From high-end gastropubs to local boozers, pubs in Leeds are preparing to open their doors and welcome back customers. Pubs with outdoor areas can reopen from April 12, the rest from May 17 - subject to review. If you're looking ahead for the best place to enjoy some good pub grub, we have you covered. Here we reveal the 11 best pub restaurants and gastropubs in Leeds, according to TripAdvisor reviews:
7. Whitelocks, off Briggate
Leeds' oldest pub, on Turk's Head Yard in the city centre, needs no introduction. It will reopen its outdoor seating on April 12 - enjoy pub classics such as the beef and ale pie, washed down with a pint.
8. The Roebuck, Otley
Located in Newall with Clifton on the border of Otley, reviewers loved the food here. One customers said: "In house made pies and jam roly poly. This is personally my idea of heaven. Both dishes were pulled off to perfection, the pie meaty and tender and the jam roly poly is something I've spent too much time thinking about since."
9. The Lamb and Flag, Church Row
The Lamb and Flag's sunny beer garden in Leeds city centre will reopen on April 12, serving a limited menu of pub classics over the weekend. One reviewer said: "Such a great pub! Amazing steaks, excellent Sunday dinners and the staff are all top notch."
10. The Scotts Arms, near Wetherby
Located in the delightful village of Sicklinghall, near Wetherby, The Scotts Arms will reopen its terraced beer garden on April 12. Reviews praised the fish dishes in particular.
11. The Fox and Hounds, Walton
Reviewers praised the Sunday lunch and fish and chips at this pub in Walton, near Wetherby. It's currently offering a takeway menu of pub classics.