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Head of Steam, Leeds

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Operator: Camerons
12 Mill Hill, City Centre, Leeds, LS1 5DQ (View on Google Map)
(0113) 243 6618
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Attractive three-storey stone and brick pub with a curved frontage. The octagonal island bar hosts beers from all around the world, including a good range of cask ales and a very impressive array of draught Belgian beers. Cavernous in both appearance and acoustically, there are several distinct areas - a few tables close to the bar, an alcove for live music (Jazz on Sundays), a raised area to the rear and an upstairs balcony area. May close up to an hour early if quiet.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leeds Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Spencer's
Local Authority
Leeds District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Camerons Brewery
Pub ID
LEE/367
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - Midnight
Tuesday
Noon - Midnight
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 5 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Camerons - Strongarm TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
Camerons - Strongarm
Camerons - Strongarm

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Camerons - Road Crew TasteMatch Prediction

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Camerons - Road Crew
Camerons - Road Crew Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Camerons - Road Crew
Camerons - Road Crew

This beer is served regularly at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 6 times
Boltmaker pumpclip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 6 times. at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Leeds - Leeds Pale TasteMatch Prediction

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Leeds - Leeds Pale
Leeds - Leeds Pale Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Leeds - Leeds Pale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Leeds - Leeds Pale

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 3.8%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Kirkstall - Three Swords TasteMatch Prediction

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Kirkstall Three Swords
Kirkstall - Three Swords Premium Blond Ale • 4.5% Spotted 4 times
Kirkstall Three Swords
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Kirkstall - Three Swords

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 4 times. at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Blond Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wilde Child - Brownie Hunter TasteMatch Prediction

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Wilde Child - Brownie Hunter
Wilde Child - Brownie Hunter Flavoured Speciality Beers • 4.9% Spotted 8 times
Wilde Child - Brownie Hunter
Wilde Child - Brownie Hunter

Spotted 8 times recently. Last spotted 3 days ago at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 4.9%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brass Castle - Bad Kitty TasteMatch Prediction

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Brass Castle - Bad Kitty
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty Flavoured Speciality Beers • 5.5% Spotted twice
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brass Castle - Bad Kitty

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Head of Steam, Leeds.

ABV 5.5%
Style Flavoured Speciality Beers
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes
Changing

Local & Regional

Changing beers typically include: Rooster's - Easy Going Assassin , Tartarus (varies) , Vocation (varies)

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Jazz on Sundays
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
1 step from the higher entrance and 2 steps from the lower entrance. No accessible toilet. Standard toilets on the first floor. Most seating is up 1 further step.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
On both pints and halves
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (150m)
Leeds

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