Home, one of Leeds' leading restaurants, has announced its shock closure after 'seven incredible years'.
The fine-dining establishment, headed up by chef patron Elizabeth Cottam, has said that it is 'succumbing to the insurmountable economic pressures' that have been crippling the hospitality industry, and many other businesses, of late.
In a statement shared on Instagram this morning, Elizabeth said that she and her team 'can hold our heads high' having 'given our all'.
She also said that it has been 'an honour and a privilege to have entertained you over the years'.
The riverside restaurant served creative tasting menus of varying lengths, priced between £65 and £145 depending on the number of courses.
Despite being widely considered to be one of the best restaurants in Leeds, Home has very sadly announced it's reached the end of the road.
It's sad news on a day when Leeds was busy celebrating the achievements of another eatery across town, with Bavette being named the best local restaurant in all of Britain just this morning.
Chef Elizabeth Cottam shared a statement announcing the closure of HOME restaurant in Leeds. Credit: Instagram, @home_leedsHOME restaurant in Leeds has announced its sad closure after seven years. Credit: Instagram, @home_leeds
Elizabeth's full statement reads: "Dear friends and valued guests, I need to share some really sad news with you.
"After 7 incredible years, I have made the difficult decision to close the doors of my beloved restaurant, HOME, on September 30th. This journey has been nothing short of amazing and I am filled with immense pride for everything we have accomplished as a team. Throughout the years, we have achieved so much, so it is with a profound sense of sadness that we find ourselves succumbing to the insurmountable economic pressures that have affected so many businesses.
"Because this outcome is not due to any fault of our own, we can hold our heads high. We have given our all and have no regrets.
"I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you who have supported us along this journey. Your unwavering friendship and love for what we do have been the driving force behind our success. It has been an honour and a privilege to have entertained you over the years.
"To my exceptional staff, you are the heart and soul of HOME. Many of you have been with me since the beginning or for a significant part of this incredible journey, I know how much HOME means to you. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed. I assure you that we will continue to work together on something new as soon as the right opportunity for us comes along.
"While this chapter may be coming to a close, I am filled with hope for what the future holds. I am confident that all of our paths will cross again and I look forward to sharing exciting news with all of you in due time. Thank you once again for your unwavering support and for being a part of the HOME family. Your presence was essential and has made this the most enriching experience for me, and I am forever grateful.
"As we prepare to say goodbye, we invite you to join us in celebrating the incredible moments and the never ending list of menus we have created and fed you with that have defined HOME. I look forward to seeing and welcoming you all over the coming weeks, I plan for us to go out with a bang!
A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.
The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.
Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.
These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.
Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.
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This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.
We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.
Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.
They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'
"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.
"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.
"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."
Popular egg sandwich shop Egg & Co is opening in Leeds city centre
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This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.
And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.
This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'eggsited' about it...sorry.
If you've got been introduced to the wonders of Egg & Co yet, then allow us to fill you in on what to expect.
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From here, you’ll be able to grab their unbeatable breakfast sandwiches, where soft scrambled egg is piled into warm brioche buns.
There are a dozen or so breakfast butties on the menu here (yes, they do all feature egg), with other fillings ranging from beef patties to turkey bacon to caramelised onion.
And there’s more – sides here include truffle hash browns, curly fries, and chicken bites.
Of course it wouldn't be a breakfast spot without some caffeinated beverages as well, so we predict as with their Manchester site you'll be able to grab your morning coffee and matcha as well as freshly squeezed orange juice fresh enough to cure any hangover.
We don't know of the exact location yet, but we do know it'll be in Leeds city centre.
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Teasing the news on their Instagram, Egg & Co said: "LEEDS, WE’RE ON OUR WAY. You heard it right. Eggandco is heading to Leeds!
"Same eggs. Same fresh sandwiches. Same Eggandco experience. Just a new city to call home."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, supporters flocked to the comments to show their excitement and demanding an extra clue on the exact location.
Egg & Co are keeping this under wraps for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we know more.
Daisy Jackson -
24th July 2024 
