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.

7. General Eliott
The General Elliot is a longstanding city-centre pub on Vicar Lane, retaining the character of a traditional Leeds boozer. The pub stands on the site of an earlier public house dating back to about 1700. | YEP

8. The Pack Horse
A pub on the site first opened in 1615 as The Nag’s Head, although it may have been the site of a drinking house since the 1130s. It became The Pack Horse after a major 1982 renovation. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty
9. The Scarbrough Hotel
The Scarbrough Hotel stands on the site of a medieval manor house, rebuilt in 1765. It became a pub in the 1890s under City Varieties owner Fred Wood. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty

10. The Bingley Arms
Bardsey-based pub The Bingley Arms claims to be the oldest surviving pub and oldest surviving business in the UK, although this is disputed. It dates back to the 10th century, while the current building dates from the 18th century. | YEP

11. The Thornhill Arms
The Thornhill Arms in Calverley is more than 400 years old, although the current Grade II-listed building dates from around 1800. | YEP

12. Duck & Drake
A pub has stood on or very close to the Duck & Drake site for more than 200 years. The present Victorian building retains original features, while it has traded under its current name since 1985. | YEP Photo: James Hardisty


