Best Gastropubs in Leeds

In total, there is 1 award winning gastropub in Leeds, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Leeds? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Leeds is The Smithfield (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where the kitchen team serves up award winning Traditional British Cuisine. The Smithfield currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently no gastropubs holding a Michelin Star in Leeds, however there is 1 gastropub holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no gastropubs holding an AA Rosette in Leeds; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Around Leeds, the pub story is inseparable from Yorkshire's long love affair with ale, market produce and honest, deeply satisfying cooking. This is a city and hinterland where old coaching inns, Victorian boozers and smart modern gastropubs all sit within easy reach of one another, creating a food-and-drink landscape that feels both rooted and restlessly inventive. In the city itself, Whitelock's Ale House remains one of the great historic drinking rooms in the North, a place that still carries the atmosphere of Leeds's brewing heyday, while nearby The Reliance has earned a strong reputation for refined pub cooking that goes well beyond the usual menu of standards. A little further out, The Midnight Bell in Holbeck has become a favourite for those who want Yorkshire character with serious attention to seasonal ingredients, proper pies and robust Sunday roasts. This is the sort of area where cask ale still matters, local cheeses are treated with respect, and the best kitchens understand that a pub meal should be comforting without ever being dull. Beyond the centre, the villages and suburban edges around Leeds are especially rewarding for anyone who measures a place by the quality of its pint and the confidence of its kitchen. The Mustard Pot at Chapel Allerton is often mentioned for its dependable food offer and lively neighbourhood feel, while The Beck and Call has built a following by pairing a relaxed pub atmosphere with thoughtful, well-executed dishes. Heading into the wider Leeds district, you find the kind of establishments that have helped define the Yorkshire gastropub ideal: generous plates, local meat, game when in season, and puddings that remember where they come from. The White Swan at Yeadon is widely admired for its polished but approachable food, and there is a broader regional tradition here of pubs evolving from simple ale houses into destinations where the cooking is every bit as important as the cellar. For a food pub enthusiast, Leeds stands out because it never seems forced; the best places still feel like pubs first, with all the warmth, sociability and local pride that implies, yet they cook with a level of care that makes the area one of West Yorkshire's most satisfying places to eat.