10 of the best bars in Leeds for creative cocktails

Enjoy a tasty tipple or two at one of Leeds' best loved drinking haunts, where you'll find everything from fruity infusions, to smoky spirits.

And with the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle taking place on Saturday, it's the perfect excuse for a celebratory weekend drink.

Cuckoo

This vibrant drinking den is the perfect place to party, offering visitors an array of adventurous cocktails, savoury pizzas and a secret rooftop garden which is ideal for toasting the weekend on a warm evening.

Visit: 37 Call Lane, LS1 7BT - cuckooleeds.co.uk

Manahatta

This glitzy and glamorous bar takes its inspiration from the Big Apple and is the perfect place to embrace your inner Carrie Bradshaw, with the classic Cosmopolitan on the menu alongside a host of other tempting creations.

For something with a bit of zest try the Central Park, made with Bombay Sapphire gin, lemon, basil and sugar.

Visit: 11 Merrion Street, LS1 6PG - arcinspirations.com

Dirty Martini

While the martini collection may be what lures drinkers through the doors, there's a variety of other cocktails to choose from, including the fruity raspberry and ginger smash, and the refreshing black porch iced tea.

Visit: 31 King Street, LS1 2HL - dirtymartini.uk.com

East 59th

The rooftop location of East 59th Cocktail Bar is ideal for warm evenings (Photo: Simon Hulme)

Take your drinking party to new heights at this popular bar and eatery, which boasts a stylish outdoor terrace and glorious views.

There's plenty of tipples to choose from, including whisky concoctions, their own signature range and sharing cocktails if you can't handle the booze alone.

Visit: Victoria Gate, Eastgate, LS2 7AU - east59th.co.uk

Pintura

Nestling an intimate basement gin bar below the Basque-inspired tapas restaurant, Pintura boasts more than 100 different varieties of mother's ruin from around the globe.

Drinkers will be spoilt for choice with the impressive drinks menu which features twelve signature gin creations, each served in 12oz goblets and paired with a complementary garnish to bring out the flavours.

Visit: Unit 3.26, 1 Trinity Street, LS1 6AP - pinturakitchen.co.uk

The Maven

Follow the hidden staircase on Call Lane to the doors emblazoned 'M' and enter into this quirk drinking den, where you'll be greeted by some dapper mixologists who are happy to create the cocktail of your choice - even if its's not on the menu.

The dainty tea cups are also a charming addition and perfect for enjoying a more sophisticated drinking session.

Visit: 1 Call Lane, LS1 7DH - themavenbar.com

Be At One

With a huge array of tipples to choose from, all boozy whims will be satisfied at Be At One where there's everything from sweet and spicy flavours, to sour infusions.

Be adventurous with your choice and opt for one of the more unusual mixes like the Irish Disco Biscuit, Butter Beer, or Toast and Butter Daiquiri.

Visit: 6 Millennium Square, Great George Street, LS2 3AD - beatone.co.uk

The Alchemist

The Alchemist is well known for its creative cocktail creations (Photo: James Hardisty)

Boasting two locations in the city, drinkers can enjoy a host of wacky and experiemental tipples at The Alchemist, which is famed for its theatrical cocktail experiences.

It does have an air of the mad scientist about it with many of its drinks served out of science lab beakers and smoky flasks, but that's all part of the fun.

Visit: Trinity Leeds, Boar Lane, LS1 6HW / Yorkshire House, Greek Street, LS1 5SH - thealchemist.uk.com

Mook

Tucked away on Hirst's Yard, Mook offers an excellent spot for enjoying good music, carefree dancing and an impressive menu of cocktails, from fruity flavours and fizz, to the classics.

For something different, opt for something from their signature range such as the Dib Dab, made with Smirnoff red vodka, amaeretto and chambord, topped with lemonade.

Visit: Hirst's Yard, LS1 6NJ - mookleeds.com

Blind Tyger

This dark and opulent Victorian themed drinking den is full of imagination, and each creative drink is sure to set your taste buds alight.

Among the lengthy menu, be sure to try their signature God's Own Cocktail - a sweet and fruity blend of rhubarb infused Wyborowa vodka, shaken with raspberry liqueur, pineapple juice and fresh raspberries.

Visit: 5 Cross Belgrave Street, LS2 8JP - sandinistagroup.co.uk