14 photo memories celebrating Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

They were there with friendly faces, cosy seats and a cold pint in the good times and the bad.

By Joseph Keith

Published 30th Oct 2022, 04:45 GMT

These photo gems celebrate Leeds pubs - some of which are still open and others now closed - from the early 2000s.Enjoy this gallery of photograph memories plucked from the YEP's archives, which celebrate watering holes across the city.LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join the YEP's Leeds Retro group on Facebook.Read: Nostalgic pictures showcase 15 Leeds restaurants in the early 2000s that we have loved and lost

Andy Tatum and Trisha Sperin, of the Cross Keys in Morley, pictured after wining pub of the year on October 15, 2002.

1. Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

Andy Tatum and Trisha Sperin, of the Cross Keys in Morley, pictured after wining pub of the year on October 15, 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby

Adele Perkins, pictured pulling her last pint at the Royal Oak at Aberford before retirement, on March 22, 2002.

2. Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

Adele Perkins, pictured pulling her last pint at the Royal Oak at Aberford before retirement, on March 22, 2002. Photo: Gerard Binks

Regulars pictured at The Viaduct pub, on Lower Briggate, Leeds. They had raised money for their trip to the World Cup in Japan by getting four pubs to sponsore them, pictured on Monday May 20, 2002, right, landlord Les Hince with regulars and their sponsored flag.

3. Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

Regulars pictured at The Viaduct pub, on Lower Briggate, Leeds. They had raised money for their trip to the World Cup in Japan by getting four pubs to sponsore them, pictured on Monday May 20, 2002, right, landlord Les Hince with regulars and their sponsored flag. Photo: James Hardisty

The Grove pub in Leeds, which won pub of the year. Pictured is landlady Rachel Scordos on June 11, 2001.

4. Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

The Grove pub in Leeds, which won pub of the year. Pictured is landlady Rachel Scordos on June 11, 2001. Photo: steve riding

Landlord and landlady Martyn Glover and Jenny Watts, pictured outside The George pub House, Leeds.

5. Leeds pubs in the early 2000s

Landlord and landlady Martyn Glover and Jenny Watts, pictured outside The George pub House, Leeds. Photo: Emma Nichols

John and Lorraine Mitchell who run the Town Hall Tavern pub in Leeds city centre, pictured on August 11, 2003.

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John and Lorraine Mitchell who run the Town Hall Tavern pub in Leeds city centre, pictured on August 11, 2003. Photo: Dan Oxtoby