Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and if you're looking feel the love by enjoying some really great grub then look no further.
Whether you’re celebrating the big day with your significant other, heading out on the town with your pals or just looking to give yourself some well-deserved self love – there’s nothing better then enjoying a lovely meal out.
But it doesn’t always have to be a huge slap-up meal which breaks the bank, after all many of us are still feeling the pinch from the back of last year.
So we’ve pulled together a list of places in Leeds this Valentine’s Day that are offering some fantastic menus, some of which might save us a few pennies.
Cheesy Living Co.
Friday 14 February 2025 | 478 Roundhay Road, Oakwood
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The most romantic day of the year is on the horizon, and you can’t get much more romantic than Paris right? Well luckily for us everyone’s favourite deli and wine bar, The Cheesy Living Co., will be taking us all to the city of love this February.
And no, they won’t be escorting us onto the Eurostar but instead, they’ll be transforming their Oakwood location into a Parisian bistro featuring a special set menu which will get you feeling all loved-up.
For a measly £45 per person, you’ll be greeted with a glass of champagne and snacks on arrival plus three sharing courses which will set your heart alight.
It’s Palentines Day at Water Lane Boathouse this year, and for three nights of the week you can get a cracking deal of two pizzas and a bottle of Prosecco for just £35. Now that is a proper bargain.
Tattu
Thursday 13 – Sunday 16 February 2025 | 29 East Parade
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Take a seat beneath the iconic, magical cherry blossom tree and treat yourself and your loved one to an exclusive sharing cocktail made with Laurent-Perrier Rosé, Bombay Gin and Amaretto alongside dishes from their wonderful a la carte menu.
And it doesn’t stop there, alongside your shared cocktail you’ll receive a small red envelope, inspired by the Hong Bao tradition, symbolising happiness and good fortune. Open it to discover a golden ticket winning gifts to enjoy on your next visit.
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie
Friday 14 February 2025 | Briggate, Leeds City Centre
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Indulge in a six-course for just £75 this Valentine's Day at the beautiful Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Brasserie.
From oysters and Champagne on arrival to tender beef main and a decadent chocolate dessert - what could be more romantic than that? Book your table here.
Ox Club
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025 | The Headrow, Leeds
One of Leeds' best restaurants, the Ox Club, are serving up a menu full of Valentine's Day specials which sound nothing short of delectable.
We're talking oysters, king scallops, sharing steaks with perfect side dishes and indulgent desserts to get you licking the spoon clean.
Galleria
Friday 14 February 2025 | Armley Road, Leeds
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Chef Andy at one of Leeds' newest and coolest spots will be putting on a very special menu full of prime rib and super romantic cocktails good enough for your Valentine or Galentine.
The Cut and Craft
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | King Edward Street, Leeds
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For just £50 per person, enjoy three courses, including gifted chocolates and Polaroid keepsakes to take home with you. Choices include tomato tartare with macerated strawberries and basil snow, herb-stuffed chicken breast with lobster pithivier, a flat iron steak & Champagne baba for dessert - yum.
Restaurant Bar and Grill
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | City Square, Leeds
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All week you can enjoy a carefully crafted menu of favourites to enjoy this Valentine's at Restaurant Bar and Grill, including their iconic asian sharing plate, a Chateaubriand perfect for two and a velvet heart dessert.
Escape to the Greek islands this Valentine's and dine on an exclusive three course sharing menu with dishes such as baked feta, lamb rump and tiramisu. Book your table here.
Riva Blu
Monday 10 - Sunday 16 February 2025 | Park Row, Leeds
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There's nothing more romantic than a candle lit dinner in a beautiful Italian restaurant, and you can find that right here in Leeds on Park Row. Riva Blu will be hosting a special menu full of dishes to really get you feeling the love from Fritto Misto to Lobster Linguine, not to forget a selection of excellent cocktails.
A new Yorkshire barbecue restaurant has opened in Leeds city centre, with sandwich fillings cooked over open flame.
Mandy's Barbecue has taken over the kitchens at The Attic - already one of the city's coolest spaces - serving sourdough sarnies by day and small plates in the evenings.
It's brilliant news for The Attic, after their last resident, Fener Bar, closed after just two months after launching.
