Photo gems raise a glass to Leeds pubs in the 1990s

These photo memories celebrate a golden age for Leeds’s pub culture.

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 11th Jun 2023, 04:45 BST

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They raise a glass to those watering holes in the city centre as well as the suburbs which thrived during the 1990s offering regulars a warm welcome and a tipple to match. This gallery showcases the boozers you nipped in after work, those you bobbed in before the cinema, theatre or restaurant as well as the locals which brought communities together. Many remain open today while last orders was called at others. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds pubs in the 1990s.

1. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

Enjoy these photo memories of Leeds pubs in the 1990s. Photo: YPN

The Filling Station on Cookridge Street. Pictured in May 1990.

2. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

The Filling Station on Cookridge Street. Pictured in May 1990. Photo: YPN

The Wrens on Cross Belgrave Street in February 1990.

3. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

The Wrens on Cross Belgrave Street in February 1990. Photo: YPN

The Ship off Briggate pictured in January 1991.

4. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

The Ship off Briggate pictured in January 1991. Photo: YPN

Regulars at The Scotsman organised a petition objecting to Tetley's plan to sell the pub to an amusement company. Pictured in 1993.

5. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

Regulars at The Scotsman organised a petition objecting to Tetley's plan to sell the pub to an amusement company. Pictured in 1993. Photo: YPN

The new look Sandford Arms at Bramley in August 1992.

6. Leeds pubs in the 1990s

The new look Sandford Arms at Bramley in August 1992. Photo: YPN