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Address:
43 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DR
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Monday: 10:00–23:00
Tuesday: 10:00–23:00
Wednesday: 10:00–23:00
Thursday: 10:00–23:00
Friday: 10:00–00:00
Saturday: 10:00–00:00
Sunday: 10:00–23:00
Description:
Duck & Drake is a proper old-school Leeds pub on Kirkgate, serving cask ales, pie and peas, and regular live music in a gloriously no-nonsense city-centre setting. Great for real ale fans, gig nights and anyone who likes their pubs with history, character and absolutely zero glossy nonsense.
Good for:
Cask ales · Live music · Pie and peas · Proper pub vibes · Dog-friendly drinks · Casual nights out
Nearby:
Kirkgate · Leeds Corn Exchange · Kirkgate Market · Call Lane · The Calls · Victoria Gate
Make a Day of It:
Start with a wander around Leeds Corn Exchange or Kirkgate Market, then head to Duck & Drake for a proper pint and a bit of live music if you time it right. If the night needs legs, Call Lane and The Calls are close by, but honestly, this is the kind of pub that can easily keep you exactly where you are.
The Tidy Take:
Tidy Guides recommends Duck & Drake because it feels like a real Leeds pub, not a bar pretending to have personality because someone bought a neon sign. It’s historic, friendly, music-loving and properly ale-focused. The sort of place where one pint can turn into a full evening without anyone needing a clipboard or a plan.