Mine

The venue itself gets three stars but what puts it up at four is the Motown nights!
I was at Leeds 2 years ago, so I don’t know if Mine still hosts Motown nights, but I do remember that was always a fun night out with great music. Genuine tunes that make you want to shake it! Plus I was always needing a break from the techno-​pop that was everywhere else. Literally everywhere except for the sanctity of my flat maybe. The DJ at Mine’s Motown night was always an old timer and who better to spin than someone that was actually there?! Legit.

Mine is a part of the many venues enmazed within the University and is one of the few that pitches itself as a music venue. If you’re new to the University it’s pretty easy to get lost within their labyrinthine underground bars, so I won’t attempt to describe exactly which stairs to descend and which corridors to take, but rest assured — it is in there and it is somewhat signposted by arrows painted on the walls!
The room itself has a lot of character, although this could be my fondness for the many good nights I’ve had in here. The dance floor area is quite large and overlooking this is a balcony area with a shelf to place drinks and a selection of tables. On the other side there are some cool drinking booths with leathery seats that will stick to your legs if you are sans tights/​trousers. Opposite the bar is a large seating area with tables, seats and sofas.
The bar itself is a bit small but if you’re determined for that next drink, you will be served eventually. My trick was always to go upstairs for a bottle instead — but the don’t have draught up there so bottles only!
All in all, a great gig venue with many a good night to be had. Enjoy!

The Mine is quite a cool little venue inside the University of Leeds campus. I used to visit all the time to have lunch with the girls and loved the choice of food. Beware though, this place gets packed on a lunch time so make sure you get there early enough to get served.
We always used to eat the Grilled Salmon with a Strawberry Salad. it was always cooked lovely and service was always fast.
By night, the Mine transforms into a dark sort of tunnel club. Maybe this is why they hold the actualt Tunnel Club here… clever idea that…
New and old bands play here a lot and theres plenty of comfy red sofas to kick back and relax on and enjoy a few drinks.

Music and in particular, new bands, rock my boat. So much so that my fair lady says that they rock my boat more than she does. Not true. Not at all. Though I do like them a lot.
I went to see one of them at Mine, the smallest venue, deep in the basement, at Leeds University Union. I went there, wait for it, with my dad. Hold up on the laughter — he’s a cool dad, he knows his new bands from his old ones, trust me.
Mine found a small segment of my heart dedicated to small music venues as soon as I walked in there. A long and narrow space, it’s purpose built but still has character. Rare, I think you’ll agree. Handily, the sound system is brilliant and there’s a big bar.
You get a good view everywhere, too. Unless, that is, you’re standing behind me. One of those annoyingly tall people you always seem to find yourself behind.