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The Nest at Canary

Event Space in a Bar
·
Private space
The Dockside, Leeds, LS10 1EG –
Cultural Quarter, Leeds
Up to 30
seats
Up to 60
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

Planning a special event? Look no further than ‘The Nest,’ our exclusive first-floor space perfect for private parties and events. With options to add the upstairs terrace or take over the entire venue, we offer curated food, drink, and entertainment packages tailored for unforgettable Christmas parties, birthday celebrations, and more.

Nested in the heart of the iconic Leeds Dock, The Canary is the perfect spot for your next private event.

Covering everything from corporate events right through to birthday parties and even weddings, this two storey venue provides a cosy yet large space with unparalleled views of the Dock. Designed with an industrial yet warm vibe, The Canary offers versatile indoor and outdoor spaces across two levels, including two bars, and heated terraces with waterside views.

With options for buffets, informal dining, canapés and more, we've got you covered depending what you're after however if you're looking for something extra special, just ask! Our Head Chef will be happy to curate a bespoke menu to your budget so you and your guests are happy.

Featuring local and international beer as well as a stunning cocktail menu, Canary has drinks to suit everyone whilst our balcony area is the perfect spot for those looking for some evening sun or the perfect insta-moment.

For the more corporate events, Great coffee, free Wi-Fi, and an abundance of plugs/USB sockets allow for flexible and creative events whilst our expert events team are on hand for any ideas you have.

Usually booked for

Dining Party

Typically for about 15 guests and costs about £250.

"Amazing service, great upstairs room!"

- Hazel S. Dec 2024

Offers and packages

Menus

 Main menu
Drinks menu
Christmas menu

Event offer

Wedding Offers

£125 hire fee
+ £1500 min. spend

Host your wedding in The Nest with dockside views, featuring our buffet-style Large Party Menu and optional drinks reception for easy planning.

Wedding Buffet Package – The Nest
£25 per person

• Large Party Menu – buffet style
• Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available
• Optional drinks reception: Prosecco or cocktails
• Drinks vouchers available: Yellow or Black tokens

BUFFET
1. Chicken wings
2. Chicken tenders
3. Lettuce wraps (beef or mushroom)
4. Jalapeno poppers
5. Mac ‘n’ cheese bites
6. Falafel balls + hummus
7. House fries
8. Potato salad
9. Mixed leaf salad

Prices

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £3000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Per session
11:00 – 23:00
from £1000 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 23:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 60
  • Dining
    up to 30
  • Theatre
    up to 20
  • Boardroom
    up to 30
  • Classroom
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
European cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Flatscreen TV
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Paid parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guests under 18 are not allowed

Host rules

External catering is not permitted
Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day

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Reviews and ratings

(26 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

DS
David S.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests · May 2026

Everything - staff were helpful, it was really relaxed, really good value, great service both before the event and during. We would love to come back and do an event here again.

5.0
JH
James H.
Verified review
Pub · 20 guests · October 2025

The location is great - by the water with lots of natural light. The staff were very friendly and helpful (managed to fix my tricky Spotify problems).

4.6
LA
Lauren A.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 40 guests · September 2025

Great venue, food was also good and the staff were generally friendly.

The venue said they would provide decks but when we arrived they hadn't brought the right cables and so we had no music for the first hour, until our friend went home and got his cables!

4.1
GL
Geoff L.
Verified review
Outdoor Space · 35 guests · July 2025

We booked the Nest at Canary for a private work event. You have the upstairs bar and adjoining terrace. It was perfect for our number of 35 and it can accommodate more. The staff were great from start to finish, through booking to the end of the event. We had the large buffet menu, which was varied and catered for all tastes. A decent variety of drinks. The water taxi stops right outside. I recommend it wholeheartedly. It's also a regular bar for anyone and I will definitely now be including it in my Leeds bar rotation. Many thanks.

5.0

FAQ

Yes, you are welcome to connect to the TV screen via HDMI to a laptop for a presentation. The venue usually recommends a speech via a microphone due to the layout of the room.

Yes, DJs must connect to the venue’s music system and speakers; they are not permitted to bring their own.

Yes, the outdoor space can be assigned for groups confirmed at a minimum of 50 people.

Yes, guests can play music through the venue’s music system, but they must bring a standard aux cable and adaptor to connect to their device.

Yes, candles are permitted.

About Canary

Canary is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

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