The Templar Hotel is believed to have originally been owned by the Knights Templar. The original structure was built in the early 19th century, before an additional building was added to the pub, facing onto Vicar Lane, in the mid-19th century.The Templar Hotel is believed to have originally been owned by the Knights Templar. The original structure was built in the early 19th century, before an additional building was added to the pub, facing onto Vicar Lane, in the mid-19th century.
The Templar Hotel is believed to have originally been owned by the Knights Templar. The original structure was built in the early 19th century, before an additional building was added to the pub, facing onto Vicar Lane, in the mid-19th century.

Pubs in Leeds: The most iconic pubs in the city as chosen by Yorkshire Evening Post readers

Abi Whistance
By Abi Whistance
Published 10th Dec 2022, 04:45 BST

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Here are the most recognisable pubs in the city according to YEP readers.

From pubs that have stood the test of time to some of Leeds’s latest additions to the nightlife scene, there are plenty of recognisable joints in Leeds.

Below are eight of the most iconic Leeds pubs and bars, as selected by Yorkshire Evening Post readers.

It is thought that the Duck and Drake has stood for over 200 years on Kirkgate. Originally known as The Horse and Groom, then The Broughman Arms, this pub has undergone various name changes before landing on its current name in 1985.

7. Duck and Drake

It is thought that the Duck and Drake has stood for over 200 years on Kirkgate. Originally known as The Horse and Groom, then The Broughman Arms, this pub has undergone various name changes before landing on its current name in 1985. Photo: Simon Hulme

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The Adelphi was built in 1899, a dozen years before the Titanic. And the pub was once a showpiece for the nearby Tetley's brewing empire, just over the famous bridge where the first motion pictures in the world were filmed in 1888 by Louis Aime Augustin Le Prince.

8. The Adelphi Pub

The Adelphi was built in 1899, a dozen years before the Titanic. And the pub was once a showpiece for the nearby Tetley's brewing empire, just over the famous bridge where the first motion pictures in the world were filmed in 1888 by Louis Aime Augustin Le Prince. Photo: James Hardisty

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