Reader Colin Jackson said that The Middleton Arms - remembered fondly as The Miggy Arms - was "always good for a fight on the weekend". The Middleton Park Road boozer, pictured here in September 1993, was knocked down in 2012, with an Aldi supermarket being built in its place.placeholder image
Reader Colin Jackson said that The Middleton Arms - remembered fondly as The Miggy Arms - was "always good for a fight on the weekend". The Middleton Park Road boozer, pictured here in September 1993, was knocked down in 2012, with an Aldi supermarket being built in its place. | YPN

The 15 roughest pubs in Leeds that have now closed according to readers and ex punters

Charles Gray
By Charles Gray

Senior reporter

Published 19th Mar 2025, 09:34 GMT

Readers have given their thoughts on the roughest pubs to have closed in Leeds.

Whether renowned for fighting on the weekends or anti-social behaviour, these boozers made first time visitors think twice before stepping in.

We asked our readers on Facebook what the roughest pubs in Leeds from down the years are and received over 200 comments.

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Some also gave anecdotes from their days in the “lively” and “ropey” destinations.

Included are 15 pictures of the most selected spots.

The Sandford Arms in Bramley was selected as the roughest pub by one reader.

13. The Sandford Arms

The Sandford Arms in Bramley was selected as the roughest pub by one reader. | YPN Photo: YPN

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The Star & Garter pub on Bridge Road in Kirkstall was selected by a number of readers, with one saying it was "well known for its regular fights at the weekend".

14. The Star & Garter

The Star & Garter pub on Bridge Road in Kirkstall was selected by a number of readers, with one saying it was "well known for its regular fights at the weekend". | other Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

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