O'Neills, Leeds

Over the last few years this has been Reflex, Flares & Revival. Happily it's now a pub having been originally built in 1843 as a bank and is Grade II listed. It's original incarnation is obvious from the impressive exterior and the ornate interior which includes a domed roof. The main area is on different levels and there's an upstairs area which was closed on our visit. There were several numpties in the bar taking full advantage of the 2 for 1 drinks offers on bottles. There are now 6 handpumps on the bar and my pint of Leeds Pale was in decent nick. It's not a bad place now, but there are several better pubs within a 2 minute walk.

The Black Prince is a new pub that is housed in a grand looking building which is quite close to Leeds train station. Once inside there is a single large square shaped room with the bar on the left side,i was not sure about the seating in the bar area as it was rammed at 6.30,i had a drink in the rear area which is slightly raised,this area was carpeted and had normal tables and chairs. I did'nt note all beers on the bar as it was so busy,i had a drink of Brains Reverend James which was a decent enough drink,the other beers i noted were GK IPA and a beer called Top of the Hops. The pub was far too busy to really enjoy,but it might well be a decent pub when in at a quieter time. Pub visited 13/12/2014

Newly opened corner pub in City Square, open plan with front and rear spaces plus a mezzanine floor. Mix of posing tables with low backed leather stools and booths with banquette seating all in leather to the rear. Middle aged chav clientèle on my Saturday evening visit. 6 pulls of mainstream Tetleys, Tribute and Caledonian amongst others. It's handy for the station but no match for the competition which is presumably why it was not rammed while the nearby pubs were, including the less than wonderful Griffin.

former nightclub now a very nice pub offering a choice of real ale and nice food