We are working with the organisation Attitude is Everything to ensure we are constantly striving to improve the experience for all our customers, encouraging inclusivity and equality at our venue.

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Our Primary contact is our Bar Manager
[email protected]
(reply within max 3 working days)
01132459487 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

The venue consists of one main room ‘the event space’ and has two adjoining spaces ‘The café / bar’ and ‘The Yarden’ an outdoor terrace.

Our main entrance has a single step for which we have a portable ramp available. We also have step-free access to the event space via a roller shutter door. Our door team or bar staff will be able to assist. Once in the venue, all areas are step-free.

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We are partnered with RA who provided ticketing to all our events. Every event has the option for a Deaf or disabled person to bring a personal assistant/support worker at no additional cost when purchasing their own ticket.
To get a PA ticket you must follow the ticket purchase link for the relevant event, then first select a standard ticket for the person needing assistance and then add on an additional free PA ticket option. If you have any issues ordering a PA ticket please contact us directly.

For a smooth flow of our venue, we aim to have all tickets purchased via the RA platform, and as standard we only sell E-tickets on the RA app. However, if you need to purchase a ticket another way you can contact us directly and we can arrange to provide/pay a ticket in a way that may be more convenient to you.

Our main space does not have a raised viewing platform for standing events we have a viewing area located to the front right of the stage, this being the area with the most uninterrupted view closest to facilities.
For seated events we use portable fold out seats that are configured differently depending on the show. This means we can offer accessible seating in any are you’d prefer, our staff can assist in quickly removing a seat to create a wheelchair space at any position in the room. If you’d like to access the event space early to choose a space or facilitate this process please contact us in advance.
Around our venue, we also have a number of hand-rails at a standing level attached to the wall to provide support at any time. Staff can also provide a chair at any point during a standing show on request.
A hearing loop is in place in our event space.

Our main toilets in the Event Space are gender-neutral but do not have a dedicated accessible space. Our fully accessible toilet is located in our adjoining workspace. It is approx. 50meters from the main toilets, with no steps on the route. It is accessed via the café bar, via a staff-operated door. When you are at the door you are also right next to the bar where you will need to ask staff to gain access. You do not need a key to exit back to the bar.

The venue does not have its own parking. There is on council operated street parking on Sheaf St its self and other surrounding roads (Hunslet road and Cudbear Street) on evenings and weekends it is often very easy to get a space within 30meters of our main entrance.

Alternately there is private carpark just off Sheaf St, which has 3 accessible parking spaces.
It is possible to drop off or pick up from right outside the main entrance on Sheaf St its self.
• Leeds Train station is 800m away from the venue
• Leeds Bus Station is 810m away from the venue
• The closes bus stop is 10m from our front door – Crown Point Road (stop A2)

Our address is
No. 3
Sheaf Street
Leeds
LS10 1HD

You can find our front door on ‘what 3 words’ using arena.thank.brains

If you require assistance on arrival at ticketed events our security team will be the first people you meet. If it’s a non-ticketed event or you are just visiting the café/bar then our bar staff will be able to help.

We welcome attendees who need to bring medicines, food or drink to manage a medical condition or medical equipment. If you have any concerns, please get in touch with us in advance to discuss.

All dogs are welcome in the café and bar during normal service. For ticketed events in the event space only assistance dogs are permitted. Please try to inform us in advance if you are an assistance dog user.

The venue does use strobe lighting for club night events. Notice is given upon entrance, please contact us if you have any concerns.

Sheaf St is a cashless venue, only card payments are accepted at all our bars, box office, and cloakroom. Please contact us if this would be prohibitive to your visit and we can arrange a solution.

Currently there are no national requirements for covid pass or lateral flow tests to gain entry. However some event may have event specific restrictions. please Check your ticket info or contact the event organiser.

A pass will not be required for daytime/evening in the cafe/bar.

Please do not attend if you have any symptoms.

You may wish to wear a mask, this is welcome.
Respect other’s space and decisions, our security team will not tolerate any disrespect.

The event space has new air conditioning which will be in operation.

Where possible our large roller shutter doors will be open for extra air circulation

All events will have ‘The Yarden’ outdoor terrace in operation

These will be located throughout the venue, please feel free to use them as often as needed.

Social distancing rules may have relaxed but please respect others and our staff’s space and decisions.

Our security team will not tolerate any disrespect.

Since April 2019 ‘Sheaf St’ and ‘Duke Studios’ have been a cashless venue. This is across the whole building, the café, all bars, all events and all services. We only accept card payments.
There are be no tills, no cash and no safes on the premises.
We have repeatedly been targeted by thieves and going fully cashless helps to ensure the safety of our staff and our building.

We researched and considered the decision long and hard. We are aware that being cashless impacts those who find the access to, or the use of card services difficult. We have our own internal policies in place to ensure all our customers have an accessible and enjoyable experience, please do get in touch if you have any questions.
We accept all types of card payments, as well as contactless e-payments via smartphones, watches, and other devices.

Our address is
No. 3
Sheaf Street
Leeds
LS10 1HD

You can find our front door on ‘what 3 words’ using arena.thank.brains

Google map

The venue does not have its own parking. There is on council operated street parking on Sheaf St its self and other surrounding roads (Hunslet road and Cudbear Street) on evenings and weekends it is often very easy to get a space within 30meters of our main entrance.

Alternately there is private carpark just off Sheaf St, which has 3 accessible parking spaces, and electric charge points.
It is possible to drop off or pick up from right outside the main entrance on Sheaf St its self.

Leeds Train station is 800m away from the venue

Leeds Bus Station is 810m away from the venue

The closes bus stop is 10m from our front door – Crown Point Road (stop A2)

We work with the organisation Good Night Out together striving for safer nightlife. We believe nights out should be about fun and freedom, not fear.

Our staff and door team have received training to help them, and us as an organisation to better understand, respond to, and prevent sexual harassment and assault.

Good Night Outs accreditation program provides policy support, and specialist training to ensure everyone has a fun time.

Our bar staff, event staff, and security staff are all on hand to help if you feel unsafe. You can approach any staff member at any time.

For all ticketed events at our event space a cloak room is available

£2 per item
All items are left at your own risk.
Items may only be returned a with valid cloakroom ticket.
If you have lost your ticket, you will be required to wait until either the end of the night or the next day when all items have been claimed.
No ticket, no item.
Unclaimed items will be kept in lost property for no more than 6 weeks, at which point they may be donated to charity.
Free sanitary products are available from the cloakroom

Our ticketing provider Resident Advisor can be contacted on [email protected] they will be able to help with any ticketing requests or issues you may have, you can also contact us if you have any questions.

Dogs and children are welcome at Sheaf St,
We are dog friendly during normal bar/ cafe service. Dogs must be kept on leads.
Only assistance dogs are permitted at Event space events.

Children are welcome in all areas of Sheaf St during normal service. We have a curfew of 9pm for any under 18s. Unless private hire or stated specifically event space events are over 18 only.

At Sheaf St we only implement a ‘No Football Shirt’ dress code.

Please feel free to come dressed however you feel most comfortable and fabulous.