We’ve had an absolute corker of a year, but allow us to get you excited about the next one with a list of new openings coming to the city.
If you’re feeling a little bit down in the dumps about 2025 ending then do not fear, because we’ve got a feeling that the next year is about to be even bigger and better.
There’s already a great selection of restaurants, bars and shops gearing up to open up in Leeds during, so let us fill you in.
Madre
Wellington Street (we think)
Are you ready for a fresh taste of Mexico Leeds? Well you better be – because Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, is setting up shop on Wellington Street in due course.
Not only that, but their lively sibling Salon Madre will be opening next door. Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens. They’ll be opening together in January, so we don’t have long to wait.
Dishoom
Taking over the old Flannels Site on Vicar Lane
The legendary Indian restaurant group is coming to Leeds, and we’re absolutely buzzing about it. Dishoom is inspired by the Irani cafes of 1960s Bombay, which were meeting places for people from all walks of life.
Famed for their Indian twist on a classic breakfast (seriously, their breakfast naans are out of this world), Dishoom offers an all-day dining approach so you can get your Bombay fix from morning to noon and noon to night.
Planning permission is up for the restaurant to take over the former Flannels site on Vicar Lane, so fingers crossed it won’t be too long until we can all get stuck in.
Read more: Dishoom Leeds takes a big step forward as planning permission granted
Uniqlo
Briggate
It’s happening…Uniqlo has confirmed it’s opening up right here in Leeds next year and we must say it’s looking very nice indeed.
The Leeds store will be 1,100 square metres and will be located on Briggate in the old House of Fraser site. It’s part of a new expansion across the UK alongside new stores in Birmingham and Bristol.
Read more: Retail giant Uniqlo confirm opening date for new Leeds store
Alo Yoga
Victoria Quarter
Yoga bunnies get excited, because the famous American sportswear brand is opening up inside the city’s most luxurious shopping quarter. Think super soft leggings, branded socks and all the gear to make you think you have an idea.
Tori Nori
Vicar Lane
A new Japanese grill and BBQ restaurant is opening up from Fern, the absolute mastermind behind Fern Modern Sushi. Opening up in the heart of the city on Vicar Lane, we can’t wait for this one.
Featured images – The Hoot Leeds / Uniqlo
