25 Leeds pubs which have been loved and lost over the years
By Claire Schofield
Published 20th Mar 2019, 14:15 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2019, 14:18 BST
Many of us have a favourite watering hole that we are especially fond of.
And while new pubs and bars may crop up all the time, seeing your local boozer close its doors for good can be a bit gutting. So if you want to reminisce on the good old days and stir up a bit of nostalgia, here are some memorable Leeds pubs which have been loved and lost over the years.
These Leeds pubs have been loved and lost over the years
Occupying the spot of the former St Alban's vicarage, this York Road boozer was a favourite among locals for more than 70 years, before it was demolished around 2008.
Formerly known as The Sphinx, The Cottingley Arms served as a location in the film Tina Goes Shopping in the mid 1990s, and was later demolished after Leeds City Council won a legal battle to repossess it.
Famed for its large curved bar and local brews, this pub on Eastgate shut down in 1984 and was later transformed into offices.
Best known for its live music, The Duchess of York on Vicar Lane also famously housed a settee on which Nirvana's Kurt Cobain allegedly slept on.
Were you a local at this watering hole on Woodhouse Lane before it closed its doors?
As well as the ever-flowing drinks, this pub on the Brackenwood estate also used to serve up a popular Sunday night quiz and had a great community feel.
Located in Swarcliffe, this pub became a magnet for anti-social behaviour before a fire broke out in 2013, which destroyed a large portion of the building.
This characterful pub on Selby Road in Halton was sadly demolished to make way for a supermarket.
Did you ever pay a visit to the cosy Old Royal Oak on Kirkgate when it was around?
Inkwell Arts helped to breathe new life into this pub on Potternewtwon Lane, which was built in the mid-17th century.
A fair few pints were pulled at this haunt on Low Close Street in Woodhouse.
