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There's everything you'll need for a great night out in Yorkshire. Nightlife in Yorkshire has changed from the days when you thought of dark traditional pubs where the regulars sup real ale. These days there are stacks of choice of trendy and late night bars in Yorkshire not just in the cities like Leeds, Sheffield and York but right across the county from West Yorkshire to the coast.
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The best Yorkshire nightclubs and bars merge between each other with late bar hours, contemporary decor, resident Djs, great music and a drinks list as long as your arm. Yorkshire's late bars open well into the night and often have nightclubs next door so you can party all night! You'll find a huge choice of cocktail bars that are becoming increasingly popular all over Yorkshire.
Yorkshire nightclubs are some of the best in the country. Gatecrasher started in Sheffield and still holds regular dance nights in the city. There's also Gatecrasher Leeds - the party capital of Yorkshire. There's a fantastic choice of nightclubs in Leeds and Sheffield whether it's for dance, rnb, indie music or live music venues where some of the country's best bands have played. Leeds and Sheffield have spawned some great talent including the Kaiser Chiefs, the Arctic Monkeys, Corinne Bailey Rae and you find some fantastic live music venues in the bars and nightclubs in Leeds and Sheffield.
Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield and York all have comedy clubs ranging from Jongleurs in Leeds to independent local clubs renowned for breaking talent. The Other Side Comedy Club stages regular comedy shows at various locations along the Yorkshire Coast including Scarborough, Hull, Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Louth, Thirsk and Redcar. Leeds and Sheffield have a great gay night club scene with both bars and clubs offering chic surroundings, cocktails and live music and guest djs. York too has several gay bars and special nights at York nightclubs.
As well as a fantastic range of Yorkshire restaurants serving up great meals with all types of cuisine to kick off your night out, there are an increasing number of casinos popping up all over Yorkshire. Here you can add a bit of Las Vegas glamour to your night by playing the tables like a high rolller! There is no shortage of bingo halls in Yorkshire either as it's undergone something of a revival over the last few years with a choice of bingo halls in most Yorkshire towns and cities.
Leeds nightlife makes it an excellent twenty four hour city where clubbing and nightlife in Leeds is part of its vibrant culture. Leeds' nightclubs and bars rival many of Britain's cities with Dave Beer's Back2basics house night at Basics and other well renowned Leeds club nights like Federation, Dirty Disco, SubDub, Fresh Jive and New Bohemia. Leeds has a lively gay scene with a host of bars and clubs around Lower Briggate and the Calls area of the city. Mission is a key part of the city's gay scene and has recently undergone a million pound revamp. It's one of Leeds' premier clubs with acclaimed nights like Kissdafunk. Other gay friendly night clubs and bars in Leeds include Bar Fibre, The Queens Court and The Loft, My House, Mook and Blayds Bar.
At the core of Leeds' label as a Gastro City and 24 hour city is the fantastic choice of bars in Leeds city centre. From a list of hundreds it's hard to choose Leeds best bars but you'll find everything from chic and stylish cocktail bars in Leeds, to trendy bars with bistro dining, wine bars and cafe bars. Choose from bars combined with night clubs and dance nights or bars where the food is the main attraction. Funky retro bars jostle with clean cut modern bars offering a huge selection of drinks and cocktails. Watch out for up and coming chic bar areas like Granary Wharf and the Clarence Dock area near the Royal Armouries.
Some of the best live music nights out in Leeds can be found in the city centre. The city has long been a creative centre for music and artists like Kaiser Chiefs and Corinne Bailey Rae. The Cribs and The Pigeon Detectives. For music venues and clubs in Leeds try The Cockpit, Leeds' premier club for gigs having hosted bands like Coldplay, The White Stripes and The Killers. Other popular music clubs in Leeds include Leeds Metropolitan Union that attracts big names on tour, The Faversham renowned for hosting indie bands of the moment like the Arctic Monkeys and Lilly Allen and The Wardrobe famed for its jazz nights.
If it's comedy you're after Leeds comedy clubs has something to suit throughout the week. Jongleurs has one of its clubs in Leeds city centre and you'll find comedy nights at The Smirking Room, House of Fun, Kill for a Seat at Seven Arts Centre and the Hi Fi Club.
If it's more of a high roller night out you're looking for try a Leeds casino. There are several in the city centre itself offering a range of casino games like Blackjack, Poker and Roulette. You usually have to join as a member but this is usually quick and easy. Casinos also have restaurants and bars to keep you fed and watered while you're playing the tables. Other gambling options include bingo in Leeds. There are several bingo halls in the city centre including Mecca and Gala bingo halls.
Nights out in Sheffield are second only to Leeds. The most famous of nightclubs in Sheffield is Gatecrasher that started in Sheffield. Despite the original venue being ravaged by fire, Gatecrasher still keeps a presence in its spiritual home by holding dance night events at local venues like the O2 Academy in Sheffield. Sheffield comes alive at night with a whole host of night clubs across the city. Some of the best nightclubs in Sheffield include Corporation. Corporation is critically acclaimed as offering a truly alternative venue for rock club nights and live music. The Leadmill host club nights and up and coming live music acts. The Sheffield O2 Academy not only hosts a great event listing of live music acts but also hosts Sheffield's biggest weekly club night, Transmission. Monthly residencies from Brighton Beach and Hed Kandi on Saturdays and Sundays are hugely popular. Check nightclub listings for more information on the huge choice of night clubs in Sheffield.
