Must-see nightlife in Yorkshire

  • Wire

    Leeds

    This small, atmospheric basement club, set in a forest of Victorian cast-iron pillars with brick-vaulted ceilings, throbs to a different beat every night,…

  • Pivní

    York

    A slick, modern pub set in an ancient half-timbered house, Pivní provides an atmospheric setting for sampling its range of more than 80 draught and…

  • Fuel

    Yorkshire

    A nondescript facade conceals one of Hull's hottest club, proudly but not exclusively gay, with camp comedy and drag shows as well as DJs and dancers…

  • King's Arms

    York

    York's best-known pub enjoys a fabulous riverside location, with tables spilling out onto the quayside. It's the perfect spot on a summer evening, but be…

  • Duke of York

    Whitby

    A popular watering hole at the bottom of the 199 steps, serving Timothy Taylor ales, Whitby crab sandwiches and fish and chips, and great views over the…

  • Two Gingers

    Yorkshire

    Inside pretty Paragon Arcade, this Australian-style speciality coffeehouse is bright, minimalist and focused firmly on the main event: excellent coffee.

  • Ye Dolphin

    North York Moors National Park

    The old town's three pubs all have their calling cards; at Ye Dolphin it's the real ale and folk music nights on Fridays, Saturdays and some Mondays.

  • Duck & Drake.

    Duck & Drake

    Leeds

    A down-at-heel boozer with a well-worn atmosphere, a pub piano, pork pie and mushy peas on the menu, and a dozen or so hand-pulled real ales to choose…

  • Brigantes Bar

    York

    On a street that is notorious for its Saturday-night drunken revelry, Brigantes is a wood-panelled haven of peace and sophistication, with hand-pulled…

  • Station Inn

    Whitby

    The best place in town for atmosphere (though it might not look it from the outside) and real ale, with its impressive range of cask-conditioned beers…

  • Old White Swan

    York

    Popular and atmospheric pub in a 16th-century building, with a small beer garden and a good range of ales. And it's haunted…

  • Unicorn Inn

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    A determinedly old-fashioned free house with a lively atmosphere, sports screens and sticky floors.

  • Black Lion Hotel

    Yorkshire Dales National Park

    Friendly bar with low beams and lots of dining space, but lacks character and atmosphere.

  • Planet Coffee

    Yorkshire

    At the heart of Hull's trendy Newland Ave district, this was one of the first independent coffee shops to open in Hull and still has a crowd of faithful…