Leeds Night Out

Wink · 7 Dec 2017 at 07:52

Hi everyone,

I'm in Leeds City Centre for the next two nights with the missus and I'm looking for some recommendations on good places to drink in the evening.

Tonight we are seeing Kasabian at the First Direct Arena. So looking for places to go before and afterwards where we don't need to be dressed too smartly dressed. Indie/rock type bars or clubs later would be ideal.

On Friday night looking for some nicer bars to have a few drinks in before or after food. Places with decent cocktails for the boss would be good. Planning on eating in either Gauchos or Tattu but open to suggestions if there's somewhere we really should try.

Any ideas?

Cheers

[FnG]magnolia · 7 Dec 2017 at 09:56

Leeds?

Kasabian?

Thanks Trump!

swain90 · 7 Dec 2017 at 10:00

The Alchemist in the Trinity center is worth a visit for some fancy cocktails, not cheap though!

xraycat87 · 7 Dec 2017 at 10:58

swain90 said:
The Alchemist in the Trinity center is worth a visit for some fancy cocktails, not cheap though!

Amazing place, however I was a little let down by the Mojitos. Go to REDS BBQ if you fancy some food aswell. I normally go there before a gig.

daz.rathbone · 7 Dec 2017 at 13:01

The Grill on the Square (Blackhouse) if you fancy good steaks - not the cheapest, but good quality.
Nation of shopkeepers for good ale selections and decent food
Almost famous for expensive but delicious gourmet burgers
As above, Alchemist is a good, if a little different, cocktail bar.

Actually Revolution de Cuba is also good for cocktails (and rum)

FishFluff · 7 Dec 2017 at 13:26

Wink said:
Hi everyone,

I'm in Leeds City Centre for the next two nights with the missus and I'm looking for some recommendations on good places to drink in the evening.

Tonight we are seeing Kasabian at the First Direct Arena. So looking for places to go before and afterwards where we don't need to be dressed too smartly dressed. Indie/rock type bars or clubs later would be ideal.

On Friday night looking for some nicer bars to have a few drinks in before or after food. Places with decent cocktails for the boss would be good. Planning on eating in either Gauchos or Tattu but open to suggestions if there's somewhere we really should try.

Any ideas?

Cheers

Botanist is good for cocktails and is way less rammed than Alchemist usually is.

Gaucho is lovely, but the wine is horrifically over priced.

Other nice palces to drink at are Belgrave, Social Bar or, if you want something that's a bit more of a 'dive bar' kind of thing, Howl.

Scam · 7 Dec 2017 at 14:10

Friend's of Ham is pretty fun. My Leeds-local friends always seem to go there. Personally having spent evenings in Leeds I would steer away from any bars that are pretending to be 'upmarket' as they're most likely just full of carpet-carriers out for a fight. Leeds still seems to have a very small-town vibe, in that respect.

Wink · 7 Dec 2017 at 14:53

Cheers guys.

The wife has spoken on the food front and we're booked in at Tattu tomorrow.

Have been to both the Alchemist and Botanist elsewhere but will try one of them tomorrow.

Quick change in the hotel then to find somewhere decent for a few drinks before the gig

Crpwned · 7 Dec 2017 at 15:25

Also just got to Leeds for kasabian tonight.

I'll be stalking you....

Tuppy_Glossop · 7 Dec 2017 at 15:35

The Brewery Tap (of Leeds Brewery) for great ales.

Tek81 · 7 Dec 2017 at 15:40

Whitelocks

Wink · 7 Dec 2017 at 16:15

Crpwned said:
Also just got to Leeds for kasabian tonight.

I'll be stalking you....

Haha, should be good!

Think we are going to try the indie bars in Merrion St as it's too miserable to walk away from the Arena

xraycat87 · 7 Dec 2017 at 17:01

Wink said:
Haha, should be good!

Think we are going to try the indie bars in Merrion St as it's too miserable to walk away from the Arena

Just dont be one of those gig rookies who doesnt withdraw cash prior to entry lol