Blayds Bar
Gay bar · Leeds City Centre
Small, long-established gay bar in a courtyard off Lower Briggate. Cabaret, sing-alongs and drag instead of club music.
- ★ 4.5 on Google (157)
- Happy hour
- Address
- 3-7 Blayds Yard
LS1 4AD Leeds - Opening hours
- Tue–Sun 5 pm–12.30 am
closed Mon - Crowd
- Many regulars, rather older crowd
- Programme
- Daily happy hour 5–9 pm, quiz, karaoke, drag
- Location
- Courtyard off Lower Briggate, a few steps from the other bars
What makes Blayds Bar special
Blayds is one of the city’s oldest LGBTQ+ bars and feels like a neighbourhood pub. Guests praise the friendly staff, the drag entertainment and fair prices. According to one review, cash is no longer accepted.
A good fit if you …
- like cabaret and sing-alongs
- are looking for a small bar with regulars
Not ideal if you …
- are looking for club nights
Our tip:Bring a card, according to guests cash is not accepted.
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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (updated 30 Apr 2026), GayOut (verified Sep 2026), Leeds Pride venue list (as of Jul 2026), Google reviews (4.5 stars, 157 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.
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