The Canary
📍 The Dockside, Leeds LS10 1EG, UK
About The Canary
The Canary is a popular bar situated at Leeds Dock, offering a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere with scenic views of the canal. Highly regarded by visitors, it holds an excellent 4.4/5 stars from over 450 Google reviews, making it a well-loved spot for both locals and tourists.
Guests can enjoy a superb selection of lagers and ales on tap, alongside a variety of other drinks. The bar also serves super-fresh and tasty food, with many praising the quality and reasonable pricing for both lunch and casual dining. Reviewers frequently highlight the friendly and welcoming staff, who contribute to a cosy and enjoyable experience, whether sitting indoors or enjoying the outdoor areas by the water. The establishment also features nice music and sports on screens for entertainment.
Visiting Information
The Canary is open daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. It is fully accessible, offering wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating, ensuring a comfortable visit for all guests. For convenience, a range of payment options are accepted including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC payments.
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📍 The Dockside, Leeds LS10 1EG, UK
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Showing 5 of 453 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
Lovely friendly staff, great lager/ale on tap and super-fresh and tasty grub! The view of the canal is gorgeous and the temperature inside was just right on a cold and rainy day! Thanks George for the recommendation on the beer! 🍺
A really really nice bar in Leeds Dock’s. Areas inside and out to sit in. Nice music playing inside ands also sports on the TVs that are in the bar. Food is served but we didn’t see a menu whilst we’re were there. Really cosy inside and quite close to places to eat also. Drinks are reasonably priced also. Will worth a visit of your in the area for sure.
Was a lunch date and was made to feel welcome by the host. Food was very good and reasonably priced. Excellent all around.
Probably not best judged on a dark rainy night when it's packed with people wearing black tie but it's a pleasant enough compact bar that suffers a little with its compromised layout, especially in the entry area. Good decking area outside (not to ve used at night, you will be told off) and comfy enough seating indoors. The toilet is a bit grim. Service a little indifferent and £3 for a soda and lime is on the higher end but relative to their beer prices seems like a bargain. Not somewhere I'd rush back immediately but maybe one to revisit in summer if in the area.
Love this little place. Great riverside location, rooftop bar especially nice on a summer day. Neat selection of beers and a cocktail happy hour. Their small plates and mains are astonishingly delicious, really recommend the roast chicken, it's always spot on. (And they offer a locals' discount, if you live nearby!)