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.
7. North Home
North Home closed its flagship store in the Victoria Quarter back in March. The Nordic-inspired homeware retailer was an indie favourite in the city centre for six years. | Yorkshire Evening Post
8. Emba
Emba was an award-winning restaurant which shut just months after opening in March. Founded by MasterChef contestant Liz Cottam, the modern British gastrobar was located on the canal-side of the city centre. | James Hardisty
9. Nice Things
Nice Things was an independent plant shop which shut without warning in February. The plant nursery specialised in unique and rare houseplants and accessories. | Yorkshire Evening Post
10. Salvo's
Salvo's was a landmark Italian restaurant which shut in January following an "unexpected" dispute with their landlord. The sudden closure came as a great shock to Headingley diners. | James Hardisty
11. Revolution Electric Press
Revolution Electric Press shut its doors at the end of January alongside 20 other Revolution venues across the country. The city centre bar was a popular spot on the Leeds nightlife scene. | Local Library