If you’re looking for some inspiration, then The Good Beer Guide 2023 has no shortage of recommendations. Published by the Campaign for Real Ale (Camra), the latest edition offers an insight into the country’s best "places to savour good beers”.
It highlights pubs chosen by CAMRA members because of the quality of the beer that they offer from small breweries, their range of cask-conditioned lagers and world beers, or the outstanding real ciders served there.
The list also includes six venues listed under the sites special “worth a visit” tab.
Here are 15 of the Leeds pubs and bars that feature in the 50th edition of the highly-respected guide and what CAMRA members had to say about each of them.
7. Scarbrough Hotel (Taps), Bishopgate Street
One of the few places still serving Tetley Bitter in central Leeds - Scarbrough Hotel also features in the 'worth a visit' column. Photo: Simon Hulme
8. Assembly Underground, Civic Court
CAMRA describes it as "a clever refurbishment of the basement of a Grade II Listed Building has created a food and drink hall which features a Vocation Brewery bar". Photo: Google
9. The Midnight Bell, Water Lane
Located on Water Lane - a short walk from Leeds station - The Midnight Bell also occupies a spot on the 'worth a visit' list. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Town Hall Tavern, Westgate
CAMRA described it as a "small traditional inter-war pub dating from 1926 with a range of Timothy Taylor beers and a good reputation for its food menu." Photo: Dan Oxtoby
11. Head of Steam, Mill Hill
CAMRA describes Head of Steam as "a grand looking three storey stone and brick pub with a curved frontage. Inside, the octagonal island bar dispenses beers from all around the world with a strong emphasis on cask and Belgian beers." Photo: NW
12. 115 The Headrow, The Headrow
115 The Headrow is a popular pub at the heart of Leeds city centre and inside features a raised area where there are tables overlooking the street. Photo: Tony Johnson