The city's gay scene is centred around a number of Sheffield nightclubs and bars across the city. Club Xes is Sheffield's long standing gay club venue and has a range of theme nights, open throughout the week, including transvestite and fetish nights. Gay club nights are popular at venues such as Climax at Sheffield University Student Union. Pink Orchis on Caver Street has the Pink club night on a Tuesday and Fairy Likuid is another popular gay club night.
Live music is key to Sheffield's culture having spawned acts like Pulp, the Arctic Monkeys and Reverend and the Makers. The Sheffield Arena and Don Valley Stadium are both large venues in the city that host artists' world tours. The O2 Academy has regular listings of live music as well as smaller venues like the 50 year old Cavern where artists like Genesis, AC/DC, the Sex Pistols and the Clash (for their first gig), and David Gray have performed. There are plenty of other venues in the bars and clubs in Sheffield as well as the Sheffield universities student union venues.
Napoleon's Casino Sheffield is a family owned business that has two casinos in the city. They have the usual casino gambling games and poker rooms with stylish restaurants. They also have casinos in Leeds, Hull and Bradford.
Within the city walls there are a few nightclubs in York offering a range of city night life. Nightlife in York ranges from dance nights to indie and chart music in dedicated York nightclubs or bars. Tru Nightclub is open six days a week and has several rooms with four bars. Music on offer ranges from chart party, RnB, funky house to Indie and 1970's/1980's disco! Ziggys nightclub is laid out over three floors with 23 bars! Each floor has a different theme and all kinds of music are played on different nights throughout the week. There's also a private lap dancing room. Club Salvation has recently had a revamp with amazing lighting and decor and a rooftop smoking terrace. The Basement at The Gallery nightclub specialises in RnB and urban music and guest DJs offer a range of different music throughout the week. Toffs nightclub has a range of promotional drinks offers during the week and smarten things up at weekends. Toffs plays host to Idols gay night which is held on a monthly basis. You'll find that all night clubs in York offer different entertainment on different nights throughout the week including dedicated student nights. There is often a range of events including guest djs, party nights and promotional drinks offers.
Nights out in York are supplemented by plenty of choice when it comes to bars. Some of the best bars in York have riverside views, stylish decor and a long list of drinks including cocktails and champagne. Cocktail bars include Bar 38 and Ha Ha Bar and the Vudu Lounge, members only bar, that mixes a cocktail bar atmosphere with dance nights at the weekends. Alongside these chain bars is the Slug & Lettuce that attracts a cross section of clientele for drinks and relaxed dining. You will also find York wine bars like Oscar's Wine Bar & Bistro, Plonkers Wine Bar, Wilde's Wine Bar and chain bars like the Pitcher and Piano. Don't miss City Screen, a popular arty venue, where you can watch independent and mainstream films or attend one of the regular comedy and live music acts held regularly here. Afterwards pop into the bar for drinks and light meals. York has several gay friendly bars. The Bay Horse on Gillygate is considered to be York's premier gay pub. You can pop in for a pint or try some of the meals during the day. At night it's a lively venue often with drink promotions to entice you in. Jack's Tapas Bar on Castlegate is a gay friendly bar serving up Spanish specialities. Near York Minster is the more traditional York Arms is also a gay friendly bar.
For live music in York try Fibbers, York's main live music venue. Fibbers hosts live music every night of the week with club nights at weekends. (http://www.fibbers.co.uk/). The Junction is another top rated York live music venue. It has a great atmosphere for gigs with a capacity for 250 and hosts regular live music and notable DJ events. The Duchess is run as a live music club and has a huge and varied listings programme. You'll also find a choice of live music in York pubs around the city. For comedy clubs in York try the weekly comedy night at the Basement Bar in the City Screen Picturehouse in York or the Comedy Gold night every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at The Golden Fleece near The Shambles. There are a couple of places for bingo in York including Mecca Bingo and Clifton Bingo Club.
Nights out in Hull have fast developed into a Yorkshire nightlife hotspot. There are plenty of new and contemporary restaurants from a la carte to continental cuisine and café bars to choose from. Princes Quay in Hull city centre is a shopping centre over Princes Dock with a cinema and choice of restaurants.
For Hull nightclubs try the Sugar Mill, a converted warehouse that houses a huge clubbing venue with different zoned areas; alternatively ChiChi, a boutique nightclub, is home to Grapevine - Hull's popular midweek indie/rock and soul nights on a Tuesday and YoYo, Hull's original indie party on a Saturday.
There is a choice of casinos in Hull. Napoleon's has a branch of its casino and restaurant in Hull and there's a Gala Casino on Dock Street to complement the good choice of bingo halls in Hull. Both are free to join.
Nightlife in West Yorkshire
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