Whitelocks Ale House in Leeds

Great old pub . Amazing beer selection.

Great classic pub. Good seating inside and out. Nice range of cask and keg beers. Just a proper pub.

A bit bias because it's a go to pub in Leeds and has been for over 20 years, brilliant place and happy times, great beer and drinks, stairs to toilet is a watch yay but it's part of the character of the place, always go for a pint.

We booked the back area of Whitelock's for our post-wedding ceremony family gathering for food and drinks. Whitelock's is our favourite pub so we always knew we wanted to host it there if we could! As soon as we made the enquiry, the team were so helpful and accommodating for all of our needs. The food was absolutely lovely, and even though we were quite loud and had a few crazy kids running around - the staff left us to party but were always there if we needed anything! Thank you so much to everyone at Whitelock's for making our day so special. Life long memories were made and everyone in our wedding party absolutely loved it. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to host a special celebration, in Leeds' best pub!

Must visit pub in Leeds! Great food, great location and great staff! Loved the guy serving at the bar with the Twilight shirt on - slayedddd 🤩 We got the steak and ale pie which was very yummy and a huge portion (maybe a bit much for lunch) and the fries, halloumi fries and fig salad! All yummy dishes! I bring friends and family here a lot and it never disappoints 🤌

Great beers, excellent service, nice outside seating area

1st time here today but next time in Leeds will visit again.

Fantasic really old bar, most character of any in Leeds. Always a decent selection of ales, milds, stouts and porters.

This was my first experience in a pub as an adult, and it exceeded expectations. The pub itself was smaller, and lower than I anticipated but this is not a drawback - rather, it accentuated the cozy, intimate nature of the establishment. That warm acoustic of ambient conversation was something I noted; a very comforting, and deeply human atmosphere. I love that this pub is pure brass and wood; one can tell this place is old school, and has been privy to 300 years of conversations, laughter and great moments. Whitelock's introduced me to how beer should be served. I've never really been a fan of beer (or so I thought!) but upon first smell and taste of that pint of Old Peculier, it began to make sense - toffee, dried fruits, molasses, and roasted malt. It was a proper cellared and pulled ale. I'm now a convert to real ale. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I had four pints of this black gold! The food was authentic, hearty pub grub. Tomato and pepper soup with bread and quality butter. Rich, tender beef and ale pie with sautéed veg, thick chips served with a gravy boat. To finish, a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Every dish was delicious, rustic in presentation and filling. The staff were welcoming and amiable- I could not have asked for better service. My booking instructions were followed, and they were attentive. Absolutely nothing more they could have done. I cannot fault this place. Truly. The ambience is great, the beers are brilliant and cared for, the food is delicious, and the staff are fantastic. This has set a benchmark; a Damascene experience for me. A real Yorkshire institution.

The oldest pub in Leeds, full of atmosphere and great real ales.

In my research of puns to visit, this popped up on lots of lists since it is the oldest pub in Leeds! Was worried it was going to be more of a tourist trap but it was a lovely experience! Super friendly staff, delicious food and such a fun and historic interior!

Didn’t eat, so can’t attest to the quality of the food, but the pub is gorgeous, as is the beer.

Popped in for a couple of Beers while I was visiting a friend in Leeds. Really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere the choice of Ales was brilliant. The Staff were very welcoming & extremely knowledgeable, helping me to choose which beer to have. Thank you Whitelock’s, I can’t wait to visit again! 😊

Absolutely fantastico old school pub with great service.

The oldest pub in Leeds but the best pint in Leeds.

Brilliant, we travelled from Lincolnshire for Sunday lunch as it was recommended to us. It was great, thank you

Bar staff using foul language...moved out of my seat ( unaware I was in a dining area ) ..and to cap it all card only ...not been in this pub for 40 years mmmm....

The roast dinner was really tasty - the pork was not dry and was tender. Sticky toffee pudding was nice and gooey.

