Whether you’re looking for a work do or wanting to swap the festive spirit for something a little more competitive, these are Leeds’ best Christmas nights out.
Christmassy cocktails, festive fun and games, there’s no doubt that Leeds really knows how to do a Christmas night out – and this year will be no different. If you’re planning a soiree with colleagues or a wintry get-together with loved ones, here’s a round up of the best bars, markets, parties and more to really kick your Christmas off with a boom. Where will the festive season take you in Leeds?
Get your festive cheer on at the Christmas Market
When you think Christmas in Leeds, the Christmas market is one of the first things to spring to mind.
Decked out in festive cheer, the seasonal stalls are spread across City Square and Millennium Square. Expect delicious scents, sights and flavours, including irresistible sweet treats, mulled wine and alcoholic hot chocolate to warm you up. It’s also an ideal way to combine gift buying with your festive celebrations.
Where? Millennium Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AD and Leeds City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HA.
When? Friday 21st November to Sunday 21st December 2025.
How much? Prices vary by stall.
Unleash your inner viking with a touch of hygge
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If you want to play Norseman for a night, a trip to Thor’s Tipi is in order. Head inside the tent and you’ll be met with fires, twinkling fairy lights and the very best cocktails to sup, creating a cosy Christmas haven.
Warm yourself up with mulled wine, keep it classy with an Espresso Martini or stick to what you know with draught beers. With live music and impeccable vibes, you’ll be sleighing it on the dancefloor here.
Where? Thor’s Tipi, City Square, Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2HT.
When? 12pm to 11pm Monday to Friday, 11am to 11pm Saturday, and 12pm to 8pm Sunday.
How much? Cocktails are £8.95, wines are £6.95 per glass and draught beers start from £5.90.
Take to the ice at Ice Cube
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Glide your way into Christmas by enjoying a festive night out at Ice Cube. Made out of real ice, the 400-square-metre rink is the perfect place to test out your skating skills – and it’s covered by a transparent marquee, so even the rain can’t dampen your plans.
Once you’ve worked up a hunger, check out the charming Bavarian-style market stalls to refuel with German bratwurst, Yorkshire pudding wraps or lip-smacking sweet treats, or escape to the alpine-themed Ski Bar for a well-earned tipple.
Where? Ice Cube at Christmas, Millennium Square, Calverley Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 3AD.
When? Public skating sessions from 12:15pm to 2pm, 2:15pm to 4pm, and 4:15pm to 9pm on weekdays (10pm on Fridays), and 11:15am to 7pm on weekends (and 7:15pm to 10pm on Sayurdays). Times change during school holidays.
How much? General admission is £12.75 peak or £10 off-peak. Book here.
Sip mulled wine under a cosy winter garden covering
If you want to get snuggly while you sip your mulled wine, then make your way over to Green Room. When the colder months hit, their terrace gets a festive makeover, being transformed into a cosy winter garden with a covering, heaters and a welcoming atmosphere.
Their extensive drinks menu also steps up for the occasion, featuring boozy hot chocolate, winter special cocktails, of course, that must-have mulled wine. Plus, it’s all just a hop, skip and jump away from the Leeds Christmas market stalls on City Square.
Where? Green Room, 36 Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2DE.
When? 11am to midnight Sunday to Wednesday, 11am to 1am on Thursday, 10am to 2am on Friday, and 10am to 3am on Saturday.
How much? Mulled wine is £6.20, with cocktails costing £11.95 and draught beer starting from £6.50.
Play crazy golf with a twist
Looking for one of the most tee-rific Christmas nights out in Leeds? Junkyard Golf is where crazy golf meets epic cocktails and a whole load of weirdness! Their three wacky golf courses – Bozo, Gary and Pablo – guarantee endless fun, each one as junk-filled and warped as the last.
Their cocktail menu isn’t to be sniffed at either, but you won’t be finding any classics here. Instead, aptly named drinks like ‘Toxic Waste’ rule the roost, where fruity Midori meets Apple Sourz, lime sherbet, apple and Ting.
Where? Junkyard Golf, The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8TL.
When? 4pm to 12am Monday to Thursday, 2pm to 1am on Friday, 12pm to 1am on Saturday, 11am to 10pm on Sunday.
How much? Prices start from £11 for nine holes during peak times.
Indulge in the Alpine experience
YurtBar will be heading back to Leeds this Christmas! The ideal way to try the Après Ski experience without actually taking to the slopes, you’ll arrive and be greeted with a complimentary beverage before enjoying a three-course Alpine feast served to your table.
When you’re done, get ready to dance the night away to a live DJ act, with a stein of beer or mug of mulled wine in hand. In the mood for a late-night cocktail? Their professional bartenders will ensure you’re not going thirsty.
