Dog Friendly Pubs in Leeds

Former coaching inn dating from 1652. Some would describe the pub as a single room, the steps, partial walls and beams give the effect of a myriad of separate secluded areas, some laid out for meals, of which a large choice is available off the blackboard including daily specials. A few sporting (mainly cricket) memorabilia adorn the bar. The adjacent hay barn is now used as a function room with its own bar.

Meat is Dead

231-239 Kirkstall Road, Leeds LS4 2AS

Close to Railway Station

New restaurant and bar.

Foleys Tap House

159 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 5RG

Disabled Access

Externally the building that houses the pub is an impressive edifice, previously owned by the Pearl Assurance Company, founded by Patrick James Foley (see his statue atop the building). Inside the pub is on several levels and the back room can be curtained off to act as a function room. The pub was acquired by Black Sheep Brewery in 2019 as part of the York Brewery estate. On the bar there are guest beers alongside those from the Black Sheep range.

Myrtle Tavern

Parkside Road, Leeds LS6 4NE

Close to Bus Routes

Busy local with regular quiz nights.

Regent

15-17 Regent Street, Leeds LS7 4PE

CAMRA Discount

Two-roomed stone-built Victorian pub in the heart of Chapel Allerton keeping a traditional village atmosphere. Quiz nights are held Mondays and Thursdays and occasional theme nights are held. Televisions show sporting events and food is served until 8.30pm. Dogs are welcome in the Public Bar. Card payment only.

Beck & Call

Stainbeck Road, Leeds LS7 2NP

Former True Briton purchased by the company behind Headrow House and Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds City Centre and re-opened under new name in May 2019. Large open plan pub split into family dining areas and rooms with pool tables and sports TV. Children's play area and a pub garden to the rear of the building.

White Swan

Swan Street, Leeds LS1 6LG

Disabled Access

Part of the City Varieties complex. On the wall behind the long bar are lights reminiscent of a performer’s dressing rooms. Opposite are a couple of high tables. One seating area is raised while another hosts a large piano. Elements of the decor, such as the wallpaper and lampshades, are 1930s styled. There is seating outside in the ginnel. Three still ciders, usually from Lilley's and fruit flavoured.

Veritas

43 Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3BB

Currently closed.

Arcadia Ale House

34 Arndale Centre, Otley Road, Leeds LS6 2UE

Dog Friendly

An award-winning bar which is an important part of the beer scene in Headingley. There are two ground floor rooms and more seating in an upstairs mezzanine level. A mural of local landmarks features above the bar. Eight real ales are on handpull along with a range of canned, bottled and draught beers. There are always several vegan beer options. Also available is a wide selection of gins, some locally produced.. A selection of board games is available. Those under 18, large groups (over eight people) and fancy dress are not permitted. Dogs are positively encouraged.

East of Arcadia

607 Meanwood Road, Leeds LS6 4HQ

This modern bar occupies a prominent corner position with Monk Bridge Rd, in the heart of Meanwood. The open-plan design, which follows the sweep of tall windows curving around the pub, is on one level but with contrasting areas.

Further North

194 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 4NZ

Disabled Access

With a quirky, retro look and feel and one of Leeds first microbars this is a welcoming, family friendly, conversation focused establishment with no televisions. There is an upstairs function room free to hire for functions. Alongside the cask ale there are seven UK and continental draught beers and a fridge stocked with quality world beers. The food available is a choice of cheeseboard or pies. During the summer the whole frontage can be opened up to give an al fresco vibe.

Black Sheep Tap & Kitchen

16/18 Stainbeck Lane, Leeds LS7 3QY

Refurbished in February 2020 and reopened as Black Sheep Tap and Kitchen. Numerous exposed light bulbs provide a light and airy feel with pillars and a short wall breaking up the single room. There is a mix of high and standard tables and chairs plus some fixed seating against the walls. Brown floor tiles and wooden strip flooring lead to the long bar against the rear wall. A large blackboard describes the brewing process and history of the brewery with a merchandise cabinet nearby. There is a sizeable outdoor area at the front. Disabled accessible toilet on the ground floor

Abbey Inn

99 Pollard Lane, Leeds LS13 1EQ

A stone-built former farmhouse, dating from 1714, nestles between the River Aire and Leeds-Liverpool Canal. A local community pub, The Abbey showcases a selection of predominantly local ales, with pumps dedicated to dark ale and Westons Old Rosie cider. Also available is a range of keg beers, wines and whiskies. The Abbey bustles with friendly locals throughout the week with annual celebrations and with a folk night on Tuesday, live music on Saturday and quizzes on Thursday and Sunday. Ample seating outside attracts dog walkers and cyclists and large annual events draw a crowd. The pub is accessible by road from Pollard Lane, Bramley and on foot over Pollard Bridge from Horsforth or along the canal from the Kirkstall Forge Train Station.

