The General Elliot Pub in Leeds

First visit. Proper pub with real people who are generally polite and helpful to strangers. I really don't mind Sam's rules, and their drinks are decent. No real ale, but the stout is excellent.

A completely unspoiled pub with no pretension whatsoever. If you’re into the Sam’s ethos of no phones and quality beer at an affordable price it’s worth a stop. Absolutely not a pub for families or for anyone after anything other than an old fashioned old school boozer experience. Visit was at lunch time. Only saw downstairs bar.

Una típica experiencia en el pub de Sam Smith. Sin móviles, cámaras, etc. Genial cerveza. No tan barato como era. Estábamos en la planta baja, sala de reuniones en los viejos tiempos. El bar de arriba es más como un salón. Mild sirvió allí en la actualidad. Algunos personajes geniales. Hombres y mujeres jubilados. Así que historias. Alguna repetición, como tantas veces cuando la gente ha tenido pareja! Personal amable del bar. Sin distracciones, sin muzak de rapero de mierda. sistema de soind, sin máquina de discos y sin fruta. Viejo estilo como cuando empecé a beber en 1964. ¡Aunque teníamos discos! Vale la pena visitarlo.

Beware this is a Sam Smith pub! Had I known beforehand I most certainly would NOT have visited. I refuse to support anything related to that company but a friend had gone ahead to order while I visited a cash machine. Had 1 drink sat in near silence for 20 mins before getting the hell out of there! We don't see each other regularly so meet up to discuss work, hobby's and family which usually results in many many photos and videos been shared, i honestly thought I would get told off for coughing! The bar woman was lovely, polite and the inside was of a nice old decor style which is always nice to see but unfortunately while it's under SS ownership I shall never return

Horrendous. No idea how they even afford to stay open given how rude they are to new customers. Avoid like the plague, especially if you’re under 30.

Sam Smiths pub with Humphrys rules. Prices for a great pint of the extra stout is £3.60. People who don't want to pay big money are going there. Students and workmen, as well as the dyed in the wool Eliotters. Best pub at this mo.

Like stepping back in time 50 years! No atmosphere at all and no electrical devices allowed (unless you’re using them to pay 😂). Beer was cheap and alright. Much better pubs nearby.

A nice little bar upstairs cheap good beers

Great atmosphere and Sam Smiths Stout is probably the best Stout ever

Not everyone’s cup of tea but personally I love it, staff and other drinkers easy to talk to, and the beer is cheap. What more could you ask for

Bar woman working today at 3pm is the rudest person I've ever come across in my life. No wonder nobody goes in the place. I understand you can't use your phone but I didn't know that and the way she spoke to me was rude. Then thought I would pay for my pint after getting a lecture no way. Rude horrible woman. Take my advise get new bar staff.

Dire beer & even worse hospitality. Avoid this hole

Called in on our way back to the hotel to rest our feet. Nice choice of drinks at a good price too. There is a no phone policy 🤣 but to be honest it was good and I see why, we ended up talking to a couple of locals for the half hour we spent there. A chap came in and his phone came out 😬 he was asked straight away to put it down 🤣🤣 the concept works and why not spend a bit of time to talk to people. We'll call in again when we're passing🍻

So we stumbled across this little pub after a busy day. When we entered its very dated but bloody amazing. Everywhere you looked it said "no tablets, no mobiles" it was a detox pub from electronics and social media! Brilliant! We felt we were looked at as not from the area, but a chap walked in on his mobile, got told to get off his phone, he laughted- thought they were all taking the mickey, then realised everyone was serious then he left! Service was quick & polite. Not the biggest of bars but I did notice there were stairs to other areas. I didn't get my phone out to take any photos for obvious reasons lol 😆

Great old Leeds pub; great atmosphere

Can't fault the Beer, the atmosphere was non existent, no phone policy is ridiculous got moaned at for attempting to look to see who had messaged me, not the cleanest of Pubs and the stench from the blokes toilets that was coming into the Bar was unbelievable, no idea why they left the door to the toilets open especially as it leads directly into the Bar area, definitely will not be returning

First time drinking here. Beer was cost effective and went down a treat. Surprised by the no phone policy but didn't phase us. But an all round friendly place. And found it humourus that in the space of an hour being there was offered all various kinds of knock off gear by a regular influx of what was obviously drug addicts in and out the place. But still enjoyed ourselves

Nice old school pub with Sam smiths beers friendly and nice. Theirs no phones or swearing that is a nice change from the norm 👌

Archaic pat butcher lookalike behind bar, grim attitude.

Great oldie pub with good cheap beer. Always visit when in leeds.

Small, quiet pub, no phone policy aggressively enforced, not too clean, good old fashioned beers on offer, cheap but not quite so cheerful.

Only place I know of that no mobile, laptop, WiFi policy but good beer at good prices and to say it was a weekday it was fairly busy.

The general Elliott leeds is a Sam Smiths pub with 2 bars 1 down stairs and 1 upstairs I went downstairs but I've been in the upstairs bar before. Downstairs is small and can get quite compact when busy it wasn't too busy when I went in. Theve got a wide selection of drinks on offer bit expensive for Sam Smiths but still a good drink no music or mobile phones allowed. I go in regular and it's decent. I prefer the upstairs bar more room and seating 💺

Countercurrent!! The use of cell phones or electronic devices is not permitted inside.

