It is always a sad moment when a business announces that it is shutting its doors for the final time.
Unfortunately, several shops and restaurants across Leeds have had to make this tough decision this year for varying reasons.
Some have served generations of customers while others had been newer additions to the city, but all have strong memories attached to them.
Here is our roundup of 11 businesses across Leeds that we have loved and lost in the first half of 2026.
1. Gay Lane Fisheries
Gay Lane Fisheries officially shut its doors on June 25, making it one of the latest businesses to close in Leeds. The Otley fish and chip shop was open for almost seven years | Jonathan Gawthorpe
2. Franco Manca
Franco Manca in Leeds city centre is a big name in Leeds which has just closed its doors. The pizzeria's former site outside Trinity Leeds is now empty. | Local Library
3. HIP
HIP's Victoria Quarter store announced its closure in June, just under 40 years since it was founded in the city. The men's clothing retailer is now an online-only business. | Google
4. Tapped
Tapped announced its shock closure in June as its lease approached renewal. The popular American-style brewery pub originally opened in the city centre in 2013. | James Hardisty
5. Editor's Draught
Editor's Draught in the city centre closed its doors for good in May. The closure came after the pub was acquired by the WJS Pub Group. | Simon Hulme
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6. Jim's Place
Jim's Place decided to shut in March after almost five decades in the city centre. The family-run business offered generations of customers shoe repairs, key cutting, and other services. | Charles Gray