Looking for the perfect spot to watch the big match in Leeds? We’ve rounded them all up in one place…
Leeds is awash with pubs, bars and outdoor spaces, perfectly positioned for you to watch the football. From the Premier and Football Leagues to European and international games, you can catch every big match that’s live on the telly.
Throw in quality food and booze, and you’ve got every base covered. So, next time you don’t know the best places to watch football in the city, check out one of these matchday-ready watering holes.
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes
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Turn your head in any direction and it’s likely you’ll find a screen to look at – that’s the beauty of The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes. It’s one of the best places to watch the football in Leeds and they have all the channels you need, including both Sky and TNT – so missing a game is never an option.
It’s just as good for international tournaments as it is for domestic games, with World Cup and European Championships treated more like festivals. While you’re watching, tuck into artisan pies and juicy burgers while supping down craft beer galore.
The Brotherhood of Pursuits and Pastimes, 54 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6NU.
Black Cat Club
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Footy fans will really feel like the cat who got the cream at this vibrant live sports and gaming bar. Nestled right in the heart of the city centre on Park Row, it boasts multiple flatscreen TVs so you don’t have to miss a second of action as you rack up the pints.
Book a table for your group, chow down on delicious pizzas, burgers and sharing plates, and peruse the extensive drinks menu, featuring everything from cocktails to the finest draught pours. You can even get in a game of shuffleboard or interactive darts to help ease those pre-match nerves.
Black Cat Club, 35 Park Row, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5JL.
The Adelphi
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The gorgeous old Adelphi is all about top-notch beer and food in splendid Victorian surroundings. Get cracking on some craft ale classics from Thornbridge, Deya and Five Points while you grab yourself the best vantage point for watching the footie.
It’s not the kind of pub that shows every single Carabao Cup match, but they pull out the big screens and even a projector for the big tournaments in their tap room, snug and function room. You’ll want to book in for those, as this is a justifiably popular pub and gets busy quickly.
The Adelphi, 3-5 Hunslet Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1JQ.
Parkside Tavern
Parkside Tavern lives and breathes sport. You can wait for the big game to start with a small one of your own – pool, perhaps, or maybe darts or shuffleboard. Either way, you can get competitive and sup on some fine beers ahead of the match.
There are plenty of screens to choose from, showing everything from the major tournaments to all the key Premier League and Championship fixtures. You can even book a table with a prime view and share a load of pizza while cheering on your team to victory.
Parkside Tavern, St Johns House, Merrion Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JE.
Toast
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If you’re looking for somewhere to watch the football in Leeds, you can raise your glass to Toast. It’s nestled in the business district – perfect for after-work pints – and it shows any and every game that Sky and TNT have on every day of the week.
There are TVs in every corner, including one outside for summer games, but they also have big screen projectors they get out for the most important games, like finals or international competitions. Get down early to bag a seat, order up burgers or pizza and double park craft beers.
Toast, Unit C, West Point, Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4JY.
The Griffin
Slap bang in the middle of Leeds city centre, The Griffin is the perfect pub to watch any and all live sports, as the screens are switched to Sky or TNT all day long (or terrestrial channels if needed), but it’s spot on for live football. There are screens in every part of the bar, so wherever you find a pew, you’ll always be able to see the game.
They’ve got plenty of real ales and a menu of British classics to keep you going. But if there are a few of you looking to make a day of it, you can even book one of their private areas, complete with booze and food.
The Griffin, 31 Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DF.
Wapentake
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There’s no doubt it’s probably not the first bar you’ll think of when it comes to finding a place to watch the football in Leeds, but Wapentake is a well-kept footy-loving secret that’s great if you prefer to watch the game away from rowdy crowds. Get a locally-brewed ale or spirit from the well-stocked bar before you head upstairs to catch the match.
The first floor is home to multiple screens showing whatever Sky Sports and TNT Sport have on live, so it’s the perfect venue for Premier League, Football League, FA Cup, European and international football.
Wapentake, 92 Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DJ.
The Beck & Call
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Tucked away in Meanwood, The Beck & Call is one of the best football pubs in Leeds, brought to you by the same folk behind Belgrave Music Hall and Headrow House. You can watch all the big matches here because they have TNT and Sky showing on HD TVs in the Sports Room and on screens dotted around the rest of the pub.
For the big summer international tournaments, there’s a huge outdoor screen – great for England games. This is a popular spot, so get down early to enjoy a bite of their refined pub grub menu, order a pint of local real ale and enjoy the game.
The Beck & Call, Stainbeck Road, Meanwood Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2NP.
Pinnacle
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Just off Bond Street, there’s a real gem of a sports bar to check out. Pinnacle offers a haven for both craft beer and gin aficionados, but while you’re supping something from their 20 hop-filled lines or over 100 bottles of mother’s ruin, you can also sit back and catch the big game.
Grab one of their plush booths, order up a couple of pizzas and kick back in front of one of their big screens – they have both TNT and Sky Sports, as well as other channels, so any match you want to watch, they’ll more than likely have it on already.
