Howl Bar Leeds
📍 112 Vicar Ln, Leeds LS2 7NL, UK
About Howl Bar Leeds
Howl Bar Leeds is a popular and vibrant alternative bar situated on Vicar Lane in Leeds city centre. With an impressive Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, it's a firm favourite for those seeking a lively late-night venue. It's particularly renowned for its rock and metal music soundtrack and buzzing atmosphere, drawing in a sociable crowd looking for a great night out.
Guests can enjoy a standard yet alternative drinks selection, consciously opting out of mainstream lagers like Stella or Carling, with draft cider noted as being particularly good value. The bar features a small outdoor seating area at the front, complemented by a larger space to the rear, some of which is covered, offering options for both socialising and taking a breather. The team at Howl Bar are frequently praised by visitors for their friendly and welcoming approach, contributing to the bar's inviting vibe.
Visiting Information
Howl Bar Leeds welcomes guests late into the evening, opening from 12:00 PM daily. It closes at 2:00 AM from Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, extending its vibrant atmosphere until 5:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The venue offers a wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all patrons. For convenience, Howl Bar accepts a variety of payment methods, including credit cards, debit cards, and NFC (contactless) payments.
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📍 112 Vicar Ln, Leeds LS2 7NL, UK
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Showing 5 of 448 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 8 February 2026.
Came here for the first time, nice small alternative bar. Drinks selection is pretty standard but at least no Stella or Carling. They have a small outside seating at the front and a larger seating area to the rear with a few tables being covered. Staff were friendly but kept charging us different prices for the same drinks.
A great little rock and metal music bar. It's £5 minimum spend on the card machine but they let you buy two drinks at once and just show your receipt to be given your second. Very cheap, cider is only £3 something on draft. There's limited seated room but there's plenty of space outside.
Howl Bar in Leeds is a lively late-night venue known for its great music, buzzing atmosphere, and welcoming crowd. Open until the early hours, it’s the perfect spot for those who want to dance, chat, and meet new people. The outdoor area offers a relaxed space to take a breather, and the sociable, polite vibe makes it a favourite for a fun yet friendly night out in the city.
Great and friendly bar, we had a really nice drink before our meal here. Alternative music playing and LGBTIQA+ friendly which ticks all the boxes. Drinks are really cheap for such a central location in Leeds. I had an issue with some drinks and the staff were awesome and sorted it out (sorry for the kerfuffle!). Best bar in Leeds 💜
Went in for a drink while waiting for takeaway next door. Went in and staff asked me for ID before I even wanted to order. I told him all I want is a coke on ice. They said sorry can’t serve you cuz bar is strict after 8pm, anyone look below 13 has to show ID. I’m 25 years old male, are you joking? The staff with a hat and bread is absolutely horrible, horrible staff, if you want a place with rude services. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A BAD EXPERIENCE.