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10 of the best beer gardens, rooftops and terraces in Leeds

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Summer is here and the sun has got its hat on, so there's only one place for it.

It's not often that it's hot enough to sit outside and enjoy a cold, crisp pint here in England.

So when it is, we've got to take advantage of it and spend as much time as possible basking in that sweet sunshine.

We've chosen 10 of our favourite beer gardens and rooftop bars for you to gather with your mates, have a couple pints and soak up those rays. Just promise us you won't forget your suncream.

Green Room

36 Wellington St, LS1 2DE

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Whether it be a weekday or weekend, Green Room's sprawling roof terrace right in the centre of town is always busy and buzzing with an electric atmosphere.

Here you'll find pints from local breweries, cocktails, spritzes as well as live DJs and foodie popups.

Waterlane Boathouse

Canal Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5PS

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Fancy a pint with a lovely chilled atmosphere and relaxing canal side views? Waterlane Boathouse is the one for you.

There's plenty of seats in their beer garden meaning you won't be waiting long if it's full, and there's always some banging drink offers on too so you can get more booze for your buck.

Belgrave Music Hall

Cross Belgrave St, LS2 8JP

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Now this one is an absolute classic, especially for the students - but all for good reason.

Their rooftop terrace offers plenty of spaces for large groups around painted picnic benches, parasols and pergolas cover the immediate sunlight so that basking in the heat is manageable without having to keep your sunnies on all afternoon. You've have to walk a fair amount of steps to get to the top though, but it's well worth it.

The Original Oak

2 Otley Rd, Headingley, LS6 2DG

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The Original Oak in Headingley is a favourite for all ages, but if you’re a student looking for some sports action, you’ll feel quite at home at this Otley Run stop.

You can catch the latest Leeds United games throughout the rest of the season in the sunlight as the pub shows all the sports on their huge outdoor TV screen and you can bet that there will be plenty of space for you to join the crowd.

Headrow House

19a The Headrow, LS1 6PU

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Just like Belgrave, Headrow House has a rooftop beer garden that offers panoramic city views.The beer garden is decked out with greenery between the picnic benches and truly does offer an intimate hiding place from the city centre down below.

They've also always got some great DJs playing, so if you're looking for a spot to transition from day to night - this is the one.

Whitelock's Ale House

Turk's Head Yard, LS1 6HB

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Leeds' oldest pub, Whitelock's Ale House, is tucked away off Briggate at Turk's Head Yard. Here you'll find a gorgeous terrace with wooden booths that are decorated with festoon lighting and covers for if the heavens open. Which let's be honest, is a regular occurance.

Beck and Call

Stainbeck Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 2NP

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Nestled in lovely Chapel Allerton, the Beck and Call is a proper family pub with a sprawling beer garden. No frills, great drinks and plenty of room to soak up the sun. What more could you want?

A Nation of Shopkeepers

26-27 Cookridge St, LS2 3AG

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Nation of Shopkeepers' beer garden is one of the worst kept secrets in Leeds, but given it's a full courtyard's worth of outdoor drinking space right in the heart of the city, it's not exactly a surprise that everyone loves drinking here.

Serving up food and drink into the early hours basking in the sun trap or sheltering from a midday shower under the umbrella and pergola, this is an ideal day drinking spot for all weather in Leeds.

Piglove by the River

Clarence Rd, LS10 1EE

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If you're a real beer fan, then get yourself to Piglove Brewery where just outside of town you'll find a sunny oasis that'll have you feeling like you're outside of Leeds entirely.

Their riverside taproom right next to the River Aire features riverside benches for the sunny days and a heated indoor area for the rainier ones, open from Wednesday to Sunday. 

White Cloth Hall

27 Crown Street, LS2 7DA

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Leeds' newest all-day drinking and dining destination, White Cloth Hall, has a lovely sun-drenched terrace for you to enjoy. This is a fab spot if you fancy some fabulous street food, from Mexican tacos and steak sandwiches to charcuterie boards and fluffy focaccia pizza slices.

