It’s getting to the pointy end of the year, but that by no means is slowing down the new openings of the year.
There’s a whopping nineteen places across the city that have either opened in the past few weeks, or are set to open very soon.
Keep reading to have your pick of new coffee shops, games bars, cinemas and everything in between…
Just Opened…
Places that have opened across Leeds in the last month or so…
North Star Coffee
Opened December 2022 | Sovereign Street, Leeds city centre
North Star coffee has become a Leeds staple. Whether you get yours from the Savvy Baker cafe in Roundhay, Green Room or If…, there’s really nothing quite like the local roast. Now you can grab yourself a cup of Joe from the brand new store from North Star themselves over on Sovereign Street.
Find out more here.
Boom Battle Bar
Opened November 2022 | Victoria Gate
Looking for somewhere to take the team for a night out of games? This is the place to get axe throwing, beer ponging, crazy golfing, throw some darts, play some pool, air hockey or shuffleboard. All this throwing, hitting, playing and cheering is bound to work up an appetite, and there’s an array of delicious ‘boom bites’ to choose from with sweet cocktails, draft lagers, wine and plenty of soft drinks available from the dedicated bar space too.
Find out more here.
Wolf Bros Gin
Opened November 2022 | Victoria Gate, Leeds city centre
The award-winning, independent gin producer and sister company of The Domino Club and Roland’s Leeds has opened up in Victoria Gate, bringing an exciting selection of quality, environmentally sound gins that are approved by bartenders and loved by drinkers. The new opening is Leeds’ first gin shop, so this is bound to be busy over the festive period.
Find out more here.
Libations Rum
Opened November 2022 | Victoria Quarter, Leeds city centre
Libations is back for 2022 with a winter pop-up store inside the Victoria Quarter. Established back in 2019, founders Rory Armstrong and Chloe Potter spent six months developing the award-winning spiced rum that the brand is known and loved for. The perfect Christmas present for the booze-lovers in your life, prices start at £12.
Find out more here.
Chow Down Winter Village
Opened November 2022 | Temple Arches, Leeds city centre
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Bringing together indie food trucks, live music, boozy bingo and the sports of the season, Chow Down’s Winter Village is returning in all of its glory- and you’ll have a full eight weeks to get yourself down there. Best of all, the tickets are going to be free of charge this year, with all that’s needed is a reservation to get yourself into the cosiest winter opening in the city.
Find out more here.
Tsujiri
Opening date unknown | Outside Leeds Kirkgate Market
Having just opened in Manchester, Tsujiri is quickly expanding into Leeds with a store right outside the longstanding Leeds Kirkgate Market. Whilst there’s little information about the new opening in Leeds, the Manchester foodie stop has brought “a traditional Japanese dessert menu, including sundaes built using matcha-flavoured ice creams, all matcha used in Tsujiri’s desserts is sourced directly from Japan”, according to The Manc.
Find out more here.
New Trinity Food Trucks
Opened November 2022 | Trinity Kitchen, Trinity Shopping Centre
There’s five new trucks open over at Trinity Kitchen and there’s a lovely combination of old favourites and newcomers to feed us until the new year. Whether you’re after a burger and fries or some gyozas drenched in secret sauce, these vendors have got you covered with Luigi’s Street Food, Jimmy Macks, Pickled Porker Smoke House, Big Mouth Gyoza and Nelly’s Barn.
Find out more here.
The End
Opened November 2022 | Hirst’s Yard, Leeds city centre
A huge £500,000 investment has seen a complete redesign and overhaul of the site, with the inside being reconfigured to create an upper and lower level. Now open to the public, The End is set to host DJs playing the very best in funk, soul, nu-disco, funky house and old school classics. As those first in the door have discovered, there’s an extensive drinks menu on offer, including champagne, fine wines, cocktails, spirits and a wide range of draught beers.
Find out more here.
Ye Olde Crown
Opened December 2022 | Ivegate, Bradford
Ye Old Crown on Ivegate closed its doors at the end of October this year to undergo a £300k refurbishment, which involved knocking through to the former Brickbox venue and office next door. The result is an ultra-modern, top-of-the range sports bar named The Crown which open it’s doors on Friday 2 December just in time for England’s triumphant World Cup clash against Senegal.
Find out more here.
Banyan Winter Tip
Opened November 2022 | City Square, Leeds city centre
The perfect spot, just moments from Leeds train station, encompasses all those cosy, warm festive feelings and showcases the best of the changing of the seasons inside a huge tipi, complete with an outdoor bar and open fire pit. That means you don’t need to wander far to get a drink or grab a seat by the fire- no fear of annoying heaters turning off mid conversation here!
