Rising costs are the downfall of yet another restaurant in Leeds City Centre.
It's becoming way too often that we're announcing a restaurant closure in Leeds.
It feels as though hospitality venues are struggling now more than ever with the rising costs of just about everything taking over.
Iconic burger restaurant and Leeds favourite, MEATliquor, has just announced its shock closure and it's safe to say we're absolutely gutted.
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Famed for their stacked burgers, loaded fries and outrageous sundaes, its been a go-to for those looking to fix their hangover in the city centre for eleven years.
Located inside Trinity Shopping Centre on the ground floor, it's the perfect pitstop when you're looking to fuel up mid shop.
But, now shoppers will have to fuel up elsewhere.
Posting to Instagram, MEATliquor said: "After 11 years, almost to the day since we opened, we’ve called last orders in MEATliquor Leeds.
"Cost of living up. Cost of beef up. Cost of EVERYTHING up. We’ve poured everything we had into making it work and stay open as long as we can but it’s cheaper to close than to stay open…
"Leeds — thank you for everything, you’ve been AMAZING. The biggest thanks of all goes to our team, past & present, who poured the pints, smashed the burgers and made the magic happen every single day"
And it's not just us who are upset about it either, comments have been flooding in from MEATliquor fans expressing how much they'll be missed.
Goodbye MEATliquor, thank you for all the smash burgers, pints and good times.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Clementine Hall -
8th September 2025 
