Blayds Bar
A small bar hidden in a courtyard off Lower Briggate, described as one of Leeds' oldest LGBTQ+ bars and historically popular with lesbians. Its dancefloor extends into…
Blayds Yard, Leeds
Blayds Bar (3-7 Blayds Yard).
History
Georgian warehouses and cottages near Leeds Bridge, with a blue plaque to notable printers; in the 1930s the Pelican Social Club was here.
Venues on Blayds Yard
Where it is
The southern end of Briggate, running down to Leeds Bridge on the River Aire, under the rainbow-painted railway bridge (Freedom Bridge), with Call Lane and The Calls alongside. Unlike the pedestrianised main Briggate, Lower Briggate is open to traffic. The council describes the community scene as focused around Lower Briggate, next to the railway station. Leeds Pride's parade ends here every year.
More streets in the Freedom Quarter
- Lower Briggate: Viaduct Showbar (11), Queens Court and Glamorous (167-168), Fibre (168); Pride Progress paving slabs and…
- Call Lane: The New Penny (57-59), among many cocktail bars and late clubs; included in Leeds Pride festivities.
- The Calls: Riverside street where the Pride parade ends at the foot of Lower Briggate.
- Bridge End: The Bridge (1-5 Bridge End), closed in 2026 and to let.
- Heaton's Court: Railway arches, former home of Club Mission and Tunnel (8 Heaton's Court).
- Wharf Street: Wharf Chambers (23-25), a co-op venue popular with the LGBTQ+ community.
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