It looks like we're in for a very tasty month ahead, Leeds.
Safe to say 2025 begins with us counting the pennies left over from one-too-many Christmas nights out – and with that long stretch til payday, we’re open to as many ways to continue eating out across the city as possible.
And if you’re the same, we’ve got you covered with an offer a day for the entire month of January!
From half price pizzas and burgers to winning gift cards and karaoke rooms for less, if it’s in Leeds and it’s cheaper than usual throughout January – we’ve got it covered.
Keep reading to find out all the best food and drink offers in Leeds for January 2025...
Cut and Craft
23 King Edward Street | Monday - Friday
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The offer: Enjoy two Courses for £22 or three Courses £27 when you dine from The Cut & Craft’s lunch menu.
T&Cs: Available Monday - Friday, 11am - 4pm. Walk-ins welcome but booking is recommended. Book your table here.
The Alchemist
Greek Street and Trinity Shopping Centre | Available Sunday – Friday
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The offer: 25% off the food bill and 20% off cocktails when booking
T&Cs: Available Sunday – Friday until 5pm, 5 – 31 January 2024.
Almost Famous
Great George Street, Leeds city centre | Available Monday – Friday
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The restaurant:The northern burger bar is serving its original ‘dirty burgers’ piled high with bacon bits and sauces as well as loaded fries and wings – it’s a true American diner style treat.
The offer: 50% off all burgers
T&Cs: Available 2 – 31 January 2024, available every day except Saturday
Banyan
City Square, Leeds City Centre | Available from 3 January 2025
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The offer: 10 dishes for £10
T&Cs: Available all day, Sunday – Friday
Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen
Cross Belgrave Street | Available throughout January
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The offer: Half price slice, 2-for-£10 cocktails, £3.50 Amstel and a £5 saver menu at Patty's
T&Cs: Available all day, every day
Brasserie Blanc
Soverign Street, Leeds City Centre | Available until 8 February 2025
The offer: Sign up for 50% off main courses
T&Cs: Available Monday to Thursday all day and Saturday until 5pm
Bundobust
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The offer: Bundobust are giving away 2500 free ‘Lunch Express’ dishes this January with the main batch of free food going to the first 100 people queuing outside the restaurant across all locations in Manchester, Leeds and Liverpool. Then from 7 until 31 January, there will be 25 free lunch spots every weekday to get your hands on.
House of Fu
The Headrow | Monday to Friday throughout January
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The offer: Big bowls of ramen for just £10, plus free karaoke all day!
T&Cs: £10 ramen and rice bowls, 11.30am – 6.30pm Monday to Friday, plus loads of giveaways including a trip to Tokyo (scratch cards handed out every time you dine).
Galleria
Armley, Leeds | Throughout January 2025
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The offer: 25% off food from 5pm, Thursday - Saturday plus 2 cocktails or spritz for £15 all day every day and Bottomless Batch Brew £5 ‘til 5pm, Monday - Friday.
Manahatta
Greek Street, Merrion Street and Headingley
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The offer: 50% off food
T&Cs: Pre-bookings only, available from Sunday to Friday
Olive Tree Brasserie
South Parade | Available every Monday – Friday until 7 February
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The offer: 50% off food menu
T&Cs: Available every Monday – Friday, pre-booking required
Call Lane, Leeds City Cente | Available all week excluding Saturdays after 5pm
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The offer: 50% off dim sum
T&Cs: Advance bookings only
Restaurant Bar & Grill
City Square, Leeds City Centre | Every Monday – Thursday from 8 January
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The offer: 25% off food
T&Cs: Must be on the Á La Carte menu, available every Monday – Thursday when you sign up to Club IR (here)
Tattu
Toronto Square, Leeds City Centre | Sunday – Thursday and until 4:45pm on Friday throughout January
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The offer: 30% off food
T&Cs: Food must be from the A La Carte menu, available all day Sunday – Thursday and on Fridays until 4.45pm
Waterlane Boat House
Canal Wharf, Holbeck | Available 1 – 30 January 2025
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The offer: 50% off select dishes Monday - Saturday, 50% off pizzas all day Sunday and free chips and soft drink with any sandwich Monday to Friday 12 - 4pm
T&Cs: Available 1 – 30 January 2025
Where to find them: Canal Wharf, Holbeck behind Granary Wharf
Neon Cactus
Call Lane, Leeds City Centre | Offer changes each week
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The offer: The offers change each week, but there’s currently 50% off six popular items, including tacos, wings and cocktails
T&Cs: Offer changes weekly, booking in advance is recommended
The Cheesy Living Co.
Leeds Corn Exchange / Oakwood | Available throughout January
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The offer: £14.50 per person for fondue
T&Cs: Available at the Corn Exchange and the Oakwood site Tuesday – Friday, 12pm-5pm
Ox Club
19a The Headrow | Available throughout January
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The offer: 25% off food Tuesday - Thursday
Ambiente
36-28 The Calls | Available throughout January
The offer: 6 tapas dishes for £25
T&Cs: Available Sunday to Thursday all day and Friday until 5pm
It's fantastic news for our city as Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for foodies.
It's news that we've been pretty certain of for some time, but it's still nice to be recognised isn't it?
It comes from a new study carried out by credit card brand Aqua who analysed 30 major UK cities across a range of dining and social media metrics, including cuisine variety, restaurant availability, meal affordability, Michelin recognition and TikTok hashtag volumes.
