The Wardrobe Concerts 2024-2025

A good place for a drink and a gig. I didn't try the food so can't comment. There is plenty of seating in the bar but the gig area is mostly standing only. Good atmosphere and sound.

Had dinner here before seeing Cate Canning in the venue below and it was genuinely the best burger I’ve had! Cocktails were also brilliant. The venue was also super cute and had a great sound system. Nothing to complain about. Super convenient having a restaurant in the venue for those travelling as we didn’t have to find anywhere else so saved us a bunch of time rushing around too.

I did not eat, so I can't rate that aspect. But I was at the Wardrobe last night to see Jacob Collier, and the venue was lovely, amazing atmosphere created in an intimate venue. Staff are very friendly, and the bar was easy to get to and be served at.

Didn't eat so can't speak there. Came for a gig in the downstairs area. Me and my sister are both disabled and arranged in advance. While the staff were lovely some aspects of accessibility were lacking. While upstairs the disabled toilet is located in clear view, downstairs it's in the backstage area, doesn't have many bars for support and also doesn't have a red string alarm. On top of that a member of staff *has* to accompany you to the toilet when you use it. The lift is a nice touch, but the fact it also goes to the backstage area and disabled customers can't come and go freely isn't ideal. The disabled area was cordoned off and despite all the wheelchairs, mobility aids etc contacting in advance it was small and unfit for use, and right next to the backstage door which led to a lot of shuffling/squeezing. When asked by a wheelchair user if they could move to the opposite side of the raised platform or further into the venue, they were told "absolutely not" due to "safety concerns". This is where my frustration shines through. I understand not allowing disabled folks in the pit to avoid injury. But shoving us all in a corner, refusing to allow us to sit anywhere else, making it clear that moving seats to try and let the wheelchair users behind us see the stage better would "block the doors", never mind the fact physical disability is not the only reason someone uses accessible features and we were positioned right next to the speaker. It's clear to me in the downstairs venue that accessibility is a rushed afterthought and that's disappointing. I also witnessed another wheelchair user be actively ignored because the bar is too high and doesn't have even a shorter section for disabled ordering. I had to wave someone down for them (as I use a cane so am able to stand for short periods). On top of that we had at least one member of staff sitting or standing right by us the whole time. I'm 22 years old at an indie rock gig I don't need babysitting. I honestly came away feeling quite infantilised and condescended by the accessibility conditions as I'm sure especially some of the wheelchair users did. It's a shame because I'm certain this venue has the capacity to do better. Having a lift at all is already a big step up from lots of Leeds' venues. It's just sad that it's lacking in some major ways that makes it difficult as a disabled person. Drinks weren't too bad downstairs, 2.75 for a pint of coke, 4.75 for my sister's single vodka coke. Could be worse for inner city. Gig itself was brilliant and staff were kind enough. The accessibility just really needs some work.

Went to see a comedian here. Bar became very busy but we went to it straight away and avoided the wait. As the event was sold out ushers were telling people to sit at the front, but they seemed understanding enough that not everyone wants to sit at the front in a comedy gig! Sound and view were great, felt safe and secure without being oppressive.