North Bar

With the finest selection of beers in the North of England, winner of the Observer Food Monthly ‘Best place to drink in the UK’ and regular haunt of superstars such as Sue Pollard, Sylvester McCoy and some of Hearsay’, North is Leeds’ coolest haunt for lovers of great beer, music and art.

9 / 10
205
ratings
  • Phone

    +44 113 242 4540

  • Website

    northbar.com

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  • Type

    Beer Bar

Address

24 New Briggate (Opposite Mark Ln) Leeds LS1 6NU United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 53


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James Craig-Brown

This is absolutely your chance to try a new beer , in a great pub . Very good selection and friendly staff (and locals!) Would definitely visit again. Cheers :)

John Ford

Staple of Leeds drinking. Wide range of beers and really knowledgeable staff . Small but comfortable . Great for a session and a chat with friends.

Plwm Bwm

For such a small place the choice of beer is huge. One of my favourite bars in the UK. Good choice of bar snacks too

Doreen Joy

Stalwart of the Leeds beer scene , and arguably the earliest craft beer bar in Britain. No kidding.

Conrad Barrett

Great beers and chill atmosphere - north brewing does some great beers and always had other great craft beer choices

Callum Blanchfield

Excellent - spoilt for choice; exciting rotating range of draught/bottled beers . Various spirits , soft drinks , good cheap coffee , WiFi ... Attentive and knowledgeable staff ; what more could you want?

Steve Drew

Can get a bit warm and very crowded but an amazing set of beers and guest ales . Staff some of the best in Leeds too.

Harry Roberts

If you’re unsure about what you want to drink, ask for recommendations. The staff know their stuff.

Stu Taylor

Nice, cosy place , similar to the Sparrow in Bradford. Lots of lovely ale on, none of which I had heard of before.

Silar McNair

Don't be afraid to ask the bar staff for help! Their friendly as hell, and actually know quite a lot about the available beers despite the massive selection.

Darren S

Lovely beers , friendly staff . Nice outdoor seating in sun.

Malc Anderson

Try this ace narrow characterful pub in centre of Leeds -but leave plenty time try all 4 handpumps & foreign stuff, also the beer cocktails !

Lisette

Good place for beer lover. It's difficult to have conversations due to the noise and lack of acoustic materials to absorb the echo.

Sam Berry

Beer and atmosphere is top notch...not a massively cheap drink , but worth it.

Lis Hamz

Great beers with a laid back attitude and a knowledgable staff who are passionate about beer !

Leeds Guide

North is a favourite a LG Towers. We love their huge range of beers , which include very strong fruity ones. Great atmosphere and nice nibbles such as pie and peas . Read more

Amanda Kelly

Phenomenal range of beers and basic bites!

Rob Haswell

Best bar in Leeds! Great bitters

Carl Griffin

Quirky venue. Serves great real ale .

Max Holden

Very knowledgeable bar staff and a fantastic range of beers

Simon Kimberley

Friendly atmosphere , a Leeds stalwart of the beer scene .

Richard T

Great bar , really chilled atmosphere and loads of obscure beers . Expensive though.

Ricardo Seixas

Great selection of beers and great environment.

Geoff Johnson

The home of the finest wheat beer on draft , Dunkel Erdinger

Jo Stuart

The North Prototype beer is great, one of Kirkstall Brewery 's better efforts!

Sophie Deacy

Amazing knowledgeable bar staff , super friendly and able to help where help is needed!

Alice W

Delightful and unique place with a wonderful selection of bottled beers and spirits ,

Andrew Johnson

The beer selection can be almost overwhelming so don't be afraid to ask the bar staff for recreation

Neil Turner

Really nice beer and cider selection - Original Sin is very nice. Alas, there isn't a disabled toilet here.

Oliver Sears

They stock Duvel unlike a lot of places - would recommend it!

Tom Smith

It's Oktoberfest at the North Bar. Come and check out the awesome range of guest beers .

Charlotte Faith Jenkins

Even if you're just having an afternoon coffee , it's just lovely.

Craig Westwood

Nice fruit beer

Becki Major

Tiny but cosy with a fab atmosphere

The Edible Fran

Lively , great beer , but expensive .

Marco

Great atmosphere and good beers .

OneUK

The comfiest chesterfield sofa in the city . The cherry on the cake when complimented by a pint of Quintine Saisis!pint of "Quintine Saisis"

Lee Wolfenden

Great beer selection .

Greg Adams

Awesome staff

Craig Albeck

Go visit. Unrivalled selection of fine beers , proper food and customer service to be envied

Nicholas Shearon

Fridays, a pie and a pint for £5. Best pork pie in country .

Rich

Nice selection of keg

Richard Barraclough

Stone beer in fridge plenty of it

Rob Thompson

Secure a seat before getting served!!

jason p

It's an ok bar . No pretension. Very busy.

Charlotte Faith Jenkins

Get yourself some Sierra Nevada IPA . Beautiful.

Mark Milaszkiewicz

£20 for Brooklyn Local 2. Well worth it!

Dionie Haynes

Cherry Beer , oh my days.

Nigel Laverick

Try the Gouden Carolus Christmas on tap but beware! It's 10.5% !

Mark Milaszkiewicz

First Bar in the UK to serve Brooklyn Lager on tap !!

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