The Escapologist - White Rose, Leeds

You wouldn't expect to find one of the better cocktail spots tucked away on the upper level of White Rose, but here we are. The Escapologist has cracked the code of making a shopping centre bar feel like somewhere you'd actually choose to spend your evening, with clever theming that nods to puzzle rooms without going full cheesy tourist trap. The drinks menu is where they really shine – proper mixology that puts most city centre bars to shame, served by staff who clearly know their way around a shaker. Whether you're decompressing after a shopping marathon or meeting friends before the cinema, it's become the kind of place that makes you forget you're technically in a mall. The fact they open at 10am weekends suggests they've figured out the brunch crowd too.