The 9 Leeds pubs recommended by locals for people visiting the city for the first time including Lamb & Flag

Community Reporter

Published 30th Nov 2024, 16:30 GMT

There are many fantastic pubs in Leeds that blow visitors away on their first visit to our vibrant city.

With such a thriving scene, it can be difficult to choose where to head to if you’re new to Leeds or introducing someone to the city.

So we asked the people who know the city the best - locals - to name their top spots. Here are their top picks.

Templar in Templar Street was named by Paul Bartlam as the pub that would impress visitors the most. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike

Scott Howieson named The Duncan in Leeds city centre as the pub that would impress visitors the most. | National World Photo: National World

Paul Bartlam said the Moot Hall Arms in Mill Hill is the pub that would impress visitors the most. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson

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