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The best places to celebrate your graduation in Leeds 2024

Cheers to the class of 2024

Emily Johnson Emily Johnson - 8th July 2024

You’ve spent over three years studying and now it’s time to say cheers. We’ve rounded up some of the best places in Leeds for you to celebrate. 

Those all-nighters in the library are now a distant memory.

It’s time to celebrate all the hard work you’ve put in over the years and what better way to spend it than eating delicious food and raising a toast to yourself. 

Whether you’re celebrating with family, friends or a loved one. We’ve sorted you some of the best deals on offer, from free glasses of beer Prosecco, to 2 for 1 cocktails and discounted set menus. 

The Cut & Craft

Available Monday - Friday throughout July | 23 King Edward St, Leeds LS1 6AX

It’s time to say cheers to the class of 2024, and where better than Cut and Craft.

For just £45 per person, enjoy three courses plus a complimentary glass of Prosecco to toast to the class of 2024 with your loved ones on your special day. 

Of course their steaks are a cut above the rest, but there’s an option to suit everyone from a delicate fillet of sea bass to sizzling halloumi fajitas.

To find out more and to book your table for the big day, take a look at their website.

Tattu

Available Saturday, 12 to 2.45 pm, and Sunday to Friday from 12 to 4.30pm until the end of July 2024 | Minerva, 29 E Parade, LS1 5PS

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Enjoy two courses for £28.50 or three courses for £33.50 from Tattu's special graduation menu in their beautiful cherry blossom-filled dining room. And to celebrate the big day your whole table will be gifted a Golden Dragon sharing cocktail.

Mans Market 

Available 8th July - 23 July | Unit F, West Point, Wellington St, LS1 4JJ.

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Mans Market are offering a free drink for every graduate. Use code GRAD24 to claim the offer.

Bibis

Available from 1 to 31 July | Sovereign St, LS1 4AG

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Bibis are offering a complimentary glass of prosecco for your entire party. You can gather together around the table and raise a glass for your hard work.

Olive Tree Brasserie

Available 11 – 26 July | 8 S Parade, LS1 5QX

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Olive Tree Brasserie are offering a free bottle of prosecco when all guests order a main meal. Get the drinks flowing and celebrate all your hard work over the past few years.

Banyan

Available July 2024 | Toronto Square, 2 City Square, LS1 2ES

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Banyan is offering 2 for 1 cocktails for graduates. Why celebrate with one drink when you can have two?

Mowgli

Available July 2024 | Unit C, 32 Boar Ln, LS1 5DA

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Mowgli are offering a graduation feasting menu at £35 per person including glass of bubbles. Say cheers before celebrating with a three course meal of Indian cuisine, from chat to gunpowder chicken.

Angelica & Crafthouse

Available 8 -28 July | Level 5 & 6, Trinity, 70 Boar Ln, LS1 6HW

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Say cheers at Angelica & Crafthouse with a complimentary glass of fizz. To claim the offer quote 'graduation' on your booking.

Lost and Found

Available July | 3 Albion Pl, LS1 6JL

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Enjoy a FREE glass of Prosecco when dining at Lost & Found. Give yourself a pat on the back and raise a glass to yourself.

Read more: The best things to do in and around Leeds this week | 8 – 14 July 2024

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Suburb guide: Ten things to do in Headingley at the weekend

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From completing the infamous Otley Run to sipping on a glass of natural wine, there's so much to do in the vibrant neighbourhood of Headingley.

Sandwiched between the two largest universities in Leeds, Headingley is known nationally as the playground of the young professionals, and internationally as the place in the North to watch the cricket.

Just minutes away on the bus from Leeds City Centre, Headingley is a great place to visit on the weekend with plenty of brilliant independents to support from coffee shops to restaurants.

So, here's ten things to do in Headingley over the weekend...

Watch a game at Headingley Stadium

St Michael's Lane, Headingley

Home of Yorkshire Country Cricket Club and Leeds Rhinos, Headingley stadium is the main reason that this little suburb is known worldwide. In the winter, Leeds Rhinos season will keep you entertained, whilst the summer usually sees international test matches on the pitch.

