The Gaiety opened officially on December 7, 1972, on the site of the old Gaiety Kinema at the junction of Gathorne Terrace with Roundhay Road in Harehills. Actor Stephen Lewis, 'Blakey' in the T.V. situation comedy, 'On The Buses', pulled the first pint on the opening night. The pub housed five bars, The Vaudeville Bar, The Roundhay Public Bar, The Carousel Bar with a dance floor, juke box and a 17 metre circular bar, The Gaiety Bar and Gaiety Restaurant and above was The Variety Room which provided live entertainment at weekends and offered room hire for private parties and weddings. The Gaiety was also featured in the David Peace best seller 1974 (part one of the “Red Riding” Quartet). The Gaiety had closed its doors for the last time but stood derelict for many years before being demolished. Did you visit back in the day? READ MORE: Unseen photos chart of a golden age of Leeds pub culture LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Gaiety
The Roundhay public bar could accommodate 350 to 400 revellers. It was on the Gathorne Terrace side of the building at ground level. | YPN Photo: YPN
8. Gaiety
The Carousel Bar, located immediately above the Roundhay Public Bar, had been designed to cater for the younger element. There was to be dancing nightly (to the Juke Box). The colourful decor enhanced the novel 56ft circular bar. | YPN Photo: YPN
9. Gaiety
Last orders had been called when this photo was taken in November 1990. | YPN Photo: YPN
11. Gaiety
The Gaiety had closed its doors for the last time but stood derelict for many years. | YPN Photo: YPN
12. Gaiety
The dilapidated site of the pub in January 1996. Leeds City Council demolished it at a cost of £39,000 which included landscaping costs. | YPN Photo: YPN