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Rhythm & Rye

Cocktail bar and live music venue in a former Morley textile mill, open since 2024

Capacity to be confirmed, live music 2 nights a week. Soul, Pop, Rock - originals welcome.

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At a glance

Checked 31 Oct 2026

At a glance, Rhythm & Rye in Morley, Leeds is summed up below. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books soul, pop and rock acts.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live music2 nights a week
TodayOpen10:00–23:00Closes in 57m 21s
BacklineTBC
BooksSoul · Pop · Rock

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

Before you book Rhythm & Rye, here are its size, live nights, genres and website. It has live music 2 nights a week. It books soul, pop and rock acts.

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The facts
Capacity–
Live nightsFri, Sat
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Genres
SoulPopRock
Websiterhythmandrye.com
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked31 Oct 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find Rhythm & Rye

Morley

Getting there

Rhythm & Rye is at Dawson Hill, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9DF. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.

Dawson Hill,
Morley, Leeds LS27 9DF

The nearest station is Morley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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Nobody from Rhythm & Rye is on GigXchange yet, so members vote to bring the venue on. It books soul, pop and rock acts. Once the venue joins, members can send it booking requests in the app.

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05 — Opening times

Open 5 of 7

Rhythm & Rye publishes its opening times for 5 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

MonNot listed
TueNot listed
WedToday10:00–23:00
Thu10:00–23:00
Fri10:00–23:00
Sat10:00–23:00
Sun11:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at Rhythm & Rye is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

Morley, Leeds

About Rhythm & Rye

This is the background on Rhythm & Rye, from the venue and its listings. It books soul, pop and rock acts. It has live music 2 nights a week.

Rhythm & Rye is a grassroots music venue in Morley, Leeds. It books Soul, Pop, Rock, Indie, Blues, Acoustic, Jazz, Funk; originals and covers are both welcome.

Listing notes

Rhythm ‌​‌​‍& Rye opened in 2024 inside Dawson House on Dawson Hill in Morley, a 19th-century warehouse that once made 'shoddy' and worked as a textile mill until the 1980s. Today it is a cocktail bar and live music venue, with classic, twisted and original cocktails and brunch served until 3pm. Live music lands mainly on Friday and Saturday nights, with free entry for walk-ins. Recent line-ups have included function and party bands playing soul, pop, rock and indie classics, Yorkshire blues-roots and rock bands, and acoustic duos mixing covers with their own arrangements. The venue says it is always looking for fresh jazz, funk and soul acts - performers can send footage to ents@rhythmandrye.com. It is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 11am to 10pm, and runs a walk-in service with no reservations on Fridays or Saturdays.

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08 — What's on

Nothing listed

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09 — Leeds league

Next 30 days

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#52
of 92
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01Brudenell Social Club 33 gigs
02The Lending Room 8 gigs
03Stylus up2 6 gigs
04Belgrave Music Hall 5 gigs
05Leeds Beckett Students' Union up1 5 gigs
06Oporto up1 5 gigs
07Project House down4 5 gigs
08HEADROW HOUSE up2 4 gigs
09Leeds Irish Centre New 4 gigs
10The Attic down1 3 gigs

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Morley · Grassroots

Rhythm & Rye

Cocktail bar and live music venue in a former Morley textile mill, open since 2024

Venue at a glance Rhythm & Rye · Leeds
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
2 nights
Live music
Fri · Satper week
10:00
Open today
until 23:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Soul
Books
originals+7 more
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 31 October 2026

Rhythm & Rye — Quick Facts

Cocktail bar and live music venue in a former Morley textile mill, open since 2024. Here are the key facts on Rhythm & Rye at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live music2nights a weekFri · Sat
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksSoul+7 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today10:00–23:00Closes in 57m 21s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

Rhythm & Rye this week

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Tue —
Wed· today 10:00–23:00
Thu 10:00–23:00
Fri 10:00–23:00 Live music
Sat 10:00–23:00 Live music
Sun 11:00–22:00

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at Rhythm & Rye is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About Rhythm & Rye

Rhythm & Rye is a grassroots music venue in Morley, Leeds. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

Rhythm & Rye books Soul, Pop, Rock, Indie, Blues, Acoustic, Jazz, Funk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.

Listing notes

Rhythm ‌​‌​‍& Rye opened in 2024 inside Dawson House on Dawson Hill in Morley, a 19th-century warehouse that once made 'shoddy' and worked as a textile mill until the 1980s. Today it is a cocktail bar and live music venue, with classic, twisted and original cocktails and brunch served until 3pm. Live music lands mainly on Friday and Saturday nights, with free entry for walk-ins. Recent line-ups have included function and party bands playing soul, pop, rock and indie classics, Yorkshire blues-roots and rock bands, and acoustic duos mixing covers with their own arrangements. The venue says it is always looking for fresh jazz, funk and soul acts - performers can send footage to ents@rhythmandrye.com. It is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10am to 11pm and Sunday from 11am to 10pm, and runs a walk-in service with no reservations on Fridays or Saturdays.

Playing Rhythm & Rye: what to know

Live nights at Rhythm & Rye are usually Fri, Sat. Soul is the first genre on its list. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. Rhythm & Rye hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Leeds and what local gigs pay.

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Find Rhythm & Rye

Rhythm & Rye is at Dawson Hill, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9DF. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 92 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.

AddressDawson Hill
AreaMorley, Leeds
PostcodeLS27 9DF
Getting there

The nearest station is Morley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Rhythm & Rye in Morley, Leeds; LS27 9DF is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 1 other venue in Morley, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Leeds this week, or book a Leeds band for a night of your own.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The Leeds League

Rhythm & Rye is #52 of 92 Leeds venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 – Brudenell Social Club 33 gigs
  2. #2 – The Lending Room 8 gigs
  3. #3 ▲2 Stylus 6 gigs
  4. #4 – Belgrave Music Hall 5 gigs
  5. #5 ▲1 Leeds Beckett Students' Union 5 gigs
  6. #6 ▲1 Oporto 5 gigs
  7. #7 ▼4 Project House 5 gigs
  8. #8 ▲2 HEADROW HOUSE 4 gigs
  9. #9 NEW Leeds Irish Centre 4 gigs
  10. #10 ▼1 The Attic 3 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Rhythm & Rye. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Rhythm & Rye. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

Rhythm & Rye has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Leeds venue directory.
Rhythm & Rye books Soul, Pop, Rock, Indie, Blues, Acoustic, Jazz, Funk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details Rhythm & Rye has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for Rhythm & Rye. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
Open mic information is not currently listed for Rhythm & Rye. Browse the Leeds Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
Dawson Hill, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9DF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in Leeds vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is Morley (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS27 9DF. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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We list 92 grassroots music venues in Leeds. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near Rhythm & Rye: Santiago Bar, Six Poor Folk, Stylus, Temple Newsam, The Attic, The Backroom, The Black Horse Wakefield, The Botanist Trinity Leeds, The Chemic Tavern, The Cherry Tree Horbury, The Cricketers Arms, Brudenell Social Club, The Lending Room, Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds Beckett Students' Union, Oporto, Project House, HEADROW HOUSE and Leeds Irish Centre.

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