Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Leeds is a cocktail bar in Leeds City Centre, Leeds. Rated 4.5 stars from 982 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually remember you and bottomless brunch that doesn't disappoint. Best for bottomless brunch and date night. Price range: £30–40.
Rankings updated April 2026
Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Leeds
Quick Verdict
Yes. The cocktails are genuinely good and the staff actually care, which is rarer than it should be in an upmarket bar. You'll pay £30–40 per person, but you're not paying for the décor—you're paying for drinks made properly and service that doesn't feel transactional.
You're after cocktails that taste like someone knows what they're doing, bottomless brunch with actual attentive service, or a place that won't feel corporate when you book it for a group.
About Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Leeds
Dirty Martini is a cocktail bar on King Street that's built its reputation on two things: drinks that actually taste good and staff who remember your name. The reviews don't mention food as an afterthought—they mention it as a reason to come back, particularly during their bottomless brunch service where cocktails arrive faster than you can empty them. The space itself is trendy and upmarket without the stuffiness; groups book it for work events, couples arrive for anniversaries, and people come back specifically because their server—Anne, Halim, Jamie, Paige—treated them like they mattered. The atmosphere shifts with the time of day: late afternoon is chilled, weekends get rammed with banging tunes. Service consistency is the real story here. Across 972 reviews, staff names appear repeatedly in praise—not because they're performing, but because they're attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the cocktail menu, and quick with refills during bottomless service. The toilets are clean, the location is central, and they accept reservations for groups.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually remember you
Anne, Halim, Jamie, and Paige are named repeatedly across reviews for going 'above and beyond'—keeping glasses topped up during brunch, recommending cocktails, making sure customers 'never came close to running out', and creating a 'best service we have ever received' experience. One reviewer specifically noted Anne was 'always made sure to be prompt with our next order' and 'kept asking if we needed anything'.
Bottomless brunch that doesn't disappoint
Multiple reviews praise the bottomless brunch experience specifically. One reviewer noted they were 'surprised that the food was really good too' and another called it 'fantastic' with 'delicious' drinks. The service during brunch is consistently highlighted—one customer gave it '10/10' for both food and drinks options, and another said it was 'by far the best customer service I have received' at any Leeds brunch venue.
Cocktails made with actual skill
Reviews mention 'lovely cocktails', 'great cocktails', and specifically praise individual drinks—'blood orange martinis' and 'naughty cocktails' recommended by staff. The venue attributes list 'Great cocktails' as a highlight, and the 4.5-star rating across 972 reviews reflects consistency in the product itself.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Leeds
They accept reservations, which you should use for groups or weekend visits—reviews mention the place gets 'rammed on the weekends'. Walk-ins are fine for quieter times, but don't expect a table on Saturday night without booking.
Cocktails arrive quickly and staff keep them coming. One reviewer noted their server Halim 'made sure we never came close to running out', and another called the food 'really good' alongside 'delicious' drinks. Expect to pay within the £30–40 per person range and plan for at least 2 hours.
£30–40 per person for cocktails. That's mid-range for an upmarket bar in Leeds city centre, not cheap but standard for the quality and service level—reviewers don't mention price as a complaint, only the experience.
Late afternoon is 'chilled', weekends get loud with 'banging tunes' and a 'trendy, upmarket' vibe. It fills up quickly on Saturdays and Sundays. Groups feel at home here; one work event review noted it's 'a great place to hang out'.
They serve food alongside cocktails. Reviewers specifically mention food options during brunch and note it's 'really good'—one customer was pleasantly surprised by the quality. It's not a restaurant, but you won't go hungry.
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