Leeds is bursting at the seams with new openings, and we’re here to tell you all about them.
Three quarters of the way into the year and it’s safe to say 2025 has brought some banging new openings to the city.
It sometimes can be overwhelming to know where to visit with all the ‘newness’, so we’ve rounded up five of our favourite spots that have opened recently for your perusal.
Enjoy and we’ll be back in a few months with even more newness.
Brewery Wharf Tavern
Brewery Place
There’s a new tavern in town and it’s celebrating all things Leeds.
Introducing the Brewery Wharf Tavern, a new riverside pub from the absolute masterminds behind Whitelock’s Ale House, The Meanwood Tavern and White Cloth Hall.
Overlooking the River Aire taking over the spot previously occupied by Home on Brewery Place, the Brewery Wharf Tavern boasts an absolutely banging beer garden with fantastic views of the river.
But the inside is just as great, with a striking mural by Nicolas Dixon wrapping around the interior and plush maroon booths and 70s-inspired seating filling the space.
Read more: Inside Brewery Wharf Tavern – the new riverside pub from the team behind Whitelock’s
La Fiesta
Merrion Way
Leeds has just turned up the heat with its first-ever bottomless Mediterranean tapas restaurant and trust us, La Fiesta is bringing all the flavour, all the fun, and all the fiesta feels.
Tuck into a whirlwind of plates inspired by Spain, Turkey and Greece, from sizzling paella to perfectly-cured Spanish meats. Sip your way through crisp Spanish wines, sun-soaked cocktails, and jug after glorious jug of sangria, because one glass is never enough.
Fat Hippo
Boar Lane
City dwellers, the wait is finally over for you as the burger bosses Fat Hippo have brought their buns to Boar Lane.
Think stacked, saucy, sky-high burgers, plus starters and sides that are anything but a side note. And don’t worry plant-based pals because their vegan and veggie creations are so good they’ll make you relish every bite.
LeSon Leeds
Kirkgate
This gorgeous brand-new Vietnamese restaurant has just touched down on Kirkgate, and it’s our new go-to spot for banging banh mis, warming bowls of noodles and traditional egg coffee and matcha. Delicious.
Crowded House
Trinity Shopping Centre
From the team behind Three’s A Crowd comes Crowded House, a swanky new rooftop bar and restaurant that has taken the coveted spot where Angelica’s and Crafthouse used to stand.
Think incredible panoramic views of the city, great cocktails and a well curated all-day dining menu for every occasion.
Read more: Five of the most exciting new openings coming to Leeds City Centre this year
Featured image – The Hoot Leeds
