At a glance, Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom in Leeds is summed up below. It has live music 7 nights a week. It books pop, funk and soul acts.
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Standing capacity
verified · large room
In detail
Live music
7 nights a week
Today·Closed
12:00–02:00Opens in 8h 07m 10s
Backline
TBC
Books
Pop · Funk · Soul
01 — Inside the room
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4 photos show the inside of Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom, from the stage to the bar. It books pop, funk and soul acts. Tap any photo to open it at full size.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is at 43 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 91 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
Mon
12:00–02:00
Tue
12:00–02:00
Wed
12:00–03:00
Thu
12:00–03:00
Fri
12:00–03:00
Sat
12:00–03:00
SunToday
12:00–02:00
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Leeds
About Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom
This is the background on Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom, from the venue and its listings. It books pop, funk and soul acts. It has live music 7 nights a week.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is a live music venue in Leeds with a standing capacity of 750. It books Pop, Funk, Soul, Disco; originals and covers are both welcome.
Listing notes
Rita's has live music 7 days a week. It calls itself Leeds' beer hall for cocktail lovers and sits at 43 Woodhouse Lane, with free entry every night.
Alongside the music, the bar serves beer, cocktails, tequila slushies and giant 24 inch pizzas, with free pool on Mondays.
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08 — What's on
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Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom — Quick Facts
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom capacity: 750 standing - verified from the venue's website, Oct 2026.Woodhouse Lane beer hall with live music 7 nights a week and free entry
✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeLargevenue750 standing
Live music7nights a weekMon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksPop+3 moreOriginals and covers
Capacity750standingA verified figure - its source and date are under the section heading.
By size, Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is the 12th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Leeds Irish Centre (about 800); Unity Hall Wakefield (about 800) and Project House (about 1,000).
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom holds 750 standing, which makes it a large room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is bigger than the typical room we list around Leeds (about 200). A room this big is mostly booked by agents and promoters for touring acts; a support slot on one of those bills is the usual way in for a local act.
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The stage kit at Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC
About Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is a live music venue in Leeds with a standing capacity of 750. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom books Pop, Funk, Soul, Disco acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leeds venue directory.
Listing notes
Rita's has live music 7 days a week. It calls itself Leeds' beer hall for cocktail lovers and sits at 43 Woodhouse Lane, with free entry every night.
Alongside the music, the bar serves beer, cocktails, tequila slushies and giant 24 inch pizzas, with free pool on Mondays.
By size, Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is the 12th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Leeds Irish Centre (about 800); Unity Hall Wakefield (about 800) and Project House (about 1,000).
Playing Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom: what to know
Live nights at Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom are usually Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun. Pop 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. Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom 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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Nights Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom usually has live music
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Find Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is at 43 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HQ. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 91 rooms in our Leeds venue directory.
The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom in Leeds; LS1 3HQ is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Leeds this week, or find a band in Leeds if you book the music.
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Common Questions
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These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Leeds venue directory.
Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom books Pop, Funk, Soul, Disco. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom has a standing capacity of 750, from the venue's website (checked Oct 2026), a large venue. See all Leeds venues for size comparisons. By size, Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom is the 12th largest of the 52 venues we list in and around Leeds with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Leeds Irish Centre (about 800); Unity Hall Wakefield (about 800) and Project House (about 1,000).
Open mic information is not currently listed for Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom. Browse the Leeds Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
43 Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS1 3HQ. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leeds venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Leeds (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LS1 3HQ. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom in brief. Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom in Leeds is a large room (500 or more) that books pop, funk and soul. The live music is mostly on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Other rooms nearby: Roundhay Park, Santiago Bar and Six Poor Folk, or browse the Leeds venue directory.
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We list 91 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.
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