The beloved venue was known for its rock n roll music, huge whiskey selection and unbeatable atmosphere.
Nestled underneath a railway arch at Heaton’s Court, The Shed Bar opened its doors in 2008 and has been a hub for indie and rock music lovers ever since.
Sadly, the team at The Shed Bar announced that over the weekend they closed the venue for good.
Delivering the news on Instagram, the team said: “After 16 wonderful years, we are sadly announcing the immediate closure of The Shed Bar.
We want to thank everyone that has supported us through these years; from the fabulous managers and bar staff to our friends, families and everyone that stepped foot into the bar as our much loved customers. We appreciate all of you so very deeply.
Our lease has expired and, due to conditions that were not appealing and the downturn of foot fall in the area, we have made the tough decision not to renew.
Although the closure is tinged with some sadness, we want to view these 16 years as a celebration of something special, a place that holds so many beautiful memories for us. Thank you. Rich, Matt and Ben.”
The heartbreaking news comes not shortly after a flurry of unfortunate closures in the city.
Renowned restaurant and cocktail bar, Angelica and Crafthouse, announced it closed due to economic challenges alongside city centre restaurant Kino and The Watermark cocktail bar on Cross Belgrave Street.
Other closures include Psycho Sandbar, Craig Rogan at The Collective and Iberica.
We’re hopeful that 2025 will bring some exciting new openings, but it’s clear that it’s truly never been more important to support your independents and the spots you love.
Read more:
- Iconic Leeds cocktail bar, The Watermark, announces heartbreaking shock closure
- City centre rooftop restaurant, Angelica and Crafthouse, to close permanently
Featured image – The Shed Bar
