The Social in Leeds

Staff are friendly and cheap on their drinks. Made to feel welcome and staff are really lovely

The staff here used to be brilliant. Recently Christian, Morag and Rosie left and they've been replaced by 2 ok people and 1 absolute husk of a human, rude and wildly unclean looking. The "makeover" ruined the vibe of the place and the staff (mostly the 1 guy) have now completely sealed the death of the social.

Workable beer selection. Decent interior.

Since the refurb and updated card policy Social is a really good place to drink. Review updated to 5.

The refurb has stolen the place of any charm. Was once a cracking pub, totally generic now. Skip.

Only a stop of expecting good things! Jesus water tasting estrella never again! Stay away for ever! Music finished with pas the Dutchese on the left hand side! So bad Not that busy

Loooove this place!! It has such a cool vibe, totally relaxed. Definitely my favourite bar in Leeds!

The Social has recently been completely re-fitted, so looking a bit posher than in the past, but still the great, friendly bar it's always been. There's a nice outdoor drinking spot at the back too.

Called in yesterday on our way to the FD arena. Really nice bar, great decor and styling, prices good and will certainly visit again. ( no rating on the food as we didn't dine here)

Nice place for a beer up that end of town if you want to avoid the brown shoes brigade

A reasonable choice of beers, but a shocking wine choice. I can’t believe a bar that just sells drinks can’t sell even half decent wines.

Only had drinks but the beer was perfect.

Loved the vibe here. Great drink selection. Good atmosphere. Would go again.

Great beer choices. Had a very nice pint. Friendly staff, nice decor. Only negative is the beer garden furniture is falling apart. Will definitely be back.

Always a friendly environment, it can be a bit noisy if it's full but otherwise good. They had a brudenell beer on which was great as sometimes the beer choice is a little dull. In summer be sure to check out the hidden gem of a beer garden

For a quieter, chilled place for a decent beer with friends, it's great. Plus tequila and Ting, a great combo.

It was really early when we went here so it was very quiet. The girl serving us was very pleasant. We sat in the area outside. It's directly opposite Leeds Grand Theatre so it was perfect for a pre theatre drink

We have been going here since it first opened. We loved it because it was an alternative to normal noisy chavvy bars. The music was good but just at the right level to be able to socialise with friends. It welcomed customers of all ages. Tonight, I felt it wasn't the same. As the large groups of hens screamed louder and louder, the music was just turned up in a vain attempt to drown them out. We also noticed no gig posters up ad well, so could only assume it's been taken over by Wetherspoons maybe. Just awful.

Excellent prices and bar staff friendly

I've dropped a star from here, as whilst a great venue and default meeting place, the beer options everytime I go seem to be increasingly limited, mundane and pricey. This place used to be great, now? Ok/average. There is better out there, go check them out.

Whenever we visit Leeds from Rotherham, we always pop in to Social Bar for a couple of drinks. It's well priced for the bar it is and I have attended a few Bearded Villains meets here, where the bar staff have always been friendly and welcoming.

Slightly off the beaten track, a bar with a good selection of beer and spirits with a very mellow and comfortable atmosphere

Good selection of beer and wine, nice atmosphere, feel like they could offer a few more cask beers. But it has a great feel and the staff are lovely.

If you like your ale 🍺 here's a spot to try

Great beer, lively atmosphere and a great bar which is situated in the heart of Leeds

Great atmosphere, beers and service.

Great bar to have a post shopping drink

Great beer & friendly service, just a bit grubby

Quirky, reasonably priced and great atmosphere and Music

Lovely place. Nice staff, good selection of drinks, and cocktails. Still great, selection of drinks, comfortable space.

Nice little pub in Leeds city centre. Good prices for beers and cocktails.

Amazing beer selection, can take away too, and cutest interior. Love the social

One of my favourite pubs in Leeds, no doubt. Music is great, lovely cocktails and a great beer garden at the rear :)

Great value local pub. Interesting selection of customers. Highly recommended

Popped in for a beer & sit down after walking lots. Very pleased with the ambiance and the excellent choice of local draft beers - Marlborough by Anthology was a good choice. Lots of Kirkstall brews on offer too.

Staff were friendly and selection was alright. Took a while to get our drinks and having glass work done on a Friday evening was a weird choice and a complete atmosphere killer.

I love this place, I'd give it a 5* but I didn't get to experience it much, so this review will change if I get the chance to go back. Good drinks and lovely atmosphere.

Great bar! Lovely service. Also 2 for £12 Cocktails every Fridays. Would recommend for a chilled evening. Thank you Natasha

My absolute favourite bar in leeds to be honest! Always good offers on, on top of the cheapest prices around really. Always a good pint of Virtuous, good selection of cask and cans, and the cutest beer garden in the city centre. Love the Social!

