Cool little bar for the rock crowd! Friendly staff, and good beer. Not expensive either. First bar I've been in where the toilets have a larger area than the bar itself. Accessible and gender inclusive on bar level, full range underneath. Smoking area out the back and tables and chairs in front of the bar on the pavement, perfect if you enjoy day drinking and watching people walk past. Inside it's decorated as a dive bar with Leeds related posters and suchlike. Handily, has a huge cross hanging over the bar area for vampirophobes. They can sit safely and worry not Clearly however, vampires aren't welcome... Goths seem welcome enough though. In summary, great little bar. Call in, have a few and see what you think. What's the worst that could happen... Unless you're a vampire
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I visited during a very specific and rare event - Wrestling "Bar Fight" which was executed brilliantly. The staff were great, enthusiastic about the event and friendly. After the show the bar quieted down and I was able to make some song requests which were granted and also sparked some great conversations about music with the bar staff. I left with loads of music recommendations to listen to and would definitely head back. I've been to Howl many times, usually very late on a night but this mid afternoon to late Sunday show was a totally different experience and very memorable.

Cramped, mega loud bar, the outside area round the back is reminiscent of bunking off in a car park with a 2L - definitely needs some work to feel a bit more welcoming. Caters to the alternative music scene which is great to see. But it's a very specific niche within this scene and that made it inaccessible for me personally. The staff seemed completely disinterested in serving me and we're just chatting on the customer side of the bar, but they were friendly enough. I love bars like this but I just wanted a bit more.

There is a new rock bar in town (not so new any more) and (thankfully) it is 99% less pretentious than the others. Dress code is whatever you want and yoi won't feel out of place. Staff here are friendly, chatty, good for drinks suggestions and far more approachable than other alternative venues. It's a little rough around the edges, but a genuine place - give it a go!

It's an okay experience, I've been here quite often as it's open when other bars shut. The drinks are relatively cheap but there is a minimum card spend so one drink is out of the question. The cleanliness of the place is somewhat to be desired as it feels a bit grubby. There is a big smoking area out the back with plenty of seating with the same during the day.

Howl is just a cool bar I’d been been before but this time took the biscuit!!! Staff & music were I was worried about me going in with my turban and how people would react to me cos I just love metal, instead ……,….I met a few old friends and made so many new friends people buying me drinks too…..unbelievable!!!!! Thanks 4 HOWL!!!!!!!!!!

Great bar. Would recommend. My only issue was a couple of Fridays ago when a group of people (looked like hillbillies) were using the toilet next to the DJ set for drugs. In and out, in and out, all night they were. Don't know if the bar staff or security were oblivious, or if this is common here? Seemed to be ok on other nights.

If you want a place that's fun and friendly then You need to go to howl, the staff are amazing the atmosphere is fun friendly vibe, drinks are good price and music is awesome. I always enjoy my night out in howl. I would recommend that you pop in and check it out.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I got banned from here by the owner for minesweeping. Although ironically the final straw the drinks he thought I'd stolen were given to me by some lads who I was chatting to who had to leave. Pretty understandable though... Really friendly and welcoming place - good music, great staff, and plenty of diverse characters.

Decent dive bar with friendly staff and a metal/horror theme. Can hear each other talk which is a massive plus. Toilets in the basement. Smoking area out back. Down one star cause the beer here is definitely not stored right, you can taste it. Spirits are fine. Prices reasonable. Watch out for the £5 minimum card spend.

The bouncer was a lovely guy. When there was trouble he was quick to act but welcoming. Well done to the bouncer on the door on 19/3/22. Big thank you to the bar staff well, service was fast and reliable. Again very welcoming, especially when we weren’t your usual type of customers.

It's a decent metal bar, there isn't many in leeds so you don't really have many choices bur if you like alternative music and just want a place to have some cheap drinks with friends id recommend
Price per person
£20–30
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 4

Great little bar for the Key Club crowd! Staff were friendly and music was loud enough to hear but not loud enough to drown out your conversation. Smoking area out back has lots of picnic benches to sit at too.
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Good if you get the right staff. Tonight’s were angry people. I think they needed a hug. Probably didn’t like my adidas coat so assumed I don’t like rock music and showed me some of that angst they like to throw at mommy and daddy cause they are so misunderstood.

Searched leeds for a good metal bar, but dissapointed with our first time here. not a lot of metal played and also rude bar man who was yelling abuse at customers like he was having a bad trip. would go again with diffrent staff on.

Small, friendly staff, good music. Welcoming place to chill out relax with friends. Also open to daft o'clock. Has some interesting decoration that is rather unusual, will post photos next time I'm there.

I knew it's not my kind of place, went there anyway, it's such a tight place, the menu is rather uninviting... It feels like the place gets filled with old customers who are used to everything there.

Great little bar for rock, metal & alternative music fans. Friendly atmosphere and staff, with a vast drink selection. Awesome decor and playlist too!
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Genuinely good people. Strangers make friends, great music and you feel listened to. I went in one quiet night and asked for Slayer. I got Slayer. The best rock/metal bar in Leeds. By far.

