The Wardrobe in Leeds - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great staff and brilliant gig venue. Intimate and a great crowd.

First time visiting with 2 friends on our lunch break from work. We decided to treat ourselves with more than a Sainsbury's meal deal. I was very impressed. I've been reliably informed they've had a refurb and have a chef/menu. Some small posh tapas plates for around £9 and I had the double burger and chips for £15. A little pricey for lunch was a treat. Friends had the scallops and mushroom toast. All really tasty, cooked fresh, well presented. My burger was big and filling and proper chips like treble cooked. Special shout out to our server, didn't get his name but was really friendly, no notepad to take our drinks and food but all correct and served with a smile. Will definitely go back again hopefully to see one of the gigs or comedy shows. For those that don't know Corinne Bailey Raye is playing 16/08/24 apparently she used to work there. Highly recommend

Really disappointed. Booked a table, actually arrived early and was seated and drinks order taken by some lovely staff. Waited over an hour for food which at best was poor won’t be going back. The concert venue was major lacking as well.

Great when open but is temporarily closed

Love the food and atmosphere here , perfect before a gig downstairs

Lovely venue, did a pub quiz this week and it’s well organised,

Had a fab first time at the wardrobe for Becky Hill late show. The staff were fantastic, prices reasonable and the organisation fab. The venue downstairs was a great little venue for gigs. I've seen many here over the years unable to make. Hopefully I'll get down again soon. Cheers Wardrobe!

Great place for a relaxed drink, always has a great range of beers and ales.

This is an amazing music venue. It is large enough to host some of the bigger bands but also small enough to be personal and make you feel like you're having a unique experience.

Great concert venue. Saw The Devout, a Depeche Mode cover band who were just awesome. Friendly crowd. Would definitely go again.

Love this cool underground venue. Intimate and relaxed, friendly staff too.

For non-alcoholic drinks the price far outweighs the product but besides that…if money isn’t an issue it’s a relaxed, spacious bar ideal for groups and some nice window seats to watch the druggies and arty types walk by (you can play which is which - it’s tough 😃) Friendly barman with a sense of humour, ideal for a gig night. Enjoy!

Attended for a live comedy recording. Well organised

I love this venue. I have visited for lots of types of events & nights over the 20 years it has been open. Great comedy nights & lectures as well as dance & music. Great independent venue

Been here a few times, the food is nice, they always have good options on draught. Good vibe at night too!

Went to the entertainment location downstairs to watch radio recording of Geoff Norcott. Really friendly staff, quick service, clean loos. Then went for a pint upstairs and the same staff came to the upstairs bar. Would definately revisit

We went to a gig and arrived a little early, buying ourselves food in the 30 minutes before doors opened. It was fresh and delicious, I had the cheesy bacon fries. The gig itself was excellent, everyone is close to the stage and that made the atmosphere incredible. My only gripe was the lights were blinding as they swung around if you were at a higher level. There is very little parking nearby so make sure you have enough time to walk from a car park I'll be keeping an eye out for more gigs here

My first visit to The Wardrobe in more years than I can remember. A cracking venue with a great vibe.

A good place for a drink and a gig. I didn't try the food so can't comment. There is plenty of seating in the bar but the gig area is mostly standing only. Good atmosphere and sound.

Didn't eat so can't speak there. Came for a gig in the downstairs area. Me and my sister are both disabled and arranged in advance. While the staff were lovely some aspects of accessibility were lacking. While upstairs the disabled toilet is located in clear view, downstairs it's in the backstage area, doesn't have many bars for support and also doesn't have a red string alarm. On top of that a member of staff *has* to accompany you to the toilet when you use it. The lift is a nice touch, but the fact it also goes to the backstage area and disabled customers can't come and go freely isn't ideal. The disabled area was cordoned off and despite all the wheelchairs, mobility aids etc contacting in advance it was small and unfit for use, and right next to the backstage door which led to a lot of shuffling/squeezing. When asked by a wheelchair user if they could move to the opposite side of the raised platform or further into the venue, they were told "absolutely not" due to "safety concerns". This is where my frustration shines through. I understand not allowing disabled folks in the pit to avoid injury. But shoving us all in a corner, refusing to allow us to sit anywhere else, making it clear that moving seats to try and let the wheelchair users behind us see the stage better would "block the doors", never mind the fact physical disability is not the only reason someone uses accessible features and we were positioned right next to the speaker. It's clear to me in the downstairs venue that accessibility is a rushed afterthought and that's disappointing. I also witnessed another wheelchair user be actively ignored because the bar is too high and doesn't have even a shorter section for disabled ordering. I had to wave someone down for them (as I use a cane so am able to stand for short periods). On top of that we had at least one member of staff sitting or standing right by us the whole time. I'm 22 years old at an indie rock gig I don't need babysitting. I honestly came away feeling quite infantilised and condescended by the accessibility conditions as I'm sure especially some of the wheelchair users did. It's a shame because I'm certain this venue has the capacity to do better. Having a lift at all is already a big step up from lots of Leeds' venues. It's just sad that it's lacking in some major ways that makes it difficult as a disabled person. Drinks weren't too bad downstairs, 2.75 for a pint of coke, 4.75 for my sister's single vodka coke. Could be worse for inner city. Gig itself was brilliant and staff were kind enough. The accessibility just really needs some work.

