The Duck and Drake pub at bottom of Kirkgate. Railway bridge can be seen on the right with St Peter's Church tower visible in the background. — The Duck and Drake pub at bottom of Kirkgate. Railway bridge can be seen on the right with St Peter's Church tower visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

placeholder image — The Duck and Drake pub at bottom of Kirkgate. Railway bridge can be seen on the right with St Peter's Church tower visible in the background. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

18 photos raise a glass to Leeds pub culture in early 1990s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 8th Mar 2025, 16:00 GMT

These photos are sure to evoke memories for a generation of Leeds pub-goers who visited boozers across the city in the early 1990s.

They capture a snapshot of life at pubs which offered punters a warm welcome, friendly face and a tipple of their choice. The pubs featured cover all four corners of Leeds as well as the city centre. Some called last orders years ago while others still offer a place to relax and unwind today. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

The Highwood on Brackenwood Drive pictured in March 1992.

13. The Highwood

The Highwood on Brackenwood Drive pictured in March 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Lion and Lamb pub on York Road pictured in April 1992. It received £150,000 to turn into a family pub.

14. The Lion and Lamb

The Lion and Lamb pub on York Road pictured in April 1992. It received £150,000 to turn into a family pub. Photo: YPN

The Vesper Gate on Abbey Road pictured in March 1992.

15. The Vesper Gate

The Vesper Gate on Abbey Road pictured in March 1992. Photo: YPN

White Horse Hotel in Armley pictured in March 1992.

16. White Horse Hotel

White Horse Hotel in Armley pictured in March 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Stanhope Hotel at Calverley Bridge in Rodley pictured in February 1992.

17. The Stanhope Hotel

The Stanhope Hotel at Calverley Bridge in Rodley pictured in February 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Queens Arms in Chapel Allerton pictured in February 1992.

18. The Queens Arms

The Queens Arms in Chapel Allerton pictured in February 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

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