The drinks are also class too, with a great wine list and plenty of expertly crafted cocktails to choose from.

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An all-day cafe and bar has just opened in one of Leeds’ most historic buildings – and it’s been packed ever since

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One of Leeds city centre’s most iconic buildings has been just transformed into one of the coolest new spaces we’ve come across.

Introducing Moods - a new all-day cafe, bar and events space that has just opened at First White Cloth Hall on Kirkgate in the centre of town last Friday 31 July.

Created by husband-and-wife founders Will and Hayley Moody, the team behind Buzz Club Tattoo, Moods occupies the ground floor of the Grade II* listed building and it's just as beautiful as you can imagine.

Exposed brick, floor to ceiling windows, mid-century furniture and muted furnishings, a lot of love has gone into this place and you can truly tell.

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They do it all, whether you're popping in for a coffee and a spot of brunch or swinging by for a few carefully curated cocktails and some small plates to share with friends.

The kitchen id led by Head Chef Craig Rogan, who trained within Simon Rogan's Michelin-starred
restaurant group, including time at L'Enclume and Fera at Claridge's.

The pre-noon menu includes everything from organic yoghurt with mixed fruit compote to a mushroom crumpet topped with old Winchester cheese and truffle honey.

Their post-noon features a salt-baked beetroot salad, fried chicken with brioche and heritage carrots with ewes curd and black garlic.

It's an exciting menu from an exciting chef in an equally as exciting venue, and we can't wait for you to visit and fall in love with it as much as we have.

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Will Moody said: "Leeds has been our home since university, and First White Cloth Hall felt like the
kind of building you do not get a second chance with. From the moment we saw it, we knew it could
become much more than a studio home.

"Moods is about opening the ground floor up and giving people a reason to use the building from morning through to night, whether that is coffee, food, drinks, private events or simply a good catch-up with friends."

Moods is open now and you can find out more and book your table here.

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Sheffield’s beloved Baker’s Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site

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Tried and trusted Sheffield indie spot Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site and potentially dropping its "micro-bakery" title.

Opening just three years ago, Baker's Yard has become a sweet-treat staple in its Sheffield neighbourhood, Kelham Island, so much so, the owners have taken to social media to announce some very big plans.

Known for keeping Kelham Island visitors satisfied with their key lime pie and cheesecakes to loaves of bread and freshly baked pastries, now Baker's Yard is expected to continue doing so on a larger scale.

After putting out a call-out post earlier this month to recruit more front of house team members, the bakery waited just one more week before sharing its latest news.

What was once a "micro-bakery" is now about to undergo a particularly large transformation, as revealed in a new announcement via social media by the Baker's Yard team: "Our bakery is growing, into next door!"

Explaining this decision in further detail, the Kelham Island hotspot has said: "You can expect a greater variety of bakes, breads, pastries and cakes, including bespoke celebration and wedding cakes".

Already known for their bakery and coffee shop-hybrid, as well as the bespoke cake services they offer too, now Baker's Yard are covering all bases with an all-new venture.

Life just got a whole lot sweeter, as you'll be able to get your Baker's Yard fix all-day-long with the arrival of a restaurant, with the team promising, "Baker's Yard Bistro, a French inspired neighbourhood eatery" later down the line.

This year has been nothing but positive for this independent Sheffield business, as back in March Baker's Yard found itself included in The Good Food Guide's Top 50 Bakeries in the UK - Huge congrats.

Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site
Sheffield's beloved Baker's Yard is expanding its Kelham Island site / Credit: The Sheff

Read more: Two brilliant Sheffield pubs have been named among the best in the UK

Anyone up for sampling some sweet treats or savoury selections that Baker's Yard has to offer can currently find them at 1 Baker's Yard, Sheffield (and very soon 2 Baker's Yard too) or online HERE - Good luck guys.

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