The Otley Run is Leeds' most famous pub crawl, running from Headingley to the city centre. Expect 18 pubs, a long walk, and a lot of fancy dress. Start steady, pace yourself if you want any chance of seeing the finish, and use the list below to get a feel for how the route builds.
The traditional starting point, and one of the calmer places to get your first drink in before the route gets messy.
A compact early stop that can fill up fast once groups start rolling through on busy weekends.
A straightforward pub-crawl stop that helps settle the early rhythm before the louder venues arrive.
Sport on screens and a more high-energy feel, especially if there is a big game on.
A slightly different feel from the classic pub stops, with more of a bar vibe and a broader drinks choice.
One of the more recognisable stops on the route, set in the old station building and popular with groups.
A louder, more modern sports-bar stop where the atmosphere usually starts ramping up properly.
Huge beer garden, big groups, and one of the classic Otley Run pressure points for queues and chaos.
A student favourite and one of the most famous stops on the run, especially once fancy dress groups pile in.
Large, central and full of student energy, this is where plenty of groups start realising how long the route really is.
A familiar student stop that often feels like the run is starting to shift from fun idea to endurance event.
A more traditional stop that can feel like a small breather before the later stretch into town.
Usually a more relaxed-feeling stop, which can be either a gift or a dangerous sign of false confidence.
A popular Leeds stop where the route starts to feel properly city-centre adjacent and the finish gets closer.
One of the later stops where surviving groups tend to lean fully into the chaos and momentum of the day.
Set within Leeds University Union and a strong marker that you are into the final stretch now.
A late-stage stop where people are either powering through heroically or seriously questioning their choices.
The iconic finish on a boat, and the place where surviving groups can finally claim they completed the route.