The Social is reopening this evening (Friday) and 150 pints of Kirkstall Brewery beer will be given out to celebrate the occasion.
The bar has been closed since the start of March for the refurbishment, which has been carried out to coincide with the venue’s 10th anniversary.
Owner Nathan Clark, who is also behind the Brudenell Social Club, said: “We’re really pleased to still be standing here with The Social ten years on and with the community that has grown around it.
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“We’ve been wanting to get this update and refurb done for a long-time now, and imprint some of our own character on the space, so our tenth year seemed to us like the best time to get it all underway.
“As with our other sites like the Brudenell or the Black Horse in Otley, our locals and regulars are the heart of the place, so maintaining its charm was really important to us, and I’m very pleased with what our team has created for the next phase of the venue. Here’s to the next ten years!”
Check out some pictures showing off the new décor in the gallery below:
7. 10 years
The Social was opened in 2014 by the teams behind venues The Brudenell Social Club and Sela Bar. | National World Photo: National World
8. Open seven days
The Social has become a mainstay of Leeds’ bar scene by offering a low-key and relaxed environment seven days a week, keeping its focus simply on creating a great and friendly bar experience. | National World Photo: National World
9. Drinks
The bar features a curated range of draught and keg lines, and thoughtfully stocked back bar of wines, spirits & no/low alcohol options | National World Photo: National World
10. Owner and GM
The Social owner Nathan Clark and General Manager Rosie Day | Andrew Benge Photo: Andrew Benge
11. 'Really pleased'
Owner Nathan Clark said: “We’re really pleased to still be standing here with The Social ten years on and with the community that has grown around it." | Andrew Benge Photo: Andrew Benge
12. A long time coming
"We’ve been wanting to get this update and refurb done for a long-time now, and imprint some of our own character on the space, so our tenth year seemed to us like the best time to get it all underway." | Andrew Benge Photo: Andrew Benge