Hyde Park Book Club

The building has evolved in recent years from an abandoned petrol station to a cosy café, before becoming the unique entertainment venue it is today. Upon entrance, you are welcomed to the book club, bar, and brunch area. This space hosts up-and-coming DJs, poets and artists who serenade their guests. As you venture downstairs, the atmosphere changes to a more eclectic vibe. Live bands scale from acoustic indie to post-punk, so you’re sure to find something to your taste.

Brudenell Social Club

Brudenell Social Club consistently collates established artists with local, up and coming talent to enable a platform for the next generation. The venue has two rooms for live music, seating areas, and a games room. It has a comforting atmosphere of a nineteen-fifties working men’s club for both students and adults to drink, chat with friends and listen to some music. Artists such as Suede and Working Men’s Club have performed at this incredibly cool venue, making it home to both famous bands and emerging artists of all genres.

Northern Guitars

Situated on one of the liveliest streets in Leeds is Northern Guitars. This bar has gained its rightful place, being in business on Call Lane for thirty years. The former guitar shop is now a café/bar decorated with vintage posters, local artwork and stunning guitars, embracing a 1970s ambience. Every Monday, the venue hosts their popular Northern Guitars Open Mic night, welcome to everyone. It’s also 20% off beer and house spirits for students every Wednesday night!

Eiger Studios

Located just outside the city centre, Eiger Studios is an all-action recording studio, rehearsal room, live music venue and bar. What stands out about Eiger is their advanced lighting and an impressive sound system, creating an exceptional live music experience. Their reception area also serves as a lounge space with a pool table. For ten years, Eiger has been creating recordings, hosting live music events and offering practicing rooms in the very building that has hosted Damon Albarn, Morrissey and Carl Cox.

The Duck and Drake

This city centre pub is perfect for guitar music lovers. History is important to The Duck and Drake, which is why the aesthetic is still very much Victorian, appealing to pub enthusiasts who
are hunting for a pub that doubles as a music venue. The typical genre for music at this pub seems to be rock and punk, though other genres are entirely welcomed too.

The Wardrobe

This quirky venue has two-stories, a bar and a restaurant. It is situated on St Peter’s Square, an area in Leeds which is all about musical heritage. The Wardrobe has a great atmosphere and a welcoming feel to it. The venue’s flexible in-house production allows it to offer a diverse experience that includes live music, comedians, club nights, DJ residencies, and private parties.

Oporto

Situated amongst the many bars of Call Lane, Oporto merit themselves on hosting the best rock music around. This bar delivers a good time due to their dedicated bar staff being just as lively as the guests. The venue has resident DJ’s and weekly live music, specially chosen by Dead Young Records. There are two cosy rooms, a bar and great vibes.

Photos: Eiger Studios, Oporto, Northern Guitars