Typical Sam Smiths pub, with it's usual restrictions but it got a 4star as the staff were fantastic

Ok for a quick pint and a chat with Jeffrey Dahmer

No thrills but the cheapest tapped bier in Leeds

Proper pub with friendly people. Thanks to Brian for buying us all a drink 🍻

On a night out in Leeds with my partner and family we wanted a quick drink in a place Wher we could chat Came across this pub As we entered my partner said Hope this is not a rough pub Behind us was a lovely a lady called Allison She piped out It’s not rough to the embarrassment off my partner It wasn’t We enjoyed it Thanks

Crazy amount of no swearing and no phones signs. And then some guy off his head gets served and is badgering other customers. Bizarre.

Small and friendly pub with good beer aslong as you like Samuel Smith

Quiet pub, old fashioned style, a Sam Smith's house with a wide range of their beers all on keg. Over the road from Leeds Market Hall. Mobile phone use banned, as is swearing. OK for dropping in for a quick one or two.

Great place to meet New and old Friends The upstairs Bar is a Great place to meet beers and wine cider etc prices are Not to expensive And the Landlord and Landlady always give you a Welcome.

As I walked in, I felt like the whole place watched me in silence. I say down with my beer and opened my phone to find directions. I was then asked not to use my phone (in any Sam Smiths pubs). Silence again. Not a welcoming atmosphere at all. Beer was lovely.

A proper pub. Love the place and everything about it....even the gadget free side of it.

Dull Sam Smith's pub. Regulars and manager friendly, beer good.

Nice little pub nice people but no music and no phones a traditional ale House

No atmosphere. Can't even answer your phone without been told to put it away

Old fashioned pub and cheap beer

Place was quite for a Saturday. Maybe down to the no phone and music rules.

Basic pub not that that's a negative Great drinks, love the Doubje Four.

Brilliant little old fashioned pub just outside Leeds Market. Great characters and good beer. Had a few beers and was made to feel welcomed by both staff and regulars!

Used to rate sam smiths pubs but not anymore. Same old beers. No music etc. No mobile phone use. Not surprising youngsters don't come here. Only recommended for people stuck in the past !

The pub that time forgot... Was told that if I brought my phone out and tried to use it id be barred. What?

No mobile phones no swearing no JD but staff were friendly and it was busy with a good atmosphere

Friendly atmosphere, encouraged to talk and not use phones or swear too much. I agree with this policy

Nice little pub real ale. And nice staff

The general elliot is always a great place to go for decent beer,the management (max& mandy) are always brilliant and the bar-staff are friendly, professional 😀 👏

Cheap beer , friendly atmosphere but the service leaves alot to be desired. We were left waiting at the bar while the bar staff were outside having a cigarette break ! Wont be returning im afraid.

Good cheap pint,good banter with the locals

I have been going for nearly 20 years and feel at home there. First visits may not feel the friendliness but it grows. Staff and people are great.

The General Elliot Pub was a great little pub my twin brother Stephen and I chanced upon as we were wandering around this part of town and what a great find. A lovely interior, a solid wood serving bar dominates the main room, etched glass windows, pubby decor and furnishings including plenty of seating options spread throughout this pub, as its a Samuel Smith's pub the use of phones or laptops is forbidden, in these pubs conversation is king. We were here on a Thursday afternoon, we ordered Samuel Smith's " lager " these were served in excellent condition, we just kicked back ,chilled out and soaked up the great vibe in this busy and popular pub. My lager was excellent, a light, hoppy and unpretentious lager style beer bursting with taste, on a hot afternoon a totally refreshing brew and as an added bonus great value for money, I don't think there's a pub in Leeds can match this pub for price except The Angel Inn down Angel Inn Yard ,another Samuel Smith's pub. We really enjoyed our beers in here, only stayed for the one each before moving on and for a first time visit to The General Elliot Pub we had a great time. The General Elliot Pub is easy to locate along Vicar Lane. Opening hours are; Monday to Sunday, 11am till 11pm. Well worth checking out if you're in the area.

Cheap beers, good local spirit, and friendly old pub

A very wet day trying to watch Cricket at that dump called Headingley; yes I am a Lanky and we were treated like doggy doodoo when we did get in late on the third day. No info. available on that day nor next on YCCC sitear. Thanks. So, a haven of peace with ni ce ladies serving us and welcoming chats with old gents! And the ale was as I remembered from my last pint, in the Shoulder of Mutton, Bradford, pre-China Crisis! Thanks to the Orientals? Tried to use phone! Not in bar and that is fair enough; had forgotten as remember story in Sun! And good chip shop nearby Famous Golden Fisheries. Can life be any better? Yes we could have beaten the OWD ENEMY>>>>>>

The General Elliot on Vicar lane is a compact pub that serves a good range of Samuel Smith's beers which are extremely well priced. Located in an area were there are many pubs the General Elliot has a traditional pub interior with a decent range of seating options surprisingly as it is a very small pub. When we visited here this pub was very busy and on entry we gave our track and trace details'that is a bit difficult in here as its a Samual Smiths pub and you aren't allowed to use a mobile phone but I think they make an exception until July the 19th when the restrictions end. When here we had a Samuel Smith's bitter which was superb and very well priced.This pub will not be to everyone's taste but it serves a decent well priced beer and is very lively and so easy to find from Corn Exchange D bus stop its a short walk. (This is my first review of the General Elliot). Opening Hours. Monday-Sunday-11.00-23.00. Hours May Differ From Above Due To The Covid 19 Restrictions Which End On The 19th Of July. Nearest Bus Stop. Corn Exchange D bus stop.

