"Rock" bars in Leeds - suggestions please

[thetapeworm]

I have a colleague over from Ireland for a few weeks and he's asked for suggestions on city centre area "rock" bars in Leeds. I'm ashamed to say I don't get out much these days so my input has been a bit limited to Rios and the Cockpit.

Are there any other within easy walking distance of the Merrion Centre area that I should point him towards?

I tend to be happy enough with somewhere that is quiet and sells real ale, the music doesn't really come into it unless it's really bad - he just wants cheap booze and heavy music. Oh to be young again

Your help would be appreciated.

[Killer2005]

There's a place up near Morrisons, think its called the Fun Bar. There is lots of rock music, however it is st and full of students

[Eviltad]

I'd just go Call Lane and choose from the selection that are there, including one called "rock bar" next to Elbow Rooms.

I particularly enjoyed my few minutes in Neon Cactus on Saturday.

Actually, there is also Nation of Shopkeepers which is where Courtyard used to be. They do live bands, although they can be a bit abstract.

[Eviltad]

Killer2005 said:

There's a place up near Morrisons, think its called the Fun Bar. There is lots of rock music, however it is st and full of students

Fab Cafe. Very close to Merrion Centre.

[thetapeworm]

Cheers

He's into things like Machine Head and the growling shouty stuff that doesn't really do it for me, I did think it would be fun to send him to All Bar One and Henry's but he might scare them.

[Eviltad]

Prob point him to Rio's, which used to be Heaven and Hell. Its along the loop road from Merrion Centre and down the side of Gatecrasher/Uropa. Might be more of a nightclub than a bar though.

[Madfish.]

How long is he here?
Fuel - 12th Feb Leeds Metropolitan University
These Monsters / Kong / That fking Tank 13th at the Cockpit
Machine Head play the Academy on 22nd.

Look at Jumbo records website for comprehensive list of leeds gigs (tickets link)

[skip_1]

If he's just after a drink then maybe Carpe Diem opp Millenium square/O'Neills (a basement pub) or the dry dock. Both play hard rock.