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Viaduct Showbar

Google (489) 3.6
Tripadvisor (300) 3.6
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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
11 Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6ER
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Phone
+44 113 344 9552
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Website
viaductleeds.com
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Price Range
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About this place Viaduct Showbar

The Viaduct, at 11 Lower Briggate under the railway bridge, has been Leeds’ drag cabaret staple since 2005, running from 1 pm to 5 am on weekends. Every night from about 8 pm the stage lights up with hosts and a rotating lineup of performers. Friday and Saturday feature the Viaduct Showgirls in a full‑scale production that pulls in the biggest crowds. The venue’s layout is built around the stage, so the focus stays on the show rather than the bar. Regulars, hen parties and birthday groups fill the space. On weekends the place is loud and busy, with queues that can be a hassle. Door staff get the most reviews, and the overall rating hovers at 3.5 out of five from roughly 500 opinions. Open at 1 pm daily, the club keeps its late licences until 5 am on Friday and Saturday. Check viaductleeds.com for the latest show line‑up.

Opening Hours

Open Now · closes 04:00
Monday 13:00-04:00
Tuesday 13:00-02:00
Wednesday 13:00-02:00
Thursday 13:00-03:00
Friday 13:00-05:00
Saturday 13:00-05:00
Sunday 13:00-01:00

Features

Mixed LGBTQ+ Drag scene Touristy Cabaret / Show bar Evening venue Late night (after midnight) Drag shows

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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

A
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 2 November 2026

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