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!

had an amazing night with a few games off pool , and a few cold pints! Would definitely recommend…read morethis place.

From the owner: The Purple Door is based in Leeds and is located close to the train station…read more We are open 7 days a week. The wide selection of beautiful dancers provide private lap dances as well as our VIP experience and live pole dancing throughout the night for entertainment. We offer packages for stag groups and birthdays. Contact us to find our more and get booked in! Within the club we have many private dance booths and VIP areas as well as two bars. In association with Grosvenor Casino Leeds (Merrion Way)

There are plenty of places to try food on Call Lane so why choose Neon Cactus....here is why…read more.... Their Feast Menu!!! £10.95 each and food which delights and warms the Soul! Starts with Nachos- chilli beef & chorizo on one portion and some kind of squash stew on the other. Both very tasty toppings and a very satisfying portion Followed by Tacos- chicken tinga, and again the squash stew. Lovely soft tacos with just the right topping balance and very tasty! Followed by Enchilada-chilli beef & chorizo- could this get anymore flavoursome Topped off with Fajita of North yorks belly pork with cumin seed crackling. OMG- it was a taste sensation, a party in my mouth and every other exclamation you can come out with while swooning over the deliciousness presented at Neon cactus. For the £10.95 a head I defy you to find tastier food on Call Lane! The setting is more suited to a bar hence I haven't given 5 stars- its a bit dark with candle-light being the predominant lighting, the service is a bit staggered with the bar being dealt with also but all in all we were happy with the food and the service was quite attentive enough for us. 2 beers and 2 soft drinks brought the bill to £25-ish and we didn't hesitate to leave the remainder of the £30 for a tip. Give it a try- your taste buds will thank you for it!!

It's not often that I get out and get a few tipples down me... (wait for it) on Call Lane, but…read morebeing the second bar of the Yelp Cocktail Crawl for Leeds Loves Cocktails, I had a chance to revisit this fabulous bar. I can't speak for what it's like late on a weekend night, being as I tend to avoid the copious crowds in favour of a quieter spot generally, but early on a Friday night the place was already buzzing. Not too busy that you couldn't get to the bar, but not so quiet you felt wrong for drinking and having a bit of a party. I love the stylings, with the curiosities and wooden back bar shelves, and any bar that devotes itself to tequila is a happy place for me. This wouldn't have been the case previously, but I've something of a new affection for margaritas and shots of tequila with the green stuff to chase. (I still can't remember what it's called, but it's lime-y, chilli and delicious.) The array of cocktails available for the special cocktail week were all great, all tequila based, and all very tempting. Being early I requested a longer drink, and that was what I was given - a Pineapple something (forgive the memory loss) and it was really tasty. Very tequila-y still, but a good balance of pineapple, little pepper (?) flakes, and tequila. I must say, I'm a fan. And I'm still fondly looking forward to coming back for some more Mexican delights, as the food here is marvellous. It ticks all the boxes: good bar staff, good drinks, good food, good décor. Get down for good times!

Went in for a cup of tea with a friend. Had a nice hot pot of tea in a chilled environment with…read morerelaxing music. The person serving was friendly, and the place was warm and nicely decorated.

I'll try to order this review in an appropriate fashion, since this place has various guises -all…read moreof which I love. The Outlaws cafe: By day, this artfully decorated space defines relaxed. It's light and airy, given the huge windows, and the tables are spaciously laid out for groups, solo coffee drinkers, and couplets to arrange themselves. There are 60s style tables and chairs, low standing long wooden blocks, comfy cushioned benching, and groovy bar stools. Top tip: if you've a laptop, there are electric outlets abound to plug in, and naturally, free wifi. The back wall displays plentiful curious prints and paintings, there's wallpaper with pineapples on it, and even a tiled bit of wall that kids are welcomed to deface - Outlaws will even supply the pens. Delightful phrases such as 'Darwin Rules' and 'it's really hot today!' currently decorate the wall. To eat and drink, you have an array of hot drinks (the usual suspects) and a curious menu, offering up toasted sandwiches, home made stew, sushi (from Sushiboy) and salads. If you're more into cake, the bar has a myriad of gooey goodness. My personal recommendation is the spongy raspberry offering, whose name I do not know. Get involved in a bit of that, with an Americano on the side, and you'll be a happy chap. Bored? No probs. They've all the board games you could want to while away a few hours. And don't even get me started on how cool the music is - these guys know their chill out. (I realise it's not to everyone's taste, but I'm a fan!) Also, try the home made stew, it's warming and awesome. One last thing - ask about the magic till, if you've a small child with you. They'll love it. The Outlaws bar: By night, this place transforms into a cosy hub of creativity, music and cool. They've a range of regular events that are most worth checking out, more notably, their DJ nights. Their Baleraric social is something to put in the diary, with world famous DJs performing fantastic sets, and of course -you can enjoy regular evenings of excellent music from Joe's Bakery and co. The monthly performance poetry night, Sticks And Stones, is another awesome event to get booked in. Expect a host of wordly musings from the open mic-ers, waxing lyrical in hip-hop style, thoughtful abandon, and hilarious commentary. Every month features a highly regarded poet, and now I've been lucky enough to have seen Mark Grist in the flesh. The drinks are ultra cool, with a select few cocktails and spirits on offer, alongside Brooklyn Lager and Estrella on draft, Brewdog, Anchor Steam, Belle Rose and more in bottles, and a varied amount of guest beers appearing depending on the season. Prices, of course, are a little higher with such premium offerings - but, this isn't a complaint as such. I like good beer, if possible, excellent beer. I don't expect to get that for £2.50. In the evening, when the place is full, there's an interesting effect where the windows steam up - even that is cool, as it feels like you're enveloped in a secret blanket of awesome. So, there you have it. Most of the things I love, rolled into one great big hug of a hang out. Wifi and power, check. Good coffee and lush cake, check. A range of good food for lunch, check. High end beers, check. Interesting and artful events, check. Quirky vintage décor, check. Amazing music, check. Good people? Don't even doubt it for a second.

