Whether you’re after a pint of real ale or an elaborate cocktail, a quiet local or a place to dance the night away, there’s something for every night out in the city. We’ve welcomed some new arrivals this year and seen some old favourites refreshed.
These 17 bars and pubs were the top rated in 2023, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post reviewers who visited them.
Venues are given a score out of ten for drinks, atmosphere, service and value. Those scores have been averaged out to give a total - and they are presented here in descending order.
7. Below Stairs - 8.75
The South Parade bar scored 7 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 10 for service and 9 for value Photo: National World
8. Jake's Bar - 8.75
The Call Lane bar scored 9 for drinks, 8 for atmosphere, 8 for service and 10 for value Photo: National World
9. Pixel Bar - 8.75
The Great George Street bar scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: National World
10. Veeno - 8.75
The Wellington Place bar scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 8 for service and 9 for value Photo: Tony Johnson
11. Against The Grain - 8.5
The Swinnow Grange Mills bar scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 7 for value Photo: Steve Riding
12. Bar Three - 8.5
This Wetherby bar scored 7 for drinks, 8 for atmosphere, 10 for service and 9 for value Photo: National World