Whitelock’s Ale House

Whitelock’s Ale House Legendary Leeds pub est. 1715. Described by John Betjeman as "the very heart of Leeds" Whitelock's is the oldest pub in Leeds.
(1823)

Originally opened as The Turk's Head in 1715, it was renamed in the 1880s by then owner John Lupton Whitelock as Whitelock's First City Luncheon Bar. Under new ownership since May 2012, we have preserved the rich history and charm that has always been the cornerstone of Whitelock’s, while infusing it with new life and and our passion for great service, food and drink. We serve a wide selection of

real ale and craft beers – many from Yorkshire breweries – alongside a menu of fresh, home-cooked and locally sourced food available seven days a week.

13/07/2026

Graduating in Leeds this month? 🥂

Celebrate with us at , , or , and we’ll raise a glass to you with a free drink when you book a graduation meal.

The offer runs from today, 13 to 29 July. Simply head to the Instagram page of the venue you’d like to visit and book using the graduation link in their bio.

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

It's our 40th Dinner Club this month, so we're handing the kitchen over to one of our own.Whitelock's Chef Matthew Steel...
12/07/2026

It's our 40th Dinner Club this month, so we're handing the kitchen over to one of our own.

Whitelock's Chef Matthew Steel presents a five-course menu inspired by the most influential chefs of his career, with dishes drawing on Chinese, Venezuelan, Hungarian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Thursday 30 July from 7pm - Seats are limited, so book yours now using the link in our bio!

Imagine walking into Whitelock's a century ago...The first thing you'd noticed wasn't the beer... It was the ham hanging...
08/07/2026

Imagine walking into Whitelock's a century ago...

The first thing you'd noticed wasn't the beer... It was the ham hanging above the bar.

They were carved to order and served throughout the day for hungry customers, but they also made a statement. When pubs competed for custom, hanging whole cured hams was a was a pretty good sign you'd come to the right place for lunch.

The hams have gone, but we still take just as much pride in what sits behind the bar.

Pint of the week... Pale Ale.A 4.0% session pale that's light, refreshing and every bit as good on the fourth pint as i...
07/07/2026

Pint of the week... Pale Ale.

A 4.0% session pale that's light, refreshing and every bit as good on the fourth pint as it is on the first.

It's on the guest taps now, come and enjoy while it lasts!

Fancy celebrating your graduation at the oldest pub in Leeds? Book a graduation meal at Whitelock's and we'll raise a gl...
03/07/2026

Fancy celebrating your graduation at the oldest pub in Leeds?

Book a graduation meal at Whitelock's and we'll raise a glass to your achievement with a drink on the house for every graduate.

After all, you've earned it 🥂

This month, Whitelock’s Junior Sous Chef Chef Matthew Steel presents a five-course menu inspired by the chefs, flavours ...
02/07/2026

This month, Whitelock’s Junior Sous Chef Chef Matthew Steel presents a five-course menu inspired by the chefs, flavours and kitchens that have shaped his career.

Expect a creative menu that draws inspiration from Chinese, Venezuelan, Hungarian and Middle Eastern flavours throughout.

Seats are limited – Book yours now using the link in our bio!

We'll be cheering on England in spirit this evening!If you're looking for somewhere to spend a couple of hours while the...
01/07/2026

We'll be cheering on England in spirit this evening!

If you're looking for somewhere to spend a couple of hours while the football's on, you know where we'll be 🍻

Collectively, we have some incredible archives from The Tetley era in Leeds. Keep your eyes peeled as we'll be sharing t...
30/06/2026

Collectively, we have some incredible archives from The Tetley era in Leeds.

Keep your eyes peeled as we'll be sharing them over the next few weeks!

26/06/2026

It's easy to think of pub food as something hearty, but when the weather's this good, sometimes all you really fancy is something light.

Our Tenderstem, walnut & radicchio salad combines grilled Tenderstem, candied walnuts, blue cheese and mustard dressing, and it's become a bit of a favourite in the sunshine.

Add a cold drink and a gentle summer breeze, and you're pretty much sorted!

Day 3 of the Beer Festival incoming... The last two days have been everything we'd hoped for. Great beer, great people a...
20/06/2026

Day 3 of the Beer Festival incoming...

The last two days have been everything we'd hoped for. Great beer, great people and a yard full of sunshine.

Ready to do it all again today, with 27 lines of rotating local beer pouring across both bars and DJs in the yard from 1pm until late.

See you all soon ☀️

Address

Turk's Head Yard
Leeds
LS16HB

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 12am
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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