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Leeds isn't as much of a touristy city as some of its neighbors, but it's a fine college town, full of many hot young students who've left home for the first time, and who spend their time going out to clubs and hooking up with each other rather than doing their homework. The hookup club scene in Leeds is off the hook, and we're going to let you know exactly where you need to be to have the best time during your trip to Leeds.

History of the Leeds Hookup Scene

Though visiting Leeds today, you might not believe it, Leeds was once the considered the capitol of clubbing in the United Kingdom. In the 1980s, when house music hit big, Leeds was the city that embraced it more than anyone, and out of the passion for house, grew clubs on clubs on clubs; almost all of which would frequently sell out every weekend. This arrival and explosion of house music put a bit of a damper on the punk music scene, which had been Leeds' biggest music scene before then.

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As the house and clubbing scene grew, a goth and alternative rock scene began to also take shape, which was probably lead in popularity by Sisters of Mercy to the excitement of some, and the chagrin of others.

It's fascinating to see how music is the thread that goes through all of the UK's hookup scenes, but how each city's musical taste is different. Just as Leeds has a different taste in music than say, Manchester, so does it have a different flavor to is hookup scene. The cocktail bar craze that seems to have swept the majority of the United Kingdom hasn't taken quite the hold on Leeds as it has elsewhere. Of course there are some great cocktail bars to visit, but Leeds' one true love remains clubbing. Even as Leeds residents get older, you'll still find many of them out at house DJ nights and live gigs.

Best Time To Go Out And Days To Go Out

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Unlike most cities in the United Kingdom, the daytime hookup scene for locals is fairly dead. The club kids spend all night in the clubs, and often don't leave until after the sun has come up. So they're going straight to bed so that they can rest up and hit the club again later that night. So Thursdays through Sundays are your best bets for a successful hookup mission in Leeds. If you're visiting on business, and have early meetings, that's unfortunate. The calibre of singles in Leeds however is exceptional, and once you've walked the streets a little bit, we're sure you'll agree that you'll need to bite the bullet and go clubbing.

It's also worth noting that the club scene has been around for a long time, so there are some clubs that only open on the weekends because not only is that when they make the most money, but also because they themselves are really tired from staying up late all through the week; and putting on the shows that we owe them a huge thanks for.

Leeds Hookup Spots Directory

The best Leeds hookup spots can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look. But ezhookups.com has created a directory of the best hookup spots.

Leeds Hookup Bars

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Smokestack

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bar, lounge, tables, two dance floors
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
159A Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Friendly staff.
Brief Description
Even though the decor feels a little on the older side, the crowd is definitely younger than you'd expect for a cocktail bar and speakeasy like Smokestack. Regardless, the crowd is a trendy and attractive bunch, so perfect for a mid-week hookup. The music isn't the most romantic, but the fun atmosphere and delicious cocktails (new menu items added frequently) make up for it, and make this a great hookup spot.
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Red Door

Type
Cocktail bar
Space
Bars, lounge, and two floors
Crowd
Young Trendy Adults
Address
11-15 Hirst's Yard, Leeds, LS1 6NJ United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Huge menu of cocktails that's frequently updated
Brief Description
Part of the Red Door cocktail bar family, there's no denying that the cocktails at Red Door are among the best in the city, no matter which of the dozens you choose from its sizeable menu. The spot isn't as fancy as you'd expect from a cocktail bar if we're being honest, but that might just be how people dress more than the bar itself. If you're feeling like dressing down a bit, but still hitting up a trendy hookup spot, then Red Door is what you're looking for.
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Mint Warehouse

Type
Night club
Space
Bars, huge warehouse style dance floor
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
Aquatite House, Water Ln, Leeds LS11 9UD, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Only open select weekend days, so check the website before going to party.
Brief Description
Mint Warehouse is one of the biggest warehouse night clubs in the UK, and packs club kids in by the thousands ever weekend. Because of its size, it's incredibly impressive how loyal the crowd is to Mint, and also, how consistently attractive it is. It's a dream if you're on the lookout for a hookup, no matter how early or late in the night it is. If you're looking for something a little bit more intimate, we suggest you check out Mint's sister venue, Mint Club, which is still a great time, just not quite as intense a party.
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Ku De Ta

