The Guide, which surveys 4,500 of the best pubs across the UK, is the definitive beer drinker’s guide for those seeking the best pints in the nation’s pubs. As well as covering 396 of the very best pubs across Leeds and Yorkshire, it keeps track of brewery numbers, and notes a net loss of 13 breweries in the region.
The story is the same across the UK, as although the Guide records 82 new breweries, 142 have closed. CAMRA is campaigning for more support for the Government to protect local businesses, in the wake of a cost-of-business crisis and the constant pressure of fuel bills.
We got a sneak peak of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2024, and have pulled together the top 14 pubs in Leeds city centre – and what experts had to say about them.
For the full list of Leeds pubs recommended in the edition, order The Good Beer Guide 2024 on the CAMRA website.
13. Town Hall Tavern
17 Westgate. “The decor includes photographs of Leeds in times past on the walls. The pub has a good reputation for its food and tables for dining can get booked up early on busy days.” Photo: Tony Johnson
14. Wapentake
92 Kirkgate. “It is bare-boarded throughout its two floors with plenty of mix-and-match furniture. A place for individuality and relaxation a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city.” Photo: James Hardisty
15. Whitelock’s Ale House
Turk’s Head Yard. “The interior is largely unchanged since 1895 and is a feast of mirrors, polished metal and woodwork, stained glass, iron pillars and faience tiling.” Photo: James Hardisty