Leeds restaurant and bar, Nyla’s, has announced an exciting expansion ahead of its first birthday this autumn.
The trendy venue is taking an additional floor in its current building on Briggate in the city centre to double the bar’s capacity, creating a much larger venue and an exclusive private hire space.
The six-figure expansion will provide plenty more room for eating, drinking and dancing.
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Nyla’s was born from the vision of three friends who set out to create a venue that was vibrant, welcoming and the perfect hangout for any social occasion.
Since opening last October they've gone from strength to strength, gaining a huge social media following and becoming a local favourite for party goers, and this is only the beginning.
The new upper floor will include plenty of greenery, statement lighting and bold design touches - in classic Nyla style.
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Nyla’s general manager, Alicia Varley, said: “From day one, the goal at Nyla’s has been to blend great food, cocktails, and music in a setting that feels unique and above all fun.
"After an incredible first year we have rapidly outgrown our space and couldn’t be more grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve had from the Leeds community and our valued regular customers. We can’t wait to unveil our new look just in time to celebrate our first birthday.”
Alongside the expansion guests can look forward to a brand-new menu as well as a refreshed cocktail list and expanded drinks offering.
With the new space also comes a broader calendar of events. Guests can expect themed nights, extra resident DJs on weekends and new weekly offers.
Building works are underway and the new site is set to open in time for their first birthday so get ready and prepare to party at the new and improved Nyla's.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
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Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
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3rd September 2025 
