The best boozers in Leeds 2008
In Leeds, bar culture is practically elevated to the status of an organised religion, but sampling it all could leave you skinter than a church mouse with a serious cheese habit. Thankfully, in Leeds every hour is happy hour, answering the prayers of the canny drinker.
At Mook (Hirsts Yard, 0113 245 9967) the bar beckons you with a heavenly glow. Ok, it might just be clever lighting, but it's more than backed up by their happy hour which runs from 4pm–8pm daily, and until close (yes, that's right) on Sundays and Mondays.
Elbow Room (64 Call Lane, 0113 245 7011) offers 2-for-1 deals from 5pm–8pm on everything from continental lager to shooters. Just don't shoot yourself in the foot by getting too wrecked, as you may well be asked to prove yourself by shooting some pool.
If cocktails are your tipple of choice, check out Itchy's top five cocktails to be found around town...
Black Forest Gateau Martini, Room Kitsch – sugar-pop flavours that will take you back to your childhood.
Frisky Manager, Prohibition – They clearly know their clientele.
Fire Island Iced Tea, The Living Room – Tastes a bit like anti-freeze, but gets you fire-breathing pissed.
The Flirt, Religion – A fruity little number with lipstick on the rim.
The Dean Martini, Jake's Bar and Grill – 3 oz of straight gin garnished with a pack of Lucky Strikes. Who says cocktails are for girls?
And if all that boozing leaves you in need of a trip to the ladies/gents, why not check out our top five notable toilets? There's nothing like an interesting crapper to liven up a boring boozer...
Sandbar – Urinals that are scarily like those fairground machines that dare you to put your hand inside.
Kadas – A cubicle that opens directly into the stairwell and doesn't have a working lock for adrenaline-fuelled peeing...
Mint Club – The unisex loo's a social scene in itself. Think Ally McBeal.
The Fav – Girl power graffiti reigns in the ladies'. Shudder.
Bibi's – With a mirror on every available surface, narcissists could become trapped here forever.
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