Natasha clark was a very rude bar tender

The Social is an outpost of the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds's most important music venue and retains something of the atmosphere of its parent establishment. Last time I was there the playlist included tracks by the Modern Lovers, Sonic Youth, and the Velvet Underground. The bar is large and airy, the tables well spaced out and there is a beer garden at the rear. Furnishings and decor are minimalist. Ordering was via an app and drinks were delivered to the table. Along with staples such as lager and cider, Kirkstall Brewery's Virtuous IPA was on tap at a reasonable price and there was a good selection of bottles and cans for those with particular tastes. Personally, I feel more comfortable here than in most bars in the city centre, but I guess it would be easy to feel out of place if you never had any inclinations towards punk rock.

Stopped at the Social Bar in Leeds recently on a Saturday night and it was busy, bust still spaced out. Drinks were reasonable priced and there was a good atmosphere in the bar. Would return to the Social Bar again when visiting Leeds.

Was quite nice... Was disappointed that none of the plug sockets worked though

Great bar. Large selection of beers at excellent prices with a full bar too. Staff are always very friendly and the place is cosy in the winter but also has a fab outdoor space when it's warmer.

Think it was amazing can't remember

Fantastic place with great atmosphere and selection of beers. Staff was nice enough to keep my drunken friend's shopping bag until he came to his senses and collect them half an hour later. 10/10 would get drunk there again.

Good choice of draught ales & lagers , cans of real ale good atmosphere , friendly staff

I met work colleagues at this bar, never been before, drinks were cheap, food was just a choice of toasted sandwiches.The young man behind the bar was the most ignorant person I have honestly met in my entire life. This is the first review I have ever left about a bar, or restaurant. God only knows who employed him, but he wants sacking. The sad thing is the bar was actually ok, and I would go again if it wasn’t for the person behind the bar, who actually is in the totally wrong job.

Nice place to relax with friends, pleasant staff, decent smoking area

Nice spot with a great range of drinks.

The wife and I often call in here when out and about in Leeds. It's usually busy but never uncomfortably packed, It attracts a good crowd so it's lively but not rowdy. Beer and spirit selection is good and prices are very reasonable. You can leave here feeling that you haven't paid over the odds which is the case with many other bars nowadays. I'm sure that we will call in again.

Came here on a sunny day, enjoyed the seating out back. Good selection of drinks and the lad behind the bar was friendly, all in all a good little pub.

You can't go wrong with the social. It always has great beer and ales on tap and they are reasonably priced too. The beer garden is great for when it's a little warmer and it's often my go-to when in town.

Informal bar with a couple of real ales, table football and a beer yard (not really a garden!) at the back. Attracts a studenty type crowd. Worth a visit.

What is not to like? As someone who prefers a 'proper' pint over the drinking carlsberg and fosters the social offers a much better range of beers both tap and in bottles than most. Cocktails for £5/£6 too. Not too sure why this place is always so quiet. Be sure to bring a jacket though because it can get cold

Staff were friendly and helpful enough and the atmosphere was ok. It’s another one of those new types of bars. Just like all the others selling us craft beers with an independent feel. Unfortunately the glass for my partner’s drink was quite dirty, including lipstick on it. And, very surprisingly, the minimum purchase on card is £10.00. I genuinely thought most places had removed that obstacle (having paid in many places for a significantly lower value). For a new type bar this is very old and ‘inconvenient’. Would I rush back when such simple cleanliness issues occur considering I often go out now without cash? Probably not.

Only stopped in for a quick one before dinner, seemed lively enough although felt a little pricey, would suit pre/post drinks after the theatre.

We stumbled across this bar on the way to The Grand Theatre,and we are so glad we did! The staff couldn’t have done enough,the drinks were well presented and the prices were very reasonable. Music is played,however it’s not boom boom,which makes it a lot easier to have a conversation. We would without doubt return again next time we go to the theatre.

Easy to pop in for a quiet pint or two. Neatly removed from city centre trash

A great bar, nice selections of beer and great music played by passionate djs

Great beer selection. Foosball table is free if you leave a card behind the bar, which is frankly fantastic. Nice big beer garden out back. Overall a great place for an evening drink.

Went on a thursday night, seemed like the IT Crowd's pub - which is OK for me. But missing a certain something. Everyone had beards, even some of the ladies. Was OK for one and talking, not too loud etc. Staff were pleasant and friendly.

Good service. Nice 🍺 and reasonably priced.

Nice little bar off Merrion street. Doesn't make a fuss and why should it? It's chilled out atmosphere teamed with an ever changing line up of old and new beers is enough to keep anyone around for one more. They have a big garden in the back for summer sippin' and the music inside is never overly offensive and loud.

Unbelievable place, unbelievable buffet, unbelievable people. I’ll be back.

Nice bar. Lager, craft beers, wine, spirits and tea /coffee plus big outside space.

