.png)
Address:
5 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
Telephone:
Opening Times:
Monday: 11:45–22:00
Tuesday: 11:45–22:00
Wednesday: 11:45–22:00
Thursday: 11:45–23:00
Friday: 11:45–23:00
Saturday: 11:45–23:00
Sunday: Closed
Description:
Hoist House is Wellington Place’s laid-back independent pub, serving fresh pizza, craft beer, cask ales, cocktails and easygoing after-work vibes in a bright, modern space with outdoor seating. Basically, it’s the office district’s answer to “shall we grab one drink?” - famous last words.
Good for:
After-work drinks, craft beer, pizza, bottomless brunch, casual lunches, group socials, sunny outdoor pints, dog-friendly stops and anyone who believes Thursday counts as the weekend with better email etiquette.
Nearby:
Wellington Place, Leeds Station, City Square, Park Square, Granary Wharf, Canal Wharf, Leeds Waterfront.
Make a Day of It:
Start with a wander around Wellington Place or the canal-side spots near Granary Wharf, then head to Hoist House for pizza, beers or cocktails. If the sun’s out, grab a seat outside and let the “quick one” slowly become everyone’s most predictable plot twist.
The Tidy Take:
Hoist House is a strong shout for easy city-centre drinking without the full chaos of the main nightlife streets. It’s relaxed, roomy and properly useful — great for work lunches, after-office pints and those dangerously casual meet-ups that somehow end in ordering another round and pretending it was networking.