They say (Joni Mitchell, I believe if you require a source) that you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone, and in a city that evolves as fast as Leeds, that definitely applies to our favourite haunts.
Whether it was the underground gig venue where you saw a future superstar, the restaurant where you celebrated every milestone, or the nightclub where the dancefloor was famously "revolving," we all have that one "lost" spot we’d bring back in a heartbeat.
We recently asked Yorkshire Evening Post readers to fill in the blank: "The lost Leeds pub, bar, or restaurant I miss the most is____" and the floodgates opened.
We were overwhelmed with hundreds of memories, from the 1970s rock circuit to the neon-soaked clubbing era of the 90s and 00s.
Some of these buildings are now supermarkets, some are luxury flats, and others are just empty shells, but the stories remain.
We’ve sifted through your suggestions to find the 21 most-mentioned legends that defined a night out in our city - and if you’re interested in some more retro Leeds content, why not check out the incredible work journalist Andrew Hutchinson pens frequently?
1. The Duchess of York
The undisputed heavyweight of the comments. Everyone from Nirvana to Oasis played here, and as one reader put it, 'it was heart-breaking when it closed.' A true pillar of Leeds music history. | YPN
2. The Cockpit
For many, this is 'the only correct answer.' Those three arches hosted some of the best nights in the city's history; sticky floors, incredible gigs, and memories that refuse to fade. | James Hardisty
3. The Chained Bull (Moortown)
A 'hub of the community' now lost to a supermarket. We had readers from as far as the US commenting to say how much they miss the atmosphere of this Harrogate Road staple. | Gary Longbottom
4. Jacomelli’s
A name that came up dozens of times. Whether it was for the food or the legendary atmosphere, it remains a pillar of Leeds restaurant history with former DJs even joining the debate. | YPN
5. The Phono (Le Phonographique)
The 'alternative' heart of the 80s and 90s. One reader described it as the ultimate home for the 'alternative beings' of the Leeds underground scene. | YPN
6. Outside Inn (Horsforth)
A massive favourite in the suburbs. 'Definitely the Outside Inn' was the common refrain from the Horsforth crowd, who remember it as the place to be on a weekend. | Justin Llloyd