Chemic Tavern

9 Johnston Street, Leeds LS6 2NG

Community pub with regular live music and events.

Oldfield Hotel

146 Oldfield Lane, Leeds LS12 4EU

Busy local. Pool table.

Fox & Grapes

York Road, Leeds LS15 4NJ

Large rural pub.

Woodman

Selby Road, Leeds LS15 7JS

Sports TV

Multi-room pub dating from the late eighteenth century.

Friends of Ham

4-8 New Station Street, Leeds LS1 5DL

Since opening in 2012 this bar and charcuterie has supported brewers who are not afraid to use their skill to challenge taste buds. A large blackboard provides information (brewery, ABV and price) on the both the cask and good range of keg beers that often includes foreign, sour, strong and dark offerings. Usually one of the cask offerings is a dark beer. A three or six sampling tray of third pints is available. Usually available are two ciders (one traditional and one fruit flavoured) alongside a perry. Around the scaffolded bar is a modern shabby chic interior with diners and drinkers sharing the same space. The downstairs area hosts events such as beer tastings.

Nation of Shopkeepers

27-37 Cookridge Street, Leeds LS2 3AG

Quirky bar with outdoor drinking area at rear of building.

Head of Steam

13 Mill Hill, Leeds LS1 5DQ

The central island bar is surrounded various semi-separate seating areas. The handpumps on the bar dispense a variety of cask beers, one of which is normally a dark beer. There is also usually a cider available on handpump and there many keg fonts serving beers from around the world. In the large fridges behind the bar there is an extensive range of bottles and cans. The walls are decorated with various beer related paraphernalia. Empty beer boxes are artistically displayed on an inaccessible balcony above the spiral line of empty bottles leading from the bar. Regular live music (mainly jazz). May close up to an hour early if quiet.

Whitelock's Ale House

Turk's Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB

Real Fire

Described by John Betjeman as the very heart of Leeds, Whitelock's dates from 1715 and occupies a long narrow yard. The interior is largely unchanged since 1895 and is a feast of mirrors, polished metal and woodwork, stained glass, iron pillars, and faience tiling. On the long, copper-topped bar is a well chosen mixture of classic local beers and interesting ales from quality brewers further afield. The outside yard is shared with the Turk's Head bar and has over twenty tables most of which are covered and have heaters. Card payment only.

Duck & Drake

43 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DR

A fine example of a two-roomed Victorian corner pub retaining some original features. Wood-floored throughout and some of the floorboards have survived two hundred years of trade. The central bar with fifteen handpumps sits in between and serves both rooms. There is live music most nights from a small stage in the corner of the front room, which also features a mural on the back wall depicting many blues and rock legends and is decorated with various music memorabilia. May close early on nights when a band is not on.

Woods

1a Stainbeck Corner, Leeds LS7 3PG

Refurbished vibrant and modern bar on 3 floors (including rooftop garden) and large covered outdoor drinking area at the front.

Pack Horse

208 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds LS2 9DX

Function Room

Grade II listed, traditional, brick-built, multi-roomed pub opposite the University, which attracts a mix of locals and students. The bar serves the tap room, corridor and the rear lounge area. There are two smaller rooms off the corridor with traditional seating and bell-pushes round the walls. The tiling in the main entranceway indicates the pub's past as a hotel. To the rear of the premises is a covered beer garden where live music takes place. There are function rooms upstairs.

Crowd of Favours

4-12 Harper Street, Leeds LS2 7EA

Relaxed and welcoming many-windowed pub takes up most of the street. Dim and woody inside, the pub is replete with candles and quality junk shop furniture. Around the central bar the wobbly floorboards take you from nook to wood-panelled cranny, with ever-changing murals and proper prints on the walls. Downstairs are whopping sofas, fairy lights and the weekly Cinema Club. Poker nights, comedy and video and board games provide further entertainment. The guest beers include seasonal and special beers from Leeds Brewery and a dark beer will always be available.

Preston

468 Roundhay Road, Leeds LS8 2HU

Small, quirky bar that opened in 2013. Retro tables and chair occupy the majority of the space with a compact bar in the corner. Built in 1898 by the grocer Thomas Preston, the premises became a chemist shop upon his death in 1902 which was then was run by his son for over thirty years. The mosaic floor, emblazoned with "Preston", in front of the door dates from this period. The large windows are ideal for watching street activity. Very dog and cyclist friendly.

