Date spot in Leeds
Smokestack
Sip New Orleans-style cocktails by candlelight to a soundtrack of funk, soul and blues, in a small bar on Lower Briggate.
Lower Briggate, city centre
Address: 159a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY- Bar
- Rain-proof ☔
- Mid-price
- Big night
- Cosy
Why it's a good date: Relaxed and late-opening, with good music and a menu of twists on old classics. A good last stop on a night out.
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Address: Bundobust, 6 Mill Hill, Leeds LS1 5DQ- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
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Why it's a good date: This is where Bundobust started, and it's still busy and fun. Order a few small plates each, share everything, and order again if you're still peckish.
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
Cross Belgrave Street, Northern Quarter
Address: Belgrave Music Hall, 1-1a Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds LS2 8JP- Restaurant
- Cheap and cheerful
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Why it's a good date: Relaxed, a bit scruffy in a good way, and cheap for the city centre. Check what's on in the music hall and turn dinner into a gig.
The Northern Market
Great George Street, city centre
Address: The Northern Market, 12 Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3ED- Restaurant
- Rain-proof ☔
- Cheap and cheerful
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Why it's a good date: There's plenty of room for walk-ins and you can each order from a different stall. Good for a cheap dinner near the Town Hall, especially when the weather's bad.