We’re lucky enough to get to review them here at the Yorkshire Evening Post, and these bars and pubs came away with the highest scores in 2022. Venues are given a score out of ten for drinks, atmosphere, service and value. Those scores have been averaged out to give a total - and they are presented here in descending order.

. Best Leeds bars and pubs of 2022
Here are the best-rated Leeds bars and pubs according to YEP reviewers Photo: National World

. Eat Your Greens - 9
Eat Your Greens in New York Street, Leeds city centre, scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 10 for service and 8 for value Photo: Simon Hulme

. Bankers Cat - 9
The Bankers Cat in Boar Lane, Leeds city centre, scored 10 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: National World

. Angelica - 8.75
Angelica, in Trinity Leeds, scored 8 for drinks, 10 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: National World

. The Cardigan Arms - 8.75
The Cardigan Arms, Kirkstall Road, scored 8 for drinks, 10 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: Simon Hulme

7. The Royal - 8.5
The Royal, Morley, scored 8 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 8 for value Photo: Simon Hulme

8. The Terminus - 8.5
The Terminus, Meanwood, scored 10 for drinks, 8 for atmosphere, 8 for service and 8 for value Photo: SWNS.COM

9. Headrow House - 8.5
Headrow House in the city centre scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 8 for service and 8 for value Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

10. Amity Brew Co - 8.5
The taproom at Amity Brew Co, Farsley, scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 7 for value Photo: James Hardisty

11. Revolucion de Cuba - 8.5
Revolucion de Cuba in Call Lane scored 8 for drinks, 10 for atmosphere, 8 for service and 8 for value Photo: Gary Longbottom

12. Saint Jude - 8.5
Saint Jude, Farsley, scored 9 for drinks, 9 for atmosphere, 9 for service and 7 for value Photo: Google