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Verve Leeds

Bar

#2 of 114 Party venues in Cultural Quarter
#2 of 97 40th Birthday Party venues in Cultural Quarter
  27 reviews  – 
16 Merrion Street, Leeds, LS1 6PQ –
Leeds City Centre
From £500
min. spend
Up to 25
seats
Up to 50
standing
Venue offers catering
American
cuisine
Parking available
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Venue overview

Lively tequila bar in Leeds city centre, known for its free live music, comedy nights, and signature cocktails. Ideal for private parties like birthdays or corporate events, with a dance floor, PA system, and options to bring your own DJ or playlist.

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Spaces for hire at Verve Leeds

Mariachi Bar at Verve Leeds

Mariachi Bar
Bar
·
Private space
25 seats
50 standing
Verve has long been a standout in the Leeds bar scene, known for its unique and independent spirit. Downstairs, our Mariachi Bar is the perfect spot for celebrations—whether it’s a birthday, stag do, or any special occasion. With space for up to 50 guests, you’ll enjoy a private bar and your own bartender for the evening. To make it even more pers...
Alcohol licence until 2:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago
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Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Five Gold Rings Hot Buffet – Mariachi Bar – Mariachi Bar

£22 per person

• Festive hot buffet by Blue Pepper Catering
BUFFET MENU
1. Hot Pulled Turkey Breast
2. Roasted Garlic & Herb New Potatoes
3. Locally Produced Pigs in Blankets
4. Cranberry Sauce
5. House ’Slaw
6. Mini Mince Pies
7. Festive Mini Yule Logs
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
10 recent guests highly rated service quality
Amenities
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.8
Value for money
4.8
Catering
4.3
Communication
5.0

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

CS
Claudia S.
Verified review
Party · 45 guests · May 2026 · Mariachi Bar

Staff who arranged booking were very communicative and most staff on site were really helpful and polite

Quite a bit of miscommunication between organiser and staff on the ground, initially told we had to vacate 5 hours earlier than we had arranged, told we could store gifts in the venue then told we couldn’t, no draft beer downstairs then ran out of this and wine upstairs, specifically asked for non alcoholic gin to be bought in as lots of our party can’t drink for health reasons, then was refused service of after 3 drinks due to a stock taking issue. Definitely more suitable for

4.0
JA
Jonathan A.
Verified review
40th Birthday Party · 40 guests · July 2025 · Mariachi Bar

Great space, perfect for our night! All the staff were friendly and went over and above! They seemed to be enjoying our playlist and got involved! PA / sound system was great - could set the volume to suit the mood. Lighting likewise - could dim things down as the night got going and people started dancing.

Smelly toilets/corridor upstairs. Unwanted attention to one of our guests from another patron - a female guest got followed to the toilet. Not the venue's fault and think they kicked him out after so it was dealt with, just a bit of a shame.

4.7
CW
Claire W.
Verified review
Party · 40 guests · May 2025 · Mariachi Bar

Really nice staff, from booking through to the night itself. Nothing was too much trouble. Room was lovely and everything we needed was there. Pizzas came on time and were excellent.

Nothing

5.0
FB
Frankie B.
Verified review
Party · 50 guests · January 2024 · Mariachi Bar

Had my 30th birthday party here, couldn't have asked for more, amazing staff, amazing venue, loved having a private bar and being able to use my own music! Thank you so so much, was such a special night!

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Friday
17:00 – 2:00
from £750 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £750 min. spend
Saturday
17:00 – 2:00
from £750 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £750 min. spend
Sunday
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Mariachi Bar
17:00 – 2:00
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 6 months ago

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 50
standing
Up to 25
seats
In-house catering
American
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Verve Leeds

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

Verve Leeds is a tequila-focused cocktail bar with a mariachi-themed interior and regular live music and comedy.

Venue highlights: The venue provides two hireable areas: a basement for private parties and a mariachi-styled bar available for nightly hire. The basement supports loud, host-controlled playlists so private bookings can run their own music. The bar offers tailored cocktail menus, in-house catering with gluten-free and vegetarian options, and the ability to programme promoted, ticketed nights.

Best for: Cocktail-led private parties, lively birthday or celebration nights, small ticketed live-music or comedy shows.

Location: Merrion Street in Leeds city centre places the venue amid a concentrated nightlife strip where guests can continue an evening at nearby bars and late-night venues.

What guests say: The basement accommodates private hires that allow hosts to choose and play music at high volume. The bar staff provide attentive service and display strong tequila knowledge during bookings.

Usually booked for
40th Birthday Party

Typically for 40-50 guests and costs about £750.

"Great space, perfect for our night! All the staff were friendly and went over and above!"

- Jonathan A. Jul 2025

FAQ

The venue offers drink packages, including bottle service, welcome receptions, and bespoke cocktails, at discounted rates when booked in advance; pizza buffets are also available.

No, the licence states that under-18s cannot be in Mean Eyed Cat.

Yes, it is the room downstairs, and there is a staffed bar inside it.

Cancellations 60 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 60 days to 30 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 30 days are non-refundable.

At Verve Leeds, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Verve Leeds:

  • Mariachi Bar hosting 35 guests: £769.52

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Verve Leeds is located at 16 Merrion Street, in Leeds City Centre.

Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:

  • Jonathan A. rated it 4.7/5 stars
    'Great space, perfect for our night! All the staff were friendly and went over and above! They seemed to be enjoying our playlist and got involved! PA / sound system was great - could set the volume to suit the mood. Lighting likewise - could dim things down as the night got going and people started dancing.'
  • Jacelyn A. rated it 5/5 stars
    'Everything! My 40th party here was amazing! The staff are rhe friendliest, funnest people. I think they enjoyed it as much as we did and were so attentive. Soooo coming back here for more parties. If you want party, here is the place to have one :)'
  • Daniel C. rated it 5/5 stars
    'The venue was spectacular, all staff were great, sound system was solid and we had a fantastic night all round! Can't recommend this venue enough'

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