A hidden gem within Leeds’ Civic Quarter, The Victoria first opened in 1865.

Originally ‘The Victoria Family & Commercial Hotel’, it was built to accommodate people attending the nearby courts and Town Hall. 

The building became one of the city’s most loved pubs, known to locals as ‘The Vic’. After closing in March 2020, years of neglect left the pub a shadow of its former self. In January 2024, Kirkstall Brewery and Whitelock’s announced they would be reopening the pub as The Victoria & Commercial.

Careful restoration and refurbishment has revived the pub’s iconic interior and uncovered original features that have been painstakingly brought back to life. A new cellar, kitchen and toilet facilities have been installed, as well as completely new beer dispense equipment, refrigeration and storage.

In December 2025, The Victoria & Commercial was reopened to the public 160 years after it first opened, restored to its former glory.