As temperatures in Leeds continue to soar, with 30C forecast again today, many pubgoers will be searching for somewhere to cool down with a pint.
From city centre cocktail bars to popular pubs and sports bars, several venues across Leeds advertise air conditioning or are regularly praised by customers for staying cool during hot weather.
Below are nine pubs and bars in Leeds with air conditioning:
1. Tapped 📍51 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 5EL
This Boar Lane pub is a popular pick for craft beer fans looking to escape the heat, with air conditioning, a large open-plan interior and huge windows that open onto the street. One Reddit user specifically recommended it as “a good bar for staying cool” during a previous heatwave. | Iconic Media Group Photo: James Hardisty
2. The 212 Cafe & Bar 📍6a Brewery Pl, Leeds LS10 1NE
This independent Brewery Wharf venue combines a waterside terrace with a cool indoor bar space that regulars praise for its relaxed atmosphere, DJs and late-night drinks. Its airconditioned interior and riverside location make it a popular escape during hotter weather in Leeds. | Iconic Media Group
3. Oporto 📍33 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7BT
This long-running Call Lane favourite is known for its indie playlists, live music, and late-night atmosphere - but it’s also one of the better places to cool off in the city centre during a heatwave. Listings for the venue specifically mention air conditioning, while regulars describe it as a comfortable escape from the packed streets outside. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Steve Riding
4. Pixel Bar 📍25 Great George St, Leeds LS1 3AL
This neon-lit gaming bar on Great George Street has become a go-to Leeds heatwave hideout thanks to its cool basement setting and air conditioning. Reddit users specifically recommended it during previous hot weather, with one writing: “Pixel Bar does, and it's in a basement so it holds the nice cool temps.” | Iconic Media Group Photo: Gary Longbottom
5. Dakota Bar & Grill 📍8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN
This stylish cocktail bar and restaurant is one of Leeds’ most luxurious places to escape the heat, with a sleek air-conditioned interior, plush seating and a popular outdoor terrace for sunnier evenings. Guests regularly praise the venue’s cool, relaxed atmosphere during warmer weather. | Iconic Media Group Photo: Tony Johnson
6. West Riding 📍38 Wellington St, Leeds LS1 2DE
This pub is a popular refuge during Leeds heatwaves thanks to its spacious air-conditioned interior and huge floor-to-ceiling windows. Just minutes from the station, it is popular with commuters and after-work drinkers looking to cool down with craft beer and pub classics. | Google