Type
Upscale Bar and Dance Club
Space
Bars, dance floors, booths
Crowd
Young and Stylish Adults
Address
3 Assembly Street, Leeds LS2 7DE, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Open Friday and Saturday.
Brief Description
The first thing that you'll notice at Ku De Ta is how gorgeous all of the women are. It's a relatively small spot, with a focus on the VIP club experience, and featuring great Afrobeat and house DJs. We suggest calling or e-mailing to see if you can reserve a table before you go. Trust us, once you're there, you won't want to leave. Unless it's with one of the bar's other patrons, of course.
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The Maven

Type
Cocktail bar
Space
Prohibition style bar and lounge
Crowd
Mixed Crowd (leaning younger)
Address
1 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7DH, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. The bar doesn't have a sign, so keep an eye out for the door with an 'M' on it.
Brief Description
The Maven's website calls itself "the worst hidden secret in Leeds", and we have to agree. There are often long lines to get into this hidden cocktail bar, but it's definitely worth the wait. The ambience lends itself very well to flirting under dimmed lights, and its cocktail menu is delicious. The Maven may be a poorly kept secret, but it's a great hookup bar.
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The New Penny

Type
Gay Bar
Space
Moody vibe, bar, and small dance floor
Crowd
Young to Mature LGBTQ Adults
Address
57-59 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7BT, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Well known for its karaoke nights.
Brief Description
The New Penny seems like it's been around forever, but it's only been since the 50's. Either way, it's one of the o.g.'s when it comes to Leeds gay bars. If you're looking for a spot to enjoy a drink, and meet some hot men while listening to Madonna, you're going to love this spot.
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Mojo - Cocktail and Rum Bar

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bar, lounge, dance floor, and rum room
Crowd
Young Adults (College Students)
Address
18 Merrion St, Leeds LS1 6PQ, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Rockabilly vibe.
Brief Description
It's interesting that Mojo seems to have a bit of a rockabilly clientele because we usually associate rum with the Caribbean. Regardless, Mojo is one of the coolest small spots that you're going to find in Leeds. Enjoy a quiet cocktail earlier in the day, and then dance your butt off when the bar turns into a wild party at night. There are hookups happening all around you too, so be sure to pay attention.
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North Bar

Type
Bar
Space
Bar, tables, DJ
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
24 New Briggate, Leeds LS1 6NU
Website
Any Notes
A nice place to read in the early evening before things get wild.
Brief Description
It feels wrong to call North Bar a dive bar because it looks so nice, but it certainly doesn't try to dress itself up in any way other than a place to meet some cute people, listen to some loud banging music, and get drunk on the cheap.

The Best Leeds Hookup Clubs

Since Leeds is so well known for its house clubs, it's only right that you try to pick up at some dance clubs while you're in town. If you don't, you'll get back home full of regrets (and ears that won't be ringing, which is a good thing we guess, but that's not the point).

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Wire

Type
Night club
Space
Basement music venue, bars, and lounge
Crowd
Young Hip Adults
Address
2-8 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 6DN, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Open Friday and Saturday every week, and occasionally on Wednesday and Thursdays.
Brief Description
The only bad part about Wire is that it's not open every day. If you're into indie music, you're going to love this club. They have a fantastic dance night called Fuzzy Logic, which showcases some of the best new and upcoming indie songs. There's also house nights (because what would a Leeds club be without a house night?
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The Space

