Leeds Heritage Pub Tour

About

Explore more than three centuries of Leeds’ pub and brewing history on Friday 17th January 2026, from 12pm to 3:30pm. Led by Leeds-born expert Mike, this relaxed three-and-a-half-hour walking tour brings the city’s drinking heritage to life through stories, historic artefacts, old maps and memorable visits to some of Leeds’ most characterful pubs—complete with drinks included along the way.

Dates

• Saturday 17 January 2026, 12pm–3:30pm

Why Visit?

This guided tour offers a unique deep dive into Leeds’ pub culture, from Victorian architecture to the rise and fall of the mighty Tetley Brewery. Mike’s knowledge, humour and visual materials make the city’s history engaging and accessible, while the varied stops offer a chance to see both celebrated pubs and hidden “ghost pubs” woven into Leeds’ streetscape. It’s ideal for beer lovers, local history fans, and anyone wanting to see the city in a new light.

The tour includes half pints at each pub (a full pint at the final stop), with options for ale, lager, cider or soft drinks—perfect for a sociable, story-filled afternoon.

Highlights

• Start at the Adelphi with a 1960s brewery video in a classic Victorian pub
• Walk the site of the former Tetley Brewery and Brewery Wharf
• Visit Lamb & Flag with a fun map-reading activity
• Discover Leeds’ “ghost pubs” via historic architecture
• Stop at The White Swan and learn its connection to City Varieties
• Finish at Whitelock’s Ale House, founded in 1715
• Half pint included at each stop (pint at the final venue)

Entry

Tickets cost £38 per person, including drinks at each pub stop.

Plan Your Visit

Starting Point: The Adelphi, 1–3 Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ

The tour runs entirely on foot and covers several city-centre locations. Wear comfortable footwear and allow around three and a half hours for the full experience. Ages 18+ only