Cardigan Arms in Leeds

Glorious beers - always gluten free and delicious with lots of choice - understanding staff - fab atmosphere- gorgeous pub

Great pub! Probably my favourite pub to visit when we come to Leeds. Found out today they also do a decent roast as well.

Beautiful interior, so nice to see a classic pub style. Food was incredible too and plenty of selection in terms of drinks.

Very friendly vibes, outdoors smoking area is a nice option with large groups of friends and also pet friendly.

visiting from mancunia,what a lovely old boozer

Beautiful, fresh food. A couple of things weren’t available on the menu, but that tells me that the food is all fresh and I’d rather it not be on the menu than they wip out of the freezer. Beautifully presented and superb tasting fresh food. I definitely recommend.

Great place, beer spot on, bar staff nead sorting,appauling customer service,bad attitude,spoilt our night and others,should find a better job ,to more indulge in self pitty Shocking and unprofessonal behavoir.

Friendly staff and an awesome quiz in a lovely historic pub

The bar area smells of vomit (this is recently, we noticed this a couple of weeks back and gave it the benefit of the doubt but noticed again today when we came for a drink). We enjoy Erdinger, but at £6 a pint and never in an Erdinger glass (it tastes completely different in a normal pint glass), we won't be back. It is worth mentioning that the Bridge (Kirkstall brewery owned) serves Erdinger in proper Erdinger glasses. Plus, the wall in the beer garden is falling down and dangerous!

First thing we noticed is how friendly the staff are they make you feel welcome straight away. The food was lovely we went as a family group and everyone commented on how tasty the food was and to top it off they had Kirkstall hazy pale which is a gorgeous pint 😀 . This was our first time here and we will definitely be going again.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere and deco. Food is overpriced and chips were soggy and over fried :(

Great beers and ales in a tremendous period setting!

If you ever find yourself in Leeds on a Sunday and you fancy a roast, then the Cardigan Arms is the only destination. We didn't know what to expect, so the best roast I've had in my 49 years of enjoying our national dish.blew my mind!!Like most, the No 1 (until today) was my Mum's..... Sorry Mum!!!, but everything was perfect, from how the multitude of veg was cooked, to the Porchetta and crackling, and the presentation. The sticky toffee pud was banging as well!. And to top it off it's a beautiful old traditional pub with some great traditional Ales and friendly helpful staff. A true Gem!

Cardigan Arms is a nice little pub style place situated in Cardigan Fields. It’s very spacious and the staff are very friendly and inviting. I have had few experiences over the years here but I thought I’d make a true attempt to experience the food and drinks. I enjoyed a burger here with a side of bbq beans which was pretty delicious. My fiancée got a hunters chicken which she thought was very well prepared. The menu is vast and although there are many options, they do seem to be limited on the app by quite a big margin. The prices are more than fair especially in today’s economy. The drinks are AMAZING here, we get cocktails regularly and they are very strong and delicious, they never disappoint and I’d highly recommend this bar even if it’s just for the drinks. I haven’t tried the desserts so I can’t comment but I will be trying them on my next visit. I’d also prefer if they could just step up the cleaning a little bit as sometimes tables are not cleaned very quickly, which is a little surprising and it’s not usual for this place to be bustling. Overall, I’d recommend going here for the drinks, food it’s decent and the prices are more than fair but I’d go somewhere else for food if I was able.

Lovely restored Victorian pub.Original features preserved. Warm.and welcoming staff friendly and helpful. Had excellent Sunday lunch here.Huge Yorkshire puddings.Nicely cooked selection of vegetables and meat good. Puddings were very good .choice of sticky toffee pudding crumble or cheese and biscuits Will definatly be back.Could have stayed longer busy relaxed atmosphere.

Called in for lunch spur of the moment! The staff were amazing, friendly and gave great service with a smile! The food was amazing - katsu Chicken burger, chicken wings, fried pickles and the chips are to die for. The best chips we’ve had in A long time! We will definitely be back here next time we are in Leeds.

Good craic. Whatever you pay the staff, double it. Play on.

Love the cardigan arms. Decent pub, lots of nooks and crannies and snugs. Decent Bear now it’s been taken over by Kirkstall Brewery. Always full of characters.

Lovely pub with really nice staff, the prices were very expensive, don't think il go back on that basis

Nice Kirkstall beer selection available.

Old school pub, nice ambience, good beer. Halfway from Cricket to "town".

I popped it with my wife after a long walk down the canal. The pub is fantastic and everything you think of when you want a proper Leeds pub. The staff were first class, the music gave the venue a postmodern edge and the food (salmon burger) was incredible. Loved it, can't wait to come back

A pub of real character and history. So many rooms you can get lost in the Cardigan. Beer top quality. Excellent variety of beers.

Great place and affordable drinks

Was my favourite pub in Leeds in the early 1990s, and now again after more than 30 years. I could quite happily live in the upstairs room. ☺️

Food was ok, beer and location is 10/10.

