Both the pints and games are on fire at the best sports bars in Leeds!
Whether you prefer downing pints while you play pool or finishing cocktails as two blokes throw haymakers in the ring, Leeds has a sports bar to suit your wants.
The city has pubs with darts, joints with old-school games, and even rooftop bars where you can watch footy and the skyline. The choices, like the drinks, overflow!
We’ll share the best ones below—none of those tacky places with busted screens and flat beer.
Grosvenor Casino Leeds Westgate
– From neil.parkinson.779
Address: Wellington Bridge St
Contact Details: 0113 389 3700
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
Grosvenor Casino isn’t just about chucking chips or spinning the roulette wheel. It’s where you can tuck into pub grub and catch live rugby or footy matches on their massive, HD tellies.
When it comes to the menu, you have options galore—zesty cocktails, every wine under the sun, and eats from all corners of the globe. If it were up to us though, go with the Wagyu burger for those heavy-hitting umami notes, and wash it down with a frothy beer.
Tip: One of the best ways to enjoy this spot is to try their pre-planned experiences. Have a gander at what’s up for grabs.
Roxy Lanes Leeds The Light
– From roxylanesuk
Address: The Light, 44-48 The Headrow
Contact Details: 0113 467 2300
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 12 pm to 12 am
- Thu – 12 pm to 1 am
- Fri – 12 pm to 2 am
- Sat – 11 am to 2 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 12 am
Neon-lit and flashy, Roxy Lanes feels like a sci-fi location—but with pints and Premier League rather than dystopia. Oh, and there are shuffleboards and bowling alleys further cranking the fun levels!
The grub is phenomenal too. Hand-stretched Italian pizzas are our go-to order here. Last time, however, we wolfed down the spiced-up buffalo chicken with a glass of crisp lager.
Tip: Swing by from Sunday to Wednesday for lower prices.
Hyde Park Hotel
– From hydeparkpub.leeds
Address: 2 Headingley Ln., Headingley
Contact Details: 0113 274 5597
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 12 am
Hyde Park Hotel drew us with its timeless pub charm, evoked by pool tables, hearty grub, and plasma screens in every corner. During our visit, we watched Brighton and Southampton battling it out. Rugby and golf matches are often shown here, too.
As for bites, their burgers—piled tall with melted cheese, rashers of streaky bacon, and lashings of tangy barbecue—hit the spot. Bright and clean pints of golden ale sorted their heaviness nicely.
Tip: Peep their sports schedule and plan your visit around the matches or sports you prefer.
Pinnacle Beer & Gin Hall
– From joolz_666
Address: 1 Bond St
Contact Details: 0113 322 5233
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Thu – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 1 am
At Pinnacle Sports & Games, punters are spoilt for choice with 20-plus draught options and shelves stocked with over 100 gins. Add BT and Sky Sports streaming live games, alongside pool and foosball, and you have a proper playground for grown-ups!
Plenty of shareable nibbles are also available, with the nachos being the crew-puller. Top picks are the zingy pulled pork and spicy buffalo chicken, both smothered in gooey mozzarella!
Tip: For detailed booking enquiries, email [email protected]. But if you prefer a quicker response, call the number above.
The Bower’s Tap
– From bowerstap
Address: 157 – 158 Lower Briggate
Contact Details: 0113 244 2275
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Fri – 12 pm to 1 am
- Sat – 10 am to 2 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 11 pm
We popped by The Bower’s Tap for its mellow feel and no-frills pub fare. Their stone-baked spicy pepperoni pizza was the standout, pleasing us with its smoky barbecued beef and lightly seasoned chicken bits.
For drinks, the zesty Aperol spritz did the trick, keeping the chat flowing as we watched Fury and Usyk go at it.
Tip: They have loads of menus, so have a look and get familiar with the options.
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
– From belgravemusichall
Address: Cross Belgrave St
Contact Details: 0113 242 2066
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 12 pm to 12 am
- Tue – 12 pm to 12:30 am
- Wed – 12 pm to 1 am
- Thu – 12 pm to 1:30 am
- Fri – 12 pm to 2:30 am
- Sat – 11 am to 3 am
- Sun – 11 am to 12 am
While not your bog-standard sports bar, Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen still pulls through for footy fans during the Euros or World Cup. Toss in live music nights and a garden terrace for a sip of frozen daiquiris under the stars, and you’re golden.
Beyond that, this 1930s haunt is among Leeds’ friendliest spaces. Their soy-glazed chicken burger with fiery chillies is also A-tier, especially when washed down with a floral ale fresh from the cask.
Tip: The roof terrace isn’t available for bookings. Rock up early if you want that prime spot!
The Original Oak Inn Headingley
– From the_original_oak_headingley
Address: 2 Otley Rd, Headingley
Contact Details: 0113 275 1322
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Sat – 10 am to 11 pm
- Sun – 10 am to 10:30 pm
The Original Oak is as Yorkshire as flat caps and whippets. Guests can have a chinwag over cold ales while cricket, football, and combat sports go live on big screens.
Their booze menu is lengthy and top-shelf, and we chose their Australian reds—bold with redcurrants and dark choc hints. They go well with their no-nonsense margherita…or any of their sourdough pizza, honestly.