Great pub Great beer. Friendly staff

Have been here for drinks nice old style bar , roof about 6 foot 4" when people were smaller in the 17 hundred,s. Food ok from what I did see coming out. And nice sitting out side relaxing with friends in the small alley at the front of the bar.

Had one of the best gluten-free beers (Virtuous by Kirkstall Brewery) in this pub. AFAIK this is the oldest pub in Leeds. Loved the atmosphere even though it was a Monday evening. Might go back to try the other gluten-free beer on the menu!

Whitelock’s Ale House is an absolute gem tucked away in the heart of Leeds. The atmosphere is full of charm and character, but it’s the food and drink that really stand out. The menu is packed with quality, well-cooked dishes using fresh ingredients—proper comfort food done with care. The Sunday roast is especially spot-on! Their selection of ales, craft beers, and ciders is top-notch too—something for every taste, and clearly curated by people who know their stuff. Service is friendly and relaxed, making it a great spot whether you're grabbing a casual lunch or settling in for a few drinks with friends. A must-visit if you're in Leeds. Can recommend either the fish finger sandwich or the ploughman's with ham! Add the chunky chips as well!

A real find in the heart of Leeds, great to see it hadn't changed since our uni days, back in the 80s! Very friendly staff, allowed us to try various beers before deciding. Would definitely recommend.

Great food complimented by Old Peculier to wash it down. Heaven.

Excellent selection of beers, can be very busy

Very busy, centrally located. Would recommend

Good pub, different brers and great atmosphere!

First proper Sunday in months, definitely recommend

Brilliant old pub hidden away in the city centre of Leeds. Packed when we visited. Serves excellent ales and has a dining area.

Excellent traditional pub in the centre of Leeds, can get very busy at weekends. Has outdoor seating.

Smashing service from Bronte this afternoon! Amazing meal and such a lovely person!

We were lucky, cause we had an amazing Sunday roast for dinner! (Yes, we were a bit late) The place and the food is amazing. It looks heavy but the truth is this meal is very comfortable food. I hope I will have a chance to come back soon.

Excellent selection of ales, a must visit

Not as good as I remembered years ago. Theakston great though and a lot of craft beers. Best go to The Ship Inn.

Fantastic cask beer in a proper boozer!

Buen precio, buena comida. Disfrutamos del pastel de carne y cerveza. Buenos trozos de carne... sabrosa. Solo subrayado como asiento es el débil - enlace

Didn't eat in this time but we had a couple of beers. The staff were lovely. Beer was perfect. We go every time we're un leeds

Excellent roasts and great service, very friendly staff.

Great ale and banging atmosphere

Excellent selection of ales, very friendly staff and a great location.

Fantástico pub, me encanta, he estado muchas veces y nunca decepcionado. Viajé desde Halifax en el tren y lo tenía en mente... pescado con papas fritas... Fabuloso... el mejor en mi mente. Gran servicio y un pub de visita obligada... . Mina una pinta 🍺😉

We popped in for Sunday lunch and managed to get a table with just over an hour time limit. However I understand that this is an exception rather than a rule so book first! However we knew what we wanted - Roast Beef! The food arrived promptly and we got one of the nicest Sunday lunches I have had in a long time. The gravy was 'proper gravy': thick and full of flavour. Plenty of veg too. The beef was nice and slightly pink. Would definitely recommend but pre-book first!

Nice atmosphere but came for the Guiness and it was really poor.

Great ales and great Sunday roast dinner

Was recommeded to me by a friend so tried it out and wasn't disappointed. Food was very good, cask ale was wonderful and service was excellent.

Historic pub (heritage listed) with decent food and an excellent range of beers including Timothy Taylor:s Landlord and good stouts.

Beef proceed 2 small hard potatoes green tiny amount mushy 2 small pieces carrot Yorkshire pudding best part that was nearly £17 still hungry me y company got the prkleft over half

Always a great bolt-hole to visit in the heart of Leeds. Food superb, friendly staff, cosy atmosphere.

