for a drink. Stuffy - no AC. Uncomfortable. Overpriced drinks. 3 x the price. NOT worth it. Go elsewhere - don't ruin your night.

Whoa, my last review is OLD! Looks like I'm well overdue and update, and I've got a very new bit of…read moreinfo to share. So new, it only launched a week ago in fact - Jake's new bar menu. So, you'll have probably noted the relaunch they had a wee while ago, with the still room where they make their own booze. (That, my friends, is pretty cool - and the portobello road gin makes a great G&T.) Well, now they've another step and created a spanking new menu to tickle your taste buds. I came in to sample it out last week, and the lovely Tori W and I tried various things from the menu. There are a few light options, meaning you can mix and match a few bits, alongside larger mains, such as the burgers. The 'peckish' menu features a few things at £4.95 each or three for just under £13. Rest assured, three would fill you up. We decided to halve a burger and try the chicken in a bag, the mac and cheese and the pork kebab. For me, the stand out option had to be chicken in a bag. It literally comes in a bag, and you get three chicken wings, which were cooked to perfection. The skin was deliciously crispy, and I'm a fan of interactive food - you get a bottle of thick balsamic to drizzle on, followed by a sprinkle jar of dried garlic and flavoursome dusting, which makes each bite an interesting delight. The kebab came with a tzatziki style dip, and the mac and cheese was as creamy and cheesy as you like. The burger, which we saved for last, was perhaps a little on the rare side for some. My thinking is that we should have ordered the smaller dishes as a starter, and asked for the burger to come after, since by the time we came to eating it, it was a little cold. It comes in fast food American style wrapping, and I reckon we'd have appreciated it a lot more fresh from cooked. The bap, a thick doughnut style bun, wasn't for me - I like a brioche bun, but am not so much a fan of the heavy style bread. It was a little too sweet for my taste. However, those looking for a really red burger would probably love this! The special cocktails aren't cheap, mine coming in at £9, but it really was delicious. I forget the name, but it involved two mini saucepans, lots of flames, and a little adrenaline, as the bartender poured the burning liquid from pan to pan for what seemed like an age, before mixing it with cream. It was a very warming Christmassy affair, although we did fear the amount of fire! (Note, Tori was holding on to her hair as he stood behind her!) Total for the two meals, cocktail, and two cokes came to a respectable £36. Not bad for something a little bit special. I'd go and check out the new menu -- peanut butter fans will be excited to learn they serve peanut butter ice cream for dessert. This I need to come back for myself. Enjoy!

This is the up market bar of Bingley. It is ideally situated right next to the train station and…read morehas a late licence for fridays and saturdays. They have a lot of top beers and wines, which can be a little pricey but you are paying for the surroundings. They is a snug underground area which is the main sitting area, which has brick exposed walls and a big plasma TV on the wall. Excellent food with good array of beers, all in a nice snug little bar.

While this restaurant has a good location and bright bar area, the downstairs eating area has a low…read moreceiling and is dimly lit. The food is tasty, but does not overcome the windowless atmosphere downstairs. The drinks selection is good though and servers are friendly.

We came here for a friend's birthday last night and although I knew where it was, I'd never been…read morebefore. It reminds me a bit of Bradford's Love Apple in its set-up, in that it's a bar, restaurant, music venue and club all rolled into one. Our table was set up in a bit of an awkward place, along the side of the bar, beside the small booths, which meant that initially we got a great view of the stage (and the music provided by the Jen Low Band - very Dave Matthews they were), but from about 9pm people kept eyeing us up because clearly we were in their way, and so they simply stood in front of us, banged into our seats to get to the bar, and generally made us feel a bit like we were imposing. Hot Steve and I had already had a massive lunch so we passed on the starters, but did have a small bowl of olives for £2. For my main I had courgettes stuffed with ratatouille and Ribblesdale cheese for £10, and Steve had the sea bream with fries (£13.50). A bit pricier than I'd usually pay, particularly given the conservative portions, but then it did mean that we had room for puddings Mine was the prettiest pudding I've ever eaten (pistachio meringue with chantilly cream and strawberries - £4), and Steve's rubarb crumble and custard was very tasty too - also £4. So without drinks it was just over £30, and we got to listen to live music. We headed downstairs for the free Chichino gig (I had never heard of them, as I am not down with the kids, but it was a lady in leopard print leggings and a sweatband playing the funk out of a keyboard with a backing band - 'live house' apparently), but only stayed for one drink as it was a bit busy and we were full of food and also it was all a bit too surreal for almost-sober people like us. I'd like to come back - it's a nice place for a relaxed, long evening over a tasty meal and a bottle of wine, and less so much for a big party of people I think.

They host some really cracking events, it's worth noting that it isn't just music- I've seen some…read morereally quality cabaret here. The drinks are decent, full bar and reasonable prices too- it's worth checking out what they have on.