When it comes to a night out in Leeds, few streets can match Call Lane for sheer variety and energy
A hidden tiki hideaway, great vegan junk food, a rowdy tequila bar and some of the best cocktails in the city – it’s a must on every Leeds night out. Whether you’re starting your evening or finishing it, here’s everything you need to know about the best bars, venues and hidden gems that make Call Lane so special. Work your way down from top to bottom or pick your favourites – either way, you’re in for a good one.
On a cocktail mission beyond Call Lane? Check out our guide to the best cocktail bars in Leeds.
Quick picks: Best of Call Lane
Jake’s Bar
Descend the stairs and you’ll stumble upon Call Lane gem Jake’s Bar. It’s been a cornerstone of Leeds nightlife for nearly two decades now.
Proud owners of the only working copper pot still in Leeds – that’s Tabitha to you – they brew up their own syrups, bitters and liqueurs and mix them up into heady concoctions. The Teq Your Pick always does the trick, with tequila, mezcal, Cocchi, black pepper and coriander.
Be warned – the inside is quite small, so it can get pretty busy, pretty quickly. You might find yourself waiting at the bar, so make sure you’re double parked!
Where: Jake’s Bar, 29 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Creative, homemade cocktails with real character.
Oporto
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If you love indie music, you’ll love Oporto. It’s all dark lighting, flashes of neon and a banging soundtrack – the wall is plastered with polaroids of famous musicians who’ve visited.
The beer here is seriously top-notch, with lagers, ciders and craft ale alike all waiting to be supped, but there’s also a stellar selection of spirits if that’s more your thing. When we go – which is often – we can’t help but get a Baby Guinness. Or two. Or three.
Aside from the drinks, the atmosphere has to be our favourite thing here – in the wee hours of the morning you’ll often catch people dancing on the tables.
Where: Oporto, 33 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Indie music lovers of all ages.
Power, Corruption and Lies
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Power, Corruption and Lies is the Jekyll and Hyde of Call Lane – come day it’s the perfect place to grab a quiet bite to eat and by night it’s a disco wonderland.
The cocktails are seriously grown up – you won’t get any Mojitos or Pornstars here. They all have funky names, from the Midori Sensation to the Roku The Casbah. The Chocwork Orange is seriously indulgent, with Kahlua, Triple Sec, coffee and more – we could only manage one.
Pan-Asian small plates wash everything down nicely. Grab the Korean fried chicken or crack wings, but don’t bother sharing – you’ll want them all to yourself.
Where: Power, Corruption and Lies, 36 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
Best for: Young professionals after sophisticated cocktails and great small plates.
Behind Closed Doors
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Could this be Call Lane’s most intriguing bar? We certainly think so. You’ll find Behind Closed Doors at 2 Call Lane, where they’ve made quite the splash.
Your night out starts behind a secret door, where you’ll need to ring a bell for entrance. Once in, you’ll be met by a den of debauchery, with racy vintage snaps plastered all over the walls and retro naughtiness playing on the television. Our favourite touch? Every table has a phone, so you can ring anyone who catches your eye. No, we’re not telling you who we called.
The cocktails are equally jaw-dropping – you’ll certainly be blushing when ordering a frozen Love Bite or two.
Where: Behind Closed Doors, 2 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DN.
Best for: Anyone who loves a hidden bar with a whole lot of personality.
Call Lane Social
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Named after the buzzing strip itself, there’s good reason why Call Lane Social is one of the most frequented bars in Leeds.
The independent, family-run bar will immediately catch your eye with its glowing red interior – step inside and you’ll be met by a bar stacked with every liquor under the sun. Cocktails, craft beers, wine and more all await – just ask the bartender and they’ll shake it up for you.
The playlist? It’s all classic rock, indie and soul anthems, bound to keep you on your feet until the early hours — when we last visited they were open until 4am every day of the week, though we’d recommend checking ahead.
Where: Call Lane Social, 38 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
Best for: Night owls who want somewhere lively to see out the evening.
Tiki Hideaway
A hidden entrance, flaming cocktails and a whole load of flower garlands? It can only be Call Lane Social’s upstairs neighbour, Tiki Hideaway.
It’s one of Leeds’ hottest bars, and we’re not just talking about the drinks. The Polynesian paradise has bamboo-lined walls, an epic playlist of rock ’n’ roll classics, and, as Call Lane always should have, a whole load of dancing – it may be called a hideaway but this is always one of the busiest places on a Saturday.
We recommend arming yourself with a Zombie, a mouth-puckering mix of rum, absinthe, grapefruit juice, cinnamon and grenadine. They’re so strong they’re limited to two per guest.