Called in for a beer this evening. Loved the wonderful decor. Feels like going back in time, in the best possible way. Great selection of beers, friendly bar staff, and a relaxed vibe

One of the oldest pubs in Leeds. Great place to call in for a pint while in the city centre. Always a pleasure to visit.

Good pub for a good English beer.

Amazing range of beers set in spectacular surroundings. Can be busy at times.

One of the loveliest pubs in Leeds! Great atmosphere and drinks!

Great pub tucked away down an alley. Very old school boozer with a good range of beers and good food. Went twice. Recommended.

beautiful old pub with a nice outdoor seating area with heaters

Classic old pub with great food and a great beer!

Great traditional pub. Lovely food - scotch eggs something else. Good choice of drinks. And really great atmosphere

A really nice pub with interior dating back to 1715. We had great local beer and had a great time.

Went here 12/1 , 9 people in group.7 ordered Sunday roast & 2 fish and chips . All dinner were lovely hot and tasty no complaints at all . Staff were fabulous & attentive . We have now added it to one of our ‘go to places’ for our future reunions . Thank you guys well done .

Great pub great service food and good variety of ales.

Great atmosphere. Central location. Fantastic food & drink. Faultless service: we were served by a guy in his early 20s, curly hair, beard who had the balance just right: attentive and informative but never in your face (also very accommodating when some of our party were late). Top place!

Lovely historic place, only issue can be getting a seat!

This has to be a " must visit Pub " .The atmosphere is fantastic. The food divine. It gets busy around lunchtime. The filled Yorkshire puddings are very popular. Get there early!!!!

Had a fantastic visit to Whitelocks. Had some great food and a quality pint, set in the fantastic tradition luncheon bar

We all had the roast dinner which was absolutely beautiful and the nut roast was just as nice. Yorkshire puddings where mega. The staff were very professional- really tentative, quick service, you can tell they enjoy their jobs from how they came across, which is refreshing to see. The atmosphere was buzzing as always. Whitelocks is a true institution, i love a beer in there quite regularly, and as we found out an all round great choice for a Sunday lunch outing too👍🏼

Great ole proper tradional pub. Pity they don't accept good ole proper traditional money....The locals were very friendly which made for an excellent atmosphere. A must visit if you're in Leeds

Old fashion pub, nice and cosy with friendly atmosphere, very small inside so can be tricky if it's busy

Great place for a beer and chat

Estábamos buscando un lugar para almorzar encontramos el pub Whitelocks, encontramos nuestro asiento una mesa y pedimos dos papas fritas. cuando llegaron teníamos una pila de papas fritas entre dos rebanadas de pan sin mantequilla las papas fritas estaban hechas de papas sin pelar y me pareció que estaban un poco espesas y sobre cocinadas, pero esa podría ser la forma en que hacen papas fritas en Leeds. Los pubs tenían mucho carácter, mi esposa dijo que se sentía como estar en la calle Coronation con todas las bromas y acentos locales.

Lovely old pub, sat outside end of November as they have heat lamps which are on timers so mo energy wasted. Only had drinks but great.

Recommend as a great place for chunky chips and a pint 👌 A++++

Called in for a drink while in the city centre. It was recommended to us by a man in a near by shop. We only had a few drinks but would definitely come here to try the food from what we could see.

2nd best pub in Leeds! Iconic spot

What a beauty! I've visited this bar for many years and it's not lost its appeal with new and old customers. Great draft beers, heated outside seating. Easily found from the precinct or for the ally at the side of Franco Manca near the rear exit of M&S. See my video!

Good portion sizes, nice range of drinks, and friendly service.

Fantastic. Great ales and ambience a gem in the centre of Leeds. If you prefer the old world then this place is up your street.

A good traditional bar. Didn't eat here and the staff seemed unhappy.

Domingo almuerzo durante las compras en Leeds. Famoso pub antiguo con gran ambiente. Están en el bar Turks HeadGran comida con un servicio muy atento - Perfecto!