I've only ever been to Outlaws during the evening so I can't possibly comment on daytime…read moreactivities, but what a cool little place this is! The bar is small but spacious, mirrors complimenting the decor along with disco balls and bottle-storage globes dotted about the room. The seating is comfy to lounge upon, and the windows make the most of the limited light stolen by the NCP car park opposite. The Yacht Club has an extensive selection of drinks, ranging from fruity teas to more spirits I've ever seen crammed on a shelf; apart from one snag. As a whisky drinker, I asked if they had Jack Daniels Honey Whisky in, and the bartender was puzzled, offering a cheeky quip of, "we have Jack Daniels, and honey?". The bartenders are charming lads who keep the place clean and tidy while retaining the laid-back atmosphere - one of them had Facebook open on his laptop behind the bar! The drinks are kind of pricey, but you would expect it from bars of the type. The food is great too - I had a sandwich and it was the best I've had in Leeds; soft bread and great quality cheese resting on a crisp salad. The only bad thing about the place is the bartender from next door's Rebel Pin-Up who storms through the bar from time to time with a look of pure anger on his face, and I promised that I wouldn't bring the Society of Young Publishers into this review! Great place!

Have been wanting to try this place for a while, heard so much about it. Really love the brightly…read morelit entranceway, needed because otherwise you wouldnt notice the doorway! A lot of stairs (badly lit) lead you to the huge space . There is a long bar running along one side, a wide empty space which separates the 'cages' which house the table tennis tables from the bar and at the far end some snooker tables. For me it came across as a pretty dingy youth club selling booze! Not a place i will be returning to!

Visited yesterday with a mixed group of 13 whilst enjoying some festive beers in Leeds…read more It's a simple set up with a good range of beers. Pool Tables, Table Tennis and tables for Beer Pong are available. Good atmosphere with a number of people enjoying themselves. Having had a couple of rounds of drinks and been playing beer pong, the whole experience was ruined by an over zealous member of staff who claimed the ladies in the group were having too much fun. Having won at Beer Pong they decided to cheer to celebrate their victory - no different to any of the other groups. However this obviously upset the over zealous barman who informed us we were too loud and to keep the noise down. Needless to say we left and then took out custom elsewhere. Don't think any of us will be going back and I doubt I'd recommend it.

MY House, which originally opened a few years ago as gay venue Stinky's Peephouse, is not strictly…read morein 'town'. Located a few minutes walk away from the main bar areas, it is a venue that is famous for one thing, and one thing only. Back to Basics. Back to Basics is a rather famous house night that has won all the plaudits since it started in the early nineties - best night in England, best night in England, best night in Europe etc...Pete Tong even called it the home of house music - praise indeed. The night itself has been at many different venues since its inception, and now seems to have settled at MY House for the foreseeable future, and the venue provides a pretty good home for Leeds' most treasured night. The lowest of the three floors is a sweaty, breathless steam room which proper ravers will love. The ground floor is slightly less sweaty and noisy, and the top floor even less so, meaning that you can go to MY House and not be forced to dance all night - although, if you go to Back to Basics, you'll probably find yourself doing just that. All in all, it's an average venue made good by the fact that they host B2B

I'm not into my house, trance,rave and dance music therefore My House doesn't really appeal to me…read more Especially as the club was located next to my old flat and often kept me awake pumping till six in the morning! But don't listen to me, I'm a granny at times! Many of my mates who are into their rave and clubbing scene love it here! Clubbers pump it up in there till six in the morning during the weekend and laugh upon people queuing up for Oceana and other student hives. If your the one shouting "I wanna go somewhere else" when you've been kicked out the bar at 2am, maybe My House would do you fine! Drinks are cheap however the decor is grotty. My House is obviously all about the raving scene as the decor is black, dingy and a little like a huuugeeee sauna at times! I understand some love this scene and this venue will be perfect for some of you reading this! Be careful, the club is strongly related to drug activity and is often closed down due to dodgy dealings. However that might be your cuppa tea!

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.