Pinnacle, Bond Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5BQ.
BOX
BOX doesn’t just love football, it lives and breathes it – and they have the big screens to prove it, whether you’re in their city centre or Headingley bar. They’ve got all the channels you need when you need them, including Sky, TNT or terrestrial.
It goes all out for big events like Premier League, FA Cup, European and international competitions with special food and drink offers, as well as the chance to book a table for you and your mates. Expect a load of beers, pizzas and burgers to keep you going for the full 90 minutes and long after.
BOX, 15 Infirmary Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2JS & 8 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2AD.
The Original Oak
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The Original Oak might look like just another old-school pub in Headingley, but for the big games, especially Super Sunday, Champions League and international tournaments, they’ve got a secret weapon to beat the other teams – their huge beer garden. That’s right, on those balmy days, you can sit outside as they show the biggest matches on their massive outdoor screen.
If you prefer, though, you can grab a pint, order some pub grub and stay indoors, with each of the Oak’s many cosy rooms decorated with football-focused TVs. It’s the ultimate football pub in Leeds.
The Original Oak, 2 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 2DG.
Live Bar
With 12 HD screens above an eye-catching circular bar, Live Bar is one of the best places to watch football in Leeds – you can see all the goals fly in, even when you’re getting a drink. That’s not even the best bit though – their main screen is one of the biggest in the city.
It’s 32-feet wide and made up of 21 55-inch screens, so you won’t get a better view anywhere else. It can be split to show multiple games too, so you can watch two at once. Oh and it’s open 24/7, so if watching foreign games at ungodly hours is your thing, have at it!
Live Bar, Victoria Gate Casino, Victoria Gate, Eastgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7JL.
Roxy Lanes
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Roxy Lanes is well known for its bowling alley and fun bar games, but it’s also one of the finest sports bars in Leeds. Head to their upstairs bar area for a slice of the action as they show all the must-see games live, whether it’s English, European or international football.
They have massive HD TVs and a huge projection screen for the major events, all showing Sky Sports and TNT with terrestrial channels when needed. Why not book a booth to bag your spot? With craft beer, pizza and burgers to boot, Roxy Lanes has all bases covered.
Roxy Lanes, The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8TL.
Brudenell Social Club
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The Brudenell is a treasured Leeds watering hole, well known for its love and support of live music – but live sport is by no means an afterthought. In fact, they make a special effort to show as many live games as they can, with screens always tuned to the likes of TNT and Sky Sports.
If there’s a special game coming up, like a cup final or a huge England match, they take it up a notch – pulling down a huge projector screen in the gig room and, in the summer, sticking one up outside. Grab a local ale, tuck into a Pieminister tea and enjoy one of the best football pubs in Leeds.
Brudenell Social Club, 33 Queen’s Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 1NY.
Aire Bar
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Aire Bar has long been one of the best places to watch football in Leeds, with screens dotted all over the venue, and that’s not changing any time soon. They have both Sky Sports and TNT, so you’ll be able to catch all the action from the Premier League to the Women’s Super League, and everything in between, like international tournaments.
They have a plenty of local ales and craft beers to get you through the game, with The Yorkshire Burgaire Company there to help you soak it all up. You can also book ahead with big groups, and get treated to table service.
Aire Bar, 32 The Calls, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7EW.
Taylor’s Sports Bar & Grill
There’s a sports bar in Headingley that’s absolutely bonkers for all things Leeds, including the team from Elland Road. So if you’re a Whites fan, this is the place to watch all their games up on the big screen throughout the season.
Taylor’s doesn’t discriminate though. Alongside coverage of all kinds of live sports, they’ll show all the big games from the Premier League, European competitions and international fixtures. All you need to do is grab one of their classic lagers or draught beers, pull up a pew and enjoy. If you get hungry, pub classics are on hand.
Taylor’s Sports Bar & Grill, 107 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3PX.
The Palace
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A historic pub in the shadow of Leeds Minster, The Palace is also a proper football pub. It’s a popular meeting point for Leeds United fans pre and post-match, but if you’re not going to the game, you won’t miss a minute of the action here.
They have screens aplenty, with Sky or TNT on each one, depending on what’s showing and when. Premier, Champions and Europa Leagues are covered, as are big international games. Why not make a day out of it? You can book a table package with local ales and classic pub grub to boot.
The Palace, Kirkgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7DJ.
Woodie’s Craft Ale House
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It might be famous for its craft beers, but Woodie’s attracts just as many punters for its commitment to showing live football. There are loads of screens inside, all HD showing TNT and Sky, as well as outdoor screens for big summer tournaments.
If you pop in early, you can bag a table and line your stomach with a menu of burgers, steaks and sarnies – they’ll go down perfectly with their enviable selection of local ales. Plan on being a regular? Download the Greene King Sport App and get 10% off selected match day drinks – that’ll tot up over the season.
Woodies Craft Ale House, 104 Otley Road, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5JG.
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