ShuffleDog
The Leeds branch of the popular BrewDog chain is a little more exciting than your average bar. The industrial chic décor, 35 draft taps and plentiful seating is reason enough to visit, but if you’re after an alternative night out, head downstairs and claim one of their three shuffleboard tables for the night. Once you’re finished competing against anyone who’ll challenge you, check out their selection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines to continue your winning streak.
ShuffleDog, Crispin House, New York Rd, Leeds
The Tetley
Alongside their interesting array of contemporary art works, The Tetley have a varied evening programme that includes art walks, talks and events throughout the huge ex-brewery. Visit on a Wednesday to enjoy a bite to eat or a pint to sip in the bar and kitchen, before making the most of the gallery’s late night and exploring the current exhibits.
Roxy Ball Room
Yes, you can eat and drink at the Roxy Ball Room, just like you can anywhere else in the city, but this new venue has so much more to offer. Whether you prefer ping-pong, pool, table football or bowling, there’s something for everyone in this chilled out space. Check out the newest addition to their repertoire: an indoor crazy golf course that’s sure to bring out your competitive streak.
Roxy Ball Room, 58 Boar Ln, Leeds
Belgrave Music Hall
Although it’s one of the best venues in the city for live music, Belgrave Music Hall offers so much more. Every second Saturday of the month, the venue hosts the Belgrave Feast, a street food and art market that spans all three floors. Offering a variety of street food stalls, ales, art and music, as well as being both child and dog friendly, the Feast is a great alternative way to start your Saturday night. Every third Saturday of the month you’ll discover The Wet Spot burlesque night and Latin music reigns supreme on the last Saturday of every month at Viva La Musica, making the Belgrave the ultimate spot for an alternative Saturday night.
Belgrave Music Hall, 1-1A Cross Belgrave St, Leeds
Tick Tock Unlock
Escape rooms may be common place around the UK, but it’s only in Leeds that you’ll find Tick Tock Unlock’s virtual reality game experience that not only locks you in a room but completely transports you into another dimension. The Hyper Reality Experience combines video games and virtual reality with theatre to provide a completely unique experience like nothing else in the entire country.
Tick Tock Unlock, Third Floor, Kings House, 1 King St, Leeds
Simply Ghost Nights
Love scaring yourself silly? Simply Ghost Nights organise overnight stays at some of the most haunted buildings in and around Leeds, including Temple Newsam, the Thackray Medical Museum and the Old Dispensary. During the night you’ll have the opportunity to partake in Victorian-style séances, Ouija boards and divination in an attempt to contact the spirits – or just to provide a fun night out.