Fun, fruity and fabulous, cocktails are a great way to add some novelty to your night out. Whether you’re day drinking over a bottomless brunch with friends or enjoying a glass or two while playing retro arcade games, there are many unusual and exciting cocktail bars waiting to be discovered in West Yorkshire. Here are a few to try.

KUJA, Sowerby Bridge
This atmospheric cocktail bar in Sowerby Bridge boasts a tempting menu featuring tapas and stone baked pizzas, as well as a range of fantastic cocktails. The talented team here have fifteen years of experience in mixology and are adept at whipping up imaginative creations that look as good as they taste. KUJA’s drinks list includes delights such as Hibiscus Petals – a delicious blend of spiced rum, cherry, orgeat, Kuja sweet ‘n’ sour mix, limoncello and hibiscus. There’s also the Strawberry Night, made with vanilla vodka, Passoã, apple liqueur, simple syrup and strawberry juice. On Fridays, you can join the bar’s after work club with two cocktails for £12 until 7pm. Planning a night in? No problem. You can also order KUJA’s cocktails to take away from Just Eat. A Tripadvisor review describes KUJA as ‘paradise in Yorkshire’, saying: ‘This [bar] has everything. The cocktails are like no other place around. [I’ve] visited with friends, family and [on a] date night and am never disappointed.’

Eighteen90, Morley
Named after the year in which the townhouse it resides in was built, Eighteen90 has an opulent interior that makes the most of the building’s period features. Here, you can dance the night away to music from guest DJs while sipping cocktails from the bar’s extensive drinks list. Eighteen90’s beautifully presented cocktails include a Zombie with ‘loads of rum’, pineapple and orange juice, passionfruit syrup and grenadine. You’ll also find a great Old Fashioned here, featuring Woodford Reserve Bourbon, angostura bitters, sugar, orange oil and orange bitters. If you fancy an indulgent start to the day, you can splash out with one of the bar’s bottomless brunches. These include one breakfast or brunch dish with 90 minutes of bottomless drinks for £30 per person. For those on a budget, Eighteen90 also offers a cocktail of the day for just £6. A Tripadvisor review says: ‘I have been here several times and the cocktails are the best I’ve had. The food is delicious [and] I find all the staff very lovely. Also the interior is beautiful with soft comfortable chairs and blankets if you get cold.’

The Old North, Hebden Bridge
Hidden away in the courtyard on Bridge Gate, this folk-themed bar celebrates Hebden Bridge’s reputation as the last part of the Celtic kingdom to fall to the Anglo Saxons and a haven for free thinkers. The Old North serves a wide range of drinks with cocktails priced between £6-£10. You’ll find all your favourites on the menu here, alongside the local-inspired Elmet Ice Tea, made with Grey Goose, Tanqueray No.10, El Jimador Anejo tequila, Ron Zapaca Centenario rum and a dash of Cointreau, topped with the bar’s preparation of orange and molasses infused Lady Hebden Earl Grey Tea. If those drinks leave you feeling peckish, you can often tuck into wood fired pizza from The People’s Pizzaria here. A Tripadvisor review says: ‘[We] went here for a drink late Saturday afternoon, the place was buzzing but we managed to get a table…what we really loved was the quirkiness of this bar. The staff were really friendly too.’

No.10 Bar, Lindley
This chic, modern cocktail bar in Lindley serves a varied selection of drinks and has a lively feel with regular social events to enjoy. You can take part in a quiz here on alternate Wednesdays, or enjoy live music and selected cocktails for £5 on the last Thursday of every month. No.10 is now serving its summer menu, which features ten fresh and fruity cocktails that conjure up dreams of warmer days and tropical climes. For £9.50, you can sip the refreshing Bucko, made with Morgan Spice Tiki, Midori, mango juice, fresh lime juice and sugar syrup, or try the Passionera, which combines Ciroc Pineapple, lychee liqueur, passion fruit juice and fresh lime juice with coconut syrup. A Google review says: ‘[No.10 Bar is] busy and has a good atmosphere. Hands down one of the best Negronis I’ve had, made by the Italian bartender who was friendly and sociable.’