Type
Dance Club
Space
Basement venue, dance floor, multiple rooms and DJs
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
11 Hirst's Yard, City Centre, Leeds LS1 6NJ, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Only open on Friday and Saturday Nights.
Brief Description
If you're looking for a great dance club with cheap drinks, and multiple DJs playing different types of music in case you don't like one or two of them, The Space has you covered. A lot of students spend their weekends at The Space because of its weirdness, and its casual vibes. There are tonnes of hot singles who to go The Space too, so keep an eye out.
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Bar Fibre

Type
Night Club
Space
Bars, 4 floors, lounge areas
Crowd
Trendy Young Adults
Address
168 Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Offers Student Rewards for frequent customers.
Brief Description
Bar Fiber is in downtown, and very popular with students in Leeds. The club's frequently offering discounts to students is a great business plan. It's also great for the hookup scene because there's nobody more keen to get it on than a college student. Sometimes they're a bit strict about their dress code, but so long as you know that when you're getting dressed, you should be fine.
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Mook

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bars, dance floors
Crowd
Young Adults (Mostly Students)
Address
Hirst's Yard, Leeds LS1 6NJ, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Drink specials every day. Cash and cards accepted.
Brief Description
If you're looking for a dance club that isn't as overwhelmingly larg, you should top by Mook to see who else is there, probably feeling the same way about giant dance clubs and their crowds. If you're looking for somewhere to just have a couple nice cocktails and dance a bit, you're going to enjoy this. The DJs play a strong mix of music from radio hits and retro alt rock bangers. The more intimate venue size will allow you to scope the joint out much more effectively for potential hookups too.
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Queen's Court

Type
Bar (LGBTQ-friendly)
Space
Outdoor courtyard area
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults (LGBTQ and allies)
Address
167 Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Cash and cards accepted. Drink specials on weeknights.
Brief Description
You're safe to avoid Queen's Court during the week, but once the weekend rolls around, QC becomes a huge jam, and full of beautiful singles who're out looking to get wild. Make sure you take advantage of their drink specials as well, and if you're a fan, check out some of the Drag shows that they occasionally put on.

Leeds Swingers Clubs

Leeds may not have many clubs for its swinging community to choose from, but a lot of cities aren't as lucky as Leeds is to have this large and clean swingers club, so the lack of options is far from the end of the world. If you're finding yourself having a hard time in the general hookup scene, it might be worth checking out how you fit in the swinging community. It's certainly more straightforward in terms of communicating what you're looking for from the get-go.

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Quest Swingers Club

Type
Swingers club
Space
Private rooms, large playrooms, couples-only room, sauna, and jacuzzi
Crowd
Young to Mature Couples
Address
73A, Low Road, Hunslet, Leeds, LS10 1RH, United Kingdom
Website
Any Notes
Typical swinger club rules apply. Don't drink too much. No cell phones
Brief Description
If you're not having any luck at traditional Leeds hookup bars it should go without saying that you might just be more of a swinger style person. At Quest, you can say exactly what you were looking to do. If you're male, it's certainly not as easy to get it as if you were part of a couple or a single young woman, but it's not impossible. Keep trying, and you'll get into the club eventually.

Leeds In Your Rear View

After checking out all of the hottest Leeds hookup spots that ezhookups.com clued you into, we're assuming that another trip is going to be in your future sometime soon. If it is, and you liked the directory for Leeds hookup bars, how about you check out some of our other hookup spot directories for the United Kingdom's biggest and most happening cities for those in search of a hookup (whether you're visiting on work or vacation, or live there, and aren't as in the loop as you wish you were) here:

-Manchester
-Bristol
-Brighton
-London
-Sheffield
-Edinburgh
-Birmingham
-Glasgow

Bookmark our main page to keep tabs on what other cities we send our writers to, because we're traveling the world, and hoping to be your go-to site for when you're planning to travel around the world, and get a little bit of action while you're there.

The Best Leeds Hookup Spots Directory - ezhookups.com

The best Leeds hookup spots can be tricky to find if you don't know where to look. But ezhookups.com has created a directory of the best hookup spots.

The Best Leeds Hookup Spots Directory - ezhookups.com