Cardigan Arms

364 Kirkstall Road, Leeds LS4 2HQ

Built in 1896, this is a classic, grade II listed Victorian pub with four rooms off an L-shaped bar area. Re-opened in 2017 as a Kirkstall Brewery pub after a sensitive, award-winning refurbishment, its fine woodwork, etched glass and ornamented ceilings are now displayed in their full glory. The refurbishment included the addition of period furniture and fittings including some splendid brewery mirrors and antique chandeliers. On the bar there are eight handpumps and a good range of keg and bottled beers. The pub is named after the Cardigan family which owned land locally. There is a first floor function room and a pub quiz is held on Tuesday evenings. Children allowed until 9pm.

Brudenell Social Club

33 Queen's Road, Leeds LS6 1NY

Beer Festivals

This is a legendary gig venue which has hosted everything from international calibre artists to local festivals. Whilst this venue retains the feel of a Working Mens' Club, the no frills look belies a community centred, family friendly local pub, with a lively atmosphere. The Brudenell hosts two live music rooms, with live music on most days, a large lounge showing televised sports and a wood panelled snooker and pool room with multiple tables. The venue sources only local ales on handpump plus a good range of other drinks is also available. The menu comprises Pieminister pies with all the trimmings and is frequently supplemented with food trucks which take up residence in the car park and beer terrace to the front of the venue. An annual beer festival is held in January.

Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen

1-1A Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds LS2 8JP

Music and art venue over three floors including a roof terrace (plastic glasses only upstairs). DJs regularly play in the modern styled main hall that has a mixture of settees, bench seating and retro tables and chairs. Five handpumps offer beer mainly from local and northern breweries. Food stalls provide pizzas and burgers.

Kirkstall Bridge Inn

12 Bridge Road, Leeds LS5 3BW

Stone-built roadside pub with two floors and an extensive riverside beer garden. On the bars there is a range of Kirkstall Brewery cask ales and changing guests, with a range of continental lagers and other beer on keg. Food is available every day, with booking advised for dining on a weekend. Frequent events include the annual Kirkstapalooza music and beer festival and hugely popular bonfire night. A selection of board games are available. Dogs are welcome in the downstairs bar.

New George

2-4 Commercial Road, Leeds LS5 3AQ

Micropub

Small bar which opened in 2015. Four handpumps on the bar. The walls are decorated with historic photos and rugby league memorabilia. Function room upstairs. To the rear is a small paved area surrounded by plants that overlooks the river and is frequented by birdlife. £2 a pint on Wednesdays until 7pm. Bar snacks available most days (sandwiches).

Northern Monk Refectory

The Old Flax Store, Marshalls Mill, Leeds LS11 9YJ

The Refectory is in a converted flax mill on the floor above the Northern Monk Brewery. Exposed brickwork and metal pipes on the walls and ceiling and with modern artwork adorning the walls. With greater focus now from the brewery on cask beer, two are usually available. Consult the board for details as the handpulls do not have pumpclips. Around fifteen keg beers are available, mostly from the brewery, many of which are "adventurous" including dark, sour and strong beers. Third pints are available. There is an extensive range of bottled and canned beers. There are outside benches and a cycle rack by the entrance. Weekly interactive quiz on Wednesdays. Open from 10am for the sale of coffee and soft drinks. May close early if quiet. Card payment only.

West End House

26 Abbey Road, Leeds LS5 3HS

First listed as a beer house in 1867, this busy local pub is just down the road from Kirkstall Abbey and Museum. The bar room shows shows sports TV and food is served in the large lounge area. On the bar there are four handpumps dispensing frequently changing cask ales and cider, along with foreign beers and a well stocked fridge and wine rack. A small smoking area and drinking patio is available outside. Regular quiz nights are held.

Outlaws Yacht Club

38 New York Steet, Leeds LS2 7DY

Dog Friendly

Friendly bar with a good range of beers from around the world.

Doner Summer

10-12 Call Lane, Leeds LS1 6DN

Close to Railway Station

Vegan restaurant and takeaway with a range of beers in cans.

Lamb & Flag

1 Church Row, Leeds LS2 7HD

A stone's throw from Leeds Minster, this nineteenth century building has been tastefully restored to its former usage - as a pub - with no expense spared. A sun-trap rear courtyard is overlooked by an upstairs balcony. The upstairs bar has two handpulls while the downstairs bar has eight. Plenty of exposed brickwork is in evidence, as are high ceilings; big open windows and oak beams and there are a number of distinct drinking areas.

Craft Asylum#1

Candle House, Granary Wharf, Leeds LS1 4GJ

Cask Marque Accredited

Craft beer bar which opened November 2018, featuring beers from the Salt Beer Factory, plus guest beers.