Very pleasant bar, albeit at city prices for drinks, £6 for an average pint of IPA. Whilst I did not sample the food what I saw being served looked good quality and a decent menu to choose from. Very good pre gig atmosphere. Downstairs venue was excellent with a well decent bar, staffed by a very polite and efficient team. Good view of the small stage from raised areas around the main floor and excellent acoustics making for a great night,

Great for a gig and drinks but do not eat here! Whilst the food was tasty, it resulted in an upset stomach the following day. Not the cleanest of places.

Great place, lovely atmosphere, nice stage for comedy show, thoroughly enjoyed it

Generally enjoyed our evening here, great show, cool venue, burger and chips were good if a little expensive for what they were worth, but good vegan options. Overall good experience.

The food looked mouthwateringly great, unfortunately I never had any so I can't comment much about it. The drinks are very expensive, but it's a pub in the city center so. 🤷 They hosted a talk on the neurology involved in emotion that was fascinating to listen to. +10 points for me for not making a joke about there being no clothes in this wardrobe.

Went to watch Trevor Nelson, great little club and nice bar. Fab atmosphere

Great service as always when visiting the venue, All staff are truly amazing, food & drink great too. We normally visit with my granddaughter who is 4 she knows the staff all by there first names, they go above and beyond from chatting and also entertaining her. She has her favourites Megan, Ryan & Rory she really goes out of her way when we arrive. Makes it hard to leave as she enjoys is that much we can't get her out.. look forward to seeing you all again soon, keep up the good work guys. Love Luna

Great bar, nice selection of drinks and snacks.

Group of 4 girls, we came to the venue to meet a friend lastnight. As soon as we walked in we went to the bar we were refused service for apparently being too drunk. We were very confused and thought there must be some kind of mistake because we had literally walked in and went straight to the bar. We stayed to see our friend who then went and bought our drinks for us anyways. Behind the bar could see that we had these drinks as I could see the dirty looks we were getting from some of the staff talking about us. Really can’t understand why we were unwelcomed by this bar. We hadn’t behaved in any way that would be considered too drunk, so I felt the need to leave this review. Definitely won’t be returning.

Went to see a comedian here. Bar became very busy but we went to it straight away and avoided the wait. As the event was sold out ushers were telling people to sit at the front, but they seemed understanding enough that not everyone wants to sit at the front in a comedy gig! Sound and view were great, felt safe and secure without being oppressive.

Didn’t eat …. Nice small gig venue

Went for a bite to eat prior to watching Makita Hackman - booked in advance and the table was reserved and waiting for us.... beer - Camden Pale (tick) then i had the winner winner (chicken tenders in a bun) with naked fries and my son has the veggie burger with veggie bacon and onion rings plus naked fries.... excellent meal, great service Highly recommended.... btw it was very busy so if you can book a table it is best to do so!

I am disabled and the staff were very respectful and helpful to me. This venue is disabled friendly and the staff are very kind.

Excellent venue for music and podcasts. Fantastic bar upstairs and drinks reasonably priced. A great small venue!

Happily go back, didn't have any food, but it looked well nice.

I did not eat, so I can't rate that aspect. But I was at the Wardrobe last night to see Jacob Collier, and the venue was lovely, amazing atmosphere created in an intimate venue. Staff are very friendly, and the bar was easy to get to and be served at.

Saw some live music performances. The venue is personal and cosy. Wonderful staff. Loved it

Always an epic gig at the Wardrobe, great atmosphere. Great venue

Didn't have food here but it was a good safe space

Went for a gig. Fantastic atmosphere and reasonably priced drinks.

Lovely place needs a bit atmosphere

Great venue Friendly staff, and a variety of intresting acts and bands available throughout the year.

