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Gone are the days when you thought of Yorkshire having 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. The best Yorkshire bars & nightclubs 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 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.
Leeds is an excellent twenty four hour city where Leeds nightlife and clubbing 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 long been a creative centre for music and artists like Kaiser Chiefs and Corinne Bailey Rae. The Cribs, The Pigeon Detectives and The Sunshine Underground are recent successful bands with their roots in Leeds. For music venues and clubs and Leeds try The Cockpit is Leeds' premier clubs 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.
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.
Within the city walls there are a few nightclubs in York offering a range of city night life. Clubbing 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.
Sheffield is second only to Leeds in Yorkshire for night clubs and nightlife. Sheffield was where the first Gatecrasher night club started. 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 and Sheffield Carling Academy. There's also the Gatecrasher in Leeds - all Gatecrasher events feature renowned DJs with cutting edge dance sets.
Sheffield night clubs bring the city to life at night. 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 Carling 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.
Sheffield's gay scene is centred around a number of nightclubs and bars across the city. Club Xes is Sheffield's long standing gay club venue and has a range of theme nights, open thoughout 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.
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 hundred 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.
Leeds gay bars can be found in and around Lower Briggate and the Calls area. Alongside the clubs in the area the bars offer chic and trendy beautifully styled bars including Bar Fibre, The Queens Court, My House, Mook, Blayds Bar, the Bridge Inn, Kink Bar, the Viaduct pub, Clone Zone and the New Penny Bar, the oldest gay bar in Leeds.
York has 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.
There are several gay friendly York 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.
The majority of bars in Sheffield are clustered around the West Street, Division Street and the Eccleshall Road areas - handy for a great choice of restaurants. There's a fantastic choice from bars opening the usual pub hours or late bars that mix drinks and cocktails with DJs and live music. Great for meeting up with friends before heading off to one of the many nightclubs in Sheffield city centre.
There's no shortage of trendy Sheffield bars and late night cocktail bars like Bar Sola, The Halcyon, BRB to name but a few. Some of the best bars in Sheffield include The Forum Cafe Bar, The Showroom and Bar 23 - all mix great decor, good music and laid back atmosphere. If you want to keep up with sports while you eat try Champs Bar & Restaurant that offers food, drink, cocktails and forty eight screens to watch whatever sport you like. Those looking for something a little more traditional with real ales, check our Sheffield pubs guide for real ale pubs.
The city's gay scene is centred around a number of Sheffield nightclubs and bars across the city. Dempsey's Bar is a popular, long standing gay venue serving up cocktails and music until 2am every day. Ma Bakers is a lively venue on Carlisle Street where cheap drinks fuel the regular theme nights. A traditional looking venue is the Matilda Tavern but don't let looks deceive you. It's been revamped inside to offer another gay bar in Sheffield.
Whitby in North Yorkshire has a great choice of traditional pubs in many historic buildings all around the town. There's a good selection of bars in Whitby some of which have great harbour views overlooking the River Esk - always popular with visitors especially on sunny days when you can sit out in the beer garden. Being used to families on holidays you'll find many of Whitby bars and pubs child friendly and sometimes even dog friendly. Whitby pubs cater for all tastes on the tourist trail or off it. Being in Yorkshire there's no shortage of real ale pubs serving Yorkshire bitters and local brews like Tetley and Theakstons. Many pubs have big screen TVs for big sporting events and pub games like darts and pool. A regular feature of pub entertainment in Whitby are the pub quizzes held regularly throughout the week as well as live music nights.
The number of bars Whitby features is increasing. The Shambles Bar & Restaurant is a popular place to stop off as it overlooks the harbour. Bar 7 is another waterside bar handily placed on Pier Road.
Bars and night clubs in North Yorkshire
Bars and night clubs in West Yorkshire
Bars and night clubs in East & South Yorks