Coming in at number on was, of course, London.
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With 47 cuisines, 22.5 restaurants per 10,000 residents and 81 Michelin-starred establishments, the capital unsurprisingly continues to dominate the UK’s culinary scene.
But in at number two was our glorious city of Leeds, supported by the highest restaurant density in the study, with 38.5 establishments per 10,000 people, and strong affordability compared with cities in the south.
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We will absolutely take that.
Other northern spots to feature on the list include Sheffield and Bradford in sixth and eighth place.
The top ten UK cities for foodies are:
London
Leeds
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Wolverhampton / Leicester
Sheffield
Birmingham / Glasgow
Bradford / Swansea
Preston
Milton Keynes
Here in Leeds we've got so many fabulous food spots, with new openings cropping up every month it's hard to keep track.
From the multi award-winning Bavette Bistro in Horsforth to the highly acclaimed indie Bundobust that started off in Leeds - you certainly won't find yourself hungry or at a loss for somewhere to eat here.
10 of the best places in Leeds to get a pint of Guinness this St Patrick’s Day
Clementine Hall
As we approach St. Patrick’s day it’s important we talk about the famous Irish stout loved by people all over the world.
There are so many pubs in and around Leeds that provide a lovely cold pint of Guinness, and I’m sure we could keep updating this list forever but here are some of our favourites.
But what makes a good pint of Guinness? There are five crucial stages to achieving the perfect pint of Guinness. First of all, you need to use a clean, cool branded glass- this is essential to get you off to a good start, a warm dirty glass is just a disaster waiting to happen.
Next, pour the first part of your two-part pour at a 45-degree angle until it’s 3/4 full. Now you need to be patient, and allow the drink time to settle. Top up by pushing the handle away from you, leaving a 15-21mm dome-like head. Again, let your drink settle and admire your perfect pint of Guinness.
Templar Hotel
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This spot is a bit of Leeds legend, with the original 1927 wood panelling, booths, stained glass and bar still holding out it’s completely steeped in history. On top of all that, it’s a fantastic spot to grab a quiet pint and especially a pint of Guinness.
Where to find them: Templar Street, LS2 7NU
Whitelock’s Ale House
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Whitelock’s is the oldest pub in Leeds, founded all the way back in 1715, their popularity in Leeds has never faltered. With a lovely cosy atmosphere during the colder months and sun trap outside seating to spend the summer days - Whitelock’s will always be near the top of our list when recommending pubs around our great city. They’re the only pub in all of Leeds to feature on Guinness' very own Harp Guide - so you know it must be good.
Where to find them: Turks Head Yard, LS1 6HB
Brewery Wharf Tavern
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Relatively new to the Leeds pub scene, the Brewery Wharf Tavern is really going to come into its own during summer. Overlooking the canal on Leeds Dock, we can't think of a more scenic place to sink a few pints of the black stuff.
Where to find them: 3 Brewery Pl, LS10 1NE
The Highland Laddie
Voted the Best Pub in Britain of 2025 by The Good Food Guide, everything The Highland Laddie touches turns to gold and that includes the Guinness. Make sure you grab a couple of bar oysters to go with it, because doesn't that just sound like a match made in heaven?
Where to find them: 38 Cavendish St, LS3 1LY
Oporto
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This Irish pub on Call Lane is an absolute classic. Whether you're stopping here for an after-work pint in the sunshine or stumbling in at 3am, a pint of Guinness here is always a good idea.
Where to find them: 33 Call Ln, LS1 7BT
The Adelphi
An abundance of late Victorian architecture, The Adelphi is the perfect setting for a casual yet distinctly memorable drinking and eating experience. Whether you’re looking for a lazy lunch or family dinner, The Adelphi offers tempting and flavoursome food, an explorative drinks menu and an authentic, homely atmosphere to suit all occasions.
Where to find them: Hunslet Road, LS10 1JQ
O’Neill’s
This friendly Irish pub in Leeds is just across the road from the train station and they are never short of Guinness - obviously. The atmosphere is great, just what you would expect from an Irish bar. If you're looking for a spot to celebrate St Paddy's day this year, you can't wrong giving O'neill's a go.
Where to find them: Boar Lane, LS1 5DA
Nation of Shopkeepers
Not only a great spot in Leeds to grab a Sunday roast, Nation of Shopkeepers also pulls a lovely pint of Guinness. There's plenty of reasons to spend a full day here with the choice of the open courtyard or the cosy booths inside, as well as delicious burgers and fried chicken to accompany your pint.
Where to find them: Cookridge Street, LS2 3AG
The Brunswick
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A firm favourite amongst Leeds locals, The Brunswick, has 9 keg lines, 6 cask lines, and over 50 beers in the fridges, it is most definitely a beer lover’s heaven. So of course, they serve a very good pint of Guinness.
Alongside this, their food is all home cooked and made with the freshest ingredients. They also cater for vegans and vegetarians so everyone is made to feel welcome at this cosy, neighbourhood pub.
Where to find them: North Street, LS2 7PN
The Duck and Drake
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This historic pub on Kirkgate is known for its banging live music, buzzing beer garden and of course, cracking pints of Guinness. This is a spot you'll want to visit when the sun comes out.
Clementine Hall -
2nd January 2025 
