The Faversham (Leeds)

This is a pub on the outside but inside its more of a trendy gig venue. I went to a music society freshers party here a few weeks ago. There is a large main room with a long bar, this bar has only a few bar staff so it takes a long time to get served. There are some booths for seating and a dancefloor with a stage in front of it. A cloakroom is available but its £1 per item so it could end up costing you a lot if you have a scarf, coat and handbag. There is a range of music played in this bar, but the music society had booked 3 student bands to play. The funk band was brilliant and had everyone dancing. They charged £3 to get ...  Read the complete review

The Faversham, or the Fav... as it is now called is more a pub/bar than a club, though it is quite big witha 600 capacity.Being situated on the Leeds university campus, during the day it is crowded with students taking advantage of the cheap drinks offers and good food, they also return at night where they can relax the plush surroundings or get down to some funky music. I think the Fav used to be a hotel, this would explain the maze of rooms that it contains. The main room is divided up into several smaller rooms by low walls and partitions, it houses the long bar and toilets and also has a pool room just off it. The whole place is decorated in warm pastel ...  Read the complete review