Pixel Bar is Leeds’ first dedicated gaming bar, tucked underground on Great George Street in the city centre. Console booths loaded with PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch sit alongside retro arcade cabinets, high-spec gaming PCs and a custom-built Dungeons & Dragons table — all wrapped in layers of neon and a creative cocktail menu that draws from the games on screen. Three independent partner kitchens serve food on-site, making this as much a place to eat as it is to play.
There are vegan friendly, and vegetarian friendly food options available.
Location Details
- Tel: 4478 326 09853
- 25 Great George St, LS1 3ALGoogle Map Directions
- Reservations: Accepted
The Food
Three street food partners operate their own kitchens inside Pixel Bar, each bringing a distinct menu to the table.
Big Buns focuses on halal smash burgers and loaded fries. The Classic Frenchie — a double beef patty with caramelised onions and crunchy shallots in a toasted French brioche bun — is their signature, while the Abs Special layers blue cheese crispy chicken breast on top of a beef patty for something more indulgent. A full plant-based range uses Beyond vegan patties across options like the Veggy Frenchie and Veggy Volcano with jalapeños, roasted red peppers and vegan spicy mayo. Loaded fries mirror the burger range, with the Buffalo Clucky — crispy chicken in honey buffalo sauce — a popular choice.
Falafel Guys brings halal Middle Eastern wraps and salad bowls, all served with homemade hummus, salad and sauces. The Triple Decker combines chicken shawarma, falafel and halloumi cheese in a single wrap, while the classic falafel wrap keeps things simple with deep-fried chickpea balls and spices.
Six Slice rounds out the offering with pizza served on a nine-inch naan base. The Nash-Villain tops mozzarella with tabasco-tossed chicken tenders, cayenne, garlic sauce and spicy mayo, and a dedicated vegan menu includes options like the Fet-ish with vegan feta, vegan mozzarella, house-made bacon jam and sriracha.
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The Drink
The cocktail list leans fully into the gaming theme. The signature Who’s That Pokémon? — a vodka, lemon juice and soda build available in eight flavours from strawberry to bubblegum — arrives garnished with a Pokémon card. Blue Eyes White Dragon combines raspberry rum with blue curaçao and blue glitter, while the Mishima Zaibatsu takes a more refined approach with bourbon, plum sake, agave syrup and bitters in an Old Fashioned style. A frozen Wumpa Fruit blends pink gin with raspberry puree and passionfruit juice, and the White Chocobo pairs vanilla vodka with white chocolate liqueur and espresso. Almost the entire cocktail menu is vegan-friendly, and a daily happy hour runs until 10pm.
For non-drinkers, the mocktail menu mirrors the cocktail range — the Pokémon Trainer comes with the same eight flavour choices and card garnish, alongside options like Red Eyes Black Dragon with Vimto, cherry and strawberry syrups, and Slurp Juice with lemonade and blue curaçao syrup. Potion Shots in Health, Mana and Stamina flavours round out the gaming-themed drinks list, and beer is available on draught alongside a full spirits selection.
The Place
A dark doorway beneath a striking blue-and-white hexagonal neon sign draws you below pavement level into a basement venue built around layered colour. Neon strips in blue, purple, red, green and orange run across walls, ceiling edges and bar fronts, reflecting off dark purple-painted surfaces and light wood flooring. A long wooden bar counter cuts through the central space, backed by full backlit spirits shelving, with red and orange bar stools lining the front.
The gaming zones each have their own character. A dedicated PC area features high-spec RGB tower rigs flanking a central banquette under intense purple and blue ceiling neon, while a retro arcade section houses classic cabinets including a Space Invaders machine. Console booths offer PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch setups, and board games and a handcrafted Dungeons & Dragons table cater to tabletop players. Gaming artwork, custom neon sculptures and Pokémon plushies displayed on a wooden barrel at the bar fill every corner with character. Multiple large screens mounted throughout show live game content, from Pokémon battles to retro platformers.
The space holds up to 150 across multiple levels, with private hire available for parties, corporate events and team-building. Pixel Bar is an LGBTQ+-friendly and transgender safe space, welcomes dogs, and offers gender-neutral toilets throughout.
The Location
Pixel Bar sits on Great George Street in the heart of Leeds city centre, close to Millennium Square, Leeds Town Hall and Leeds General Infirmary. The underground entrance is easy to spot — look for the neon glow at street level.
Where to Park
There are 3 car parks within 483 meters of here.
Q-Park The Light
Q-Park The Light is 161 meters away. It has 402 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.2 meters. There are 24 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, covered, lighting. Payment can be made by card, app.
NCP The Core
NCP The Core is 483 meters away. It has 313 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.05 meters. There are 4 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include patrolled, lifts. Payment can be made by card, cash, app.
Q-Park Albion Street
Q-Park Albion Street is 483 meters away. It has 343 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 1.85 meters. There are 4 blue badge spaces available. 4 electric charging points are available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, lighting. Payment can be made by card.
Access
The venue has step-free entry, wheelchair-accessible seating and wheelchair-accessible toilets. An assistive hearing loop is also available. The Light Multi-Storey Car Park on Dudley Way, just off Great George Street, offers wheelchair-accessible parking nearby.
Opening Times
Mon–Thu 16:00–01:00; Fri 16:00–03:00; Sat 12:00–03:00; Sun 12:00–01:00
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat in at Pixel Bar Leeds?
Unfortunately you are not able to eat in at Pixel Bar Leeds.
Does Pixel Bar Leeds have a beer garden?
No unfortunately Pixel Bar Leeds does not have a beer garden.
Does Pixel Bar Leeds offer takeaway?
Unfortunately Pixel Bar Leeds does not offer a takeaway delivery service.