This place is a gem . I wasn't sure about something on my meal and asked the bar tender about it. The chef actually sent out some for me to try before he put it on my plate which I thought was fantastic. I thought service like this was dead .I can't wait to visit again the next time I am in Leeds .

Great ales, really nice food, friendly staff

An Iconic Legend in Leeds, I bring friends and family from the USA here when they are over, they love the tradition of an Old Pub. I come here often when in Leeds, with friends, my wife, couples or even solo, the staff are great and it is always nicely busy any time of the day. That tells you it's a good pub. The atmosphere is always a nice mixture of Iconic Drinkers who know their ales, young couples or groups, professionals, locals or anyone who wants to try it out. My Dad used to frequent here in WW2 when coming back to Leeds on leave and always loved it, it needs people to come in more often and keep it going. Keep one of the last few remaining " Old Town Pubs" open. A definite MUST for anyone coming into Leeds, you won't be disappointed.

Great traditional pub. One of the oldest and best in Leeds. Great selection of well kept ales. Recommended

Oldest pub in Leeds . Traditional English pub . Friendly staff . Great food . Pie is a must.

We used to come here Friday lunchtimes when I was working in Leeds during the 1980s, and I revisited last Sunday lunchtime when I had an hour and a half in between trains. It was a great place then. I thought I'd write a review as it is the first time I've ever been back anywhere to find it was better than I remembered. Old Peculier and Timothy Taylor's Landlord plus a whole host of other real ales. Plenty of newspapers to read if you are on your own. I can never manage pub portions and they were quite happy to give me a half portions of roast lamb at half price - and it was excellent. Thank you and well done!

Cute pub but the drinks are priced appropriately for city centre. Good option for a date :)

Friendly people, very good beer. What more would you want?

Only had drinks but the atmosphere and friendly staff and customers made the visit worthwhile. Definitely a place to go back to.

Fabuloso pub. Fabulosa comida a un precio decente. El personal es fabuloso. Muy recomendable. Lo único negativo es que, aunque sabemos que los perros están permitidos, pedimos respetuosamente a los dueños de perros que mantengan a sus perros bajo control cuando estén en un área de comida. Un perro saltó a nuestra mesa, que pertenecía a un grupo de personas sentadas en una mesa a nuestro lado. Los dueños de perros por favor respeten nuestro espacio para comer, como respetamos el suyo!

Me encanta el pub. Pero no tomar curso legal. No voy a entrar más... Muchos lugares que sí. ¿Tan irónico acaban de ir a Dortmund y rechazaron las cartas? No hay problema de dinero.

Love coming to this pub , a real throwback

This is the oldest bar in Leeds city, established in 1715, and they have preserved their history quite well. I loved the live music and the atmosphere.

Best atmosphere and Best Sunday roast in Yorkshire. Love this spot!

The best pub in Leeds ... nice staff, great atmosphere and never had a bad drink.

Great little pub. Amazing food, drinks and amazing staff

Stopped in for a pint on the way to the bus which turned into 3 and a taxi! Always a decent beer

Where else would you go for a quality pint of Old Peculiar.

The oldest pub in Leeds, a great place to meet friends, the food is very good and tasty. A very nice atmosphere in the place, I would imagine at night time it is be buzzing.

Evite tomar personal de efectivo muy grosero y arrogante. No todo el mundo tiene tarjetas el gerente necesita lecciones de negocios evitar a toda costa

This pub is very small though not cosi and to make things worse has been split into two parts comprising a bar area and a wait-to-be-served eating area out of bounds if you just want to have a drink. Any seating available by the bar is taken up by what appears to be a local a click. We had one drink and had to sit outside in the rain as they would not let us sit unless we were eating what I consider to be overpriced mediocre food judging by the poor menu. This used to be a good pub with good ale but now spoiled like so many others as a wannabe restaurant. We will not be returning.

This is a hidden gem in the middle of Leeds,it's the oldest pub here and a must to visit. It's hidden in an alleyway in the middle of the town. We had a warm welcome and a nice pint I would recommend a visit.