Jenessa Williams

When it comes to feasting, don’t sleep on Leeds: the food scene here is one of the most eclectic and exciting in the UK, and the best part? It’s constantly evolving with its culturally diverse population. And we’ve truly got it all. From quick affordable bites to budget-blowing fine dining, you’ll find pretty much whatever you’re craving in this fabulous city. So whether you fancy ramen and karaoke, 12-course British-fusion food or some of the tastiest Chinese dishes in the UK, here’s our round up of the very best restaurants in Leeds right now. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Leeds🍸 The best bars in Leeds🖼️ The best art galleries in Leeds🌳 The best things to do in the UK This guide was recently updated by Time Out writer Alex Sims, who is originally from Leeds. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Sure, the atmosphere in bars and restaurants is nice enough, but when you’re spending a relaxing time in Yorkshire, you just can’t beat the down-to-earth cosiness of a good old-fashioned pub. Whether you fancy grabbing a Sunday roast, watching the football, doing a quiz or eavesdropping on the local gossip, Leeds pub culture is alive and thriving – striving to innovate without doing away with the no-nonsense spirit of a public house.  Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly spot or a darts-throwing, sticky-floored temple to ale, there are plenty of options in Leeds city centre (and its surrounding suburbs) to keep you well fed and watered. Here are some of the very best pubs in Leeds. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Leeds🍝 The very best restaurants in Leeds🍸 The best bars in Leeds

Leeds is a city that sure likes to party, and so it’s fortunate that there’s no shortage of lively, atmospheric bars to kick back and let loose in. With its easily walkable centre, this is the perfect place for a bar crawl with mates, covering significant ground without racking up an excessive taxi bill.  Even if your idea of a good night out isn’t one that’s liable to end up with a 4am kebab, there are plenty more intimate bars, too: places where craft beer or multisensory mixology takes on a sophisticated, almost reverential quality. Whether yours is an ice-cold pint, fruity mocktail or niche concoction that only certain bartenders seem to know how to make, this city is good with a shaker and definitely isn’t afraid to prove it. Feeling thirsty? Here are the best bars in Leeds according to us. RECOMMENDED: The 24 best restaurants in Leeds you need to try