Don’t Tell Titus, Saltaire
Situated in the UNESCO World Heritage Village of Saltaire, Don’t Tell Titus is playfully named after Saltaire’s founder, Titus Salt, who – in agreement with the temperance movement and for reasons of productivity – wouldn’t allow a pub to be built in his village. This restaurant and cocktail bar serves tasty breakfasts and brunches, along with tapas and an Indian twist on many pub classics. The cocktails at Don’t Tell Titus change with the seasons and past specials have included the Halloween Jack O’ Lantern with Jack Daniels Fire, lemon bitters and a hint of chilli, and Mum’s Rum Punch – a scrumptious combination of Sailor Jerry, Amaretto, Aperol, lime and orange. A Tripadvisor review from someone who tried the Jack O’ Lantern says: ‘The wonderful board drew me to order this spectacular cocktail. [It was] sweet on the first sip with a classic hit of lime followed by that chilli bite…as for look of it….well…it was eye catching to say the least. 10/10.’

MOJO, Harrogate
Rock ‘n’ roll-themed cocktail bar MOJO offers a fun-filled night out with fantastic food and terrific tunes. The bar has a vibrant atmosphere and you can take part in games such as shuffleboard or beer pong here. MOJO’s drinks list features a variety of colourful cocktails. These start at £8 and include options like the Patriotold Fashioned, made with smoked bacon fat washed honey JD, Benedictine and orange zest. There’s also Blood & Sand, which brings together Naked Malt Scotch, Heering cherry liqueur, sweet vermouth and orange juice. If you would like to learn how to craft your own concoctions, the bar even offers a Cocktail Masterclass. For £35 per person, you and your friends will become master mixers with expert guidance from one of MOJO’s brilliant bartenders. A Tripadvisor review says: ‘Great cocktails and if you are lucky you’ll see the bar staff show off their tricks just like Tom Cruise. Very entertaining experience, would recommend.’

Roland’s, Harrogate
An independent cocktail bar with a stylish interior and a long drinks list, Roland’s is the venue to visit on a night out in Harrogate. Cocktails here start at £8.50 and you can enjoy drinks like the Sbagliato** – a lighter Negroni made Lustau Rojo vermouth, Campari and Prosecco. You can also sample the Pisco Punch, which includes Barsol Pisco, rhubarb syrup, green strawberry and pineapple juice. Roland’s is a must for those who love a Bloody Mary and these are made here using the bar’s own spice mix. You can opt for a traditional Mary with vodka, or try a Red Snapper with gin or a Bloody Maria with tequila. A Google review says: ‘[Roland’s has an] insane amount of choice behind the bar and a really unusual but great cocktail menu. Visited early on a Saturday night and the atmosphere was lovely and chilled. [It] was our first stop of the night so [we] only stayed for two, but in hindsight was our favourite bar of the night!’

Vine Bar
Located in the Victoria Mills at West Vale, Vine Bar is the perfect place to treat yourself to a boozy afternoon pick me up. The cocktail menu here features all of the classics as well as mocktails and the bar’s own dessert-inspired inventions. These include the Bubble-Rum Punch – a blend of Bacardi spiced rum, triple sec, bubblegum and cranberry that is served with a fizzy bubblegum bottle. There’s also the Key Lime Pie, made with Malibu, Licor 43, triple sec, cream and milk, topped with whipped cream, lime zest and Biscoff crumbs. Cocktails start at £8.50, or you push the boat out with a luxurious ‘tipsy’ afternoon tea. For £24.99 per person, you can share a tiered platter of dainty sandwiches accompanied by alcoholic sweet treats and pretty miniature cocktails. A Tripadvisor review says: ‘[Vine Bar is a] very buzzy place with lots going on…They had ample bar staff, so you weren’t waiting at all to get served. It was also nice to see a French rose as a house wine, rather than the predictable Pinot Blush!’

Next Level, Halifax
If you’re looking for a competitive night out that’s like no other, Next Level might be just the place. Residing in Dean Clough Mill in Halifax, this bar and restaurant is home to a huge collection of arcade games, ranging from retro to modern and including the likes of Pinball and Mario Kart. Next Level serves tasty burgers and loaded fries to keep you going while you play and you’ll also find some great gaming-themed cocktails on the menu. Try the Bulbasour, made with Midori, Cointreau, sugar and lemon, or the Tomb Raider – a delectable mix of Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon and orange juice, honey and bitters, garnished with rosemary and fresh ginger. Cocktails here start from £6 and many are included in the bar’s two for £10 deal that runs from Monday to Thursday. A Google review says: ‘A must try if you’re in the area!…[I] cannot rate this bar highly enough. Meeting friends or making friends and having a laugh on some fantastic games (that are free by the way!) will make your day, afternoon or evening one you won’t forget.’