Were you a regular at this south Leeds pub? Previously known as The Sphinx, a film called Tina Goes Shopping was made in the pub in the mid-1990s. It was demolished after after Leeds City Council won a legal battle to repossess it.placeholder image
Were you a regular at this south Leeds pub? Previously known as The Sphinx, a film called Tina Goes Shopping was made in the pub in the mid-1990s. It was demolished after after Leeds City Council won a legal battle to repossess it. | Steve Riding

What became of these former Leeds pubs

Andrew Hutchinson
By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 19th Oct 2025, 16:30 GMT

They are the Leeds pubs which found a new lease of life after last orders were called.

This photo gallery focuses on the watering holes which were either demolished or found a new use when they closed for the last time. They cover all four corners of the city with many finding a different use from office space through to supermarket and beauty salons. Which did you drink in 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

This pub in Horsforth was converted into a nursery after it closed. Pictured are publicans John and Jenny Harrison with their racing pigs in October 2003.

13. The Ringway

This pub in Horsforth was converted into a nursery after it closed. Pictured are publicans John and Jenny Harrison with their racing pigs in October 2003. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding

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The Oakwood on Easterley Road shut down and reopened as a McDonalds.

14. The Oakwood

The Oakwood on Easterley Road shut down and reopened as a McDonalds. | Peter Thacker Photo: Peter Thacker

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The Pack Horse on Gelderd Road was a popular haunt back in the day. It was closed in July 2010 and demolished in March 2012.

15. The Pack Horse

The Pack Horse on Gelderd Road was a popular haunt back in the day. It was closed in July 2010 and demolished in March 2012. | Richard Hainsworth Photo: Richard Hainsworth

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Share your memories with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby

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