Discover the newest and best hotspots popping up across the city.
Beyond the Red Door | Horsforth | TBC
A new family-owned bar, eatery, and social space will soon land in Horsforth. Inside you’ll find two bars that cater to a variety of tastes; one dedicated to draught local craft beers and the other
to feature a curated selection of canned and bottled beverages alongside freshly made cocktails. The venue will also double up as a bottle and refill shop where customers will be able to purchase gin, whisky, and refills by sister business, The Little Red Berry Co. There will always be something new to enjoy at the bar as in the evening it transforms into a more vibrant spot featuring regular live music, showcasing local talent with everything from laid-back acoustic vibes to something more upbeat.
On Instagram and Facebook @Beyondthereddoorhorsforth
Green Room | City Centre | February
Three years after opening its original site, Green Room will have doubled in size by opening an extension of the venue in the building next door. The new addition to the bar and social space includes live music, bottomless brunches, and all-round party vibes down in the basement – a completely new feature of Green Room. The main bar will be a third bigger than the original site so you can enjoy its wide range of cocktails and local beers faster than ever!
Hotel Indigo | City Centre | Spring 2025
The former Cosmopolitan Hotel at the corner of Lower Briggate and Swinegate is due to open as Hotel Indigo after undergoing major renovations. There’ll also be a new restaurant within the hotel – Banksia – which will aim to integrate the hotel with the local neighbourhood. Guests can enjoy delicious, locally sourced cuisine and stand out cocktails at Banksia, which fuses Mediterranean and Asian flavours and will be a welcoming space ideal for drinks, networking, or a lively evening of wine, dine, and dance.
BAKE | Granary Wharf | Open now
BAKE is a new concept-style bakery and café created by the brains behind the much-loved Doh’hut and Things in Bread. The bakery aims to give the British bakery a renaissance, with an emphasis on freshly baked goods, high-quality locally sourced ingredients, and unbeatable coffee. Selling delicious sweet and savoury pastries, breads, sandwiches, and more, BAKE combines the precision and artistry of French patisserie with renowned British classics to offer a more elevated taste of the baked treats that we all know and love.
On Instagram @bake_leeds
The Swine Bistro | Headingley | February
Chef couple Jo and Stu Myers have announced the next phase of The Swine Bistro’s evolution as it moves to a bigger venue on Otley Road in Headingley. The old venue only had an 18-cover capacity and a tiny kitchen that could only accommodate two chefs, but the new venue will almost double its covers to 30 as well as including a private dining room with an additional 15 covers. Staying true to its roots, the restaurant will continue to offer a seasonal menu of bistro dishes using local produce with pairings of wines sourced from Latitude Wines, tasty puddings, and the occasional hearty pie.