Exterior view of The Old Red Bus Station at night, featuring the illuminated signage on the brick facade with a full moon in the background.

The Old Red Bus Station

Industrial-chic venue with vegan eats, live music and art.

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Entrance to The Old Red Bus Station with a sign above the door, offering coffee and cake, and a view of the street reflected in the glass window.

The Old Red Bus Station is an industrial-chic bar and live music venue located in Leeds city centre. Once a bus station and now an electronic music venue.

It has multiple dance floors and serves a variety of vegan comfort food and drinks such as beer, wine and cocktails. The venue also hosts art exhibitions.

There are vegan friendly, and vegetarian friendly food options available.

Location Details

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Take a look around

  • DJ performing at The Old Red Bus Station with headphones and mixing equipment.
  • View from inside The Old Red Bus Station featuring two potted plants on a windowsill overlooking a city street with buildings and a bus stop.
  • People engaging in a creative activity at The Old Red Bus Station, with cocktails and art supplies on the table, and ambient lighting from hanging bulbs.
  • Patrons at the bar inside The Old Red Bus Station, featuring beer taps, a variety of spirits, and a vibrant atmosphere.
  • Interior of The Old Red Bus Station showing a cozy cafe environment with wooden furniture, potted plants, and bright natural light from windows.
  • Crispy loaded fries with creamy sauce and garnishes served at The Old Red Bus Station.
  • Interior view of The Old Red Bus Station, featuring a cozy seating area with high stools along a wooden bar table, a vibrant yellow wall with abstract art, and large windows overlooking green buses outside.
  • Gourmet burger with crispy onion ring and side of fries served at The Old Red Bus Station.

The Food

The menu features a range of plant-based dishes, with a focus on vegan comfort food. Popular options include the seitan sizzler, a meaty plant-based patty topped with habanero sauce and served in a bun with fries and slaw.

Jackfruit also makes an appearance, coated in crispy batter and sticky barbecue sauce to mimic chicken wings. Grain bowls offer a lighter, more wholesome meal option, with maple tofu, quinoa, vegetables and sesame dressing.

There are deals for students including food bundle offers.

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The Drink

The establishment serves a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

On tap, there are a selection of lagers, ales, and house brews. Cocktails are available, including a rotating daily happy hour special.

Milkshakes are also on offer in flavours such as vanilla and chocolate.

The Place

The venue has an industrial-chic vibe with multiple dance floors, long bench tables and cordoned off areas.

Imagine the attitude of a late night bar and the ambience of an art collective.

The venue hosts live music events and utilises its dance floors for music performances.

Quiz

The Old Red Pub Quiz takes place every Thursday evening from 7pm. It’s a licorice all-sorts when it comes to quiz rounds. Many of the questions – Old Red Trivia – is selected by the staff, so expect some random curveballs.

It’s free to enter with a chance of winning a £30 bar tab. And there’s food and drink deals available.

Part of the Leeds’ Pub Quizzes By Day of the Week listing.

The Location

The venue is located on Vicar Lane in central Leeds. It is a short walk from Leeds Train Station and the central bus station.

City Square is also less than a 10 minute walk away. The venue is situated in a vibrant area of the city centre, close to shops, bars, restaurants and attractions such as the First Direct Arena, Leeds Town Hall and the Trinity Leeds shopping centre.

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Where to Park

There are 3 car parks within 483 meters of here.

Templar Street

Google Map Directions

Templar Street is 161 meters away. It has 238 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The car park features include single-level. Payment can be made by card.

Victoria Leeds

Google Map Directions

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Victoria Leeds is 322 meters away. It has 805 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2.1 meters. There are 50 blue badge spaces available. 16 electric charging points are available. 18 parent-child spaces are provided. The car park features include lifts, cctv, covered, lighting.

Q-Park St Johns Centre

Google Map Directions

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Q-Park St Johns Centre is 483 meters away. It has 282 parking spaces. This is a pay-display car park. The height restriction is 2 meters. There are 4 blue badge spaces available. The car park features include lifts, help-point, cctv, covered. Payment can be made by card, app.

Access

The main entrance and bar area are disability accessible and step free. Access to the stage and dance area as well as accessible toilet is via a temporary ramp over several stairs.

What To Do Next

After visiting The Old Red Bus Station, guests can explore the vibrant Vicar Lane area.

If guests want to continue the night a good choice would be a visit to Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat in at The Old Red Bus Station?

Yes you can eat in/dine in at The Old Red Bus Station.

Does The Old Red Bus Station have a beer garden?

No unfortunately The Old Red Bus Station does not have a beer garden.

Does The Old Red Bus Station offer takeaway?

Unfortunately The Old Red Bus Station does not offer a takeaway delivery service.

Can I order The Old Red Bus Station delivery in Leeds with Deliveroo?

No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Old Red Bus Station through Deliveroo in Leeds.

Can I order The Old Red Bus Station delivery in Leeds with Just Eat?

No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Old Red Bus Station through Just Eat in Leeds.

Can I order The Old Red Bus Station delivery in Leeds with Uber Eats?

No, unfortunately delivery is not available for The Old Red Bus Station through Uber Eats in Leeds.

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