The Duck & Drake on Kirkgate pictured in July 1990. — The Duck & Drake on Kirkgate pictured in July 1990. | YPN

placeholder image — The Duck & Drake on Kirkgate pictured in July 1990. | YPN

21 Leeds pubs you may remember from 1990

By Andrew Hutchinson

Published 10th Jul 2021, 06:00 GMT

These photos provide a snapshot of Leeds pub culture at the dawn of the 1990s.

They raise a glass to the watering holes which welcomed a generation of drinkers across the city in 1990. Some have closed down while others are still serving today. How many do you remember? READ MORE: 31 Leeds restaurants you may remember from the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

The Central on Wellington Street pictured in November 1990.

1. Leeds city centre

The Central on Wellington Street pictured in November 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Railway at Calverley Bridge in May 1990.

2. Rodley

The Railway at Calverley Bridge in May 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Red Lion on Main Street at Shadwell in December 1990.

3. Shadwell

The Red Lion on Main Street at Shadwell in December 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Roundhay which was newly-renamed in July 1990.

4. Roundhay

The Roundhay which was newly-renamed in July 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The New Roscoe on Bristol Street pictured in August 1990.

5. LS7

The New Roscoe on Bristol Street pictured in August 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

Stumps boasted a loyal following. Pictured in June 1990.

6. Leeds city centre

Stumps boasted a loyal following. Pictured in June 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

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