Where: Tiki Hideaway, 38 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
Best for: Big group nights out and dancing until the early hours.
Neon Cactus
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Tacos and tequila is what Neon Cactus does best – the old-world Mexican cantina-style bar promises to transport you thousands of miles away from Call Lane.
Walk in and you’ll be met with an explosion of colour, with neon signs, Day of the Dead murals, tiled walls and bright bunting. We love the variety of seating available – soak up the sun with a frozen Marg on the outside benches, snaffle a taco or two in the downstairs bar or dance along to tunes in the main bar when dusk hits.
There’s a whopping 50 tequilas to choose from, great for sipping, shooting or mixed up in a cocktail of your choice. On our last visit, Tuesdays offered 10 tacos for £20 – well worth checking if the deal is still running when you go.
Where: Neon Cactus, 35 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Tequila lovers and anyone after a fun, colourful setting with great food.
Cuckoo
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When the clock hits midnight, don’t be surprised if you feel a magnetic force dragging you through the doors of Cuckoo.
One of Call Lane’s most eye-catching bars, it’s immediately unmissable with a bright neon sign, but step inside and you’ll be met with what can only be described as a fairground. Craft beers, quirky cocktails and alcoholic slushies are all on the cards. When we last visited, arriving before 9pm meant a complimentary pizza with your drink.
Beyoncé, Madonna and Kanye West will accompany your evening as you spend your time split between the dance floor and the beer pong table.
Where: Cuckoo, 37 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Those who like their music loud.
Roland’s
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We have to say, Roland’s is not only one of our favourite bars on Call Lane, but in the whole of Leeds. The Guinness is always perfectly creamy, the cocktail list extensive and it’s dog-friendly – so you can dabble in a spot of pooch watching while you’re at it.
Choose from the effortlessly-cool, low-lit main bar, the covered courtyard or, our favourite, the intimate roof terrace. It’s great for watching the trains whirr by.
Better yet, their in-house food vendors Kerbside Kids cook up some of the best smash burgers in Leeds, so you could easily spend an entire afternoon here before the evening even begins.
Where: Roland’s, 39 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: A proper all-day venue – great food, great drinks and a brilliant roof terrace.
Northern Guitars
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Cool, laidback and unpretentious, Northern Guitars is great for an after-work drink with your pals. They put on live music pretty much every day of the week, with an open mic on Mondays – it’s a brilliant place for stumbling upon local, undiscovered talent.
Their drinks offering is just as impressive, with craft beer delights from Kirkstall Brewery and more. We were blown away by how reasonable the wine list was.
It isn’t just a bar, either. Head up the stairs and you’ll find a whole floor of new and vintage guitars just begging to be bought.
Where: Northern Guitars, 41 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Music lovers after a relaxed drink with live entertainment.
Brooklyn
You’ll find Brooklyn tucked away under the railway arches of Call Lane, and if you love R&B and hip-hop you’re bound to be a fan.
It’s the kind of place that comes alive at night. Come 9pm, guest DJs take to the decks, spinning up a storm with the very best of 50 Cent, Tupac and more – it’s not unusual to see people up on the bar reciting Rap God.
The cocktails have to be our favourite thing, with cleverly named concoctions like ‘The Chronic’ and ‘Gin and Juice’, which is, you guessed it, a boozy cup of fruit and gin.
Where: Brooklyn, 50 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7BT.
Best for: Hip-hop fans who want great cocktails and a proper party atmosphere after midnight.
Backroom
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Fancy partying until 6am? Better get yourself down to Backroom, where drinks flow into the wee hours and the hip-hop is top-tier.
The bar may not catch your eye at first, but walk inside and you’ll find a split-level maze with different rooms at every twist and turn. There’s even an outdoor terrace that we love visiting when it comes into its own in summer, with all-day parties headed up by the North’s top DJs.
They market themselves as an upmarket club, so you may encounter a dress code – and note that they don’t always admit all-male groups, so worth bearing in mind when planning.
Where: Backroom, 50A Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DT.
Best for: Serious night owls who want to dance until sunrise.
Döner Summer
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Fancy lining your stomach before – or during – a night out on The Lane? Get yourself straight to Döner Summer.
It’s all about the classic kebab here, but not as you know it. They pride themselves on completely vegan junk food, made with their own mock chicken, döner and more. The Bad Girl Kebab takes the biscuit for us, with döner and garlic chilli chick’n, pink cabbage, pink aioli and more. Yum.
There’s also a solid cocktail list – from Espresso Martinis to Piña Coladas – making it an easy place to kick off the night.
Where: Döner Summer, 10-12 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DN.
Best for: Vegan food lovers and anyone who wants great junk food alongside their drinks.
