The city is packed with pubs that boast extensive beer gardens, but they are quick to fill up - so punters have to know where to go when the sun peaks through the clouds. On warm days, a cool drink can be picked up at any of these venues recommended by readers. When the Yorkshire Evening Post asked where the best place to enjoy a drink in the sun can be found, there were hundreds of suggestions.
So, grab your sunglasses and do not forget the Factor 50, because here are some of the top recommendations –
13. The Spinning Wheel
A traditional boozer, The Spinning Wheel, in Admiral Street, provides a nice ambience for relaxing with a drink in the sun. Photo: YPN
14. The Malt Shovel
This Greene King pub, in Crab Lane, Armley, is a stone-built favourite with plenty of drink options for when the sun is shining. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
15. Heaney and Mill
This restaurant and cocktail bar, in Otley Road, Headingley, is packed with people soaking up the sun on warm days and boasts an impressive menu with plenty of choice. Photo: Tony Johnson
16. Dry Dock
Dry Dock is one of Leeds' most unique venues. The docked boat, in Woodhouse Lane, has kept its original features and provides a quirky drinking experience, especially on a sunny day. Photo: Gary Longbottom