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The Watermark Bar

Bar Cocktail bar Wine bar Beer garden Charcuterie

One of the Top rated Beer gardens in Leeds


Address

3 Cross Belgrave St, Leeds LS2 8JP, United Kingdom

Website

thewatermarkbar.co.uk

Contact

+44 7860 340552

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (149 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 pm to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 2 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 3 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 4 am
  • Saturday: 2 pm to 4 am
  • Sunday: 7 pm to 3 am
  • Monday: Closed

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (10) atmosphere (8) drinks (6) cocktails (6) Great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Bethan M. 1 year ago on Google
    I LOVE IT HERE ALL THE STAFF ARE LOVELY AND THE COCKTAILS ARE NICE. MADDI AND MILO ARE LITERALLY THE BEST BARTENDERS EVER - I WILL BE BACK!!!!!!!! 💜
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Katie F. 6 months ago on Google • 22 reviews
    Made a reservation a few weeks ago for 6 people 3-5pm, Maddie emailed and confirmed the res, turned up to find the bar closed. They'd changed opening hours and not told us. Finally got hold of someone to find out what was going on about 3.30 by which time we had gone elsewhere. Drinks are normally amazing in here so dontru it if you can, it was my partner's birthday and this is his favourite bar, so it was a real shame we couldn't go on one of his very rare Saturdays off.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter E. 1 year ago on Google • 22 reviews
    We were very happy to have found this bar for drinks on our only night in Leeds! Nice, relaxed atmosphere; friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable staff (happy to recommend/go off menu); tasty cocktails. They even gave a solid recommendation for a kebab shop to pop into on our way back to the hotel!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Daniel 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Made to feel incredibly unwelcome. £11 for a large white wine is ridiculously excessive. Felt the bar staff were incredibly impolite and looked down on me. This was my first visit there will not be a second.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dom L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing venue, had no idea what to order and the bartender was so good in helping me choose.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ollie T. 1 year ago on Google • 121 reviews
    Love this place! They might be the best cocktail bar in Leeds. Great staff with some real skills! 👌🏻

  • 5/5 Jo 1 year ago on Google • 64 reviews
    A perfect place for an unusual cocktail and good company. The atmosphere is chilled and laid back with an emphasis on matching the perfect drink to the individual. Ellis and Jack were amazing and created the perfect cocktails for me and my friend. Highly recommend the espresso martini with a chocolate topping!

  • 5/5 Fee M. 7 months ago on Google • 56 reviews
    Been here many times. I don't drink and they have many lovely mocktails. If you want something not on the menu, ask and the staff will try their best

  • 5/5 Joe O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great drinks, service and atmosphere. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Madeleine B. 1 year ago on Google
    sam is literally the best host and is actually an angle if he ever goes I think your business may collapse , sam is literally the best , he’s a G , omg please give him a pay rise cause he deserves it , sam literally I cannot even expressed enough how sick he is

  • 5/5 N G. 5 years ago on Google
    Feels like home, great vibes and great tunes. Go with your bartenders recommendations - they know what you'll like. And have the Guinness.

  • 5/5 Cristina C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a gem! A proper bar like in the old days. Very friendly atmosphere, great staff and amazing drinks. Nothing like the all-the-same chains. A place where you can have a drink and chat with the bartender. On top of that, they are very reasonable priced. Can't wait to go back!

  • 5/5 Lord Matthew Abuga S. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this place, it has become our goto for post work drinks. Staff are always so nice and accommodating whenever we come with a larger group etc. They have the nicest drinks and my favourite margarita on the rocks.

  • 3/5 Loren C. 1 year ago on Google
    Not sure if we caught them on a bad night but the bar staff were rude and stand-offish, I understand having a bad night at work but the group I was with felt very uncomfortable speaking to the bartender without being greeted with a blunt comment back. The red wine we bought was also off, I was offered a refund but refused due to the uncomfortable feeling within the bar.

  • 5/5 Pierre P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cocktails, and the staff was really helpful in guiding us towards the best cocktails for our tastes! The food was also quite delicious.

  • 5/5 Charlie P. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing cocktail bar. Super friendly and great recommendations from the staff. They know their stuff!

  • 5/5 Emma M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and the best caipirinha I’ve had in Leeds! Five star service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🍸

  • 5/5 Emma T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great bar! Love this place! Cheap cocktails when we went too which was a real bonus!

  • 3/5 Carolyn C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar in a good location. Had a fabulous bottle of the Primativo house red.

  • 5/5 Zara O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe and service, definitely recommend the espresso martini!

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely litte bar, much nicer atmosphere than some of the bigger bars. A lot more cosy and intimate. Espresso martini and old fashioned were delicious! Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Peter C. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Awesome cocktails and a lovely laid back atmosphere on a Saturday afternoon - both Milo and Eddie were incredibly knowledable and really nice. Was an absolute education to see them concocting a new cocktail. Can't wait to come back.

  • 5/5 Dan R. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Fantastic place with a nice atmosphere. Really enjoyed the drinks on offer. Staff were very accommodating to our large group.


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Amenities


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

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