Met up with some friends at this lovely city centre bar. Great atmosphere, friendly, cheap drinks (managed by the Brudenell team!), great outdoor area. Highly recommended!

Just walked past on way to Leeds Grand and popped in for a drink. Really nice place, friendly and helpful staff, comfortable surroundings with background music that allows conversation. Drinks all reasonably priced with guest ales and happy hour cocktails, look forward to returning soon.

Dismal afternoon turned sunny: There's a very comfortable feel here. A warm, genuine, welcome is a great thing in the heart of this Northern city. I had an exceptionally good hot toddy to start. The rest of the drinks were very well put together too. The hospitality was unrivalled. I freely admit to being a difficult customer, so to leave charmed, is quite special. The range, quality and service are all really, very good.

Great range of beer and friendly staff. Great easy going atmosphere.

What a fun, Warm welcome. Absolutely Fabulous, easy going atmosphere helped jolly the evening along which was especially important as we had lots of children bouncing the evening away in the large room upstairs. Would certainly use it again and recommend to others👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Social bar is a nice place to go for a drink that doesn't try to hard. Good beer not too expensive and a foosball table. Great place to start your 4th or 5th date for that special man or woman in your life.

You can get a pint for £3. Yes, £3. A good pint too. Really like this place and don't just come here for the cheap drinks. Great atmosphere, dive bar-esque feel to it. The toasties they do are pretty good, never overly busy (unless there is a gig on at the arena) and nice beer garden (with bonus rats sometimes). Dog friendly. Slightly grumpy staff sometimes but whatever, I'd be grumpy dealing with me after I've had a few beers too.

Great place friendly staff, nice atmosphere and good prices definitely recommended 👌🏻

Very nice place for a drink. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit.

Could have had more choice of beer but the beer garden is lovely.

Absolutely great bar for craft beers and a nice garden. Will definitely be back.

Decent little town craft beer bar, though didn't have Key Lime Tau in stock when I visited. Owned by the Brudenell Social Club company.

Great range of beers (craft as well as regular) without the pretense, reasonably priced, table football and usually a food option available (no menu - just what's on that day, e.g. a pie or a stew). Good sized outdoor space which whilst not having great views does catch the sun. Best bit is no Tv which means you have to actually talk to people here :)

Trendy place with good selection of drinks

Excellent cheap and good service. Best beer garden

I call here from time to time. It's a good, unpretentious bar, with plenty of space, and an outdoor seating area at the rear. There always seems to be some excellent beers on, and prices are reasonable, with a £6 toastie and a pint offer on currently. The toasties are excellent, and they do one with vegan cheese (and Leeds Bread Co-op bread), so everybody's happy. Staff are friendly enough.

Typical hipster pub. Its got all your run of the mill beers like "Hogwarts Bukkake" etc but its fine.

The wine at list was good. It is not really a nice place. Not bad just humm standard. And services that could be the difference was poor.

Always good quality cask beers, friendly staff. Michael is a great barman.

I got chatting to the man behide the bar, made me feel very welcome, had a lot of knowledge about the beer and area around Leeds. Had a very pleasant experience. Thank you Sol!

The beer is pretty good, but there's better places in Leeds. Very quiet inside so if you don't like crowds it's a good place for you. This is our go-to place if our favourites are too busy.

Nice place, but only one hand pulled beer available at 6pm on a Saturday is poor...

Called in on my way somewhere to meet friends, decided this was the place to spend my evening. Wish we had a bar like this near where I live, going to have to come back again

Good little bar, although seating was difficult to find, but we found a spot at the side of the bar. Vast array of drinks to pick from, from your ales and beers to your cocktails. They do allow groups, but you do need to behave yourself. One group was egging someone in their group to down a pint and the barman/security (cant remember which) asked them to keep it down. I'll leave it to you whether or not that's good or bad, but given the place you're in, it's probably not suited for lairy behaviour, go somewhere else if that's how you see your night going

Arrived around 11ish and the place was packed , excellent atmosphere and soon we were all singing along to the sounds of the 90s . Great times

Busy Saturday night. Drinks served fairly quickly, bar was stocked average. Toilet out of service not ideal though! Was also a bit chilly in the bar.

It's a decent place but the last time I went it was accompanied by a rather unusual unpleasant smell near the bar and pool area. Not sure what it was but myself and friends could all smell it.

Personally I don't know what the fuss is all about the drinks seem very expensive compared to other places the beer gardens ok I guess but I don't think it's anything special to be honest especially considering the prices of the drinks and the really good and much better bars that are nearby such as mean eyed cat

A great bar to add to your night out

Nice beers, pool table, big outside area

Small and trendy bar with some limited outside space when the weather is nice.

Nice atmosphere, decent beer. Good for a city centre pub

Good selection of beer at decent prices. Friendly staff. Food is on offer but never tried it.

Lively bar with good selection of beers available and friendly staff