Outlaws Yacht Club

Reviews

• Tricia R.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  I hadnt realised i havent reviewed this place, surprising seeing as thus past few weeks it seems to have become my second home!!
  Knowing where to start is difficult, it really has a variety of functions!
  The space is huge with sofas running full length along both walls, with tables and chairs in the middle area.
  During the day its a great place for chilling out and relaxing, the coffee/hot chocolate is lovely and the cake are all sorts of delightful.
  The evening brings a different vibe to the place, with regular events, DJ nights, film nights and random performance acts. They also host social clubs, Lbcoutlaws, (book club) and yarnia, (knitting club) to name a couple.
  They have a varied amount of beers and wine and some lovely cocktails.
  All in all whenever you pop in here you are sure of a friendly welcome and a good time.

• Rowena H.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I'll try to order this review in an appropriate fashion, since this place has various guises -all of which I love.
  
  The Outlaws cafe:
  
  By day, this artfully decorated space defines relaxed. It's light and airy, given the huge windows, and the tables are spaciously laid out for groups, solo coffee drinkers, and couplets to arrange themselves. There are 60s style tables and chairs, low standing long wooden blocks, comfy cushioned benching, and groovy bar stools. Top tip: if you've a laptop, there are electric outlets abound to plug in, and naturally, free wifi. The back wall displays plentiful curious prints and paintings, there's wallpaper with pineapples on it, and even a tiled bit of wall that kids are welcomed to deface - Outlaws will even supply the pens. Delightful phrases such as 'Darwin Rules' and 'it's really hot today!' currently decorate the wall.
  
  To eat and drink, you have an array of hot drinks (the usual suspects) and a curious menu, offering up toasted sandwiches, home made stew, sushi (from Sushiboy) and salads. If you're more into cake, the bar has a myriad of gooey goodness. My personal recommendation is the spongy raspberry offering, whose name I do not know. Get involved in a bit of that, with an Americano on the side, and you'll be a happy chap. Bored? No probs. They've all the board games you could want to while away a few hours. And don't even get me started on how cool the music is - these guys know their chill out. (I realise it's not to everyone's taste, but I'm a fan!) Also, try the home made stew, it's warming and awesome. One last thing - ask about the magic till, if you've a small child with you. They'll love it.
  
  The Outlaws bar:
  
  By night, this place transforms into a cosy hub of creativity, music and cool. They've a range of regular events that are most worth checking out, more notably, their DJ nights. Their Baleraric social is something to put in the diary, with world famous DJs performing fantastic sets, and of course -you can enjoy regular evenings of excellent music from Joe's Bakery and co. The monthly performance poetry night, Sticks And Stones, is another awesome event to get booked in. Expect a host of wordly musings from the open mic-ers, waxing lyrical in hip-hop style, thoughtful abandon, and hilarious commentary. Every month features a highly regarded poet, and now I've been lucky enough to have seen Mark Grist in the flesh.
  
  The drinks are ultra cool, with a select few cocktails and spirits on offer, alongside Brooklyn Lager and Estrella on draft, Brewdog, Anchor Steam, Belle Rose and more in bottles, and a varied amount of guest beers appearing depending on the season. Prices, of course, are a little higher with such premium offerings - but, this isn't a complaint as such. I like good beer, if possible, excellent beer. I don't expect to get that for £2.50. In the evening, when the place is full, there's an interesting effect where the windows steam up - even that is cool, as it feels like you're enveloped in a secret blanket of awesome.
  
  So, there you have it. Most of the things I love, rolled into one great big hug of a hang out. Wifi and power, check. Good coffee and lush cake, check. A range of good food for lunch, check. High end beers, check. Interesting and artful events, check. Quirky vintage décor, check. Amazing music, check. Good people? Don't even doubt it for a second.

• Martin H.

  star star star star_border star_border 29 May 2026

  Went here with a large group for an evening out. It's good for a late group to relax.
  
  It has an achingly small menu and closes early on a weekday making it difficult to gauge who the target audience is.

• Jade C.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  I've only ever been to Outlaws during the evening so I can't possibly comment on daytime activities, but what a cool little place this is!
  
  The bar is small but spacious, mirrors complimenting the decor along with disco balls and bottle-storage globes dotted about the room. The seating is comfy to lounge upon, and the windows make the most of the limited light stolen by the NCP car park opposite.
  
  The Yacht Club has an extensive selection of drinks, ranging from fruity teas to more spirits I've ever seen crammed on a shelf; apart from one snag. As a whisky drinker, I asked if they had Jack Daniels Honey Whisky in, and the bartender was puzzled, offering a cheeky quip of, "we have Jack Daniels, and honey?". The bartenders are charming lads who keep the place clean and tidy while retaining the laid-back atmosphere - one of them had Facebook open on his laptop behind the bar! The drinks are kind of pricey, but you would expect it from bars of the type.
  
  The food is great too - I had a sandwich and it was the best I've had in Leeds; soft bread and great quality cheese resting on a crisp salad.
  
  The only bad thing about the place is the bartender from next door's Rebel Pin-Up who storms through the bar from time to time with a look of pure anger on his face, and I promised that I wouldn't bring the Society of Young Publishers into this review! Great place!

• Graham S.

  star star star star star_border 22 May 2026

  We met here for the Yelp games night!
  This is my first time here and it is very roomy and comfortable.
  They had Brooklyn Lager which is an extra Brownie point!
  
  The seating is well laid out.
  
  There was an issue with our noise levels as there was also a literary meeting being held here.
  I thought it was rather pathetic that they thought that everyone else should be quiet when someone was reading their work.
  It is a pub! If they wanted that sort of noise reduction then they should hire a room.
  
  But we had a great night. Balderdash was fun but the conversation took over the evening and Lifeboat was abandoned due to the conversation being that good!
  
  They only downside were the toilets!
  They open up straight onto the room! Quite unnerving.
  So that's why 4 stars.
  
  I will definitely come again.