Tip: They have regular deals here. Head to their website to see what’s on.
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
– From brotherhoodmanchester
Address: Grand Arcade, 54 New Briggate
Contact Details: 0113 243 4060
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 12 pm to 12 am
- Thu – 12 pm to 1 am
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 3 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 12 am
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes never let us miss a scrum or a swing. Large screens are scattered about—even right by the door.
Moreover, they stream stuff like NFL and WWE matches, which most here don’t. Of course, we can’t overlook the overflowing craft beers, full of hoppy-fruity hits and best knocked back with a loaded hotdog or pile of nachos.
Tip: The spaces here are spot-on for private hires. Have a look at the options available.
BOX Leeds City Centre
– From mutedproductions
Address: 15 Infirmary St
Contact Details: 0113 532 7010
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 12 pm to 12 am
- Wed – 12 pm to 1 am
- Thu to Sat – 12 pm to 2 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 12 am
From sinking shots in shuffleboard to sipping on floral proseccos, BOX gave our squad the ultimate sports bar experience. Moreover, they have 35 HD screens blasting games and shows from Sky, TNT, and Box Office!
We showed up famished too, and those hand-formed burgers in soft brioche buns did wonders. Specifically, it was the spicy and smoky chicken burger that filled us.
Tip: If you’re the type who likes to get a feel of the place before popping over, take a virtual tour of the venue.
Brudenell Social Club
– From nath_brudenell
Address: 33 Queen’s Rd, Burley
Contact Details: 0113 275 2411
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 12 am
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 1 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 12 am
If you want to rock out after watching football or NFL, put Brudenell Social Club on top of your list. Their pool room has flat screens and, believe it or not, even the car park boasts an outdoor screen if you fancy a kickabout in the sun!
For the big matches and tournaments, they shift the massive screen to the gig area, so you can watch the action without elbowing your mate for a spot. The show gets better with Brudenell’s caramel-rich and mildly bitter real ale!
Tip: Know who’s performing. You won’t want to end up in a mosh pit if you’re just after a chill time.
Boom Battle Bar Leeds
– From kirstieleaper
Address: S43 Ground Floor Level and First Floor Level Victoria Gate
Contact Details: 0113 245 8000
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 12 pm to 12 am
- Thu – 12 pm to 1 am
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 12 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 11 pm
There was no dull moment at Boom Battle Bar; we started the night chucking axes before hitting a round of golf—except with catapults and conveyor belts as obstacles. Sadly, there wasn’t a game on at the time, but they usually show the big matches here.
To top it off, our team dug into the signature drinks, starting with the rose and lychee martini—fruity, with a gin edge.
Tip: Students score plenty of discounts here, so don’t forget your ID!
The Canary Bar
– From canary.bar
Address: The Dockside
Contact Details: 0113 733 4613
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 11 pm
A waterside bar, The Canary Bar serves F1, footy, and boxing action alongside those dreamy River Aire panoramas. Their lagers aren’t too shabby either, offering everything from sharp bitterness to fruity, easy-drinking goodness.
If cocktails are more your style, they also have classics like the zesty cosmopolitan. Bramble is among the big-sellers, as it’s perfectly balanced between tart and sweet, with herby undertones.
Tip: Looking to add some extra fun to your visit? Book the bar for yourself and enjoy their quiz master or karaoke specials.
Toast Bar
– From toastbarleeds
Address: Unit C, West Point, Wellington St
Contact Details: 0113 243 9546
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 12 am
Toast keeps things cosy, with its continental style and smaller space, but don’t let that fool you. It’s no snoozefest! Footy and cricket are always rolling on the screen, keeping the atmosphere alive.
Things go up a notch during the big match days when they whip out massive projectors. Additionally, those epic moments get more epic if you clean up Toast’s hop-heavy ales and stone-baked pizzas, arguably their best offerings.
Tip: For the cheapest sips, visit from Sundays to Thursdays, from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Parkside Tavern
– From parksidetnq
Address: St Johns House, Merrion
Contact Details: 0113 467 2005
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 3 pm to 11 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 12 am
- Sun – 12 pm to 11 pm
We walked into Parkside Tavern stone-cold sober, but by the time we left, we were grinning like Cheshire cats. The full-bodied draft beer from the tap had us hooked, making playing pool merrier.
Sky has a whole range of sports on offer here too, from boxing to rugby, darts to the Olympics. Footy is the regular though, and Leeds United absolutely trashed Derby County during our visit.
Tip: There’s no onsite parking, but the venue is a short, 5-minute stroll from the Trafalgar Street Car Park.
Beck and Call
– From beckandcallpub
Address: Stainbeck Rd, Chapel Allerton
Contact Details: 0113 266 1192
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 11 pm
- Sun – 12 pm to 9 pm
Beck and Call hits the mark if you’re seeking a solid family-friendly pub with a feel-good, community vibe. Here, you can watch all football, rugby, and cricket on HD screens scattered all around the place.
To wet your whistle, their classic martini or margarita are the obvious choices. The pub’s best fare are also staples, with all-time Brit faves like fish and chips or pigs in blankets keeping customers full.
Tip: From Monday to Friday, you can grab buy-one-get-one-free food deals. Just give them a ring for the details, as the offerings change.