Looking for somewhere to kick back under the summer sun this weekend?
These beer gardens and rooftop terraces in Leeds are ideal for soaking up the rays over an ice cold pint or two, with several venues soundtracking your weekend with some of Leeds' best selectors and DJs.
1. Springwell
Springwell is a 21000 square foot brewery that has food stalls and plenty of beer to enjoy in the expansive outdoor seating area. DJs also perform vinyl sets at Springwell all weekend.
2. Headrow House
Headrow House's rooftop bar is a Leeds city centre staple for those who love a cocktail underneath the summer sun. With a beer hall, restaurant and music venue downstairs, and regular DJs on the rooftop each weekend, there is plenty to enjoy at Headrow House.
3. Green Room
After two years of planning and preparation, the highly anticipated social space, eatery and rooftop bar, Green Room, opened this spring. Arriving just in time for summer, the vegan-friendly, multifunctional £3 million venue will function as a coffee bar and eatery by day, and a bar by night.
4. Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen
Belgrave has one of the best rooftop terraces in the city, complete with an outdoor bar and partial shelter. Patty Smith’s burgers and Dough Boys pizza will return. Spaces are on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. Water Lane Boathouse
Water Lane Boathouse is a bi-level pub by the water, offering seasonal fare in a relaxed environment with a roomy outdoor area. With DJs every weekend and Neapolitan-style pizza cooked on site, visitors can make the most out of the sunshine here.
6. The Dry Dock
This shipwrecked boat located on Woodhouse Lane provides a bit of kitsch-style wonderment for beer garden lovers. Sit back and soak up the sun on deck, or head inside for a home-cooked meal and some pub snacks.