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Viaduct Showbar

GayOut (30) 4.3
Google (489) 3.6
Tripadvisor (300) 3.6
What reviewers say

Many visitors praise the lively atmosphere and entertaining shows, with some highlighting specific staff members for their positive interactions. However, several reviewers mention issues with long bar queues, disappointment with VIP package inclusions, and concerns about discrimination and a lack of inclusivity.

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Address
4 Crown Street, Leeds LS2 7DA
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Website
viaductshowbar.com
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About this place Viaduct Showbar

Viaduct Showbar is under the railway viaduct arches on Crown Street and hosts the entertainment-focused side of Leeds' LGBTQ+ nightlife: weekly drag shows, bingo nights, tribute acts and a programming calendar that prioritises performance over dance-floor. The Victorian arched setting is atmospheric, and the productions are consistently good — Leeds has a strong drag and cabaret scene that has produced performers who have gone on to national profiles. The Viaduct is the venue when you want to watch rather than dance. Weekend shows sell out in advance; book online. The Crown Street location is a 10-minute walk from Fibre and the Lower Briggate cluster.

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 20:00-02:00
Friday 20:00-03:00
Saturday 20:00-03:00
Sunday 20:00-01:00

Features

LGBTQ+ Drag shows Cabaret Shows Outdoor Patio

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3.6
489 reviews

Based on 489 Google reviews.

Joshua Barrett
Joshua Barrett Jun 2026
Valentina Sabrina Rodriguez
Valentina Sabrina Rodriguez Jun 2026

Best bar in Leeds! Go VIP and have the best night!!!

M O
M O Jun 2026

nop

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A May 2026

New toilet facilities for male and female are terrible. Waiting for ages to use a closet with a difficult locking mechanism really puts me off from visiting this bar again.

Janet Hook
Janet Hook May 2026
Ross Haseltine
Ross Haseltine May 2026

Great staff, plastic cups is a bit of a crapper. Atmosphere depends on who's in to be honest. Great people watching bar

Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis May 2026

Sundays "May Ry Christmas" was a hoot. Vibrant atmosphere, good cabaret, DJ on their usual disgustingly funny lines, even a few Xmas songs in the sunshine Staff are good, drinks promotions early on First time I've been since toilets were redesigned- not sure it makes it better, in fact the news area is quite tight Overall lots of smiles

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Last updated on 3 August 2026

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