Leeds Gay Bars & Clubs

Fun and fabulous cabaret venue, The Viaduct Showbar is a must for those needing an injection of camp. Open 7 days a week, this bar attracts some of the UK's best drag artists and tribute acts.

2 for 1 cocktails are on offer early Friday evenings. Be sure to check online to find out who is performing each night. This is the must-see gay bar in Leeds.

A fun and friendly gay bar with a happy hour from 5 pm to 9 pm every day. Blayds Bar has events every night of the week to entertain its guests. These include a quiz and karaoke.

It has a function room which you can hire out along with one of the fun and flirty drag queen hosts. The venue is within walking distance of most other venues.

With a wonderful outside area away from the main street, Queens Court is an institution of the Leeds gay scene. It is famous for its lively annual courtyard parties and is popular with all.

There are themed events every night of  the week, with drinks offers available midweek. Smart Casual dress code which translates as no effort, no entry.

Modern upscale bar that provides an alternative to its sometimes tackier neighbours. Bar Fibre attracts a mixed/LGBTQ+ crowd due to its relaxed midweek atmosphere and energetic weekend parties.

The venue has different spaces available for hire. Wednesdays see acoustic musicians performing. It also hosts the famous courtyard parties with the nearby Queens Court.

Bar & events/performance space run via a worker's co-op. Membership is required, but signing up is easy and costs a pound. Not a gay bar, but Wharf Chambers is very popular with the local LGBTQ+ and is considered to be a safe space for trans people.

It's a very bohemian, arty space that's popular with media types, students, etc. It can get very busy on club nights at weekends. Worth checking out if you're looking for somewhere a bit edgy.

Awarded a Blue Plaque status for being the longest-operating gay bar in the UK. The New Penny was originally named "The Hope and Anchor" and later changed its name in 1982.

The bar retains a friendly clubby vibe and takes part in the annual LGBTQ+ Pride celebrations. Open late every night.