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Iconic Leeds burger restaurant announces heartbreaking closure after 11 years

Gutted.

Clementine Hall - 8th September 2025

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.

Image: MEATliquor

Image: MEATliquor

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.

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A Yorkshire barbecue restaurant has opened in one of Leeds’ coolest venues

Daisy Jackson A Yorkshire BBQ restaurant has opened in one of Leeds' coolest venues

A Yorkshire BBQ restaurant has opened in one of Leeds' coolest venues

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.

Mandy's Barbecue in Leeds cooks its sandwich fillings over fire

Mandy's Barbecue has opened in The Attic, taking over what was previously Fener Bar — Mandy's Barbecue in Leeds cooks its sandwich fillings over fire

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.

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Iconic Leeds United pub The Moot reopens after six-figure refurb

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 Leeds

The new 'Changing Rooms' bar at The Moot Hall Arms — Inside The Moot in Leeds

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."

New artwork in the windows

Leeds Leeds Leeds — New artwork in the windows

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!"

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