I came to leeds from Spain speaking poor english and this place welcomed me with great kindness and i made many friends, i am very happy and it is a gesture that i will never forget. :)

One of the few remaining alternative bars left in Leeds, friendly staff, good atmosphere. Good selection of popular beers and spirits, plus music requests are taken at the bar.

Honestly one of the best bars in Leeds. Fair prices, fantastic atmosphere and really friendly staff. A must stop if you like rock and metal (etc) and want to enjoy themselves.

I relocated to Leeds just 3 weeks ago and Howl is 5mins from my new place! Already met some fantastic people here... very friendly, great atmosphere and killer music!

Floor's a bit sticky, sounds like it's still 2001 and Nu Metal is king. They did play Holy Diver tho and they have Dead Man's Fingers. More than likely I'll be back

One of a kind! My regular pitstop with cold wet drinks, cracking staff and fab music.
Price per person
£20–30
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Nice friendly staff. Some good "old e.g 20 year old" rock music playing and reasonable priced drinks. £5 min spend on card. Small bar but seating outside.

Cozy escape from the high-end "wannabe" bars infesting the city. Decent drinks options and great music. Surprisingly clean toilets are worth the walk.

It was a quiet and wet night, so we probably missed the best time to be there and soak up the atmosphere
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

Probably the least presumptuous toilet in Leeds, there was literally a broom across the toilet seat and an industrial hoover - love this place

Great place to go for a night out. Joe always puts on my music requests. Drinks expensive, but worth it for the hospitality and atmosphere.

Great vibes, friendly staff, good music. Wouldn't kill 'em to put a cloth and some disinfectant round the place though!!! Toilets are grim.

Bar staff fantastic and friendly, excellent music selection, great atmosphere and music quizzes on tuesdays. Will most definitely go back!

Great rock bar with a large selection of drinks and friendly staff
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Bit of an indie scene but the vibes are good the drinks are cheap and the people are nice
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

A bit cramped when it's busy, the bar staff were great and MOST of the music got me excited. Some odd choices in the mix though

Absolutely class great venue to enjoy rock and metal
Price per person
£1–10
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely rockin' bar - great staff, cheap drinks, play requests. Awesome!!!!!! …

Great bar with good beer and music. Went after Killing joke concert and plenty of KJ fans in and they played KJ music.

Going here on a Friday night made me want to k*ll myself, but it's a 'goth' bar so maybe that's part of the appeal

Plays rock music & loud . reasonably priced beers &easy to find.love it,but I'm an old rocker …

Quiet when we visited (it was fairly late on a Sunday) but a good range of beers and excellent music too.

Lovely little rock bar. Friendly staff and locals. Really enjoyed our visit. Will definitely call again.

Always friendly, decent music, good range of drinks! Even the weekly quiz is something worth trying out

Brilliant place. Went there yesterday. Great staff, decor is sick and the beers are grand in variety.

Good atmosphere and good music
Price per person
£10–20
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Great atmosphere, excellent music, good beer and pleasant staff, what more do you need from a bar.

Great bar amd music. Small though so a struggle to get a seat at busy times.
Atmosphere: 4

Every time I go there I have so much fun. Music is great and staff is awesome and full of energy

If you like a metal bar and are in Leeds, this is the place to go! Loud, heavy and nice drinks!

Small rock bar in Leeds city centre. Gets busy on a weekend. Limited seating, no live music.

Good bar with some good music,..ladies loos need sorting though,.smelly n one was flooded.

Best bar in Leeds, always pop in here when I'm around even if it's a stayover on business

Friendly fun atmosphere, good music if you're into rock/metal scene. Great bar selection

Great atmosphere. Great booze. Great music. Loved it. Only left as my train was coming.

Wonderful bar x awesome music and friendly staff x I'm going to be going back a lot

Great bar, friendly atmosphere and decent music. Also incredibly dog friendly.

Bit loud at times but really enjoyed the music. Good drinks choices as well.

Great people, lovely staff. Everybody very welcoming and helpful …

Rock bar with good beer and a good vibe. We enjoyed our Saturday night

So much fun. Good music and good environment. How could you go wrong.

Great Rock bar, excellent music all night and friendly bar staff.

Great music (they play proper metal), avoid the tap beers though.

Good place to have a drink, listen to some classic rock & chill

Great after gig bar open really late to carry on the party

Great little venue decent beer and music exceptional staff

Best rock bar in Leeds. Staff is friendly, music is good.

We thought there would be live music on but there wasn't

Amazing bar if you like rock and metal and good vibes ✌

Great music awesome atmosphere, toilets suck though

Nice bar and good music. Can get a little cramped.

Quite OK good vibe and good punk atmosphere …

Great small metal bar for pre and post gig drinks

Great little rock pub with a beer garden out back

open late... like 4am, good vibes n good people.

Fabulous bar, great music and great drinks.

Great bar! Bit sh*t with the requests. :-/

Great beer great music great atmosphere

Great little bar with good music.

Excellent pint of Timmy Taylors

Friendly place excellent music