Water Lane Boathouse waterfront beer garden/terrace

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Water Lane Boathouse

Leeds


Watch canal boats chug into Granary Wharf from the floor-to-ceiling windows or generous outside seating area at this beer bar, occupying a prime historic spot on the water close enough to clink glasses with boaters. The top-quality global craft beers are pricey, but the setting is hard to beat. There’s also tasty pizza available from £5.

The 1800s building was originally a warehouse for the canal and then grain store. Old iron ship-loading equipment towers above the tables outside; inside the space is super modern, with custom-made furniture and graphic prints.