Alfred in Leeds

Great little bar. Very friendly staff. Updated June 2022 - still a great little bar. Excellent beers quality atmosphere. Civilised and quiet. UPDATE February 2023 - still going well and still a great place for a drink. Excellent cask beers on a regularly changing rosta with regular guest ales. All this is in addition to the range of North's own (quality) beers. Updated November 2023 - you should go to this bar. Excellent beers, great staff. Pleasant atmosphere.... Remains one of the best local bars and my personal favourite in Meanwood. Good cask offering. Always plenty of choice for other beers lagers and porters. Great atmosphere, looking forward to returning to Alfred for years to come. One of the best bars in Meanwood. Relaxed atmosphere, great beer. Recommended. Update March 2024 - one of the best bars in the area and in my opinion the best bar in Meanwood. Always a pleasant welcome from friendly staff. Great range of beers including local cask options - always a couple of North's own cask offering. On keg, a good range of beers, cider and lagers. Interesting cans from the fridge. They do toasties now and have links to local restaurants for eating in. My only gripe is that yapping dogs are over tolerated - nothing wrong with well behaved dogs / owners, but some owners think the world loves their dog regardless of their behaviour. Not everyone having a pint wants barking dogs in the background. Three barks and you're out should be followed through.... STILL a great little bar. Highly recommended, always a good range of beers including local cask options. Light food options now - various cheese toasties. They still have tie-ups with local restaurants on various nights - you can order food to be brought in for you. A very friendly place to drink, pleasant staff and never any troublesome customers! Looking forward to seeing outdoor seating once the road works have finished. Recommended

Cozy pub run by North Brewing, right along the main road in Meanwood. Laid back atmosphere, and very friendly service makes you feel at home and comfortable. Beer selection is very good, with about ten taps and casks and a number of cans. Quality is very high, North know what they're doing! Overall, a very nice place to visit, chill vibes and great beer!

Lovely bar, quite intimate. Chris behind the bar made everyone feel welcome chatting to everyone.

Dreary and predictable new bar from the North group.Tasteless junky decor and the place is card only no cash.A failure in the making..Go Woke Go Broke

Incredibly friendly staff. Hannah was absolutely lovely and patient answering all my questions as I do not know much about beer, she made sure I did not even have to get off my seat to get another beer. One recommendation I got and I will not forget was pastore sour. At the end of my visit I even got a few cans to go home. The only small downside is that the chairs seem to be falling apart and now I have to be strategic about where I sit. Nevertheless, this bar it is now my to go place in Meanwood.

Beautiful little bar in Meanwood with fantastic staff

Great bar with friendly staff and a superb craft beer selection. Small enough to have an atmosphere even when quiet and always something going on. Manager

Very friendly and went above and beyond for the puppy. Good selection of drinks and will be back.

One of the best bars in Leeds. Great beer, friendly staff and gorgeous decor.

Very friendly and quick service and a nice bottle shop for take-home treats

Popped into this hostelry for apéritifs. I'd call it quaint yet cool. Our patron for the evening was a most convivial fellow, Chris who was more than agreeable to meet our every need, no matter how niche or bizarre. The beer selection is really good and there's a fridge of tins if you prefer to imbibe sat out in the streets. I recommend Sputnik beer although everything is rather overpriced giving that air of cool pretension which it is not. Overall, I would give this house 6 out of 7 points. I shall return. Hopefully with better company next time.

Love all of North Bar establishments. Nice selection. Just a warning that there isn't alot of seating at this location but it is still very nice

Marima is absolute fantastic, makes the place even more special. The centre of thriving Meanwood corner.

Seems the current manager cares nothing about the customers, or the beer being served. It has gotten really bland over the recent years. No effort into mixing up stock at all. Bland as Bland can be, gone from the main place to be in Meanwood to the one you go to when the local tory club round the corner closes. Absolute shame given the strides previous managers had taken.

Great little bar, with an amazing range of drinks. Definitely worth stopping by

Three same rounds, Two different prices Guy behind bar just shrugged when asked.. That's 20 quid lighter twice a week in another pubs pocket now.

Great bar. Shame the straight lager is poor but there's bottles.

Awesome little bar! Staff are so friendly and knowledgeable, really funky decor and slap bang in the heart of Meanwood. Love it!

One of the many great places to drink in Meanwood. A staple of the leeds beer scene. Get down there and try the great stuff that North Bar have to offer.

Lovely little bar with great selection and gets some great sun on good days. Excellent place to chill in on an afternoon.

Great beer, friendly staff, nice relaxing bar

A good pint and atmosphere for a chat with a friend

A quite small but very well stocked bar with a great variety of cask and keg beers.

Absolutely fantastic bar with great knowledgeable staff. Always a great selection of beers with something for everyone.

Cosy homage to all things North Brewing Co. What’s not to like!

I remember when north bars were real beer bars with a decent selection. They may as well just be tap rooms for their own brewery now. Very disappointing.

Great take away coffee and service.

Knowledgeable and accomodating staff doing a good job of creating a nice atmosphere in challenging times - also, apologies if/when I return to Leeds I'll be a little more sober...

