Adelphi, Leeds

A splendid surviving example of a Victorian-style gin palace, this place is justifiably listed on CAMRA’s heritage list. It has been exhaustively described below, so I’ll make do by re-stating that it’s a multi-roomed pub with fabulous architectural features – dark wood panelling, grand entrance lobby, mosaic floor, etched windows, ornate fireplaces etc. Until recently this was the Tetley brewery tap. These days there are a good selection of ales, though very expensive for the area - you’re clearly paying for the surroundings. My Harviestoun was in good shape and I enjoyed it. I’d say this is a must when crawling Leeds, though whether you’d choose to drink in here regularly if you were a local is a different matter.

Official site of The Adelphi - www.theadelphileeds.co.uk