The Elbow Rooms, a former sports bar and American pool hall on Call Lane in Leeds, has completed its transformation into a contemporary office building, with Knight Frank now marketing the available space. The building, which once hosted music nights featuring acts like Bez and the Stone Roses, The Sugarhill Gang, and Utah Saints, has swapped DJs for desks while preserving its industrial character.
From Nightlife to Workspace
After 15 years as a popular nightspot, the venue has been refurbished into a stylish office complex. The renovation retained much of the building's original industrial features, including exposed brick walls, to create a variety of functional spaces suitable for modern businesses. The 24,000 sq ft building now offers a mix of corporate and industrial aesthetics, which Knight Frank describes as unique in the area.
The property was sold to a private investor in 2022 in a £4m deal, five years after being rescued from receivership. Now fully let previously, a specific suite has come back onto the market, and Knight Frank has been instructed to find a new occupier.
Prime Location and Value
Victoria Harris, office agency associate with Knight Frank, highlighted the appeal of the location: “We have been instructed to market 2,105 sq ft of high-quality fitted space, which has just come back on to the market after the building was fully let. The quoting rent is £25 per sq ft, which represents great value, given the location of the Elbow Rooms, which is next to a host of restaurants, bars, hotels and apartments, and just a five-minute walk from Leeds Railway Station, as well as Leeds’ traditional business and retail cores.”
The suite includes modern furniture, meeting room space, and a fully fitted kitchen. Occupiers will also benefit from access to communal facilities, including a breakout suite and an additional Zoom/meeting room. The space is ready for immediate occupation from September 2026.
Building Community and Economy
The Elbow Rooms is already home to several businesses, including digital consultancy Parallax, signage and printing company IPL, and branding agency EDNA. Ms Harris expressed confidence in finding a new tenant: “The building can now house a great business which will be able to enjoy the perks of being in the city centre whilst also experiencing a beautiful historic building that is loved by many. Leeds has a growing innovative and enterprising local economy, and we are confident we will soon find an occupier for the space.”
The landlords are James Brothers Leeds Ltd, and the joint agents are Carter Towler. This transformation reflects a broader trend of repurposing leisure venues into commercial spaces, offering unique environments that blend history with modern functionality.
