Howl Bar Leeds

What it’s like

A late-opening Leeds bar with step-free access and food, though this one's really for the grown-ups on the guest list.

This is a bar, not a soft play, so let's be clear about what you're getting. Howl Bar Leeds is open from midday right through into the small hours, with Friday and Saturday running until 5am, which tells you where its priorities lie. There's no mention of a kids' menu or a play corner here, and given the hours, it's not somewhere you'd plan a family day out around.

What it does offer is step-free access at the front entrance, so if you're passing through with a pushchair or need level access, getting in isn't a problem. You can eat in, which is something, though there's no takeaway or delivery through the usual apps if you fancy food on the go instead.

There's no beer garden, so if you were hoping for outdoor space to let the kids spread out a bit while the adults have a drink, this isn't it. Parking is the practical bit worth knowing: Templar Street car park is the closest at 161 metres, Victoria Leeds is bigger with 805 spaces and has a blue badge bay and EV charging, and Q-Park St Johns Centre is a bit further at 483 metres.

Given the late hours and bar setup, this reads as a spot for an evening out rather than an afternoon with children in tow. If you do need to pop in earlier in the day, the step-free entrance and eat-in option make it workable, but don't expect it to hold anyone's attention for long.

Facilities

Need to know

Parking

Three nearby pay-display car parks within 483m: Templar Street (238 spaces, 161m), Victoria Leeds (805 spaces, 322m

Wheelchairs

Step free front entrance suitable for wheelchair users

• No beer garden here, so there's no outdoor space to spread out.
• Late licence on Fridays and Saturdays running to 5am.
• Delivery isn't an option through any of the usual apps if you want food to go instead.

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