City Buzz: 5 quirky new bars coming to Leeds soon

Bored of your usual run-of-the-mill bar? These newbies will add something different

GUITAR CAFE

The Hedonist Project is set for a change-up soon. Picture James Hardisty.placeholder image
The Hedonist Project is set for a change-up soon. Picture James Hardisty.

Northern Guitars on Call Lane is set to expand its shop with a bar, café and stage for small gigs.

Work is due to start soon so watch this space.

Find out more here.

HEDONIST PROJECT

The bar on Lower Briggate changes concepts every few months or so, and it’s due a change soon.

It’s currently a whisky parlour but we’re excited to see what’s the pipeline for the next project.... keep your eyes peeled.

For more about the bar, click here.

TURK’S HEAD

The city centre’s oldest pub has turned its function room into a craft beer and cocktail bar.

The new venue at Whitelock’s opens on January 30.

For more, click here.

KARAOKE BAR

Chicken restaurant Bird and Beast is opening a private karaoke bar.

It will take over the Bird and Beats bar in the middle of February.

Find out more here.

IBERICA

Well known for its tapas, it also has a great drinks menu with wine, cocktails, cider, sangria and gin.

It’s due to open on East Parade soon.

Click here for more.

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