This was our first time tonight at this place. We went to see quadrophenia, and all I can say is what an amazing bunch of people. The door staff were absolutely brilliant, and they deserve this recognition. They was so helpful throughout the night and support was on hand when required. They even helped my hubby into the car. They deserve this as they had a busy night but never once did they let there duties drop. Well done you guys and gals for the amazing support and service you do. 👏

Great Bar!! Great Night!! The food was outstanding!!!

Lovely staff. Really friendly. Food was good and burgers were tasty. Will definitely go back again

Went with great expectations Total waste of time! Dog doo Watch fantastic fungal So pc and nice. Zero information you couldn’t get on a Gov site

The range of beers has improved a lot in recent years and the food is always good.

Visited for a works Xmas gathering - so glad we did. Excellent menu choice, very friendly and attentive staff and the best Turkey dinner I’ve had in a long time. Can’t recommend enough

We had our works Christmas dinner last night and it was lovely, the food was spot on , turkey was best I have tasted !. Timings of service and the staff were friendly and attentive to our needs on a fully booked house night , they still made the effort to make our night a good one...Thank you very much !! xxxx

Went to see Jah Wobble. Been to a number of gigs there. Good venue. Shame about the sticky floors!

Visited for drinks and to see Laura Misch in the bar in the basement. Friendly atmosphere and nice local feel.

Martyn Joseph, what a fantastic night. Great venue, brilliant performance from MJ. Parked under the railway arches just 2 minutes away.

Went to see Lawrence Chaney. Lovely venue and good bar service.

Wonderful food, their chips are amazing best chips ever with great service from Alfie and Thoma - The atmosphere is great we were there for a gig as well and the staff Paul, Andy and Von really looked after us

Very lively Saturday night. Good vibes

Saw The Smiths Ltd here on Friday night, the place is lovely! Nice bar area upstairs with plenty of seating and then a great club downstairs for gigs! There is a bar and toilets downstairs aswell, cloakroom was £2. Really great venue - can’t wait to see who else is on here! We will definitely be back soon!

Great venue, a super size for intimate gigs or parties. Had a ball seeing the amazing Smiths cover band.

Had a brilliant bottomless brunch here today. Have to mention our server, Alfie, who looked after us so well, as well as multiple other tables - what a professional! Thanks for a great experience!

Went for a pre gig burger, delish 😋 Then downstairs to see the band, great venue.

Fantastic venue with a decent bar. 👌

Had dinner here before seeing Cate Canning in the venue below and it was genuinely the best burger I’ve had! Cocktails were also brilliant. The venue was also super cute and had a great sound system. Nothing to complain about. Super convenient having a restaurant in the venue for those travelling as we didn’t have to find anywhere else so saved us a bunch of time rushing around too.

If you just want some where clean to stay no fuss stay here 👌👍

Great selection of beers for me and my partner loves the cocktails. The venue is a lovely place to spend time and the staff make it a great experience being friendly and helpful. The food is simple but excellent and just right to soak up the alcohol. The clientele is a mix of cool people that make going there good with a non threatening or intimidating atmosphere. Love it!

Nice beers, friendly staff and a lively atmosphere.

Great burger at a great price. Service was really friendly and quick too. Defo recommend the £10 lunch deal!

Fantastic food and service. Meg was a dream come true. Big love to all involved in making our experience Disneyland-esque

Haven't eaten here so can't rate the food. We've been a few times for gigs. First couple of times these were confined to the bar/room downstairs while the bar upstairs remained open to the public. This worked well as I guess the numbers are restricted for each space. However last time we went, the event used the whole building, so you couldn't get in at all without a ticket. The main act was in the downstairs room, and a support DJ was playing in the upstairs bar. As a result they were able to advertise an extra 150 tickets. But of course, when the main act is on, pretty much everyone wants to be downstairs. So compared to the first time we saw him, it was absolutely rammed. Uncomfortably so at times where you couldn't dance or move. Within an hour I'd had 3 drinks spilt over me. Felt like the venue cared far more about revenue than customer experience. And as a side note, they have some reasonably priced cocktails, but we didn't manage to find any that we actually liked. Very minimal on the spirits and very high on overly sweet mixers, so that's probably why they were reasonably priced!

Love this venue. Seen UK Foo Fighters here numerous times. The bar is very busy but that's expected when 400 people are crammed into a basement. Can't fault the atmosphere, it absolutely rocks. We will be back time and time again. The upstairs bar is very nice too for pre gig or post gig drinks!