This is the ultimate crowd-pleasing event for anyone interested in sports, and for those that aren’t- there’s plenty of food, drink and activity options within walking distance instead.

Drink a glass of wine at Bottle Chop

14 Weetwood Lane

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Maybe our favourite wine bar in the whole of Leeds, Bottle Chop is a pastel pink paradise serving up a huge selection of natural wine, craft beer and irresistible deli bits.

Stop by for a couple glasses and dive into a charcuterie board alongside it, it's the perfect afternoon activity if you ask us.

Read more: The very best wine bars in Leeds for you to enjoy a glass or two

Slurp ramen at TADA

6 Otley Road

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If you're looking for some authentic Japanese cuisine in an elegant yet casual setting, then get yourself to TADA.

It's a fantastic independent restaurant serving up fresh sushi and the most comforting bowls of ramen ever. The staff are always lovely and happy to guide you with what to order on their extensive menu.

Watch a film at Hyde Park Picture House

Brudenell Road

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Now this is a proper bit of Leeds history. The Hyde Park Picture House is a Grade II listed building that dates all the way back to 1914 and is known for being the last gas-lit cinema in the whole of the UK.

They are community focused and are determined on providing an inclusive space for everyone to learn and discover. Showing a selection of bigger as well as indie films, it's a great spot for cinema lovers to stop by and immerse themselves into a flick.

Shop vinyls at Vinyl Whistle

12 Otley Road

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If you're into vinyls, then Vinyl Whistle is the spot for you. Not only do they stock plenty of records for you to browse, but they also host open decks and gigs for you to get involved with.

Oh and they serve great beer and banging coffee too, what more could you want?

Tuck into traditional Mexican food at Lupe's Cantina

204 Cardigan Road

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Lupe's Cantina is one of those 'if you know, you know' sort of spots and now thanks to us, you do know.

It's a family-run restaurant that's been feeding the people of Leeds for a decade, using traditional recipes passed down from head chef Rudy's family. Here you'll not only find your classic tacos, margaritas and guacamole but it's the standout dishes like the mussels in a creamy chipotle white wine sauce that'll have you going back time and time again.

Read more: Inside Lupe’s Cantina – the family-run Mexican restaurant that’s been serving Leeds for a decade

Grab a sweet treat from Get Baked

15 North Lane

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If you haven't heard of Get Baked, then you've most likely been living under a rock. Famed nationwide for their mammoth Bertha cake, their original shop is right here in Headingley and you'd be silly not to take advantage of this indeed.

If you can't stomach a whole slice of Bertha, then they've got slices of pie, stacks of cookies and so much more for you to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Get your caffeine fix at one of the many coffee shops

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Okay we might be cheating with this one, but there's so many great coffee shops in Headingley that we couldn't just choose one.

From the experimental brews at Caffeine Addict to a cosy catchup at Loaf followed by a bagel and brew at Fika North, you're really spoilt for choice if you're looking for that morning pick me up. Trust us, just take a stroll through town and you'll find a cracking coffee in no time.

Enjoy a Sunday roast at The Swine Bistro

77A Otley Road

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As the weather takes a turn for the worst a roast dinner is the only right way to spend a Sunday, and you'll find a fantastic one at The Swine Bistro.

This beautiful restaurant is loved by Leeds locals and it's not hard to see why, run by chef couple Jo and Stu Myers who are basically legends at this point for providing the city with fantastic seasonal food at an affordable price point. And I mean...look at that Yorkshire pud.

Complete the Otley Run

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Yep, it wouldn't be a Headingley guide without the Otley Run now would it.

It is a true rite of passage to any students who find themselves in Leeds during their studies and a firm favourite for societies and clubs from the various student unions across the city.

Starting at Woodies, the route takes you through fourteen boozers from Far Headingley, into Headingley itself, then towards Hyde Park before heading right into the centre of town – if you get that far.

