North Bar, Leeds

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.