And we have rounded up 14 of the most exciting new openings coming to the city in 2024.
On the list, there is Nike Rise, which announced it will open a new concept store in Leeds next year. It’s taking over the former Victoria’s Secret unit in Trinity Shopping Centre after the lingerie brand closed down in January.
Maki and Ramen is also due to arrive in Leeds next year. The chain will serve Japanese food including sushi, noodles, bao and katsu curry and more.
7. Maki & Ramen
Maki & Ramen has taken over the former Pret A Manger on the city centre’s Bond Street. The Edinburgh-based chain, which specialises in ramen, sushi and noodles, was founded in 2015 by Japanese chef Teddy Lee. It is due to open in the new year. Photo: Abbey Maclure
8. Meet Fresh
Meet Fresh, a Taiwanese dessert shop, is due to open in the Merrion Centre in the new year. It hopes to bring the flavours of Taiwan to Leeds. Photo: Merrion Centre/Google
9. Psycho Sandbar
Owner Michael O'Hare is rebranding The Man Behind The Curtain, the city's last Michelin-star restaurant. It will reopen in the new year as Psycho Sandbar serving “fish heavy” menu. Photo: National World/Talk Leeds
10. White Cloth Hall
Owners of Whitelock's Ale House are transforming units behind the Corn Exchange into new food and drink hall. It will work closely with independent drinks producers from across the region such as Kirkstall Brewery, Anthology and Whitewood Distilling and will provide a platform for the best local independent food traders. Photo: JMA Photography
11. Boba & Bao
Boba & Bao is due to open in January next year in Station Road, Horsforth. It will serve "soft, pillowy steamed buns that cradle a medley of delectable fillings, from succulent meats to vibrant veggies, all lovingly embraced in a symphony of flavours." Photo: Boba & Bao
12. Leeds Cookery School
Leeds Kirkgate Market has undergone its first phase of a £10m renovation of a series of Kirkgate Market units has been completed, as leaders in the city argued the investment will make a "huge difference to traders". Leeds Cookery School will be opening here in the new year. Pictured is Neil Gorton, Zest Community Food Worker, leading Pie Club demos at the venue in Leeds Kirkgate Market. Photo: Tony Johnson