Call Lane Social: Longstanding Leeds bar reacts as it's named best bar or pub in county at national awards

A Leeds city centre bar has reacted as it scooped the award for best pub or bar in West Yorkshire.
Dennis Morton
By Dennis Morton
Published 9th Apr 2024, 11:30 BST
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Call Lane Social has been been crowned the County Winner in the 2024 National Pub & Bar Awards, and is set to compete for the national title.

The longstanding bar on Call Lane, first opened in 2010, was praised for its excellence in a number of fields including design, service, style of offer, marketing and investment.

Call Lane Social has been named by the best bar in the county (Photo by Call Lane Social)Call Lane Social has been named by the best bar in the county (Photo by Call Lane Social)
Call Lane Social has been named by the best bar in the county (Photo by Call Lane Social)
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Russ Ward, Call Lane Social operations manager, told the Yorkshire Evening Post: “Call Lane Social has become one of Leeds' most iconic late-night bars, and we’re still going strong 14 years in.

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“It’s amazing to be recognised as West Yorkshire’s Best Pub & Bar in 2024, spotlighting our commitment to a great night out in a city where the bar scene is thriving and fiercely competitive.

“We always strive to redefine the standard for late night bars, and our success is driven by the awesome individuals who work here, and the guests who keep coming back.

“They’re the ones who create the friendly, fun atmosphere which the bar is renowned for, and keep everyone dancing into the early hours.”

The bar will now compete for the prestigious National Pub & Bar of the Year title with the winner revealed at an awards ceremony in London on Wednesday, June 26.

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