Private Hire & Events at Farrands
A boutique wine and cocktail bar on Swinegate, exclusively yours. Terrace hire, full venue hire for up to 70 guests, and guided drinks experiences - built around your event, not a template.
Call 0113 390 8740
70
GUEST CAPACITY
1 min
FROM CORN EXCHANGE
7 days
FOR FULL HIRE
YOUR NIGHT, YOUR WAY.
A different kind of private event.
Farrands is a hand-picked collection of wines and cocktails, a space with genuine atmosphere, and a team that cares about what happens in it. When you hire Farrands, you are not filling a room - you are giving your guests an evening worth remembering.
From intimate wine tastings for leadership teams to full venue hire for 70 guests with their own caterer and band, every event starts as a conversation.
CHOOSE YOUR KIND OF GATHERING.
Five ways to make it yours.
From an intimate wine tasting to full venue hire for seventy, there's a format for every kind of event — but none of them are fixed packages. Each is a starting point. Tell us what you're planning, and we'll shape the evening around you.
01.
Wine Tasting Experience
A guided tasting of six curated wines, led by an expert host. Unhurried, unpretentious and ideal for client entertaining, staff rewards or team celebrations.
10-30 GUESTS
02.
Cocktail Masterclass
Learn the techniques of mixology, then compete to create Farrands' next signature serve. Spirits, mixers, ice and garnishes are all provided.
10-20 GUESTS
03.
Private Terrace Hire
Exclusive use of the city-centre terrace, with a retractable roof and dedicated bar team.
10-30 GUESTS
04.
Full Venue
Hire
The entire bar, exclusively yours. Bring your own caterer, entertainment, or agenda. Farrands provides the space, bar team, and atmosphere.
20-50 GUESTS
05.
Bespoke Corporate Events
Away days, networking events, product launches and seasonal parties. Tell the team how you want people to feel at the end of the night, and they will build the right drinks experience around it.
UP TO 70 GUESTS
FESTIVE SEASON AT FARRANDS.
Christmas parties without the function-room feeling.
Book the terrace for a festive drinks reception, or take the full venue for up to 70 guests with your own caterer and entertainment. The bar team handles the cocktails, mulled options and atmosphere - you just bring the guests.
GOOD TO KNOW.
Private hire FAQs.
Still have a question? Call the team on 0113 390 8740.
01. How many guests can Farrands hold?
Up to 70 for full venue hire. Wine and cocktail experiences run for 10–30 guests, and the terrace suits groups of 10–30.
02. Can we bring our own caterer?
Yes. Full venue hire is bring-your-own-caterer friendly. Bring your own food, entertainment and agenda; Farrands provides the space, bar and team.
03. Do you host corporate Christmas parties?
Yes - choose terrace hire for festive drinks receptions or full venue hire for larger parties. Enquire early for the best choice of dates.
04. Where is Farrands?
18 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG - in the Exchange Quarter, a short walk from Leeds station, the Corn Exchange and Call Lane.
05. Is Farrands available for daytime events?
Yes. Afternoon and evening sessions are available, with full venue hire offered seven days a week.
06. How do we book?
Every booking starts with a conversation. Send your date, guest number and event type through the form below, or call 0113 390 8740.
START THE CONVERSATION
Ready to make it happen?
Tell us about the occasion, your guest numbers, and the kind of evening you have in mind. The Farrands team will take it from there.
PREFER TO TALK
Call 0113 390 8740
Opening Times
Monday
: Closed
Tuesday
: 4pm – 11pm
Wednesday
: 4pm – 11pm
Thursday
: 4pm – 11pm
Friday
: 4pm – 12am
Saturday
: 12pm – 12am
Sunday
: 12pm – 6pm
Reservations : 0113 390 8740
Contact Us
Address : 18 Swinegate, Leeds LS1 4AG