Luckily, there’s no shortage of cool cocktail bars in Leeds, with menus full of fruity infusions and creative, smoky spirits. How many of these popular cocktail haunts have you visited?
7. Smokestack
Taking inspiration from New Orleans, Smokestack serves up intriguing twists on forgotten classics, as well as a host of original mixes. Choose your poison from a strong selection of premium bourbons, rums, tequilas and whiskies Photo: Staff
8. Manahatta
A glamorous and glitzy addition to the Leeds bar scene, Manahatta’s cocktail offerings (unsurprisingly) takes inspiration from the Big Apple, and is the ideal spot to embrace your inner Carrie Bradshaw Photo: Staff
9. Revolución de Cuba
Dedicated to bringing the party-like atmosphere of Havana to Leeds, cocktails at this Cuban haunt are shaken, stirred and set fire to, and are always beautifully presented in an array of exotic looking tumblers Photo: Staff
10. Headrow House
Housed in a former textile mill, Headrow House has been transformed into a vibrant food and drink destination with three floors and two impressive rooftop terraces to indulge in an array of boozy concoctions Photo: Staff
11. Sky Lounge
This swanky rooftop destination on the 13th floor of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel provides a hard to beat setting for an evening of sipping cocktails. And on weekends there is a resident DJ to get the party started Photo: Staff
12. 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 all the classics. Photo: Staff