The Core · Best Bars · Curated · Updated 2026

Best Bars near The Core

Discover the best bars near The Core. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars near The Core

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Lost & Found Leeds Club

Historic grandeur meets eclectic charm in Leeds’ premier cocktail bar and dining venue, perfect for celebrations and stylish nights out.

3 Albion Pl, Leeds LS1 6JL
4.5 Excellent 1,991 reviews
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North Bar

Leeds’ original craft beer pioneer offering an eclectic selection of beers and cocktails in a quirky, cosy setting since 1997.

24 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
4.6 Excellent 1,162 reviews
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Headrow House

Leeds' multi-floor gem in a historic mill: unpasteurized beers, grilled seasonal feasts, rooftop skyline views, and live music beats.

19a The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
4.4 Very Good 1,824 reviews
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Whitelock's Ale House

Leeds' oldest ale house since 1715: Grade II*-listed Victorian splendor, real ales from Yorkshire taps, and hearty local grub in a hidden city yard.

Turk's Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB
4.6 Excellent 2,664 reviews
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Be At One - Greek Street Leeds

Lively Leeds cocktail bar with 100+ expertly crafted drinks, buzzing nights, and unbeatable happy hour deals on vibrant Greek Street.

5-7 Greek St, Leeds LS1 5RW
4.4 Very Good 1,203 reviews
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Lost & Found Leeds

Eclectic cocktails, global cuisine, and vibrant vibes converge at The Lost & Found, a stylish bar and restaurant in Leeds city centre.

12 Greek St, Leeds LS1 5RN
4.2 Very Good 1,036 reviews
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Blind Tyger

Leeds' clandestine cocktail den: prohibition vibes, rare spirits, and inventive mixes in a candlelit hideaway perfect for intimate evenings.

5 Cross Belgrave St, Leeds LS2 8JP
4.8 Excellent 161 reviews
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MOJO

Leeds' rock 'n' roll dive bar: killer cocktails, guitar anthems, and late-night grit since '96. Arm yourself for unpretentious Northern Quarter revelry.

18 Merrion St, Leeds LS1 6PQ
4.3 Very Good 679 reviews
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Below Stairs

A moody, speakeasy-style cocktail bar beneath South Parade — small tables, considered cocktails and an intimate basement vibe.

12 S Parade, Leeds LS1 5QS
4.8 Excellent 392 reviews
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Mean-Eyed Cat Bar Leeds

Deep South dive bar shrine to Johnny Cash: free pizzas, dice-rolling free drinks, cocktails till 4am in Leeds' party heart.

14 Merrion St, Leeds LS1 6PQ
4.4 Very Good 448 reviews

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