Karl Parker said The Royal, in Armley Town Street, was the roughest pub in Leeds “in its day”. Plans to turn the former pub into housing and retail space have been submitted to the council. Karl Parker said The Royal, in Armley Town Street, was the roughest pub in Leeds “in its day”. Plans to turn the former pub into housing and retail space have been submitted to the council.
Karl Parker said The Royal, in Armley Town Street, was the roughest pub in Leeds “in its day”. Plans to turn the former pub into housing and retail space have been submitted to the council. | Yorkshire Post Newspapers

16 of the roughest pubs, bars and clubs in Leeds over the years according to locals including Fforde Grene

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey
Published 10th Jul 2024, 16:30 BST

They may be considered the “roughest” pubs in Leeds by some, but they have brought undeniably happy memories to many.

And fantastic stories to tell.

We asked our readers to name some of the roughest pubs in the city - and they delivered.

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With more than 400 comments, it’s evident that these pubs have left a mark on locals. Did you frequent at any of these boozers?

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Jason Urwin said the Hayfield Hotel, on the corner of Chapeltown Road and Reginald Terrace, was the roughest pub in Leeds. The lost its licence in 2002 and demolished later that year.

7. Hayfield Hotel

Jason Urwin said the Hayfield Hotel, on the corner of Chapeltown Road and Reginald Terrace, was the roughest pub in Leeds. The lost its licence in 2002 and demolished later that year. | Yorkshire Post NewspapersPhoto: Yorkshire Post Newspapers

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Phillip Stainforth said Wilson's Arms, in Moresdale Lane, was the roughest in Leeds. It was demolished in August 2003.

8. Wilson's Arms

Phillip Stainforth said Wilson's Arms, in Moresdale Lane, was the roughest in Leeds. It was demolished in August 2003. | Yorkshire Post NewspapersPhoto: Yorkshire Post Newspapers

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Kevin Costello named Starlight Bar, in Harehills Lane, as the roughest bar in Leeds. It lost its licence in 2012.

9. Starlight Bar

Kevin Costello named Starlight Bar, in Harehills Lane, as the roughest bar in Leeds. It lost its licence in 2012. | YPNPhoto: YPN

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Jason Slack said Big Lil’s Saloon Bar, just off the Headrow, was the roughest bar in Leeds. It served its last customers in 2004. Pictured is the Headrow now.

10. Big Lil’s Saloon Bar

Jason Slack said Big Lil’s Saloon Bar, just off the Headrow, was the roughest bar in Leeds. It served its last customers in 2004. Pictured is the Headrow now. | Google Photo: Google

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Michael Butler named the Compton Arms, in Harehills, was the roughest pub in Leeds. It was demolished in 2006.

11. Compton Arms

Michael Butler named the Compton Arms, in Harehills, was the roughest pub in Leeds. It was demolished in 2006. | YORKSHIRE POST NEWSPAPERSPhoto: YORKSHIRE POST NEWSPAPERS

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Daniel Vincent said the roughest pub in Leeds was Halton Moor, in Rathmell Road. It closed in 2011.

12. Halton Moor

Daniel Vincent said the roughest pub in Leeds was Halton Moor, in Rathmell Road. It closed in 2011. | GooglePhoto: Google

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