Not quite ready for University Challenge, but have a great bank of useless knowledge about Netflix or Sports? Quiz nights in Leeds have a tradition of bringing fun back to the pub quiz, with plenty of cash prizes and free booze to be won.
Beat the Sunday night blues by winning yourself some top prizes or get your midweek pub fix whilst winning free booze, what's not to love?
We've even put together a list of our favourite quizzes across Leeds so all you need to do is decide on that all-important team name and turn up at your local.
Meanwood Tavern
Every Monday from 7.30pm | Meanwood Road, Meanwood
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Newly opened Meanwood Tavern is brewing up quite a storm in Meanwood, and you'll find something exciting to do every single day of the week. Get rid of the Monday blues with a speedy pub quiz that'll test your general knowledge- or ability to memorise whilst drinking- and there's the chance to bag yourself a serious cash jackpot or drinks.
The Meanwood Tavern charges £1 entry per person and guarantees a minimum of £25 jackpot with food and drink prizes for the top three teams.
The highly acclaimed Water Lane Boathouse pub quiz will have you scratching your head in frustration and laughing in delight at the same time. Located on Canal Wharf, this popular pub quiz also rolls over their prize each week, make sure to get there earlier than the 7 pm start time if you’re attending a rollover quiz.
Water Lane Boathouse charge £5 per team and offer a £50 bar tab to the winner each week without rollover, so this has meant that previous rollovers have high dizzy heights of £700+.
The Box
Every Monday from 9pm | Infirmary Street / Otley Road, Headingley
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Fancy a quiz marathon? Get the bus up to Headingley after an early evening quiz and grab a seat at The Box before 9pm to be part of the action. The winner receives £100 to spend at the bar each week, so there’s plenty of incentives to get memorising TV, sports, film and music in time for Monday night.
The Box pub quiz is free to enter and starts at 9 pm, all you need is a smartphone and a catchy team name to enter.
Green Room
Every Tuesday from 6.30pm | Wellington Street
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Green Room is offering a £50 bar tab for food and drink to those that can top the tables at the weekly pub quiz. Grab your chosen team and head over to one of the Top 50 Rooftop Bars in Europe’ according to Big 7 Travel, and prepare to get yourself stuck in.
Kicking off at 6.30pm every Tuesday night, Green Room is a walk-in free-to-attend event- perfect for last minute plans.
Every Tuesday from 6.30pm | The Headrow, Leeds city centre
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The Headrow House pub quiz is something quite special. Located in their huge beer hall, nestled amongst their sixty plus lines of beers from around the world, they promise a night of quizzes and games: start with the pub quiz and if you’re successful, your prize will be selected when you spin the wheel of fortune.
Head down to Headrow House for 6.30 pm on a Tuesday evening and take full advantage of their free entry and grab a pint before getting your game face on.
The Adelphi combines ales, burgers and general knowledge every Tuesday night for a proper good old fashioned quiz night. There's a £30 bar tab up for grabs every week - and given you can order until 11pm, there's plenty of time for the winners to spend their prize afterwards too.
Canary Bar
Every Wednesday from 7.30pm | The Dockside, Leeds Dock
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This is an interactive pub quiz where all you need is a charged phone and a drink in hand to while the night away. Set in one of the cosiest waterside pubs around, the shipping container bar will put you right at home with nooks to hide in and calming views of the Leeds-Liverpool canal as the sun sets.
There's no need to reserve a table, just make sure you get to Canary Bar ahead of the 7.30pm kickoff.
Archive
Every Thursday from 7pm | Kirkstall Road, Kirkstall
A brand new quiz is coming to Leeds in a few weeks - and it's going to be a whole lot of fun. A short walk from the city centre, Archive is launching an interactive quiz evening on Thursday 16 February (and this will then continue every other Thursday). There's bar tabs to be won, and buy one get one for £1 pizzas to keep you going all evening.
The new quiz night launches next week and will be starting from 7pm.