Officially the route hosts the first eight pubs in Far Headingley and Headingley: Woodies, The Three Horseshoes, New Inn, Headingley Taps, Manahatta, The Box, Skyrack, The Original Oak before runners move onto Hyde Park pubs like The Hyde Park pub, The Library, Pack Horse, The Eldon and The Fenton before arriving at the final pub: The Dry Dock in the city.

Read more: How to spend a weekend in Chapel Allerton – one of Leeds’ most loved suburbs

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Here’s 10 places to eat in Leeds city centre for under £10

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It's January, we're all skint, so here's how to eat out for less.

It's safe to say that every time the new year comes around, we're left feeling slightly glum and a bit short on change after the festivities.

January is already gloomy enough, so there's no reason why we shouldn't treat ourselves to a bit to eat.

So, to help you eat out for less we've rounded up 10 of our favourite spots it eat in Leeds city centre for under £10.

Let's get into it...

Bundobust

Mill Hill

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It wouldn't be a cheap eat round up without Bundobust. These Indian street food legends are the GOATS of dishes for under tenner, because every single thing is.

We recommend the Vada Pav - a deep-fried mashed potato ball stuffed in a springy bun. It'll fill you up good and proper and it's only £8. Class.

Little Bao Boy

Sovereign Square

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Serving pints, baos and coffee all just moments from Leeds train station: North Brew Taps is the ideal spot for those with a few spare hours before getting the train off home or looking for a lunchtime treat.

Little Bao Boy are slinging out the best baos in the city, and you can grab two for just £9.

Mommy Thai

Duncan Street and Vicar Lane

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Okay you may have to forgive us on this one...but we couldn't not include it.

For just £10.95 (close enough) you can get two courses at one of Leeds' best Thai restaurants. And there's loads to choose from, from chicken satay and Pad Thai to corn cakes and Pad Grapow - you won't be going home hungry.

Brod

Great George Street

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Brod is a staple for workers in the city, famous for their stacked sandwiches for super low prices. Most sandwiches are around the £6 mark, using fresh and homemade ingredients prepped daily.

Karpaty Bakery

Kirkgate Market

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Now this one really is a bargain. In the market hall of Kirkgate Market you'll find Karpaty Bakery, a wonderful Polish bakery serving traditional baked goods for under £3. They're absolutely massive and such great value for money.

Bánh and Mee

Kirkgate Market

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Another classic from the market is Bánh and Mee, a brilliant lunchtime option for those wanting hot and fresh Vietnamese food all for under a tenner.

Our favourite is the lemongrass chicken rice box or the aromatic pho that'll warm you up in an instant.

Eastern Oven

Kirkgate Market

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If you hadn't gathered by now, Kirkgate Market is an absolute honeypot for cheap eats in the city centre where you'll find hundreds of dishes for under a tenner.

Another one of our favourites is Eastern Oven, a family-run stall selling fresh falafel wraps and pittas.

Meat:Stack

Bishopgate Street

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If you're looking to be a bit naughty and get stuck into a burger and chips, then Meat:Stack is the spot for you.

American smash burgers, loaded fries and thick milkshakes all for great prices. They also do brilliant lunch deals so you can get as much bang for your book as possible.

Rolawala

Trinity Kitchen

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One of our favourite lunch spots is Rolawala, find them at Trinity Kitchen for flavour-packed rice bowls and naan wraps for all under a tenner. It's a great healthy choice without skipping out on taste.

Dough Boys

Belgrave Music Hall

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If you haven’t tried Dough Boys pizza at Belgrave you’re really missing out! Dough Boys specialise in unusual flavours for their pizza, with one standout, the Queen Brie, featuring roasted grapes to complement its namesake French brie.

Whether you’re feeling adventurous, or you’d just like some classic pizza flavours like the Silvio, Dough Boy’s version of a margharita, or the Salami of Darkness (no prizes for guessing what’s on this one,) you’re sure to enjoy the delicious thin crusts of these enormous pizza slices.

Read more: January 2026 deals, discounts and offers at restaurants and bars across Leeds

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