The Social
21 Merrion Street, LS2 8JE - Leeds
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Outdoor seating
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Alcohol
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Good for groups
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Called in yesterday on our way to the FD arena.
Really nice bar, great decor and styling, prices good and will certainly visit again.
( no rating on the food as we didn't dine here)
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Only had drinks but the beer was perfect.
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Loved the vibe here. Great drink selection. Good atmosphere. Would go again.
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Great beer choices. Had a very nice pint. Friendly staff, nice decor. Only negative is the beer garden furniture is falling apart. Will definitely be back.
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For a quieter, chilled place for a decent beer with friends, it's great. Plus tequila and Ting, a great combo.
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Always a friendly environment, it can be a bit noisy if it's full but otherwise good. They had a brudenell beer on which was great as sometimes the beer choice is a little dull. In summer be sure to check out the hidden gem of a beer garden
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It was really early when we went here so it was very quiet. The girl serving us was very pleasant. We sat in the area outside. It's directly opposite Leeds Grand Theatre so it was perfect for a pre theatre drink
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Whenever we visit Leeds from Rotherham, we always pop in to Social Bar for a couple of drinks. It's well priced for the bar it is and I have attended a few Bearded Villains meets here, where the bar staff have always been friendly and welcoming.
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Good selection of beer and wine, nice atmosphere, feel like they could offer a few more cask beers. But it has a great feel and the staff are lovely.
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The Social is an outpost of the Brudenell Social Club, Leeds's most important music venue and retains something of the atmosphere of its parent establishment. Last time I was there the playlist included tracks by the Modern Lovers, Sonic Youth, and the Velvet Underground. The bar is large and airy, the tables well spaced out and there is a beer garden at the rear. Furnishings and decor are minimalist. Ordering was via an app and drinks were delivered to the table. Along with staples such as lager and cider, Kirkstall Brewery's Virtuous IPA was on tap at a reasonable price and there was a good selection of bottles and cans for those with particular tastes. Personally, I feel more comfortable here than in most bars in the city centre, but I guess it would be easy to feel out of place if you never had any inclinations towards punk rock.
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