It’s that time again! If you’re not familiar with the city here is a guide with our recs for the some places to eat, drink, and stay in Leeds before and after the event 'SouthWestBand - Live in Leeds 2025'
Quick pre-gig fuel up
Leeds Kirkgate Market: A historic market that offers a range of street food stalls, serving up everything from burgers and hot dogs to Thai and Indian cuisine. Open till 5.30 on a weekend, one of our personal favourites is Jenny's Jerk Chicken.
Trinity Kitchen: A street food market located in the Trinity shopping centre that offers a range of international cuisine.
Aagrah: Indian restaurant literally opposite the venue
The Wardrobe: The event Venue is also open and serve food from 12pm.
Zaap Thai, Mommy Thai, Thai Aroy Dee: Quick, light and tasty. SWB fully endorse Thai cuisine. Booking is advised, they get pretty busy on a Saturday. Aroy Dee is BYOB too 🍻
Pre/Post gig pints?
Merrion Street: Head over to one of our favourite streets in Leeds. A hub for Clubs and bars. MOJO, Verve, Parkside Tavern and many more.
Call Lane: Another nightlife hub with bars and clubs for whatever music, drinks or atmosphere you’re looking for. Smokestack, Call Lane Social, Brooklyn and tons more.
The Domino Club: A popular speak easy night club located below a Barber shop in the Grand Arcade. If you’re looking for more live music they have a house band on every Saturday from 10.30pm till late. They specialize in Jazz, Funk and Soul.
The HiFi Club: A club that features live music and DJ sets, as well as a range of cocktails and beers. They've also got a pretty decent comedy night on Saturdays for future reference.
Belgrave Music Hall: A multi-level venue and bar, known for its diverse live music, street food stalls, rooftop terrace, and unique atmosphere.
Electric Shuffle: We tried this place in our last staff do and it was great fun. Fun and interactive shuffle board games to bring our your competitive streak.
Where to park?
Templar street: 5 min walk. Templar Street &, Edward St, Leeds LS2 7LP
Victoria Multi-storey: Well lit, just over the road, slightly pricier. 44 Victoria Gate, Leeds LS2 7AU
Crown Street car park: Crown St, Leeds LS2 7DE
Digs
Premier Inn Leeds City Centre (Bus Station): A budget hotel located near the bus station that offers comfortable rooms at affordable rates. Hepworth Point, Clay Pit Ln, Leeds LS2 8BQ
Travelodge Leeds Central: A budget hotel located in the city centre that is within walking distance of many popular venues. Blayds Court, Blayds Yard, Off Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AD
IBIS (Crown Point) – 2, Hotel ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road, The Gateway North, Crown Point Rd, Leeds LS9 8BZ
Public Transport
Leeds Bus Station – Leeds bus station is just over the road, very handy for the journey in. They have late night bus services running to select locations.
Leeds Train Station – The Leeds train station is a 15-20 min walk from the venue. Be aware you may not make the last train after the show.
And there you have it folks, a helpful guide to Leeds for all our SouthWestBand fam out there! We hope this guide will make your experience of the city even better and that you have a fantastic time at our upcoming event 'SouthWestBand - Live in Leeds 2025'.
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This one is gonna be an absolute rager! See you there! 🤟⚡️
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