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Duck & Drake, Leeds

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43 Kirkgate, City Centre, Leeds, LS2 7DR (View on Google Map)
(0113) 245 5432
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Two-roomed Victorian pub with a great atmosphere near Leeds market and offering the city centre's widest cask ale choice with 15 beers to choose from, usually including a gluten free option. Live music is played most nights in one room. Many original features remain including some 200 years old bare floorboards. The gentleman's toilets feature traditional porcelain units from J Duckett and Son Ltd of Burnley. The beer garden out the back is well looked after and not to be missed in the warmer weather. Quality pork pies are available. This a welcoming venue whether you are alone, with friends or with your dog.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leeds Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Leeds District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEE/41
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - Midnight
Friday
10:00am - 12:30am
Saturday
10:00am - 12:30am
Sunday
11:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 10 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Rooster's - Yankee TasteMatch Prediction

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Rooster's - Yankee
Rooster's - Yankee Session Pale Ale • 4.3% Spotted 12 times
Rooster's - Yankee
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Rooster's - Yankee

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No

Daleside - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Daleside - Blonde
Daleside - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9%
Daleside - Blonde
Daleside - Blonde

This beer is served regularly at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted 5 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Vocation - Heart & Soul TasteMatch Prediction

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Vocation - Heart & Soul
Vocation - Heart & Soul Premium Golden Ale • 4.4% Spotted 9 times
Vocation - Heart & Soul
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Vocation - Heart & Soul

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 9 times. at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Yorkshire Heart - Blonde TasteMatch Prediction

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Yorkshire Heart Blonde
Yorkshire Heart - Blonde Session Blond Ale • 3.9% Spotted 12 times
Yorkshire Heart Blonde
Yorkshire Heart - Blonde

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free Yes

Yorkshire Heart - Ghost TasteMatch Prediction

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Yorkshire Heart Ghost
Yorkshire Heart - Ghost Strong Porter • 5.4% Spotted 30 times
Yorkshire Heart Ghost
Yorkshire Heart - Ghost

Spotted 30 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Duck & Drake, Leeds.

ABV 5.4%
Style Strong Porter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Daleside - Bitter , Kirkstall - Kirkstall Pale Ale , Saltaire - Blonde

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
6 inch step at the main doorway on Kirkgate. There is another door on the corner of the building with a 1 inch step, but this door is closed when a band is performing. No handrail at either entrance. There is step free access to bar from both entrances. No accessible toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Uses Autovac Uses Autovac
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (650m)
Leeds

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