I went last weekend to this little pub I was very pleased with the service that we received that drinks was lovely and the bar staff was nice and cheeky 😄. I would definitely go back for a drink and hopefully it's not too long away

Bangin little boozer proper characters

Disgusting place with two disgusting females running it. Rude beyond belief. Would give no stars if possible. Avoid the place at all cost.

Having travelled the country and enjoying the local pubs I can honestly say that this is the worst place. I can live with a dive but cannot accept the rudeness of the staff. Clearly of limited intelligence which is really sad

Cheap friendly pub bit of a dump but I don't care

typical Sam Smith's bar, it's on the small size but the staff and locals are super friendly

Not a bad pub, but not a great pub. The atmosphere is a bit quiet.

Nice welcome from the Landlady. A busy well located pub in the centre of Leeds.

Had a great night in the General Elliot

Nice tranquil spot next to cathedral great ale & beautiful beer garden

Three pints & change from a tenner, could of got 4 & would still of had change. Awesome. Oh & really nice bar maid 😁

Best pub in Leeds on Saturday afternoon

In my eyes the best pub in Leeds,not enough pubs like the general elliot left

No phones no swearing... Great idea

What a dive bar. Avoid at all cost. There is a no phone policy However no one bothered with it and even the bar staff use their phones. The place is filthy and it smells really bad. The bar staff didn't know what IPA was even though it was in their fridge. The music was not that loud but some good mix of music. Very cheap beer but I would rather pay a little more for some quality staff

Cheap cheerful no swearing no phones

A good old fashion pub with good 🍺 at a good price

Great old style pub across from the Briggate Market in Leeds all local Ales Stouts and Lagers and you will find it hard to beat the prices well worth a call inbetween your shopping

Gd place to drink & meet freinds

Basic Sam Smith house, with plenty of local characters

Never had as much fun in a pub. £4.44 for two pints, funny, friendly locals. Great craic. No phone policy, like going back in time but in a good way. Will def visit when back in Leeds

Been going here years a great fun time place to go

Nice environment , a mortgage would be useful when buying the drinks.

Although I visit the Angel frequently, I put off visiting this Sam Smiths pub for years due to its reputation. It's an old fashioned city tavern, a small bar and tiled taproom on the ground floor with wooden furniture. There is not much seating so be prepared to stand and lean. An atmosphere from a long-gone era of pubgoing. Trade is brisk and the clientele are a mixture of grizzled old Leeds folk and youngsters, both taking advantage of Sam Smith's excellent value drinks. The tapster Jackie is friendly and experienced, bringing calm to a sometimes boisterous venue. There are probably times where the place becomes a bit too edgy and full of louts, but it was down-to-earth, friendly and non-judgemental when I visited. They don't make them like this anymore, which is a damn shame because Leeds would be a hell of a lot more interesting for a night out if they did.

I like it good beer and friendly.

May not be everyone's cup of tea but it's Sam Smiths and sells well priced, decent beer.

A good place to get good quality beer, always liked Sam smiths beer.

Proper pub! Friendly and accommodating and most importantly always a laugh. Recommend to anyone who wants a real pub.

Always great beer at rock bottom prices. Stout and the Mild are especially good.

Very friendly staff down to earth ppl enjoyed my time in there

Another typical Sam Smith's pub, 2.30 a pint of stout. No WiFi. The atmosphere is nicer in the Angel Inn.

Cozy place. Pub for regulars but all are welcome. Bar staff are great, occasionally verbal but in the right way. Been there may a timer over the years with the beer always on the spot.

Cracking little old school boozer. Alas, no real ale.

Lovely Managers Max & Mandy. Pub small but upstairs bar like 2 different pubs.

This is my 2nd home according to my partner best pub in Leeds

Very good price, very helpful locals. I liked it. Bit Spartan so maybe not a place to take your posh girlfriend.

Very friendly Pub, staff are down to earth.. and a great pint... Small but friendly ☺

Spit 'n' sawdust pub, salt of the earth pub,no air's and graces required!!!...

Great place for a cheap drink. Small but nice place.

Good range of drinks at good prices.

Exactly what you expect from a Sams pub.

Ideal for a low cost drink 2 pints for around £4!, not ideal for first date.

This is more of a drinking pub with excellent Sam Smiths beers. A very busy pub with a lot of market trade.

Excellent beer but dodgy clientel. Keeps all the reprobates, alcoholics, workshy and kaylied pensioners off the streets of Leeds between 10am and 6pm.