If there's one thing Leeds locals love, it's a wine bar.
Okay wine lovers, this article is well and truly dedicated to you and your wine-sipping needs.
If you're sick and tired of being served an average wine in a horrible shaped glass at a pub, then we're here to save the day and get you to where you deserve to be.
Over the last couple of years there's been an influx of new wine bars touching down in the city, and we're not mad about it whatsoever.
So whether you fancy an earthy glass of natural orange wine or a smooth chilled red, we're pretty certain there's a wine bar for you.
Keep reading and get ready to get really, really thirsty...
Bottle Chop
Weetwood Lane, Headingley
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This one comes as literally no surprise. The absolute OGs of natural wine, this pastel pink oasis over in Headingley is a firm favourite amongst city dwellers and those settled in the suburbs.
Stop by for an epic cheese and charcuterie boards and let the wonderful staff guide you to your perfect glass of wine. You're welcome.
Rinse
Call Lane
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And if we're going to shoutout Bottle Chop, then the next logical answer is of course Rinse.
Their city centre sibling opened up just a few months ago and it's just as brilliant and just as busy, obviously. You can get all of the above here at Rinse but you're slap bang in the city centre, the perfect mid-shopping pick me up or pre-dinner glass pitstop.
Friends of Ham
New Station Street, Leeds and Wells Road, Ilkley
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This fabulous spot not only serves great wine and lashing of beer but they also sell lots of...ham.
These guys take a lot of pride in their charcuterie and cheese boards and you probably won't find better in the city. Using only the best quality ingredients, each board is carefully curated and they'll help you choose a wine to match. Their small plates change seasonally but they're all always delicious, trust us.
NoNo Wine Bar
Granary Wharf
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New to the city, NoNo Wine Bar offers a lovely cosy setting right next to the train station, perfect whether you're coming or going to the city.
Nestled underneath the railway arch you'll find walls of wine of every colour on offer by glass or by the bottle.
Veeno
Wellington Place
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This spot is well known amongst city workers as a great spot to sink a glass of wine or two. It's an Italian wine bar and kitchen where you'll find great deals as well as overflowing charcuterie boards and glasses to match.
Eat Your Greens
New York Street
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Okay, technically not just a wine bar, Eat Your Greens is still a fabulous space to enjoy a glass of wine that you might not have tried before.
They're all about using the very best seasonal ingredients, so here you'll find a rotating selection of wines which are all guaranteed to be very, very delicious. And obviously whilst you're there it would be rude not to dig into their fantastic dishes, in a jiffy this will be your new favourite spot in the city.
Latitude
The Calls
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We have a feeling you'll already know about this one, having served the people of Leeds since 2008 they recently moved into a bigger space on The Calls where you can not only buy their wine but you can sit in and drink it as well.
Their mission is very simple, to provide customers with stellar service and exceptional wine. And they do that in abundance.
A much-loved independent restaurant in Leeds has announced it will be closing its doors.
Kuala Lumpur Cafe opened its doors in Headingley in 2019 by Bart and Hirman, who wanted to bring authentic Malaysian cooking to the city of Leeds.
Throughout the years, they'd built up a reputation for their beautiful curries and vibrant street food dishes, all of which were made using Hirman's family recipes.
So much so, that in 2024 they opened a kitchen inside White Cloth Hall in the city centre when the Grade II listed food hall first opened.
Their kitchen sadly closed a year later, but their Headingley restaurant remained open serving the students and locals with their famous beef rendang, nasi lemak and more.
Sadly, Kuala Lumpur Cafe have taken to social media to announce that they will be closing their doors for good as of this Saturday 17 October.
Their statement reads: "Thank you to all our customers and team that made Kuala Lumpur Cafe possible across the last few years. After a long consideration, we have decided that our last trading day will be Saturday 17 October.
"If you have a booking after this date, we'll be calling you over the next few days to try to move it to an earlier date before we close.
"It's been our pleasure to serve Malaysian food to the community. Best regards, KL Cafe."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, local businesses and customers flocked to the comments to express their sadness and show their support.
One comment reads: "Such a shame. This was genuinely the best Malay food I had outside of Malaysia. Will be missed greatly", whilst another thanks the cafe for "all the delicious food over the years".
If you want to visit Kuala Lumpur Cafe one last time, then you have until this Saturday to do so. Go and wish them a proper farewell.
A Miami-inspired deli serving Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and cigars has opened in a Leeds suburb
Clementine Hall
After making a name for itself over in Leeds city centre, Alfonso's Deli 2.0 has touched down in Horsforth.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonso's Deli in Leeds' beautiful Grand Arcade serve up some of the best sandwiches in the city.
They've built up such a good reputation in fact, that they have now opened a second deli in the up-and-coming suburb of Horsforth.
Located in a prime location on New Side Road, this deli has a slightly different look to their original space, complete with a beautiful red awning and stuffed to the brim with American memorabilia.
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Here you can find fresh Cuban coffee which goes wonderfully with their authentic toasted Cubano sandwiches, perfectly crafted with their house-made bread which are then pressed made-to-order.
New for Horsforth, they're now serving New York deli sandwiches on brand-new house schiacciata bread.
And the bread is as fresh as it gets, made in their own bakery downstairs alongside a selection of New York deli bakes.
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Stuffed with toppings such as smoked deli meats, cold cuts, fresh cheese and whatever else you fancy.
Oh and it doesn't stop there, you can also buy a cigar if you fancy it alongside a selection of merch, hot sauces and provisions like tinned fish.
So whether you're stopping by on your way to work for a morning coffee or treating yourself to a stellar sandwich for your lunch, Alfonso's Deli is here to whisk you away to Miami for the afternoon.
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They're officially opening their doors to the public this Thursday 15 October, and we just know it's going to go down and absolute storm.
Make sure to pop down and give them a big warm welcome to the neighbourhood.
Clementine Hall -
10th September 2025 
