New Inn is a pub in Headingley, Leeds. Rated 4.3 stars from 553 Google reviews. Known for staff who actually listen and well-kept cask ales and proper beer selection. Best for solo dining and group nights out. Ranked #9 of 10 in Headingley. Price range: £10–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
New Inn
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Quick Verdict
Locals come back because the staff care, the beer's kept properly, and the food's honest. It's the kind of pub that makes people say "I wish we had one like this."
You want a pub where the staff actually know your name after one visit, the cask ales rotate, and the food won't disappoint at a price that won't hurt.
About New Inn
The New Inn is a Greene King pub on Otley Road in Headingley that's pulled off what most student-area boozers can't: staying genuinely good when the universities empty and staying genuinely good when they fill back up. You'll find cask ales on rotation (10% CAMRA discount available), multiple screens for sport, and a kitchen that doesn't phone it in — reviewers mention well-cooked, well-presented food at prices that don't insult you. The staff are the real story here. Erin, Avery, Demi, Caitlin, and Ellis get named repeatedly in reviews, not because they're performing hospitality but because they actually listen. One reviewer noted staff went "out of their way" after arriving drenched from rain. Another group got a staff member to take their photo when they couldn't all fit in frame. Quiz nights pull a crowd with "a really lovely atmosphere." It's cosy without being cramped, casual without being sloppy, and it works equally well for a solo drink, a group watching the Euros, or a weekday lunch.
What Stands Out
Staff who actually listen
Reviewers name specific staff members (Erin, Avery, Demi, Caitlin, Ellis) across multiple visits. One wrote: "His service was impeccable, he really listened to what we wanted and went out of his way to make sure we were happy." Another noted staff "went above and beyond with the limes to make two Aussie girls feel right at home."
Well-kept cask ales and proper beer selection
Reviewers consistently praise "great range of cask ales" and "great selection on draught." A CAMRA member noted a 10% discount available and described the ales as "very well kept." Multiple reviews highlight this as a draw.
Food cooked properly at reasonable prices
Reviewers describe meals as "well cooked and tasty," "well presented and very tasty," and "lovely food for a good price for the value." One regular visitor of several years noted they try the food each visit and it's consistently good. Prices are repeatedly called "reasonably priced" and "good value."
What Customers Say
Nice and friendly staff would recommend for a nice lunch out!!
Lovely food for a good price for the value.
Very comfy atmosphere and good prices.
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Inn
Typical pub menu — burgers, pies, fish and chips — but cooked properly by Ellis. Reviewers call it "well presented and very tasty" and consistently praise the value. Expect to pay around €15–20 for a main. One regular visitor said they've tried the food on multiple visits over several years and it's reliably good.
Yes. Multiple screens, and reviewers specifically mention watching LUFC matches and the Euros final. It's set up for groups wanting to catch the game, and the atmosphere during big matches is described as "great."
Yes. Reviewers describe quiz nights as "great fun with a really lovely atmosphere." Check their website or call ahead for dates and times.
Yes. Reviewers mention coming as groups, and staff will help you out — one group had a staff member take a photo when they couldn't all fit in frame. It fills up on weekends and gets quieter when students are away, so timing matters if you want a relaxed vibe.
A rotating selection of cask ales plus a range of draught beers. CAMRA members get 10% off. Reviewers specifically praise the "great range" and note the ales are "very well kept."
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