Where? YurtBar Leeds, Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 9LQ.
When? Limited dates available. Entry from 6pm to 1am.
How much? Price per person (excluding VAT) is £74.50 on Wednesdays and Thursdays or £84.50 for Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets booked per table. Book here.
Go head to head on the dartboard
Are you looking for a Christmas night out in Leeds with some healthy competition, festive cocktails and downright delicious pizza? Well, Flight Club offers all this and more, so gather your friends for an epic battle of social darts.
With unique tracking technology, automatic scoring and pre-programmed games, darts has never been easier – if their cocktail menu doesn’t keep you glued to the bar, that is. The Elf Control might do just that, with Seedlip Grove, cranberry, gingerbread and lemon, topped with ginger beer.
Where? Flight Club, Sovereign House, 1-2 South Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5QL.
When? Festive hours are 11am to midnight Monday, Tuesday and Sunday, 11am to 1am on Wednesday, and 11am to 2am on Thursday to Saturday.
How much? Price is around £12 per person for 60 minutes or £16 for 90 minutes. Note: During the festive period, they ask for minimum groups of six for social darts.
Play bingo with a bonkers twist
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Bongo’s Bingo is sure to rock you this Christmas, as they take to Project House for their Christmas Cracker event. This is turbo-charged bingo with a twist, so get ready for a unique show packed full of Christmas bangers and special prizes.
Dust off your dancing shoes and warm up your pipes, as dance-offs and sing-offs are sure to get the competitive juices flowing. Bongo’s Bingo events are always in demand, so we recommend booking your place to avoid disappointment.
Where? Bongo’s Bingo, Project House, Armley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2DR.
When? 6pm on Friday 19th December, and 12pm and 6pm on Saturday 20th December 2025
How much? £17 per ticket (with a £3 booking fee). Book here.
Swap the cold for something tropical at Tiki Hideaway
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Every good night out ends at Call Lane Social, but did you know you can escape the cold to a tropical paradise in their Tiki Hideaway?
Yep, simply take the stairs and you’ll end up in a Polynesian utopia, with a lengthy cocktail menu sure to knock your socks off. Until 11pm every day, you can enjoy two cocktails for £15 – just make sure to dodge the flames on your Amputated Zombie. Your Christmas night out in Leeds won’t get much hotter than this.
Where? Tiki Hideaway, 38 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
When? From 9pm to 4am Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday, 7pm to 4am on Friday and 5pm to 4am on Saturday. Closed on Monday.
How much? £10.50 for select cocktails or £15 for two before 11pm every day.
Tuck into seasonal treats with a bottomless Christmas party
Spoil yourself with The Soap Factory’s Bottomless Christmas Party. The sleek cocktail lounge on Whitehall Quay will be offering three hours of unlimited drinks, including prosecco, wine, gins and bottled beers.
And of course, no Christmas party is complete without a spread of tasty nibbles. Fill your festive boots with a buffet bursting with pigs in blankets, roast turkey, mini Yorkshire puddings and mince pies. It’s one of the tastiest ways to get your Christmas cheer on.
Where? The Soap Factory, Novotel Leeds Centre, 4 Whitehall Quay, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4HR.
When? Bookings available from 1pm and 7pm on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout November and December 2025.
How much? From £65 per person. Book here.
Have a night of fun and games at Roxy
Leeds has three Roxy Ballroom sites, and you’re in for a treat whichever one you visit. Peruse their cocktail menu – their Mardy Bum is always a great choice, with vanilla vodka, cloudy apple, lemon and Monin almond syrup – then make your way over to whichever game you fancy.
Roxy Lanes at The Light is home to full-size bowling lanes, pool tables and screens showing live sport, while Boar Lane has pool, golf, shuffleboard, ping pong and beer pong. If arcade games, karaoke and late nights are your thing, make a beeline for Merrion Street.
Where? Roxy Ball Room, 9 Merrion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PQ; Roxy Lanes, The Light, 44-48 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8TL; Roxy Ball Room, 58 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HW.
When? Opening times vary by venue.
How much? Prices vary by game and venue.
Listen to classic Christmas soundtracks by candlelight at Leeds Minster
If you want something a little more laidback for your Christmas celebrations, then get ready to be taken on a journey with Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight.
Held at the beautiful Grade-1 listed Leeds Minster and organised by London Concertante, this two-hour event is a cinematic sleigh ride that will take you dashing through a programme of films including Home Alone, Elf, Love Actually, Polar Express and many more. So don your Christmas jumpers and get ready for an unforgettable night of merry melodies.
Where? Leeds Minster, 2-6 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DJ.
When? From 7:30pm to 9:30pm on Friday 5th December 2025.
How much? Tickets from £22.38 to £48.76, depending on seat. Book here.
