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Northern Guitars Cafe Bar

Cafe Bar Coffee shop Live music venue Live music bar Guitar store

Store for new and pre-owned electric and acoustic guitars, amps and pedals, plus old rock posters. People often mention music, Great, live, atmosphere, night, great, staff, good, guitar, beer,


Address

41 Call Ln, Leeds LS1 7BT, United Kingdom

Website

northernguitars.co.uk

Contact

+44 113 234 1976

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (381 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 11 am to 12 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: music (18) Great (12) live (11) atmosphere (11) night (10) great (10) staff (9) good (8) guitar (7) beer (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Kelly H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the kind of place where you go in for a quick one and roll out 6 hours later happy as Larry. It's quirky, fun and friendly. For real ale drinkers a mini heaven. I wish we lived closer to make it a regular haunt.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Don A. 2 years ago on Google
    No frills. Good beer. Didn't buy a guitar but it looks like they have quite a shop upstairs. Will be back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lewis J. 7 months ago on Google
    Was there last night and the music and the guy who was serving top class!! Definitely recommend

  • 5/5 Kris W. 5 months ago on Google
    Always great experience here. Good live music and atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Mrs B. 5 months ago on Google
    Had drinks watched a band had a great night, nice atmosphere 👍🏼

  • 5/5 Seb H. 9 months ago on Google
    Great atmosphere on a Tuesday night, it's an open mic night so great for afew mates and beers, starts around 7.30ish

  • 5/5 Lélé P. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice place to stop for coffee/beer and be surrounded by all things guitar/music. You can also get honest burger delivered to your table! Friendly staff and good quality drinks.

  • 5/5 Johnny C. 6 months ago on Google
    Although it has been there for an age, this place is still considered a 'hidden gem' in the heart of Leeds. The original guitar shop is now upstairs whilst the ground floor hosts a cozy American dive bar/cafe vibe with regular live music. A great spot for anyone into Rock n Roll or the odd bit of metal. Lovely bar staff and always a great mix of clientele. No yobbos in here, a refreshing alternative to the rest of call lane. What the guitar shop lacks in size, it makes up for in substance. Rock on

  • 5/5 Kieran D. 8 months ago on Google
    I went to see the Water Tower Band play on Wednesday 16th of August, the staff were very polite, prices reasonable, facility very clean and atmosphere was rocking 👌 11 out if 10

  • 4/5 Sarah M. 8 months ago on Google
    Little gem of a bar. Bar downstairs, where they have live music, guitar shop upstairs!! Can also sit outside. Great atmosphere with good rock music to listen to.

  • 5/5 jon l. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a little gem hidden among the white noise bars and clubs of Leeds. Great range of craft beer, handpulled, tap and can/bottle. Great vibe about the place with naturally faded wood and dim light apart from the small stage by the front window. There's a guitar shop upstairs so what's not to like. There's a small outside terrace-cum-yard at the back with a handful of seats. Inside feels small ann osy but there's still a surprising amount of tables. Recommended for a quiet drink or catch a band,bothered all sorts!

  • 5/5 Dockfield S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little music venue. Have played there on a few occasions and got a great experience both playing and as a punter. Granted. the drinks are a bit dear, but i have never seen them charge for a gig, so if that's the price to pay for free access to quality live music then i'm happy with that. A very relaxed and cosy atmosphere. Hard to believe that it's actually on Call Lane! that street turns into a Blackpool stag-do meeting wartime Beirut every weekend, but in the middle of it sits this oasis of peace and quality tunes, so all is not lost.

  • 5/5 486DX33MHz 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing little place, love the selection of drinks and amazingly friendly staff

  • 5/5 Ash H. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little venue.

  • 5/5 Mike Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this place! Snug place with lots of live music, went 2 night in a row and really enjoyed myself. Nice stout!

  • 5/5 andy h. 1 year ago on Google
    Great venue, good beer and nice staff. Top quality music from ' Jenny Wren and her Borrowed Wings'. Shame heating wasn't on as would have stayed longer on a cold Nov night. Will be back when warmer.

  • 5/5 Michal B. 5 years ago on Google
    The best bar in Leeds! Atmospheric, good background music - 80-90s rock, punk, metal. Fantastic bands playing in certain days, good selection of drinks for great price and best staff who makes you feel like home.

  • 5/5 Paul K. 1 year ago on Google
    We had yet another fantastic evening in the venue. Great staff and well kept beers. The gig we saw was brilliant 👏

  • 5/5 Petra B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fair prices and very laid back atmosphere. Great to relax after a busy week. Staff is also very nice.

  • 4/5 Camber K. 1 year ago on Google
    Blinding night. Great band. Nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Devlin O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar and excellent beer selection...free music most nights

  • 5/5 joel r. 1 year ago on Google
    Saw an acoustic live act here last night by Easton Jake Guillory. An outstanding performance in a great environment. Top marks for excellent staff and really good room for live music we had a top night.

  • 5/5 Iain A. 2 years ago on Google
    Really great cozy atmosphere with fantastic live music, it was a really brilliant little find for us on our city break.

  • 5/5 Paul M. 2 years ago on Google
    Good range of interesting guitars upstairs, friendly manager. Good bar downstairs with live music most nights.

  • 4/5 thomas c. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good atmosphere, friendly staff and good music. However if there is more than 15-20 people it can feel crowded as it's rather small and the beer can be pricey.

  • 5/5 Joshua P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely intimate venue, I always enjoy the live music here. Good place to take a date

  • 4/5 Mike H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly, welcoming small bar. Great rock themed environment and great music playing on the background speakers. Added bonus of a brilliant guitar shop on the upper floor too.

  • 5/5 Jayne W. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely night out in this cosy place listening to live poetry. Free entry plus affordable drinks and a chill lax atmosphere. Highly recommend 👍


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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