University of Leeds Refectory, Dining hall and music venue at University of Leeds, England
The University of Leeds Refectory is a large dining hall that serves thousands of students during the day and transforms into a music venue in the evenings, with capacity for around 2,100 people. The building features a spacious layout with a raised stage area and straightforward interior design suited to both dining and performances.
The venue opened as a student dining facility and gained prominence during the 1970s when major rock bands performed there. A pivotal moment occurred in 1970 when one of rock music's most celebrated live recordings took place within its walls.
The space serves as a gathering place where students from across the university connect over meals and attend performances by contemporary artists. The venue reflects its role as a social and cultural hub within the campus community.
The venue offers a variety of daily dining options including noodles, wraps, salads, and hot meals, along with coffee drinks available throughout the day. For concert visitors, arriving early helps secure a good viewing spot in the general seating area.
A plaque in the building marks a legendary recording that readers of a major music publication voted as the greatest live album ever made. This distinction has secured the venue's place in rock history.
Location: Leeds
Part of: University of Leeds
GPS coordinates: 53.80693,-1.55643
Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52
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