Ruth's reviews
Review of Ls6 Cafe
02 Oct 07, 19:47
Tasty snacks 
Formely known as Clock Cafe, LS6 can be found happily nestled between cool vintage shops on Hyde Park corner in Student Land. Apparently Corinne Bailey Rae once worked here, should that nugget of info influence you in the slightest. Inside it is retro in style, with tables tucked neatly into corners and bright lamps just on the right side of tacky. Now the important stuff: the food is gorgeous. There are sandwiches, salads and the most wonderful potato wedges to be found in Leeds in this modest little cafe on a lunchtime, and main meals in the evening. Also licensed to sell alcohol with food, and a selection of european beers are available. The only negative is the slow service as it often seems to take the waitresses an age, but the wait is worth it and in fairness it does get busy on a regular basis. Definitely worth a look.
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Review of Dry Dock
02 Oct 07, 19:39
Man overboard
...is what they might say when someone who's had one too many stumbles out of this boat-shaped joint in a drunken haze. Easy enough to do on a Tuesday night, when all pints are a quid and the bar is open til 2am. In my experience the beer doesn't taste amazing, but its cheap enough and the outside deck seating area is very pleasant on the right evening. It can get stiflingly busy, particularly on a Tuesday and weekends, and the crowd often seems very young, and sometimes a tad alternative, but the quirky factor of having a beer on a boat is worth this. Located close to the Met university, this is one to check out for a fun evening with friends.
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Review of Te Brudenell Social Club
02 Oct 07, 19:33
Best social club in town 
The Brudenell Social Club is a genre diverse, multi purpose venue situated in Hyde Park, close to The Royal Park pub and various amenities. Two large rooms make up the majority of the club. The main one has a capacity of around 300 and many gigs from outside promoters take place here, including many alternative ventures and charity events. The other room is a bar/club room in the more traditional vein, so there can be an interesting divide of clientelle betwee the two. The bar is cheap, the seats are comfortable, stage, lighting and in house sound is always great here, and the vibe is casual and laidback. One of my favourite places in Leeds.
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Review of The Royal Park
02 Oct 07, 19:26
The Royal Park Pub
Set slap bang in the middle of Hyde Park, The Royal Park is a cheap, cheerful, reasonable sized pub serving good food of the traditional pub menu style (same food chain as several of the pubs in the neighbouring area) There is also seating outside for smokers, though food can only be eaten inside. Live music is also prominent in Th Royal Park Cellars, a cosy humid venue found underneath the pub with decent sound and crowd. There are new pool tables, quiz machine and so on, and Friday nights are the highlight with the infamous Royal Park Karaoke, which is always worth a laugh and gains a sizeable crowd. Down to earth and fun.
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Review of The Cockpit
02 Oct 07, 19:20
The Cockpit
Playing a host to a wide range of gigs many touring bands make the Cockpit te Leeds stop of their tour, especiall true of those in the indie genre; though metal and more alternative styles are also included. Local bands also grace the smaller stages on occasion. Crowd is fun and friendly and often quite studenty at Panic! or The Garage club nights. Various drinks, usually bottles, are on offer. This low roofed, 'under the arches' venue is often hot and sweaty so bear this in mind when dressing for mosh-worthy gigs. There is also a small bar area featuring acoustic nights. Good for dancing on a weekend if you don't mind a bit of a crush; rubbish for a quiet chat with your mates.
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Review of Club Mission
02 Oct 07, 19:15
On a Mission 
Mission is one of the few night spots in Leeds to offer late night clubbing, with some Saturdays events going on til 7 or 9am. Door prices are steep to cater for this however; expect to pay £12- 15 on a weekend. Thursday offers a gay night, with a good mixed crowd and a reasonably friendly environment, for a much cheaper door tax. The place itself resembles the neighbouring club The Cockpit in layout, but with more of a space age, 'Ibiza' club feel to reflect the nature of the venue. Many rave about it though I personally find it disappointing, and the doorstaff can be rude and unfriendly on a weekend. Expect to queue for 30mins +.
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Review of Angel Inn
02 Oct 07, 19:09
Angelic prices
The Angel Inn is tucked snugly between another (less impressive, in this reviewers humble opinion) pub and a shop on busy Briggate, Leeds, but a secret hideaway it is not. A very traditional style pub, they serve Samuel Smiths lager, bitter and cider on tap for uber cheap prices. A popular spot for after work/uni drinking, you may struggle to grab a table on Friday nights when the place is often packed to the rafters. The decor may at first seem a little dodgy but in reality it has a cosy charm about it. A odd mixture of students and drunk old men, there is not a hint of pretention about it and this place is always worth a visit for a decent pint.
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Review of Trash
02 Oct 07, 19:01
Lets get trashed 
Having recently undergone a refurbishment and name change to boot, Trash is now proudly done out in garish shades of shocking pink with an appropriately snazzy neon sign above its door lighting up most of Albion Street. The bar/venue serves a range of bottled and draught beers, fairly reasonable prices for a city centre location, and boasts live music every night, with entry to gigs usualy costing a mere £4. Less busy during the week, candlelit tables making it an enjoyable spot for a quiet drink with a friend; Saturday nights often see the bar heaving with more laddish punters. Good for gig goers and those who don't mind a slighty cliquey atmosphere; everyoe is very friendly really!.
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Review of Faversham
02 Oct 07, 18:54
Frolics at the Fav
A trendy, lively venue, The Faversham hosts a variety of nights catering for different tastes, including Friday's New Bohemia, featuring tunes and artists from hip hop and related genres, Bad Sneakers, an indie/rock club night with the added attraction of live bands on a Saturday, and a plethora of other weekly and monthly gigs and clubnights. There are several rooms including a conservatory with comfy sofas and dim lighting and delicious food is served during the day. Bar prices, though, are not cheap, but there is a good selection of beers and cocktails and the occasional deal for the discerning drinker. It may be located worryingly close to the university, but think haircuts, rather than scruffy: sharp dressers are welcomed here, especially on the 'indie' nights. Still a good atmosphere and a heaving dancefloor always make for a good night out here.
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