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 Wrens on Cross Belgrave Street pictured in February 1990.

7. Leeds city centre

The Wrens on Cross Belgrave Street pictured in February 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Junction in June 1990.

8. Pudsey

The Junction in June 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Fleece on Town Street in May 1990.

9. Farsley

The Fleece on Town Street in May 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

Inside the The Wig and Pen on Wellington Street in February 1990.

10. Leeds city centre

Inside the The Wig and Pen on Wellington Street in February 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Chained Bull in July 1990.

11. Moortown

The Chained Bull in July 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Fleece Hotel in August 1990.

12. Stanningley

The Fleece Hotel in August 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN

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