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.
13. Hideout - 8.5
This Pudsey bar scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 7 for value Photo: Google
14. IF Bar - 8.5
The Call Lane bar, formerly IF At Night, scored 8 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: Claire McClean Photography
15. Kirkstall Bridge Inn - 8.5
The Kirkstall pub scored 9 for drinks, 8 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: National World
16. Manahatta - 8.5
The Greek Street bar scored 8 for drinks, 7 for atmosphere, 10 for service and 9 for value Photo: James Hardisty
17. Otley Tap House - 8.5
The Boroughgate pub scored scored 8 for drinks, 8 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 9 for value Photo: National World
18. The Railway Inn - 8.5
The Calverley pub scored scored 9 for drinks, 7 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 9 for value Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe