Below Stairs

Our Take

Award-winning underground cocktail bar ranked #20 in the UK's Top 50 Cocktail Bars 2026 and named Sustainable Bar of the Year in 2024. The intimate subterranean space on South Parade creates an atmosphere where afternoon cocktails feel like discovering Leeds' best-kept secret. Innovative menu split by salt, fat, acid, and sugar showcases bartending at its finest—each drink tells a story beyond just taste. The sophisticated crowd and dimmed lighting make 3pm martinis feel perfectly reasonable, perhaps even sophisticated. Premium spirits and creative serves justify the prices, while the bartenders' expertise means you're learning something with every round. Perfect for when daytime drinking deserves to feel special.