Headed up by chef Easher Panesar, whose CV includes the former Michelin-starred Man Behind The Curtain, Mandy's has a proudly Yorkshire menu.
He's created a menu of sandwiches with all the fillings cooked over an open fire barbecue, from BBQ rump steak to a Korean chicken thigh.
And when he says it's a Yorkshire barbecue, Easher means it - meat comes from Neil Smith Quality Butcher, fish is from Kirkgate Market (either S Myer's or Tarbett's Fishmongers), and he sources his veg from a local fruit and veg stand.
And the bread is proudly local too, sourced from Leeds indie Bluebird Bakery.
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Once the sarnie menu ends at around 3pm, he pivots into small plates, like Jerk mackerel, BBQ sirloin with kimchi, lamb neck with pea puree, and a dark chocolate ganache with olive oil.
There's a new bespoke cocktail menu, created thanks to celebrated Leeds bartender Sands (who you might recognise from Rinse and Bottle Chop).
Priced at just £8 each, that includes classics like Negroni, Old Fashioned, Aperol spritz, Pineapple Daiquiri, and martinis.
Mandy's Barbecue is open at The Attic in Leeds now.
Iconic Leeds United pub The Moot reopens after six-figure refurb
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The Moot Hall Arms, Leeds' favourite football pub, has just reopened its doors after a six-figure refurb.
The iconic Leeds United pub is still covered in local sports memorabilia and merch, but there's even more of it now.
That's because The Moot has now expanded across two floors and three bars, including a brand-new bar and events space upstairs, The Changing Rooms, created to celebrate the rich history of Leeds United.
That extra space is ready for busy matchdays and the full seven-days-a-week programme of events and deals, which includes live music, karaoke, bingo, quiz nights, and more.
And operator Claire says she wants to the pub to be Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with pints available from £3 in the week.
The popular Craft Union Pub Company venue has reopened its doors today to the bigger, brighter pub, ready to once again attract football fans from across the UK looking to experience its unique atmosphere.
The 'significant' refurbishment includes new decor, bars, furniture, lighting, toilets, and entertainment facilities, like nine TVs, two large projector screens, and three Sky boxes.
Over this weekend and the bank holiday weekend, there'll be DJs, live music, karaoke, themed events, and special guest appearances from former Leeds United favourites Stuart Dallas, Mel Sterland and Noel Whelan.
Inside The Moot in LeedsThe new 'Changing Rooms' bar at The Moot Hall ArmsThere's still plenty of Leeds United merch everywhere
Claire, Operator at The Moot Hall Arms, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be reopening and finally showing everyone what we've been working on.
"Over the last five years we've worked extremely hard to build The Moot into something special. We're proud of the community that's grown around the pub, the friendships that have been made here and the reputation we've built among Leeds United supporters.
"This investment is a huge vote of confidence in the pub and what it has become. We've managed to make The Moot bigger, better and more versatile, while keeping everything people love about it."
Sport remains central to the venue's identity, with the pub continuing to show Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports coverage throughout the year.
When it's a Leeds United fixture, the full matchday experience will include pre- and post-match DJs, live entertainment, and full sound for games.
Claire said: "We want The Moot to be much more than somewhere people simply come for a drink. Our ambition is to be one of Leeds city centre's best-value sports and entertainment venues, with something happening every day of the week."
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Alongside its sporting credentials, The Moot Hall Arms has also earned recognition for its commitment to charitable causes, raising more than £100,000 for charities and good causes, supporting organisations including St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds Women's Aid and NECS Uganda.
The Moot's team has also travelled to Uganda in recent years, sponsoring the education of four children, delivering aid and supporting community projects within local villages.
For Claire and her team, the most important thing is ensuring The Moot remains true to its roots.
She said: "We’re passionate about keeping the Moot accessible and affordable. At a time when customers are watching what they spend, we want people to know they can still come into the centre of Leeds, have a reasonably priced pint, watch live sport and enjoy entertainment without spending a fortune.
"Most importantly, we want The Moot to retain its personality. It’s still going to be loud on matchdays, full of Leeds United memorabilia, packed for big games, raising money for good causes and putting on entertainment throughout the week – there’s just a lot more of it now!"
Clementine Hall -
10th February 2025 
