Number 8

Head up to Meanwood and you'll find Number 8 tucked away on Stonegate Road—the kind of place that doesn't need a neon sign or a gimmicky theme to pull people through the door. What you get instead is a genuinely solid cocktail bar where the bartenders know their craft and aren't afraid to riff on classics or build something entirely new based on what you fancy. The drinks are inventive without being show-offy, and the atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between relaxed enough to pop in on a Wednesday and polished enough to feel like you're somewhere that takes itself seriously. It's become exactly the sort of neighbourhood spot locals keep recommending to friends—consistent, unpretentious, and worth the journey to LS6.