Leeds is home to some seriously old pubs - from centuries-old drinking spots hidden down city-centre ginnels to traditional locals which are said to have stood for over 1000 years.
We've rounded up 13 of the city's oldest pubs which are still open today, giving you the chance to step inside some of Leeds' most historic watering holes.

1. The Ship Inn
Dating back to the 1750s, possibly earlier, The Ship Inn is tucked away down a Briggate alley and is one of Leeds’ most historic surviving pubs. | Graham Lindley

2. The Adelphi
Built in 1901, The Adelphi is a magnificent Victorian 'drinking palace' with much of its original ornate interior still intact. | YPN

3. The Palace
The Palace began life as a timber merchant’s house in 1741 before being recorded as an inn in 1841. It was bought by Melbourne Breweries in 1926, then passed on to Tetley’s in the 1960s. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty
4. The Templar Hotel
A historic Leeds pub with its distinctive building and interior dating back to the 19th century, The Templar has long been a fixture of the city-centre drinking scene. | YEP

5. Whitelock's Ale House
First opened in 1715 as the Turk’s Head, Whitelock’s is officially recognised as one of Leeds’ oldest pubs. Its famous ornate interior was created during an 1886 refurbishment. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty

6. The Cardigan Arms
Dating back to as early as the 18th century, The Cardigan Arms is a grand Victorian pub on Kirkstall Road named after the Earl of Cardigan on whose estate it was originally constructed. | YEP Photo: Simon Hulme
