Smokestack is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar with exposed brick and booth seating across two floors.
Funk, soul, blues and jazz music creates a lively atmosphere, complemented by creative cocktails and a variety of beers and wines.
There are vegan friendly, and vegetarian friendly food options available.
Location Details
- Tel: 0113 245 2222
- 159A Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY, UKGoogle Map Directions
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The Drink
Smokestack has an extensive drink menu focusing on cocktails, wine and beer.
They shake up creative concoctions behind the bar, offering twists on classic and forgotten cocktails. Popular options include rum-based drinks like the South of Soho, as well as absinthe cocktails like the Corpse Reviver No.2.
The bar regularly hosts events like cocktail masterclasses, which provide the perfect activity for groups and parties. During these sessions, guests can learn how to mix up Smokestack’s signature cocktails.
The Place
Smokestack brings the essence of New Orleans to Leeds with its speakeasy styled hangout. The intimate venue pulses with live funk, soul, blues and jazz music.
The décor features dark wood, red drapes, leather chairs, candlelit tables, and exposed brickwork that give the bar a cosy, vintage feel. Upstairs, a raised area serves as a dancefloor where a disco ball spins above revellers pulling shapes to vintage beats and glittering disco sounds.
For private events, Smokestack has party packages available with space to accommodate groups.
The Location
Smokestack is located in central Leeds. The bar is situated a short walk from both the city’s railway and coach stations. It is also near several bus routes running through the city centre.
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Where to Park
There are 3 car parks within 483 meters of here.
Crown Street Car Park
Crown Street Car Park is 322 meters away. It has 60 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The car park features include patrolled, single-level, cctv, lighting.
Q-Park Sovereign Square
Q-Park Sovereign Square is 322 meters away. It has 493 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2 meters. There are 12 blue badge spaces available. 13 electric charging points are available. The car park features include lifts, cctv, covered, lighting. Payment can be made by card, app.
Hunslet Lane
Hunslet Lane is 483 meters away. It has 35 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The weight restriction is 3 tons. There are null blue badge spaces available. The car park features include single-level. Payment can be made by cash, app.
Access
Smokestack is inaccessible by a wheelchair user. You will need to climb a flight of stairs to get inside.
Opening Times
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Thursday: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 AM
Sunday: 4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
What To Do Next
After a night out at Smokestack, guests can continue their evening by visiting some of the nearby late night bars and clubs that keep the party going into the early hours. Lower Briggate and the surrounding streets offer plenty of options, from laidback indie bars playing alternative tunes to mainstream clubs pumping out chart hits. One of our favourites is The Maven.
For those looking for some late night live music, popular venues like Oporto and Key Club host bands and DJs most nights. Or if dancing is still on the agenda, Warehouse and Beaverworks host all night long parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat in at Smokestack?
Unfortunately you are not able to eat in at Smokestack.
Does Smokestack have a beer garden?
No unfortunately Smokestack does not have a beer garden.
Does Smokestack offer takeaway?
Unfortunately Smokestack does not offer a takeaway delivery service.
