North Bar, Leeds

Narrow but long bar very reminiscent of Fringe in Manchester. Similar eclectic mix of customers from tattooed punks to middle aged shoppers all getting along fine. A large range of Belgian/World beers on both draught and bottles. There were also 3 cask ales on when we visited last Saturday evening. I had a pint of the rather excellent Brooklyn Black from Crown Brewery in Sheffield, the other half had a Kriek. It was very busy with not much room to stand amongst all the tables, but we liked it. We'll certainly be back again, probably on the way to/from Reliance as we were this time.

Friendly, if small, bar in the north of Leeds city centre that carries an interesting range of rare beers and specialises in Belgian and American beers, often of high strengh. If you've been to Vox in Huddersfield or any of the Belgo chain in London it is cut from a similar cloth. Always has Rooster ales on which are generally in good condition; I've been coming here on and off for the past three years or so and always rather liked it, although its not a pub I'd want to have a big session in.

Nice garden and pond. Food good, but a tad pricey. The beer selection isn't what it once was, and the service is slow, to say the least.

A long thin European style bar selling mainly continental beers although there are now four handpumps with UK ales in addition to the 11 taps for draught euro beers and the hundreds of bottled beers from around the world. All this is backed up with a good range of Whiskies, Rums, Gins and spirit exotica. I don't think I've actually ever drank a UK beer in here the choice of other beers being overwhelming and ever so tempting, there is of course a beer menu to help and the staff are patient and pleasant. Food is limited to pies, coldmeats and cheeses. Beer deals are offered with tasters of all 15 draught beers for £20 or any 5 beers for £10,check the notices and menus for full details. Décor is best described as basic, with khaki walls showing odd art work, parquet flooring, spot lights and basic wooden and steel furniture. In spite of its studenty feel, the bottled beers especially are naturally more expensive than the UK average and this inevitably affects the customer base.

Bizarre! a small long bar with cheap plastic cafe seats, never seen anything like it. You would not come here looking for a comfortable relaxing pint on a first date! However, the beer is amazing so is a vital visit f you like your real ale.