The best Sunday Lunch I have had in Leeds. I always go for the beef. Kirkstall beers are always great I have been for Sunday Lunch many times and will be returning

Great beers on tap, staff are always friendly, food is consistently ample, well above standard and delicious, and they've got a cracking fun alternative pub quiz.. everything you'd want in your local and special enough to warrant a journey.

Excellent pub great beer fantastic staff a must visit

We all wanted a Sunday roast and this pub had the better reviews. We rang ahead and booked a table. The chap who answered the phone was immediately friendly and helpful. Good value roast with all the trimmings. The porchetta was a favourite as was the nut roast. Yorkies were big and crunchy! A very traditional pub and great decor. Grand lights and mirrors to be seen all over. Clean and welcoming. The loos were spotless and plenty of soap and hot water available Staff were all helpful and efficient. Recommended.

My favourite pub of all time, the best pub in Leeds. Gorgeous architecture inside and out, its traditional furnishings are remarkably original. A dynamic array of draught beers and ales that are regularly refreshed over the course of the year. The fact it's framed in my living room says it all.

I really like this Pub. it's a beautiful building with lots of rooms to find a nice spot to sit and drink. it's got a little outdoor space as well. They also do a great Sunday roast. It's run by kirkstall brewery same as the bridge in so you know the roasts are good and you stand a way better chance of actually being able to book for a Sunday roast on Saturday or even Sunday than you do at the bridge.

Good food and ale in a lovely traditional old boozer. Was pretty quiet at lunchtime but good service.

Great Sunday lunch. In a good old traditional pub.

First time visit with family who come regularly. We will certainly return and recommend to friends. The Sunday Roast was excellent and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We truly had a great experience. Well done chef and staff.

Nice beer. Well situated pub opposite the amusement shopping park.

Trad pub with good variety of kirkstall beers Selection of music, quizzes etc, highly recommended pub

Looks like a vintage pub for students But I did enjoy it

Excellent unspoilt pub with good range of Kirkstall Brewery beers. I used to go to this pub in the 80's when it was a Tetley's Heritage pub locally known as the Social Worker's Arms. It's largely unchanged. 4 small cosy bars downstairs and room for hire upstairs which I think is used for music. I haven't tried the food.

Lovely roast and a great 3 course meal . Would recommend

Classic looking pub, great atmosphere, no trouble

Fabulous old pub and great gig venue

Lovely pub with good selection of beers, lots of small rooms and a good sized and stylish function room upstairs. Visited for a live music event and didn't eat.

Haven't visited this pub in years, but we were near by so tried it for food. The pub retains it's kind of quirky style, with the different rooms. I like this aspect. We ordered from the Mexican Tuesday menu. The food was ok, not special. I had expected better after following on line & seeing what looked like great food. The staff came across as a tad aloof. I needed an accessible toilet, & they don't have one. I was informed I could use the cubicle in the mens toilets (on the ground floor/womens loo's upstairs) This really is not ideal. I used said cubicle because I had to, but there really should be an accessible loo. There may be good reason why they don't have one....? All in all, an ok pub, but didn't live up to expectations.

Great beer, food and free pub quiz

Nice atmospheric pub. Great Beers from kirkstall brewery

Lovely atmosphere, great ales and plenty of board games to play if you're lucky enough to sit in front of the wood fire

Kirkstall brewery has done it again. Food menu is refreshed regularly and beer is top notch

Lively good natured student pub, lots of event in the evening includinga bluegrass jam session.

Excellent range of well kept beers

Delightful pub with wonderful architecture. Good beers, nice staff, definitely recommend

we’ve been trying different Sunday roasts around Leeds each week and visited the Cardigan arms a few weeks back. Honestly was the best so far! We got the pork which was delicious and came with a piece of proper cracking (seems to be hard to find this at many other places). Really good roast if you’re in the area and fancy a visit, a good selection of beers and do a 241 deal on espresso martini. Staff were friendly too! Can’t wait to come back.

Nice old fashioned pub, good service and food

A proper pub 👌🏻 (I love that Kirkstall are serving Weisbier)

Only called in for a hair of the dog and ended up staying for a while as met some old friends,( of all the gin joints in all the world you walk into mine🤣🤣)

Very tasty Sunday roast pre book to avoid disappointment.

Quite space to send time with your gang and try some verity of beers

Great atmosphere, little pricey on the drinks there but it's a very lovely looking place, with live music

Excellent boozer, sensitively restored to its former glory. Great beer selection.

Never had foo, but for a quiet drink. It's brilliant! Definitely a good place for a social!

Came here for my birthday, absolutely great! Catered for vegans, very friendly colleagues and amazing food/drinks, thanks guys

Great pub with fantastic interior and excellent selection of beers

Only stopped in for a quick pint before a film at the Vue across the road however it seems like a nice pub. Quite small but I didn't get to fully explore it. Main reason I went in is because they have a great beer selection. Veltins on tap is one of my favourite drinks which they happen to have so was very happy.

