Blayd's Bar, gay bar in Leeds
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Blayd's Bar

Google (157) 4.5
Tripadvisor (11) 2.2
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Visitors praise Blayd's Bar for its friendly atmosphere, welcoming staff, and great drag entertainment, with many highlighting its central location. However, a significant number of reviews for the accommodation mention issues with cleanliness, with some describing apartments as dirty and poorly maintained, and others complaining about deposit disputes.

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Address
3-7 Blayds Yard, Leeds LS1 4AD, UK
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Phone
+44 113 244 5590

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About this place Blayd's Bar

Blayd's Bar is in Blayds Yard, a narrow alley off Lower Briggate, and Leeds Pride calls it one of the oldest LGBTQ+ bars in the city. It is small and friendly, with a regular local crowd and a reputation as the Freedom Quarter bar most popular with lesbians. Nights are drag-hosted karaoke, bingo and quizzes rather than club music. In 2024 the council's licensing team objected to its licence; a petition with more than 2,700 signatures followed and the new licence was granted. Google lists it closed on Mondays and open from 5pm to 12:30am the rest of the week. Rated 4.5 from about 160 reviews.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday Closed
Tuesday 17:00-00:30
Wednesday 17:00-00:30
Thursday 17:00-00:30
Friday 17:00-00:30
Saturday 17:00-00:30
Sunday 17:00-00:30

Features

Lesbian / Women-focused Karaoke Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Local favorite Pub Drag Bingo Quiz nights Evening venue

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4.5
★★★★★
157 reviews

Based on 157 Google reviews.

S McC Apr 2026
★★★★★

Decent gay bar in Leeds, good service, bar staff had some good banter, would definitely return.

Jeff Jackson Apr 2026
★★★★★

Great bar friendly good music great bar service

David Feb 2026
★★★★★

First time visitor last weekend, small venue with big personality, friendly drag DJ, polite bar staff, definitely recommend,

Paul G Jan 2026
★★★★☆

A quiet intimate gay bar right in the middle of Leeds gay quarter, hidden down a alleyway but worth checking it out. Yeah the place hasn't really changed in the last 30 years since it opened but that's the appeal, I would say it's where the older ( 40+) generation hang out. Can be a bit quiet but usually fills up at the weekend. Very friendly and chatty bar staff, price for price I'd say it's on par with any other pubin Leeds for prices. Definitely recommend a visit

John Robinson Dec 2025
★★★☆☆
Michael Ham Dec 2025
★★★★★

Awesome friday night out!

N S Dec 2025
★★★☆☆

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Last updated on 13 November 2026

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