Lovely bar right in the heart of Meanwood. Large opening frontage facing the afternoon sun. Great range of beers and lagers. Staff really helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit

Nice cozy spot. Good atmosphere

The waiter was so thoughtful, he brought me an umbrella outside

Nice little bar with a good selection of beers and helpful staff. However after looking at my receipt I realised I was charged £7.20 a piece for drinks advertised at £4 which really confused me. If I knew thered be hidden charges I wouldn't have tipped.

Mi novia estaba lavando la ropa a la vuelta de la esquina, fui a dar un paseo y me encontré con Alfred. Fantástica cerveza artesanal elaborada localmente (north brewing co), una cálida bienvenida genuina, terminé en North Pale, el alojamiento perfecto para un verano indio. Tropecé de regreso a la lavandería con una gran sonrisa en mi rostro. Yo te animo a que hagas lo mismo.

From what I know, this is under North Bar management. I can't help comparing it to North Bar, and I suppose that's where I go wrong... But in and of itself, it's got decent beer and is quite cosy.

We popped here during a lovely sunny evening stroll. We chose to have a glass of Gose 3 fruit fermented beer. Gosh Gose was gorgeous. Lovely spot bathed in sunshine. Lovely big outside in style windows and seating. The Bar lady was fab very helpful friendly and COVID stuff was present without being in your face. We’ll definitely be returning. Thank you

Recommended by staff at a different pub in the area for good beers and did not disappoint. Friendly staff, good selection, will be back.

Cute place, good range of beers and non alcoholic options. Chilled vibe. Staff friendly. Would pop along again!

Awesome place. Great beer and great atmosphere.

Gorgeous little pub. Inside looks like a cross between a ski lodge and a lovely second hand shop. Beer is great and staff are friendly.

This is our favourite bar in meanwood. Although a challenge to find a seat, that is all part of its charm!! Worth standing for a short while to enjoy a relaxing stay with a wide range of beer, wine and cocktails!!

So long as you like North brewing you won't go wrong. Cosy and atmospheric.

He visitado Alfred muchas veces, es un gran lugar. En esta ocasión tomé un café y un brownie, que era un trato a las 4. Café solo 2. 60 brownie solo 3. El ambiente encantador y las nuevas ventanas le dan una sensación de estar al aire libre en verano. También puedo decir que al estar en invierno es muy acogedor con su peculiar iluminación y decoración. Una visita obligada si estás en la zona.

Alfred is my spiritual home. Great pub and atmosphere at the heart of Meanwood.

I bloody love Alfred. It's mine and my boyfriends favourite bar in Meanwood. The ale available is always so good and the atmosphere is always great. The staff are amazing and make you feel so welcome every time you are in there. I love this bar and would recommend to anyone! Maybe not if you have a huge dog or a big pram as it is quite small, but I think it adds to the character of the place!

Quirky, cosy Meanwood bar. Good atmosphere and well-served drinks.

Always fun in here. Cosy, relaxed, and a great selection of beers. Table service offered when possible

Fab atmosphere, friendly bar staff, great beer choice.

Good place to share with friends

Lovely place. Good choice of beers. Thank you.

Been going since it opened and I love it more to this day than I did the first time going. My favourite all time bar and I’m lucky to have it on my door step!!!

Cosy. Great beers and friendly staff

Small, but perfectly formed. Quality beers, brilliant staff

Just love all the bars that are part of north bar, can go wrong

Really nice bar with good food. Always a friendly atmosphere with good service and the food is always good

Agradable y acogedor bar confortable con ambiente relajado y buena música de fondo. Buena variedad de cervezas pero pesadas en el lado del barril para nuestros gustos. Sin embargo, vale la pena una visita y es probable que volvamos. Menú de aperitivos también disponible - pasteles de cerdo, etc.

Lovely cosy bar with a great atmosphere and good range of drinks and snacks

We always call in here for a pre-dinner drink before heading to Zucco for dinner. Friendly service, not too big and a nice selection of drinks.

Great beers and brill atmosphere

Top bar, great atmosphere and choice of beers. Super friendly staff too

Exquisitely annoying place, see below: Pros: Good beer (naturally, this is no longer a USP for a bar) Interesting decoration - the lights and the German style wall of mugs for the regulars spring to mind A neighbourly feel and it's at the centre of the community Cons: Very poor value, especially given the location, the phrase scalping comes to mind (eg. beer that's brewed a couple of miles away which I've managed to source for less the other side of the country). Previously they used to come up with b.s excuses but now they don't even bother arguing otherwise. Nice staff, however I think some have had that trained out of them, with that typical North bar template - fake banter, upselling, nonsensical recommendations, trying to seem cool and contemporary (who cares?) - you get the picture Slightly twee undersized furniture, a bit like Further North, that makes it a bit too primary school classroom.

Great local bar. Wonderful selection of beers. Interesting cheeses and snacks.

Very nice friendly relaxing place

Great beer. North Brew and Magic Rock!