Find out more here.
THOR’s Tipi
Opened November 2022 | Victoria Gardens and The Headrow
It’s the place to be for drinks with friends, family or a loved one, with a marvellous selection of drinks on offer there’s sure to be something for everyone to enjoy. If you’re after a winter warmer then there’s mulled wine, mulled cider and hot chocolate which can be pimped up with an added shot of your choice. Make it naughty with some whiskey, make it nice with a shot of caramel vodka or add a little spice with a sprinkling of cherry brandy or winter Pimms.
Find out more here.
Ice Cube
Opened November 2022 | Millenium Square, Leeds city centre
Taking centre stage on Millennium Square, the 400 sqm real ice rink will feature a transparent marquee-styled roof to ensure sessions can take place whatever the weather. And with it comes a string of exciting attractions and stalls which will set up shop in the nearby Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street. Including a family funfair where thrill-seekers can climb aboard the 30m high Star Flyer or check out the North Pole Funhouse alongside a selection of Children’s’ festive themed rides and games.
Find out more here.
Opening this month…
SALT Calls Landing
Opening Friday 9 December 2022 | Calls Landing, Leeds city centre
The new bar space is set to feature a whopping twenty different types of tequila (the hot spirit of the moment that’s having a bigger return to popularity than gin did), as well as eight different ‘on tap’ cocktail options similar to those SALT has built its reputation on. Plus there’s going to be plenty to snack on too. Inspired by the seasons, expect a range of Yorkshire pies, with classic steak and ale, chicken and bacon with all the trimmings, as well as vegan options aplenty and sweet treats (including brownies) for those looking for a lighter bite to start or end the night.
Find out more here.
Opening later this year…
Jamrock
At a hearing on Tuesday 11 October 2022, it was said that the opening of the Caribbean restaurant would help cultural and economic growth and as it is a food based offering, will not cause significant noise disruption. There were no objections at the hearing and in conclusion, the restaurant will be allowed to sell alcohol until 10.30pm on weekdays and midnight on weekends.
Find out more here.
Golf Fang
Opening date unknown | Redcote Lane, Burley
This may be a golf-first opening, but the street food options here are set to attract plenty of attention in its own right.
Set to open in late autumn 2022, the Liverpool-born entertainment-street food-crazy golf concept will land just moments form the city centre and set up on Redcote Lane, Kirkstall. The will be a full 18 hole course to get through, with ample opportunity to see some familiar faces, like TV’s Jeremy Kyle on the course as well as some of Gold Fang’s best known holes like the Teddy Picker and Tunnel of Love on their themed courses.
TADA
Opening date unknown | Otley Road, Headingley
There’s a huge array of eateries and cuisine in and around Headingley, and now with new kids on the block TADA joining Otley Road, you’ll be able to dine on Japanese cuisine as well.
The restaurant will be split across two floors. The bottom floor will serve as a traditional sushi bar and the top will serve grilled yakitori skewers and bowls of comforting ramen alongside a carefully curated list of trendy cocktails, sakes and Japanese whiskeys. Set to open this summer, we can’t wait to try it out.
Confirmed to open in 2023
Things In Bread
Opening January 2023 | Boar Lane, Leeds city centre
The people behind sweet treat favourite Doh’hut are opening a store dedicated to sarnies. Named ‘Things in Bread’, the owners of Doh’hut will be transforming what was once the Nicholas Deakin store on Boar Lane into a dedicated sandwich store.
Announcing the news on Instagram, Doh’hut said to expect “Classic Proper British Sandwiches , Egg & Cress, BLT , Ham and Cheese & loads more…. sounds basic while I’m writing this but I promise you these sandwiches are anything but! If you’ve had our sandwiches you know we do them right & so excited to finally have the space to do them better than ever. Made to order & bread baked fresh every day! Works begin asap and hope to get open as soon as we can!”
Find out more here.
Absolute Body Solutions
Opening January 2023 | East Parade, Leeds city centre
Absolute Body Solutions are a North-West gym brand focused on offering premium personal training facilities and helping individuals reach their health and fitness goals. Renowned for its incredible six-week transformation programme, ABS Leeds will be based in the city centre on the prime location of East Parade. The 1800 sq ft unit is currently undertaking a complete renovation as it prepares to be one of the city’s major fitness hotspots.
Find out more here.
Hyde Park Picture House
Opening April 2023 | Brudenell Road, Leeds
Bringing back the last remaining gas lit cinema in the country, doors will open in April 2023 following an extensive renovation to introduce modern amenities that bring the building into the 21st century whilst preserving and protecting its history for generations to come to appreciate.
Find out more here.
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