Address:
5 Swan Street, Leeds LS1 6LG

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Telephone:
0113 242 0187

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Opening Times:
Monday: 11:00–23:00
Tuesday: 11:00–23:00
Wednesday: 11:00–23:00
Thursday: 11:00–23:00
Friday: 11:00–00:00
Saturday: 11:00–00:00
Sunday: 11:00–22:30

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Description:
The White Swan is a classic city-centre pub tucked beside the famous City Varieties Music Hall, serving local ales, imported craft beer, wines and homemade food using local produce. It has that proper pre-theatre, post-shopping, “shall we get one more?” feel, with a handy Swan Street location that keeps you close to the action without being swallowed by the busiest streets.

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Good for:
Real ales · Craft beer · Pub food · Sunday lunch · Historic interiors · Cosy pints · Dog-friendly visits · City-centre catch-ups · Visitors · Locals · Anyone who thinks a good pub should feel like it has a few secrets in the walls

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Nearby:
Turk’s Head Yard · Briggate · Trinity Leeds · Victoria Quarter · Leeds Corn Exchange · Kirkgate Market · The Calls · Leeds Train Station

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Make a Day of It:
Start with shopping around Briggate and Victoria Quarter, then head to The White Swan for lunch, drinks or a pre-show meal before City Varieties. If you are making an evening of it, Leeds Grand Theatre, The Grand Arcade and nearby bars are all close enough to keep the night moving without needing a tactical taxi.

 

The Tidy Take:
The White Swan is a proper Leeds pub in a proper Leeds spot. Theatre next door, homemade food, good beer and enough old-city charm to make a quick pint feel like part of the plan. Great for pre-show drinks, relaxed lunches and anyone who appreciates a pub that knows exactly what it is.