Address:
Turk’s Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB

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Telephone:
0113 245 3950

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

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Description:
Whitelock’s Ale House is the oldest public house in Leeds, tucked down Turk’s Head Yard just off Briggate. First opened in 1715 and famous for its Grade II listed Victorian interior, it serves real ales, craft beers and fresh, home-cooked food in one of the city’s most atmospheric pub settings. It is proper old Leeds, hidden in plain sight.

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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 and 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 a wander around Briggate, Victoria Quarter or the Corn Exchange, then slip down Turk’s Head Yard for a pint and food at Whitelock’s. Pair it with The Turk’s Head next door if you fancy a mini heritage pub crawl without walking more than a few steps.

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The Tidy Take:
Whitelock’s is not just a pub, it is Leeds history with a bar. Beautiful old interiors, proper beer, good food and a hidden-yard setting make it feel special without trying too hard. A must for visitors, locals and anyone who likes their pint with a bit of old-city magic.