Brunswick

82 North Street, Leeds LS2 7PN

Approaching The Brunswick you can see its eye-catching exterior mural and the modern vibe continues inside with handmade furniture, bare boards, an upstairs gallery/dining area, a function room in the loft and sometimes a DJ. Alongside the six handpumps, one of which dispenses cider, is a range of other beers on keg and cans and bottles in the fridges. Coffee is available and burgers, dirty fries, brunch and mega Sunday Lunches are all on the menu.

Alley Cats

38 Harrogate Road, Leeds LS7 4LA

Quirky bar which also sells records, t-shirts and various other pop culture items. One wooden-floored room with wooden tables and mental chairs. There are four keg beers and a range of bottled and canned beers. Also on the bar is handpump and cask ale may be available during the winter months. There are some games consoles with a variety of games to play and also some board games available. Beer signs, record covers and various posters adorn the walls. To the front is a covered outdoor drinking area. Open on Bank Holiday Mondays (but will then close on the Tuesday).

Wapentake

92 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ

Wapentakes used to be the administrative subdivisions of the Yorkshire ridings. Describing itself as a little piece of Yorkshire that is grumpy old man, child and dog friendly, this bar effortlessly attracts a wide age range and has generated a community feel. Friendly and upbeat equally describes the bar staff and unobtrusive background music. Beers, one of which is often dark, are usually from smaller breweries within the county. Eclectic framed prints and beer mats adorn the walls with a sports TV upstairs. Homemade food and cakes use locally sourced ingredients. Please note that alcohol is only served after 10am.

Head of Steam

11-13 North Lane, Leeds LS6 3HG

CAMRA Discount

Opened April 2016. One large wood-floored room downstairs with a bar down one side. Seven real ales and one cider on handpump along with an extensive range of keg, bottles and cans from around the world. Wooden tables with both bench seats and comfy chairs. On the walls is an array of brewery signs. Upstairs is a restaurant area with its own bar. Food is from the Longhorns Barbecue Smokehouse. To one side of the building is a small outdoor drinking area.

Garden Gate

3 Whitfield Place, Leeds LS10 2QB

Real Fire

Now in a modern housing estate in what was the industrial heartland of Leeds, this unaltered pub is recognised by CAMRA as having a nationally important historic interior. It is a grade II*-listed building dating from 1902 with some of the finest Burmantofts tiling in the north of England and a well-preserved Edwardian interior. Hunslet Rugby League memorabilia adorn the walls of the pub and it hosts regular ex-player reunions, which is an example of its strong ties to the local community.

Grove Inn

Back Row, Leeds LS11 5PL

Beer Festivals

A traditional West Yorkshire pub nestled among modern office blocks and a short walk from the city centre. Cask beers from both local and regional breweries are served to both the public bar and corridor. Westons Old Rosie cider also available. There are two small side rooms providing quiet away from the busier tap room. To the rear of the building is the Concert Room where a wide range live music is performed, including since 1962, reputedly the oldest folk club in the country. Can get very busy before and after Leeds United home games.

Midnight Bell

101 Water Lane, Leeds LS11 5QN

Function Room

This award-winning pub, in the regenerated area to the south of the River Aire known as the Holbeck Urban Village caters for office workers, discerning drinkers and diners who can enjoy the Leeds Brewery range of beers in a relaxed atmosphere. To the rear of the building is a pleasant courtyard area, which in the warmer weather is served from the bar via a hatch. The upstairs area is a more food-oriented. Real cider is served in the summer months.

Owl Inn

1 Rodley Lane, Leeds LS13 1LB

CAMRA Discount

Two-roomed pub with the bar between the two rooms.

Railway

Calverley Bridge, Leeds LS13 1NR

Stone-built pub in a pleasant location by the canal.

Bowers Tap

157-158 Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY

Cask Marque Accredited

Large city centre pub with a long bar along one side. Function room upstairs with its own bar.

Rodley Barge

182-184 Town Street, Leeds LS13 1HP

Live Music

The front entrance leads to a corridor with two bars on the left, the Deck at the front and the Barge to the rear. There is plenty of outdoor seating in front of the pub and more seating at the rear overlooking the Leeds Liverpool Canal. The Deck tends to be busier whilst the quieter back bar has a collection of bells on display.

Woodies Craft Ale House

104 Otley Road, Leeds LS16 5JG

Refurbished during 2020 in a bright, modern style with light wood the prominent feature throughout. In addition to the main seating area opposite the bar there are small areas at either end plus an outdoor space to the rear. The landlord has been a significant figure over the last few years for promoting real ale and breweries in the local area. A cellar temperature real cider is available (regularly Weston’s Old Rosie).

Queens Bar

Queens Hotel, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