SALT Calls Landing
Every Thursday from 8pm | The Calls, Leeds city centre
The latest entrant to the Leeds pub quiz scene is one of the cities cosiest riverside pubs. Having only just launched last week, expect to see fresh faces with fingers on buzzers to answer each question as quickly as possible- there's a bar tab on the line!
Get yourself over to SALT in plenty of time for the 8pm kick off, and why not grab a pint and a pie whilst your at it?
The Mustard Pot
Every Sunday from 8pm | Stainbeck Lane, Chapel Allerton
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Get ready to give the locals a run for their money at The Mustard Pot. The Chapel Allerton pub hosts ‘Kieran’s Quiz’ every Sunday, where teams work through fourty questions themed around sports, entertainment, general knowledge and a picture round.
The winner receives a free crate of beer, not a bad prize given it only costs £1 to enter. Kieran's quiz starts every Sunday at 8 pm.
Crowd of Flavours
Every Sunday from 8pm | Harper Street, Leeds city centre
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Make sure you’ve had some coffee before this one, Crowd of Flavour’s Sunday night quiz is all about getting the answer to the quizmaster before anyone else. The interactive quiz takes place on your phone and removes all chances of cheating by handing out points on a first-come-first-served basis. So even if you are tempted to Google the answers, you won't have time.
The Crowd of Flavours quiz costs £1 to enter, but you can win a gallon of ale if you beat your competitors. The quiz starts at 8 pm each Sunday night.
The Library
Every Sunday from 7pm | Woodhouse Lane, Woodhouse
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If your general knowledge is not quite up to scratch, The Library runs an unconventional pub quiz each Sunday evening. Rounds are inspired by pop culture categories like Game of Thrones and Marvel, so there's no maths or geography involved. No need to worry about hiding your answers from other teams either as the quiz is app-based.
Previous prizes have included, the prize was £100 MORE card credit, but The Library regularly offer prizes for second and third place too. The quiz starts at 7 pm every Sunday.
Seven Arts
Every Sunday at 8pm | Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton
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Another Chapel Allerton favourite is the Seven Quiz at Seven Arts. Get there early and relax to the sound of live jazz music before putting your general knowledge to the test. Prizes vary each week from cinema vouchers to free drinks, turn up to find out what you could win.
£5 entry is required for all teams entering and tables can be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Near Leeds: Next Level
Every Wednesday from 8pm | Dead Clough, Halifax
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Next Level is an arcade bar in Dean Clough, Halifax where you can play everything from pinball to Mario Kart and now, you can win a grand prize of £1000 at their weekly pub quiz. Starting at 8pm sharp every Wednesday night, all you have to do is answer the questions on your screen. If you get the last question right, you get to choose a key to try and open up the Super Mario Bros. block containing the £1000 cash prize in £10 notes.
When the weather is rubbish, there’s nothing better than tucking away in the corner of a cosy pub with a good pint and a bowl of chips.
Thankfully, Leeds is blessed with many.
Roaring fires add extra comfort, as do old-fashioned characteristics like low-slung wooden beams and wood panelling, whilst big windows serve to let in a bit of light on the darker days.
To help you pick where to go, we’ve put together a list of our favourites below.
The Victoria & Commercial
Great George Street, LS1 3DL
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Newest and maybe the most festive is The Victoria, originally opened in 1865 this historic pub has recently been reborn courtesy of Kirkstall Brewery and Whitelock's Ale House.
The interior here is absolutely beautiful, even without the decorations it feels festive. So if you're looking for that Christmas feeling all year round, this is the place to be.
Whitelock’s Ale House
Turk’s Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB
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Of course it wouldn't be a cosy pub guide without the iconic Whitelock's Ale House. The oldest pubs in Leeds, Whitelock’s is easy to miss – tucked away down a side alley off the main high street, but once you find it it's well worth the hunt.
A former marketman’s pub, inside you’ll find historic features like an old wooden bar and stained glass windows as well as good selection of beers, ales and traditional British dishes.
