The Palace is a restaurant in Leeds City Centre, Leeds. Rated 4.4 stars from 2011 Google reviews. Known for real ales and hand-pulled beers and irish breakfast. Best for proper drinks and breakfast.
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The Palace
| Rating | 4.4★ |
| Reviews | 2,011 |
| Best for | Proper drinks |
Quick Verdict
A classical British pub with serious real ales, a kitchen that nails the Irish breakfast, and staff attentive enough to track allergens without being asked.
You want real ales and a classic mixed grill in a no-nonsense Leeds pub with staff who remember your name.
About The Palace
A former Leeds timber merchant's home, The Palace has settled into its bones as a proper British pub — big, classical and easy to walk into. The ales are the main event: with over sixty mentions across recent reviews, the hand-pulled selection is clearly what keeps people coming back. Food runs to the kind of thing that fits the room — the classic mixed grill and curly fries are the dishes people are ordering — and the Irish breakfast, cooked by Shiv, has drawn particular praise, with one table returning the following morning specifically for a second sitting. Staff like Ali and Kelly are called out by name for the kind of attentive, warm service that makes a large pub feel less anonymous. For anyone passing through Leeds city centre who wants a genuine boozer rather than a bar dressed up as one, this is the stop.
What Stands Out
Real ales and hand-pulled beers
Google review topics show ales mentioned 61 times, real ales 20 times, and hand-pulled beers 2 times across recent reviews.
Irish breakfast
Two recent local reviews (E.S., M.C., both 5★, 2026-09-26) specifically named the Irish breakfast as 'cooked to perfection' and 'beautifully cooked by Shiv', with E.S. noting attention to allergens.
Staff attentiveness
Three recent local reviews (E.S., M.C., J.M., all 5★, Sept 2026) named individual staff members (Ali, Kelly, Shiv) and praised quick, kind, and thoughtful service with follow-up checks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Palace
The Palace in City Centre, Leeds stocks real ales and hand-pulled beers; recent reviews highlight the range of ales available, with the selection drawing regulars specifically for the quality and variety.
The Palace serves an Irish breakfast that recent guests describe as precisely cooked, with kitchen staff paying attention to allergen requests without prompting. The breakfast has been mentioned across multiple recent reviews as a reason to return.
The Palace operates as a proper boozer—a no-frills classical British pub where regulars feel welcome and staff move quickly. Recent guests report friendly service and a welcoming atmosphere, with staff checking in throughout the meal.
The Palace has a beer garden and outdoor seating, which feature among the reasons people visit, though the pub is equally popular for indoor drinks and food.
The Palace accommodates groups comfortably; recent reviews from groups of friends and families praise the quick service, friendly staff, and the range of food and drink options available.
The Palace serves a classic mixed grill and an Irish breakfast that recent guests have singled out for precise cooking. The kitchen also tracks allergen requests and caters to diners with specific dietary needs.
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