
Call Lane Social
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About Call Lane Social
On Call Lane in Leeds, Call Lane Social is a cocktail bar that opened in 2010 and has run as an independent, family operation since. The bar takes walk-ins rather than reservations, so guests arrive and order straight at the counter. Roped-off sections can be booked for group parties, giving larger gatherings a set area apart from the main room. The focus stays on drinks made to order rather than a food menu, and the setting has stayed under the same family ownership for well over a decade on Call Lane.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
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Menu & Prices
32 dishes · mains £5–8- French Martini£8.00
- Mojito£8.00
- White Russian£8.00
- Negroni£8.00
- Bramble£8.00
- Margarita£8.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention aggressive door security team, card-only payment policy, cocktails and private party bookings.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention aggressive door security team, card-only payment policy, cocktails and private party bookings.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails draw the most praise. One reviewer calls the Sunday beer, cocktail and tequila deal banging and the cocktail mint, and another pairs good cocktails with a relaxed atmosphere and an addictive game played when buying drinks. Several regulars describe the bar staff as lovely and friendly, and one calls the bar good for private and party bookings. The door team draws the heaviest criticism. Reviewers describe a solo visitor refused entry under "company policy", a friend turned away as "too drunk" before a single drink, and a group in the booked tiki hideaway moved on shortly before its slot ended, with managers and security called rude and abrupt. Some bar staff also come in for complaints. One bartender snapped at a customer who asked to pay cash, another took away a freshly bought drink and sprayed cleaning solution without apologising, and a request for a bottle of prosecco meant a trip downstairs. One longtime regular recalls staff making up for a mixed up payment with drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails draw the most praise. One reviewer calls the Sunday beer, cocktail and tequila deal banging and the cocktail mint, and another pairs good cocktails with a relaxed atmosphere and an addictive game played when buying drinks. Several regulars describe the bar staff as lovely and friendly, and one calls the bar good for private and party bookings. The door team draws the heaviest criticism. Reviewers describe a solo visitor refused entry under "company policy", a friend turned away as "too drunk" before a single drink, and a group in the booked tiki hideaway moved on shortly before its slot ended, with managers and security called rude and abrupt. Some bar staff also come in for complaints. One bartender snapped at a customer who asked to pay cash, another took away a freshly bought drink and sprayed cleaning solution without apologising, and a request for a bottle of prosecco meant a trip downstairs. One longtime regular recalls staff making up for a mixed up payment with drinks.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“If you are a single guy looking to explore don't waste your time with this place. Rude and not veteran friendly I had asked if they task of they take defence discount cards or blue light was told but very rudely.”
- Google user
“Came in for the Sunday beer and cocktail and tequila deal and it was banging! For the dollar the cocktail was mint nice cold beer Shout out to Jodi! Great bartender. RIP Chirs”
- Google user
“The person behind bar was extremely rude, I asked if I could pay cash and she got lairy and had a meltdown about how it’s card only which is fine with me as I would have just paid card however she said “it’s literally card only you should have known this” I found this very rude and the people behind the bar especially her (the short one) I don’t recommend going here if you have cash as they get angry even if your happy to pay on card”
- Google user
“We went to a private area roped off this Saturday 10/1/26 in tiki hideaway. Was told area was 8-11, small bar area with uninterested bar staff. Went to main bar asked for bottle of prosecco was told you have to go downstairs for that. Not “oh hold on a minute I’ll go get you one “ Had to ask for a cooler to go with the Prosecco after going downstairs. Uninterested bar staff downstairs which was amazing because it was absolutely dead. At 10:50pm one of the managers started trying to move us all from the area we had booked. One of our people mentioned to the manager about it not being fair being moved when we’re paying £6 a can of beer etc, no fighting or aggression. Just a comment. Cue crazy door team guy straight over telling him he’s taking his drink off him and taking him out the weird way, down the fire escape rather than the normal way out. I’ve worked in bars and clubs for over 25 years and that’s not normal, one door guy actually took the time to get both sides of the story whilst we said there was no aggression, manager came back and got a bit heated with us, tall door guy with dreads continued to be threatening to us when we posed no issues. Credit to the security guy who spoke with us. No credit to the big guy with dreads who clearly has issues along with the “manager” Also looking at 15 bad reviews about the door team here. Maybe need to have a look at this ? Left and won’t be returning. 0 stars if I could. *EDIT As I can’t reply to your response I’m editing this, let me point out firstly we were thrown out of the area not just the ropes removed, like I said I work in the nightlife industry I understand how it works. Your Doorman was plain rude and looking for a fight, looking at cctv won’t change that. Speak to your security company for gods sake. Also you said about taking people out the fire escape way to avoid a busy bar. There were literally no customers downstairs so that doesn’t make sense. It’s clear your doorteam are a shambles. 16 bad reviews about just the doorteam. Wow. I’d like to know the name of the security firm who employ your door team please.”
- Google user
“Bar 42 is a small, nice bar that’s great for private and party bookings. They serve a good variety of drinks, and although they don’t offer food, they do accept both cash and card payments, which is convenient. The staff are friendly and helpful. There was a girl named Kalcy who took my order perfectly—always smiling, greeting people warmly, and providing excellent service. Overall, it’s a good place to relax and enjoy drinks with great service.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Call Lane Social opened in 2010 and has quickly become a Leeds favourite. Independent, family run bar, we are all about making great drinks and great memories.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Beer
Show more amenities
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Restroom
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Crowd· 3
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Location
Cocktail bars near Call Lane Social
- Slug & Lettuce - Boar Lane Leeds4.33,3650.2 mi
bottomless brunch, prosecco on arrival, constantly topped-up drinks
- Slug & Lettuce - Park Row Leeds4.32,4820.3 mi£30–40
bottomless brunch, cocktail masterclass, excellent drinks
- 0.4 mi
bottomless brunch, chicken undercooked, pulled pork burgers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call Lane Social | 4.0591 | — | £10–20 | aggressive door security team, card-only payment policy, cocktails |
| Slug & Lettuce - Boar Lane Leeds | 4.33,365 | 0.2 mi | — | bottomless brunch, prosecco on arrival, constantly topped-up drinks |
| Slug & Lettuce - Park Row Leeds | 4.32,482 | 0.3 mi | £30–40 | bottomless brunch, cocktail masterclass, excellent drinks |
| Dirty Martini - Cocktail Bar in Leeds | 4.51,011 | 0.4 mi | — | bottomless brunch, chicken undercooked, pulled pork burgers |
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