11 of the best pubs for food in Leeds including Cardigan Arms - and what customers have to say

Our city hosts some of the best boozers in the country.

Published 20th Oct 2023, 16:30 BST

But where is the best pub in Leeds to grab some good grub?

From The Cross Keys in Holbeck to Cardigan Arms in Kirkstall, here are our top 11 picks and what customers had to say about them.

Here are 11 of the best pubs for food - according to Google reviews.

1. 11 of the best pubs for food

Here are 11 of the best pubs for food - according to Google reviews. Photo: National World/Google

The Cross Keys, in Holbeck, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 918 reviews. A customer at The Cross Keys said: "Lush pub food. Proper beer. Great atmosphere and music. One of my favourite places in Leeds. Fish and chips was huge. And the burger was too quality. Staff super friendly and helpful too. Big old recommend."

2. The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys, in Holbeck, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 918 reviews. A customer at The Cross Keys said: "Lush pub food. Proper beer. Great atmosphere and music. One of my favourite places in Leeds. Fish and chips was huge. And the burger was too quality. Staff super friendly and helpful too. Big old recommend." Photo: Google

West End House, in Kirkstall, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 725 Google reviews. A customer at West End House said: "Great little quaint pub, lovely food have to admit it was definitely quality and quantity coming back next week for some more lovely pub grub."

3. West End House

West End House, in Kirkstall, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 725 Google reviews. A customer at West End House said: "Great little quaint pub, lovely food have to admit it was definitely quality and quantity coming back next week for some more lovely pub grub." Photo: Google

The Old Peacock, in Beeston, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 740 Google reviews. A customer at The Old Peacock said: "Great place for a drink and some lovely Thai food, bar staff were really friendly and the waiter in the Thai restaurant was also great. Worth a visit if you’re nearby and need some food. This isn’t your usual ‘next to the stadium pub’."

4. The Old Peacock

The Old Peacock, in Beeston, has a rating of 4.5 stars from 740 Google reviews. A customer at The Old Peacock said: "Great place for a drink and some lovely Thai food, bar staff were really friendly and the waiter in the Thai restaurant was also great. Worth a visit if you’re nearby and need some food. This isn’t your usual ‘next to the stadium pub’." Photo: Google

The Midnight Bell, in Holbeck, has a rating of 4.4 stars from more than 1,300 Google reviews. A customer at The Midnight Bell said: "It's a really stylish, cosy pub that serves one of the best Sunday roasts that I've ever had. Lots of food and drink choices, plenty of tables, both inside and out, with friendly and efficient staff. Highly recommended."

5. The Midnight Bell

The Midnight Bell, in Holbeck, has a rating of 4.4 stars from more than 1,300 Google reviews. A customer at The Midnight Bell said: "It's a really stylish, cosy pub that serves one of the best Sunday roasts that I've ever had. Lots of food and drink choices, plenty of tables, both inside and out, with friendly and efficient staff. Highly recommended." Photo: Google

The Merchant, in the city centre, has a rating of 4.4 stars from more than 1,100 Google reviews. A customer at The Merchant said: "Superb Food. Excellent quality. Brilliant service. Outstanding value for money. Definitely worth a visit."

6. The Merchant

The Merchant, in the city centre, has a rating of 4.4 stars from more than 1,100 Google reviews. A customer at The Merchant said: "Superb Food. Excellent quality. Brilliant service. Outstanding value for money. Definitely worth a visit." Photo: Frank Pratt/Google