Crowd of Favours
4-12 Harper Street, Leeds City Centre, LS2 7EA
This laid back spot in Leeds is the perfect spot to get nestled in, enjoy a few pints and escape the dreary weather.
Food-wise, think lemon and thyme chicken wings, braised beef cheek and hearty stews. As for the drinks, there’s a solid wine and cocktail menu as well as a good selection of beers on draught.
The Highland Laddie
38 Cavendish Street, LS3 1LY
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From the team behind Empire Cafe, The Highland Laddie is one of Leeds' newest pubs but it's as cosy as it gets.
Fabulous traditional interiors with a proper homely feel to it, and of course the food is absolutely banging. Think oysters, ham and chips and belting sausage rolls.
The Lamb and Flag
1 Church Row, Leeds City Centre, LS2 7HD
Housed in a renovated 19th-century building, The Lamb and Flag boast a locally-sourced menu and a strong selection of local ales. A stone’s throw from Leeds Minster, there are two bars – one upstairs and one down. Between them, you’ll find ten different hand pulls pouring some of the best beer in Leeds..
The Brunswick
82 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN
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This absolute gem at the top of town has everything you could ever want in a pub. Great drinks, a warming atmosphere, a pool table and brilliant food.
The staff are always lovely and there's usually an adorable dog knocking about too.
Top 10 New Year’s Day walks in and around West Yorkshire
Thomas Melia
After probably a few too many champagnes last night, here's 10 of the best walks in and around Leeds and West Yorkshire to blow away the cobwebs.
It's time for your annual New Year's Day outing and we've rounded up 10 of the best walks in and around Leeds and West Yorkshire so you can win over your family with an all-new wintertime wander.
Whether you're a lover of a good reservoir or have a soft spot for birdwatching, these countywide trails have their own little quirks and we're sure you'll find one that's tailored to you.
So grab your scarf, dust off your old stompers and kick start the New Year by accomplishing one of these lovely West Yorkshire walking routes.
Swinsty Reservoir
Swinsty Reservoir is a beautiful walk just north of Otley, West Yorkshire / Credit: @the_running_mum and @skybluesophie on Instagram
In the picturesque Washburn Valley just north of Otley and west of Harrogate, lies the beautiful Swinsty Reservoir.
This walk is relatively easy, it’s about 3 miles in length and has plenty of flat gravel paths and pitstops for you to rest along the way.
The walk encircles the entire reservoir and provides breath-taking views across the water and the surrounding landscape.
Fewston Reservoir
Fewston Reservoir neighbours Swinsty Reservoir and is a perfect New Year walking spot / Credit: @macaloon on Instagram
If Swinsty isn’t long enough for you and you’d like a bit more of a challenge then try it’s neighbouring reservoir, Fewston.
Wrapping all the way around the beautiful Fewston reservoir, crossing over Fewston embankment you are spoilt for choice with spectacular views of both reservoirs.
You can also extend your walk by exploring nearby routes including Fewston and Timble Ings. The route is mostly flat with some short sections of path with fairly steep gradient and rockier terrain.
Ilkley Moor
One of West Yorkshire's most iconic walking destinations and definitely ideal for Boxing Day / Credit: @thisthewaytodisco on Instagram
Bob over to Ilkley and head towards the iconic Cow and Calf rocks on Ilkley Moor.
Although the walk may seem daunting, there’s an easy path to follow at a moderate gradient to guide you all the way. Hike up to the top, breathe in that good Yorkshire air and marvel at the impressive panoramic views of the town and beyond.
The good news is, there’s a pub just a stone’s throw away if you fancy a cold pint or a well-deserved roast after your walk.
The Otley Chevin
The Otley Chevin has something for all walkers, woodland trails and scenic countryside views / Credit: @carolineinthecountryside on Instagram
The Otley Chevin is a gorgeous forest park overlooking the quaint market town below. It’s the ideal place to take your furry friend for a walk, enjoy the spectacular views and breathe in the good Yorkshire air.
