Whitelock's Ale House

Duck through the narrow entrance off Briggate and you'll find yourself in what feels like a perfectly preserved slice of Victorian Leeds. The stained glass windows cast jewel-coloured light across dark wood panelling, while the ornate bar serves up a solid selection of local ales that actually taste like they should. This place gets rammed with office workers at lunch and tourists following their guidebooks, but there's a reason everyone ends up here. The British menu does exactly what it promises – decent pies, proper Sunday roasts, and fish and chips that won't disappoint your visiting relatives. Yes, it's obvious, but sometimes obvious exists for good reason.