West Yorkshire is not exactly short of cracking beer gardens. As such, there's always some lively debate as to which is the best.
But now, new data has been used to definitively reveal the area's most popular watering holes via an interactive map created by Roché Awnings.
Using Google maps data, it's highlighted nine pubs in the West Yorkshire area - crowning them amongst some of the best in England.
Focusing on the top three most popular beer gardens in each UK city, the map shows off locals favourite pubs in Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield using Google statistics from March 2021.
Read on to discover the most popular pubs in your area.
Wakefield
The King’s Arms, Heath Common
Built in the early 1700s and converted into a public house in 1841, The King's Arms boasts beautiful gardens to the rear, with further acres of common grassland surrounding the pub. Set in a relatively rural location, it's the perfect place to relax peacefully on the common with a beer or two. It serves four regular beers: Ossett Silver King, Ossett Yorkshire Blonde, Ossett Yorkshire Brunette and Rat White Rat.
The Black Horse Pub, Wakefield city centre
Known as the home of the Sunday sesh, this city centre pub in Wakefield was built in 1818 and features a large patio beer garden overlooking Westgate as if from a ship's stern. The pub has a really popular bottomless brunch offering and serves up a mix of real ales and lagers, craft gins and cocktails.
The Fox and Hounds, Newmillerdam
This family-run pub is the oldest in the Newmillerdam and Sandal area, regularly serving up classic cask ales Timothy Taylor's Landlord and Jennings Cumberland. Situated in one of the nicest areas of Wakefield, the pub is surrounded by woods and a lake. Its beer garden stretches across the front of the pub, with a second terraced seating area at the rear. The Fox and Hounds also claims to be the only pub in Yorkshire to serve Peroni on draught.
Leeds
Duck and Drake, Leeds City Centre
This historic, dog-friendly pub in the centre of Leeds is known for its fine cask ales, pies and peas. It also has a fabulous beer garden, considered a peaceful haven in the midst of the bustling city centre. Unpretentious with a good mix of customers, it's beer garden is one of Leed's best kept secrets.
Lamb and Flag, Church row
With a gorgeous sun-trap rear courtyard, this nineteenth century Leeds pub is a firm city favourite. Tastefully restored, it's just a stone's throw from Leeds Minster and serves four regular local beers: Leeds Best, Leeds Midnight Bell, Leeds Pale and Leeds Yorkshire Gold.
Midnight Bell, Holbeck Urban Village
This award-winning local brewery-run pub has a pleasant courtyard, with a hatch that serves customers outside straight from the bar. Attracting a mixed clientele, it's food is highly lauded and considered by locals to go far above that of your typical gastropub.
Bradford
Shoulder of Mutton
Q Gardens
The Corn Dolly
News
Jason Derulo at First Direct Arena, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more for UK tour
American chart topper Jason Derulo is visiting Leeds for a night of radio bangers that will get stuck 'In My Head' and yours too.
Known for soundtracking the early 2010s and beyond, Derulo is heading back to Leeds playing out at the iconic First Direct Arena.
The Florida-born performer has five UK number one singles to his name, so it's safe to say his setlist will be stacked with massive hits sure to 'Take You Dancing' all night long.
His latest effort The Last Dance is an eight track EP featuring collaborations with INNA and Melody as well as the bouncy lead single 'Sexy For Me'.
This leg of shows is titled after this project and Derulo is asking anyone going to wear their best futuristic or metallic attire and accessories - You might end up being his 'It Girl'.
Jason Derulo gig guide
Jason Derulo is coming to First Direct Arena Leeds on 6 February / Credit: Supplied via Wikimedia Commons
Jason Derulo UK tour dates
Fri 30 Jan - Birmingham, UK - Utilita Arena
Sat 31 Jan - London, UK - The O2
Mon 2 Feb - Cardiff, UK - Utilita Arena
Tue 3 Feb - Brighton, UK - The Brighton Centre
Thu 5 Feb - Bournemouth, UK - Bournemouth International Centre
Fri 6 Feb - Leeds, UK - First Direct Bank Arena
Sat 7 Feb - Manchester, UK - Co-op Live
Mon 9 Feb - Dublin, IE - 3Arena
Jason Derulo tickets for First Direct Arena gig
If you want to see Jason Derulo 'Talk Dirty' to a huge 13,000 arena crowd over some 'Trumpets' then you'll want to get tickets to this event.
Luckily there's plenty of opportunities for you to see Mr. Derulo 'Wiggle' right in front of your eyes as there's tickets available HERE.
Jason Derulo setlist
Although the tour hasn't kicked off yet, here's one of the Pop/ R&B champs latest sets from September last year which contains some 2010s classics and big belters.
Swalla
Wiggle
Take You Dancing
Acapulco
Savage Love
Whatcha Say
Who Hurt You
Tip Toe
Breathing
In My Head
Ridin' Solo
Spicy Margarita
Love Tonight
The Other Side
Dame Un Grrr
Talk Dirty
Want to Want Me
Don't Wanna Go Home / Shots
Who Hurt You
What are the stage times for Jason Derulo in Leeds?
The 'It Girl' hitmaker is visiting the UK for his The Last Dance Tour / Credit: Supplied via Wikimedia Commons
First Direct Arena has a curfew of 11pm meaning as much as we ′Don't Wanna Go Home', at least we'll be tucked up in bed before the early hours.
Anyone attending can expect the doors to open at 6.30pm with a kick-off time expected to be 7.30pm with support from Czech rising star THERA and Manchester EDM group LZ7.
How to get to first direct arena
Bus Station
Located on Dyer Street next to Leeds City Bus Station and approx. 15min walk from first direct arena and is wheelchair friendly.
Support and help for any persons with a disability is available as the station is a registered ‘Safe place’ to come into and ask for assistance.
Nearest Bus Stops
Clay Pit Lane
Wade Lane/Lovell Park Road
Woodhouse Lane
Nearest Train Station
Leeds City Station on New Station Street is around a 15min walk from first direct arena and a major hub on the national, regional and local rail network providing connections to a wide variety of destinations.
Parking
There are over 7,500 car parking spaces within a 15-minute walk of the arena. The arena doesn’t have it’s own car park however there are lots of options nearby. To receive 5% off Q Park when attending a show at first direct arena click here
The nearest Car Park with EV charging is located on Albion Street click here.
None of the above car parks are operated by the arena so for questions, queries or comments we ask that you contact the companies directly.
Hiring Bikes in Leeds
If you’re looking to hire a bike in Leeds, here are some of the best options you can try:
Beryl bikes – you’ll find the ‘Leeds City Bikes’ from Beryl stationed throughout the city. These are all e-bikes, and they’re available to hire on a pay-as-you-go basis. It costs £1 to unlock the bikes, and then 16p per minute to use them. We’d say these are great for zipping around the city and getting from A to B.
Talio – for a wider selection of electric bikes to choose from, Talio based at Buslinthorpe Green is a great option. From this company, you can hire cruiser bikes, mountain bikes, and cargo bikes. Prices start from £20 per day for rental, but if you’re hiring for a month or longer you’ll get a good discount.
Salon Madre – a new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Leeds this month
Clementine Hall
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
Image: The Manc Group
Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
Images: The Manc Group
Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Georgina Pellant -
30th April 2021 
