Bar in Leeds, United Kingdom
Friends of Ham
100Pearl PointsStation-Side Stop
About Friends of Ham
A practical Leeds pick for casual drinks and grazing near New Station Street, especially when the night needs flexibility rather than ceremony. Friends of Ham is stronger for relaxed catch-ups and late-evening plans than for a prestige booking; cross-shop Angelica & Crafthouse for polish, Headrow House for a bigger group-friendly feel, and Mojo Leeds for higher energy.
Consider Friends of Ham if the plan is a casual Leeds visit and the published opening hours fit your schedule. The confirmed profile is simple: it is in Leeds, the dress code is casual, and it opens from 11 AM every day, with later closing on Friday and Saturday.
Because the verified information is limited, treat this as a practical planning page rather than a claim about menu style, awards, prices, booking rules, or a specific service format. Use the hours as the main confirmed signal, then check the venue directly for current availability and any details that matter to your visit.
Use it for a casual Leeds plan, not a destination splurge
The smart way to treat this venue is as a casual Leeds option when the timing works. It is open 11 AM–11 PM Monday to Thursday, 11 AM–12 AM Friday and Saturday, and 11 AM–10 PM Sunday.
For a date or meet-up, the grounded reason to consider it is the casual dress code and broad weekly opening pattern. If you are comparing it with Angelica & Crafthouse, Mojo Leeds, The Alice Hawthorn, or The Dawnay Arms, choose based on the kind of occasion you want and confirm the current details with each venue before committing.
When to choose somewhere else
Skip it if the booking needs a clear fine-dining arc, named awards, chef-led cooking, a documented tasting-menu format, specific dietary information, or confirmed outdoor seating. None of those signals are part of the confirmed profile here, so the safer decision is to book around verified basics rather than assume details that are not listed. For broader planning, use Pearl's Leeds bars guide, then cross-check dinner options in Pearl's Leeds restaurants guide if the night needs a fuller food plan.
The verdict: consider Friends of Ham for a casual Leeds visit when its opening hours suit your plans. Also compare Headrow House, Angelica & Crafthouse, Mojo Leeds, The Alice Hawthorn, and The Dawnay Arms if you are deciding between different types of occasions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Friends of Ham have happy hour deals?
There is no verified happy-hour detail here, so do not go in expecting a published deal. If price is the main filter, check the venue's official channels for the latest details before you go.
What's the best time to go to Friends of Ham?
Choose a time based on the confirmed opening hours. Friends of Ham opens at 11 AM every day. It closes at 11 PM Monday to Thursday, 12 AM on Friday and Saturday, and 10 PM on Sunday.
Do I need a reservation at Friends of Ham?
There is no verified reservation policy here. If your timing is important, or you are planning for a group, check with Friends of Ham directly before you go.
Is the food good at Friends of Ham?
Treat it as a casual Leeds venue and check the current official information if the offering is central to your plan.
Is Friends of Ham good for a date?
It can be considered for a casual date because the verified dress code is casual and the opening hours cover every day of the week. For anything more specific, such as atmosphere, menu style, or booking requirements, confirm directly with the venue.
Does Friends of Ham have outdoor seating?
Do not assume outdoor seating is available. The verified location detail here is Leeds only, so confirm seating arrangements directly with the venue before you go.
Is Friends of Ham good for groups?
There is no verified group policy or seat count here. It may still be worth considering for a casual Leeds plan, but larger groups should check directly with the venue before relying on availability.
Location
4-8 New Station St, Leeds LS1 5DL, United Kingdom
Leeds, United Kingdom
Compare Friends of Ham
| Venue | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|
| Friends of Ham | Easy |
| Angelica & Crafthouse | Unknown |
| Headrow House | Unknown |
| Mojo Leeds | Unknown |
| The Alice Hawthorn | Unknown |
| The Dawnay Arms | Unknown |
Key differences to consider before you reserve.
Also Consider
- Angelica & Crafthouse, Notable alternative
- Headrow House, Notable alternative
- Mojo Leeds, Notable alternative
- The Alice Hawthorn, Notable alternative
- The Dawnay Arms, Notable alternative
How it compares in Leeds
Angelica & Crafthouse is the better choice when the room matters and the night needs to feel more dressed-up. Friends of Ham is the easier recommendation for a casual central meet-up, especially if the plan is drinks and grazing rather than a full occasion booking.
Headrow House is stronger for groups that want a larger, more varied night under one roof, while Mojo Leeds makes more sense when the brief is louder and later. Choose Friends of Ham when conversation and convenience matter more than high-volume atmosphere.
The Alice Hawthorn and The Dawnay Arms are better for a planned out-of-centre pub trip. They are not direct substitutes for a station-side Leeds night, which is where Friends of Ham earns its place: easy to slot into an evening, low ceremony, and useful when the rest of the plan is still loose.
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