Address:
92 Kirkgate, Leeds LS2 7DJ

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Telephone:
0113 243 6248

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Opening Times:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 09:00–00:00
Thursday: 09:00–00:00
Friday: 09:00–00:00
Saturday: 09:00–00:00
Sunday: 09:00–23:30

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Description:
Wapentake is a proudly Yorkshire café, bar and bakery on Kirkgate, serving locally sourced food, sweet treats baked on site, coffee, tea, cask ale, craft beer, Yorkshire spirits and plenty of Leeds character. The menu leans local wherever possible, with ingredients sourced from neighbouring Kirkgate Market, plus vegan and gluten-free options across the food and bakes. It is part café, part pub, part little love letter to Yorkshire.

 

Good for:
Brunch, local beer, cask ale, coffee, cake, vegan options, gluten-free options, casual lunches, relaxed drinks, Kirkgate Market stop-offs, Yorkshire produce and anyone who thinks a pub can absolutely serve a decent breakfast and still be a proper pub.

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Nearby:
Kirkgate, Leeds Kirkgate Market, Leeds Corn Exchange, Leeds Minster, The Calls, Victoria Gate, Briggate, Leeds Bus Station.

 

Make a Day of It:
Start with a wander through Kirkgate Market, explore the Corn Exchange, then head to Wapentake for brunch, coffee, cake or a proper Yorkshire pint. If you are making a full Leeds day of it, carry on towards The Calls or Victoria Gate afterwards, ideally after debating whether a Yorkshire pudding burger counts as lunch, dinner or both.

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The Tidy Take:
Wapentake is proper Leeds, local, cosy, slightly quirky and full of Yorkshire pride without turning into a tourist fridge magnet. Great for brunch, beer, cake and anyone who likes places with a bit of soul baked into the walls.