Good selection of real ales and friendly staff

Just tried to enjoy a few beers & the cheese / meat boards here on this Good Friday lunchtime, but CLOSED!! Yet went directly over the road to the open East of Arcadia bar and found it packed with both drinkers & diners. We alone spent in excess of £60.00 between noon & 2pm. What short-sighted management at Alfred's! Will never return.

Small cosy bar, good atmosphere and great selection of beers. A little pricy though.

What a lovely little poppins this place is. Great atmosphere and lovely and woody. Solid beer selection and good wine to be cracking on with. Had a bit of a cheese board to en my evening and scoffed every morsel this place has to offer. Lovely. 😍

Hood friendly bar good music and ale

Good range of obscure ales. Cosy environment.

Harriet is the BEST landlady.....

Fantastic venue with A* staff 👍👍👍👍

Full of drunken nhs workers crying property while drinking some of the most overrated over priced grog in the city.

Nice bar with a good vibe. Gets very busy.

Part of the North Bar chain. Really good selection of cask and keg ales

Nice little bar .. perfect for a quick beer on a Sunday

Amazingly friendly pub with a great selection of beers 🍻

They say good things come in small packages, and this is very true in Alfred. The place is small, but it doesn't feel over the top crowded even when it was full. It felt very cosy. The beer choices were good, but there was only a couple of red wine choices, would be great if they added a couple more choices to the menu. Would recommend this place for a few drinks with friends.

Very nice staff, quite cosy and good beer

Amazing beer selection and nice atmosphere.

Great atmosphere. Just nice and calm. Music is in the background and conversation in the forefront. Nice selection of beers that change. Yeah. I like this. Not tried the food yet, if the beer quality is anything to go by then it may well be a winner all round. It can get hectic, a few deep at the bar. That is when the noise level rises and for me becomes too much. If you want a chilled quality pint you cannot go wrong here. If you want quiet contemplation, pick your times . I will however be back such is the diversity offered here.

Excellent quirky and friendly bar with fine craft beers and good choice of wines. Great atmosphere yet able to have your own space. They have just got everything right!!

Nice little bar, good selection of beer. Great atmosphere

Called in for a beer before moving on for dinner. Was ok, maybe a bit noisy for me so I guess it is more attractive to younger folk! Good selection of beer and I enjoyed the visit.

A fantastic little watering hole in Meanwood. They have a wide selection of beers and ales. Dog friendly place. Ideal placs for catching up with a friend. Not so ideal for large groups but this is only down to the size of the venue. The staff make a fantastic gin and tonic as well as great knowledge of beers. If you are in Meanwood I'd highly recommend stopping off for a beer.

Great vibes! Good beer! And very friendly staff :)

Alfred is a great little craft beer bar right in the middle of Meanwood. A varied selection on tap and a good bottle selection, too. Can be hard to find a table at peak times but well worth it if you can. The staff are friendly and helpful so if you're not sure what to try, just ask!

Visited for 1 whilst catching up with a friend and stayed for 3 hours.We were made to feel so welcome and the friendly touch having drinks delivered to your table is lovely.This place deserves to do well and I will certainly return

Nice cosy small bar. Always a great range of beers. Not the cheapest though.

Cosy and nice atmosphere. Great staff.

Brilliant little neighbourhood bar. Part of the North Bar family, so expect that high level of quality.

Bit over priced but good ale selection.

Wonderful sibling of North Bar!

Cosy little pub with great ale.

This place has a great atmosphere and a good selection of beers. Added benefit of table service when it isn't too busy but it does get pretty crowded on Fridays and weekends.

I visited Alfred for a first time in September and after that it became my favourite coffee place! The aroma of the coffee is amazing and I absolutely love it! It is not easy to find proper coffee nowadays but Alfred did the extra mile! I love the atmosphere as well and staff is very friendly! I ll keep suggesting this place!

Top bar. Great beer selection from across the world. I had a 10% stout that was perfect. Lots of seating space. Nice crowd / atmosphere. Very decent venue.

Amazing and tiny little bar. Friendly staff and atmosphere. Make sure you write on the boards in the toilets

Cosy, great staff and great beer!

Nice atmosphere. Would deffo take a date here - chilled, good lighting and feel, nice wine and they do sharer good like cheese boards.

Whilst on a road trip in Arizona, I undertook a piece of research on Margaritas. I created a score system; 1-5. The system was based on themes such as whether a mix was used (should be just lime), quality of Tequila (crucial), if there was ice (none) , whether it was a short (of course) etc etc Needless to say, after three weeks I was just walking into bars and stating what was required, so sick was I of stupid great pint glasses of nasty sweet mixer, way too much ice and a faint whiff of crap tequila. So, on my return, apart from a Margarita mixed from my very own ship bar in the kitchen (the best), I went to Alfred's. This is a fine fine bar in Meanwood. Great for craft beer, a few well mixed cocktails and always nice wines around. If you fancy, also cheese or meat boards, but basically it's a bar. The staff are fab and there is table service if you get settled in. I grumpily ordered a Margarita and there you have it....masses of lime, just a little ice and the right booze. Bloody bliss and thank god...I was losing faith that the world knew what to do. Thank you Alfred's.