My husband and I recently visited the Wardrobe for a comedy gig. I contacted the venue in advance to ask about seating as I have some mobility issues and they were so accommodating! We were able to access the downstairs area early and were given allocated seating, I noticed that there seemed to be ample room for wheelchair users and there was also a good disabled toilet - a rarity at some venues!! The dude at the bar was also brilliant and the whole experience was excellent - 10 out of 10!

Whent to see a gig, was good venue. Beer prices a little hi but think that's just me 🤣

Finally tried slap pickle The burgers were amazing. Really enjoy the wardrobe. Been since I was young It's a great place. I'm the shows are awesome as well. Also, the quizlet is pretty good to be fair. Hey! It's a great place. Amazing for Leeds and the community. We're going back to get some awesome burgers and also the Sunday roast is also pretty good. Boom

Disgusting customer service from downstairs bar staff , paid for vodka & lemonade & got water ?? Twice ?? Went to speak to the bar staff & the man with blonde hair was very rude & patronising & then I spoke to the woman with blonde hair & she was beyond patronising . If you want to get ripped off then go here , utterly disgusting

Excellent music venue. Get some Coors lager even if in cans As a coeliac I can drink this not your other lagers

Ate at Slap and Pickle and the food was excellent as always. Then made our way downstairs for a Comedy Gig. Great bar, loos were fine, lovely venue size. Would visit again for sure

Great comedy venue. Always popular, well stocked bar and good atmosphere.

It's perhaps a bit too bright considering the intended vibe but the service is excellent, the setting is great and the drink selection is sturdy.

Always something going here. Well worth checking out.

Great ambiance..staff very friendly..food was really tasty and the drinks were chilled. Would go back...popped downstairs to have a look at the Venue for live music etc., looked really good...

Edd was such a pleasure to be served by. it just happened that he made all three rounds we stayed for. his cocktail making is delicious and he was lovely and talkative and friendly. an absolute star. it’s people like Edd that make it so exciting and fun to come to places like The Wardrobe! Best of luck to you Edd, thank you for the delicious cocktails and the lovely conversation:)

Love the Wardrobe, food menu choices are small, but it's tasty and interesting. Staff are usually lovely, and I like the moody event basement area.

Here for a Saturday morning Rock School gig. Great experience

Great service, very clean and well kept with good choice of drinks. Some good offers available and plenty of seating.

Omgggg thank you for letting us have our hen party bottomless bunch here!! The drinks were spot on and the food.... ohhh my goddddd the food. Hands down best beef burger of my life. Excellent service, excellent staff. You're all great, we'll be back 😘

Did bottomless brunch on Saturday was a great day!

Edd gave the best service for me, my best friend and our mums. The first time we have been out for the first in 16 years. Edd was the best and he’s hot

Great place. Have great shows/events. Nice food. Decent enough staff. I'll be going again!

Great food, would highly recommend!

A rightly popular bar with food, and performance space downstairs. I was there to see comedian Richard Herring performing a work-in-progress for his new show - he was excellent. I've seen a lot of well-known comedians here, and it's a great venue - intimate, all-seated so good views from all parts. The staff are friendly and helpful. Opposite the bus/coach station, and 10 minutes' walk from the train station, so it's convenient for public transport.

Had such a fabulous time! Sean was amazing! He was super attentive and made my friends birthday

Brilliant, great atmosphere and even better service. Special shout-out to sean who looked after us for the best 90 minutes of my life (so far!) big raise for this guy!!

Top notch bottomless brunch. Sean is an elite level server, couldn’t have asked for better. Give that man a raise and a kiss on the forehead.

Went for a gig and it's such a nice, laid back atmosphere. Really good quality.

It's a great venue that does comedy & music events with a good selection of beers and awesome burgers provided by Slap & Pickle. On top of that we were treated to absolutely top notch customer service by the (presumably) manager or one very initiative member of staff. We are definitely going to visit again.

Went for a bottomless brunch and it was very good. Atmosphere was good and also the service. Would go back again!

Fab bottomless experience!! Drinks were full and the slap and pickle burger was so good!! All enjoyed it and molly, Alice and Ed were great!! Thanks so much!!! Xx

Great place for a group lunch. Veggi burger was lovely!

Lovely meeting with friends and delicious Veggie Burger with very different tastey fries too many to finish & a soft drink a very - good deal £10.

Didn't have food, so can't rate that aspect. It's a very nice place to be. Buzzing atmosphere. Great, friendly service. The only thing I'd mention is that the drinks prices are a bit high? Almost a fiver for Amstel. Six quid Camden Pale 😱. A bit off-putting.

Excellent food, excellent service and an excellent venue!

had a beautiful show here Trevor Nelson 😍