There’s something for everyone in 2025, including enticing wine bars, Thai tapas and hugely popular American fast food chains.
Our round-up also includes plenty of independent gems to get excited about - as well as food from around the world to satisfy every craving.
Whether you’re hunting down the perfect brunch spot, or craving some indulgent comfort food, these new venues are promising to deliver.
We’ve rounded up 12 of the most exciting openings you need to know about, so you can start planning your visits now -
7. Hyatt Hotel
Tourism in Leeds was given a welcome boost after major American hospitality company Hyatt unveiled plans to open a new city centre hotel. With its official opening today (March 12), bosses said it would offer a "chic city retreat" for leisure and business travellers at Sovereign Square, just a three-minute walk from the railway station. | Simon Hulme
8. Azotea
The new Hyatt Hotel will boast a rooftop restaurant called Azotea. Boasting sweeping views, mouth-watering dishes and an innovative cocktail list, the urban oasis on the 12th floor will be led by accomplished head chef Jared Webb who has designed a Latin American menu. | Simon Hulme
9. Zoom
Also in the Hyatt Hotel, this time on the ground floor, is the new Zoom restaurant. This will offer a bold and contemporary take on global cuisine with a strong Asian influence. | Hyatt
10. B&M Cross Gates
Discount retailer B&M will welcome its first customers to its new store at Crossgates Shopping Centre store on March 22 in a move that has created 15 new jobs for local people. | Kelvin Stuttard
11. Fat Hippo
Burger chain Fat Hippo could set up shop in an ornate city centre location if permission is granted by the council at 22-23 Boar Lane. The building would be in a prominent location for Fat Hippo, which already has a branch in Headingley and would operate as a tenant of the site. | National World
12. McDonald's, Headingley
A new McDonald's branch is set to open on Otley Road in Headingley along the route of the notorious Otley Run pub crawl after a planning application was recommended for approval. | LDRS