The Highwood on Brackenwood Drive in March 1992. — The Highwood on Brackenwood Drive in March 1992. | YPN

placeholder image — The Highwood on Brackenwood Drive in March 1992. | YPN

18 Leeds pubs you may remember from the early 1990s

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 14th Aug 2024, 04:45 GMT

These photos provide a snapshot of Leeds pub culture at the dawn of the 1990s.

They raise a glass to the watering holes which welcomed a generation of drinkers across the city in 1992. Some have closed down while others are still serving today. How many do you remember? 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

Do you remember Richard and Janice Morley pictured in November 1992? They ran The Travellers Rest.

7. Cross Gates

Do you remember Richard and Janice Morley pictured in November 1992? They ran The Travellers Rest. | YPN Photo: YPN

Were you a regular here back in the day? White Horse Hotel pictured in March 1992.

8. Armley

Were you a regular here back in the day? White Horse Hotel pictured in March 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Vesper Gate on Abbey Road at Kirkstall pictured in March 1992.

9. Kirkstall

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

.Shoulder of Mutton on Potternewton Lane in July 1992.

10. Chapel Allerton

.Shoulder of Mutton on Potternewton Lane in July 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The Dragon Hotel on Whitehall Road in June 1992.

11. Wortley

The Dragon Hotel on Whitehall Road in June 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

The George on Great George Street in January 1992.

12. Leeds city centre

The George on Great George Street in January 1992. | YPN Photo: YPN

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