Located the luscious Wharfe Valley the park is full of criss-cross paths, impressive woodlands and breathtaking views at every turn. With walking trails, picnic spots, organised events and woodland to explore, there is something for everyone.
Castle Hill
Huddersfield's highest point also doubles as a fantastic walk with stunning views of West Yorkshire / Credit: @malajusted1 on Instagram
This one’s a steep one but your hard work pays off when you reach its summit, 1,000 feet above sea level, offering some of the best views of Huddersfield and West Yorkshire on a clear day.
For any history lovers or architecture admirers, there’s also an impressive tower dedicated to Queen Victoria which was built to honour her Diamond Jubilee back in 1897.
There’s numerous ways you can trek up to this Huddersfield hilltop but the right way is visiting rural watering hole The Victoria as you stroll back down. Let’s face it, nothing feels more rewarding than grabbing a crisp pint in a cosy pub after a pretty steep walk.
Newmiller Dam
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If feeling the burn wasn’t on your Boxing Day itinerary, there’s a much simpler and flatter walk that lasts just under an hour and feels like a mini oasis , even if it is adjacent to a main road.
Up for a little detour? Newmiller Dam near Wakefield has a handful of off-track routes you can explore to extend your walk’s duration with benches scattered throughout to take in all its natural beauty.
This reservoir has a cute café attached to it, The Boathouse, which is quite the spectacle, offering up amazing food, themed events as well as being the home to an engagement or two over the years.
RSPB St. Aidans
St. Aidans is the perfect place for a long stroll and a spot of birdwatching right here in Leeds / Credit: The Hoot Leeds / @f.e.wildlifephotography on Instagram
Although this Leeds wildlife haven isn’t open on New Year's Day, this list has plenty of walks to pick from for the second biggest day of the year, and this spot can slot in somewhere else in your seasonal schedule.
Thinking you won’t spot any beautiful birds during the wintertime? The RSPB note you should keep an eye out for short eared owls, geese and ducks.
Home to a reservoir, pool and five lakes, you can follow a range of official routes ranging from 20 minutes to an hour or take a detour if you fancy immersing yourself in all the glory St. Aidans has to offer.
Baitings Reservoir
On the edge of West Yorkshire is the glorious Baitings Reservoir with an equally grand dam / Credit: @dronejp_ on Instagram
If you’re venturing over the moors this New Year to visit friends and family in Greater Manchester, why not stop off at this next site on the way back home?
Baitings Reservoir next to Ripponden gives you the choice to walk around the large-spanning enclosed water or roam around the accompanying hillsides.
Use the natural resources to your advantage and live out your Glinda fantasy by giving hair a little “toss toss” as you walk across the raised dam path which is usually a little bit windy.
Withens Clough
Next to Hebden Bridge is Withens Clough a West Yorkshire walk with two pubs closeby/ Credit: @ericbroug on Instagram
Two pubs, multiple views of Stoodley Pike and nestled next to a cute Calderdale village, if that didn't grab your attention we don’t know what will.
Less than five miles from Hebden Bridge and bordering Cragg Vale, Withens Clough is an hour long walk with the moors surrounding you on either side.
This walk is a crowd pleaser with two pubs within 15 minutes from the trail serving up food fit for everyone, vegans and veggies too.
Brontë Waterfall
You might feel inspired to write a prose or two while you're walking around Brontë Waterfall/ Credit: @mostlymedieval on Instagram
Situated in Haworth, if you start from Main Street this walk takes 45 minutes, or there’s a free car park at Penistone Hill Country Park which shortens your trail to 25 minutes if you’ve just devoured your Boxing Day leftovers .
As you rove along you’ll stumble upon ‘Charlotte’s Chair’, an L-shaped stone believed to be the sacred spot where this Bronte sister put pen to paper.
The website may encourage you to dip your feet in the cold moorland water, but on a cold winter’s day this might be too adventurous.
Sophie Smith -
27th June 2023 
