Boom Leeds

You'll find this club tucked away in Armley, housed in what feels like a proper community space rather than some sanitised city centre barn. The canalside location gives it an edge that most Leeds venues lack – there's something about arriving via the towpath that sets the tone for a night that's going to be different. The programming here is what sets Boom apart from the usual suspects. They book acts that actually understand dance music, not just whoever's trending on TikTok. The sound system hits hard without destroying your eardrums, and the crowd knows the difference between good music and noise. It's the kind of place where you'll end up staying until close because the DJ's just hit their stride, not because you're too drunk to leave.