The only thing better than getting a cocktail is getting two for the price of one.
Leeds has well over 100 cocktail bars in the city centre alone, so when it comes to choosing a place to spend the evening sipping on boozy concoctions of sweet, spicy and source: it's a challenge. Turns out, there are plenty of bars around Leeds that are not only offering a range of classic cocktails and some new boozy flavours on a 2-for-1 offer.
Ranging from Happy Hour specials to all day, everyday mixer deals, we've rounded up the best 2-for-1 deals in and around Leeds so you can have a night out on a budget, or just enjoy twice as many cocktails as usual.
Manahatta's menu is split into three sections for each phase of the night, but all are included in the 2-for-1 offer. Choose from the 'Glamour Edit' for your pre-drink cocktail fix, then make a selection from the 'Style Edit' to get you through a selfie or two before grabbing a spritz or two from the 'Party Edit' and dancing until the early hours.
The 2-for-1 offer is available Sunday - Thursday all day and every Friday until 7pm.
The East Village
The East Village bar is located in Hyde Park, a short walk or bus journey from the city centre. / Image: The East Village Leeds
The East Village is one of those Hyde Park hidden gems where the booze is so strong, some cocktails are limited to two per person. The 'Candy Hour' selection offers tropical mixes like Pina-Can-Lada with coconut rum, Lilt and coconuts, as well as classic cocktails like the Spiced Mule and Mango Bellinis.
If you want to start or end your night out in style, the 2-for-1 deal lasts all night long to make sure you can get your value drinks at whatever hour you need them the most.
Ten Bar
Ten Bar is open from 6pm until 3am. / Image: Ten Bar Leeds
Ten Bar know exactly the rationale behind the need for a good city centre cocktail bar that keeps you going until the early hours. We're not just talking 2-for-1 cocktails, there's also £3.50 double deals, shots from £2 and a range of DJs playing all night too.
Tuesdays and Thursdays are the nights to get down to Ten Bar and make the most of the 2-for-1 deals, but there are plenty of offers on each evening.
Bower's Tap
Bower's Tap have 2-for-1 all day, every day. / Image: Bower's Tap Leeds
All you need to do is order two of the same cocktails to make the most of Bower's Taps 2-for-1 offer. If you need a recommendation to get the night started: grab a Zombie for a boozy burst of flavour: Havana Club 7 year old rum, Captain Morgan Original dark rum, apricot liqueur, lime, passion fruit syrup, grenadine and pineapple juice.
The popular bar believe 'a cocktail in each hand is the root to true happiness' so their long list of drinks are on the 2-for-1 offer all day every day.
The Original Oak
The Original Oak offer 2-for-1 cocktails every day. / Image: The Original Oak
As a firm student favourite, the Original Oak have cocktails for every occasion, and they're all included in the 2-for-1 offer. Pre-exam stress? Grab an Alright Princess, made from Raspberry and Vanilla vodka with cranberry juice and lemonade, and let your worries slide aside. Ready for a post-exam party? The Surfers Paradise is has Jägermeister, coconut rum and pineapple juice blitzed into one strong cocktail, an ideal pre-drink for a night out.
The Original Oak is based in Headingley, a short bus or train journey from the city centre. Located between Leeds' universities, you can get 2-for-1 all day every day here.
Banyan
The 2-for-1 deal at Banyan is available almost all day every day at every Leeds-based location. / Image: Banyan Leeds City Centre
Believe it or not, there are places that offer 2-for-1 cocktails all day every day and Banyan is one of them. To get your evening started, grab two from the 'Party Starters Menu': the Pacific Punch is packed with Bacardi Cuatro rum, Blue Curaçao, pineapple, coconut, kaffir, lemongrass and lime, a definite favourite amongst those that love tropical-tasting drinks.
The Roundhay, Ilkley and Horsforth venues have unlimited 2-for-1 deals whilst the Leeds city centre and Corn Exchange are Sunday - Friday all day and Saturday from 5pm.
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Eats
New Sheffield pizzeria named one of the world’s best
A Sheffield pizzeria has been named one of the world’s best in a prestigious global ranking.
Forbici, the restaurant where all pizzas are served with a pair of scissors, is the only northern pizzeria to be recognised at last week's Best Pizza Awards 2026.
The awards took place in Milan, and are said to be the Michelin equivalent of the pizza world.
Forbici was named as creating one of the world’s best pizzas, with its master chef recognised as one of the top pizza chefs in the world.
It’s one of just two UK pizzerias listed in the coveted top 100 this year.
Images: The Sheff
Forbici opened in Manchester back in 2024, and has since expanded across to lovely Sheffield on Millennium Square back in March.
It was also once named by Marco Pierre White as ‘the best pizza’ he’d ever had - quite an accolade.
Biga pizza dough at Forbici is slow-fermented to create a light, risen crust, before being topped with quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Italian produce.
It also has a lot of northern flavour, thanks to local specials like the Lancashire Hotpot – a pizza topped with crisps.
And all pizzas are served with scissors, inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, to be cut into quarters.
Master baker Davide Argentino is a fifth-generation baker from Napoli. While his family runs two bakeries on his behalf back home, Davide brings a true taste of authentic Neapolitan pizza to the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Davide said: “It is a huge honour for Forbici to be recognised as one of the best pizzerias in the world.
“Baking has been in my family for five generations, so this is a really proud moment. In crafting Forbici’s signature dough we challenged convention pushing the fermentation process to the limit. Every bite reflects the patience, precision and expertise behind our approach.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose passion, skill and commitment to the craft of pizza-making make Forbici what it is every day.”
An intimate Japanese katsu bar with only 15 seats is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
Image: O Katsu
Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Sophie Smith -
18th November 2021 
