Old Bar

You'll find this basement bar tucked beneath the Leeds University Union, and it's exactly what a proper student pub should be. The wood panelling has been soaking up conversations since 1939, and the place has that lived-in feel that only comes from decades of students putting the world to rights over cheap pints. The flat screens show whatever match is on, but they don't dominate the space like they do in chain pubs. Sure, it's technically a student union bar, but Old Bar transcends the usual sticky-floored stereotype. The pub grub does its job without pretension, and the atmosphere strikes that sweet spot between buzzy and comfortable. Whether you're a current student or just someone who appreciates a no-nonsense drinking establishment, this feels like the kind of place that'll be serving pints long after we're all gone.