Wonderful pub with excellent beers.

absolutely gorgeous pub with tons of character. Spoke with the assistant manager at the bar who was super helpful and recommended me a lovely ale. top gaff with top staff!

A bit expensive but lovely chandeliers

A real pub, good beer and great food. Dog friendly too.

The Cardigan Arms survived the devastating brewery vandalism of the 60's, 70's, and 80's, but was looking distinctly rundown before its brief closure, and its acquisition by Kirkstall Brewery. Apart from the CCTV cameras, I don't think they could have done a better job of restoring it to its former glory, and it is a pleasure to visit for the architecture alone. However, you can also expect a fantastic range of ales, friendly service, and an inclusive, (if rather pricey), menu. I live on the other side of town, but visit The Cardigan Arms whenever I can, and it is always a singular pleasure. Thanks to Kirkstall Brewery for saving this beautiful old Leeds pub.

kirkstall brewery beer in lovely Victorian surroundings

Great pub in Leeds which we try and go to when visiting your son. The kitchen which produced fantastic food from a tiny kitchen has now been made bigger. Great beers available.

Great pub, beautifully renovated & historic with a great selection of traditional cask ales and craft beers. Friendly locals, staff and great pub food. Perfect for pre cinema drinks.

Authentic pub with beautiful decor and a wide range of tasty beers. Try the Virtuous which they always have on tap.

We’ve visited this pub several times when visiting our sons. Warm atmosphere, good food and friendly staff.

Fab Sunday lunch : absolutely delicious , chilled relaxed vibes, friendly staff. Dogs welcome too ! Great pub

An institution: great beer, superb interior and to think Buffalo Bill was here

Proper old fashioned pub. Speedy efficient service. More geared towards IPAs etc and only 2 draft lagers available were Pilsners which arent to my particular taste

We live in Armley and this is our favourite pub in Leeds. The decor is amazing, the pints are great, the beer selection is top notch, the staff are super friendly, and the food is fantastic (we’re vegetarian and their vg options are super). We had a lot to celebrate recently with a wedding, baby, two birthdays, and a graduation, so we hired out the function room upstairs and had a buffet. Josh was amazing at responding to emails and helping facilitate our truly spectacular day. The function room is gorgeous and we can’t recommend highly enough this place as a venue for any celebratory occasion. We used the projector to have photos up on the wall, and music through their sound system. Once again, the buffet (vegetarian) was supreme. We had an amazing time and can’t thank the Cardigan Arms enough. This place was already our favourite pub, but now even more so!

Lovely quiet pub on the outskirts of Leeds, with a vintage design and layout! The staff were friendly, seating is comfortable and I enjoyed half a pint of cider at a sensible price.

Smashing pub in kirkstall. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and really doggy friendly. Smoking area is a yard but fit for purpose with some cover when needed.

Best pub innit. Let's not mess about. It's the best pub. End of.

We came in and left in a moment this place is so dirty, tables are sticky as.well as the chairs 🤷 I am really sorry but that is true.

Top traditional Leeds pub. Good range of Kirkstall brewery beers, welcoming atmosphere and great staff.

Fantastic unspoilt traditional Victorian pub, owned and run by Kirkstall Brewery just a bit further down the road - who are currently doing great things with their revival series of traditional beers. The mild is the best, but the bitters are long overdue additions in a sea of boring blondes and IPAs!

Brilliant traditional pub with excellent ales and high quality food. Lots of different rooms, rather than a loud, open space.

A fantastic, traditional pub. Retains most of its original features and has a great selection of real ales.

Always fantastic atmosphere, great beers and friendly staff.

Really beautiful old pub, very nice staff and a good selection of beers etc. We went for food and the menu was really good. Suitable for most tastes including some well thought out vegan options. Will definitely visit again when we are next in Leeds.

We had a Mother’s Day roast at the Cardigan Arms today and would highly recommend. The roasts were excellent, both in terms of quality of food and value for money. Up there with the best we’ve had. Fabulous range of drinks and it was an easy place to keep children occupied. Highly, highly recommend and we will certainly be returning!

Excellent, Beers, surroundings and atmosphere, will be back.

Lovely and vividly place. It's a must visit to hang out with friends every week

Proper cosy traditional pub Nice drinks and the food menu looks good

Good choice of beers and delicious food!

Really nice beers, spacious building with good old vibes. Food was good and came in good time. Will defo go again

Good selection of real ale, and nice food too.

Although the Cardigan Arms is in need of a refurb, the food and welcome we received were excellent. Can highly recommend the pork and leek sausages! There was also a large choice of food for vegans/vegetarians.

Recently visited for food and drinks. 15 of us including kids pre booked and very much accommodated for. Had one of the little side rooms which was absolutely perfect for us. Friendly staff, delicious food and good choice at the bar. We all have a great time, thanks so much.

decent beer, i think i went in at the wrong time of day. no atmosphere

Lovely cosy spot for a few pints, great beer on tap

Good ale from a local brewery and nice Sunday lunch

Delicious food, lovely setting and nice staff. It was my second visit and I will be back again!