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.

A little look back at our 40th Dinner Club.Last night, Whitelock's chef Matthew took over the kitchen with a menu inspir...
31/07/2026

A little look back at our 40th Dinner Club.

Last night, Whitelock's chef Matthew took over the kitchen with a menu inspired by the chefs who've had the biggest influence on his career.

Swipe across to see what was on the menu!

We have an exciting collaboration planned for next month... All will be revealed early next week.

Pint of the week 🍻Ella's pick is 's Pride Pale.Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe is a hop combination you'll see time and time ag...
21/07/2026

Pint of the week 🍻

Ella's pick is 's Pride Pale.

Citra, Mosaic and Simcoe is a hop combination you'll see time and time again in modern pale ales, bringing layers of citrus, tropical fruit and a gentle piney finish without overpowering the beer.

Brewed to celebrate Pride, with £300 already raised for by Liam at Anthology.

A very easy recommendation.

20/07/2026

Meet Whitelock's chef, Matthew Steel.

For our 40th Dinner Club, Matthew has created a five-course menu inspired by the chefs who've had the biggest influence on his career, with dishes drawing on Chinese, Venezuelan, Hungarian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Book your place using the link in our bio!

Thursday 30 July from 7:30pm.

We've still got plenty pouring from and across Whitelock's and The Turk's Head.Hazy pales, rich porters, classic stout...
17/07/2026

We've still got plenty pouring from and across Whitelock's and The Turk's Head.

Hazy pales, rich porters, classic stouts and fresh cask are all waiting on the bar.

Have a wander over, see what takes your fancy!

The day's finally here! We're celebrating Fyne Ales' 25th birthday with an & tap takeover across Whitelock's and The T...
16/07/2026

The day's finally here!

We're celebrating Fyne Ales' 25th birthday with an & tap takeover across Whitelock's and The Turk's Head.

Plenty of great beer, the brewers in the pub from 6pm, and a lovely atmosphere guaranteed.

Tomorrow, we're joined by our pals from and as they take over the taps at both Whitelock's and The Turk's Head!We're h...
15/07/2026

Tomorrow, we're joined by our pals from and as they take over the taps at both Whitelock's and The Turk's Head!

We're helping Fyne Ales celebrate their 25th birthday with a huge selection of beers from both breweries, alongside a fresh collaboration brew created especially for the occasion!

We'll be joined by the brewers at The Turk's Head from 6pm tomorrow, and the beers will be pouring all day!

Hope to see you there 🍻

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.

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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