You might’ve read my feature on Leeds’ best places to dance — oh, and there are many beyond even the ones I picked out. But when the sun rears its rays and shines across the city’s rooftops, beer gardens, terraces and even groovy indoor spaces, you’ll want to embrace the summer season and get out to enjoy pints and pitchers while the tunes play. 

To help you plan where to go when the mood — and the weather — takes you, here’s a handful of the hottest Leeds bars for summer DJ sets:

• Distrikt
• Angelica
• Headrow House
• Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
• Northern Monk Refectory
• Water Lane Boathouse
• Outlaws Yacht Club
• The Rooftop at East Parade
• Doghouse
• The Old Red Bus Station

Please note: This is purely an unaffiliated opinion piece.