The Maven

This place has gone downhill fast. Used to be one of the best places in Leeds to visit for a great cocktail. Now, staff rude, crap music and half empty. Better places to go.

Private staff Christmas do! Perfect place to hold it. Staff were so helpful and and patient with all the frivolous behaviour! Thank you

Absolutely love this bar. After walking from the train station and witnessing a mass of stag and hen parties it was incredible to arrive here and be blessed with civilisation. Always somewhere to sit, it has a romantic vibe, dimmed lights etc and the cocktails are absolutely incredible. The best you will find in Leeds.

Shocking for such an expensive city centre bar, don't believe the hype, dirty place, if they can't clean the room and the toilet, what are the kitchens like? Hairs and stains all over walls, obviously the fan has never been cleaned... Minging. We won't be back

This is a little known venue above the amusement shop and opposite the Donna kebab shop, at the start of Call Lane (Leeds Market end). The entrance is via a door front and immediate stairs. There are different featured rooms and capacities. We were in the Highland room which holds around 50 - 100 people depending on sitting or standing. There's a PA system with a tablet you can sign into (Spotify or bring your own iPad or DJ). There's no disco light but a £30 disco light works well to create a small dance floor area. Table tops were available for food (we purchased or own from Costco). There's security on the door but did find a couple of strangers walking in, but they were were lost! (bring a bigger sign with you?) or they were trying for a free sandwich - either way, once challenged, they left without any issues or fuss!!! Staff were plenty-full and we (80 at its peak time) seldom queued for more than 5 mins. All staff and security were friendly and helpful both on the lead up to the day and on the night. There is no lift, but there is a great loading area or drop-off point outside. Taxis frequently pass. Our group easily exceeded the minimum spend. The drinks were average city centre prices, beers were available in bottles only (No draft - in the Highland room. Not sure about the others?) Give them a call to find out more, very accommodating :) give me a thumbs up if this info is useful or you like my pics and videos!