Here are 16 Leeds businesses we’ve loved and lost in 2023 so far – with two more set to close later this month.
7. Paperchase
As part of the stationery chain's national closures, the Paperchase shop in Commercial Street in Leeds city centre is now permanently closed. It has been replaced by a new Ann Summers branch. Photo: National World
8. Ecotopia
The co-founder of zero waste retailer Ecotopia said an emotional farewell to customers as its Leeds city centre shop closed with immediate effect on April 4. Their second Ecotopia shop in Bramley shopping centre and website remain open. Photo: Simon Hulme
9. Banyan
Popular bar chain Banyan closed its Horsforth site in New Road Side earlier this year. Kirkstall Brewery has unveiled its plans for a new bar and restaurant with craft beer and Indian tapas food from Adel restaurant Dastaan at the former Banyan location. The working name for the new venue is Karobar. It's set to open later this summer. Photo: Google
10. Jack Wills
Jack Wills closed down its Leeds city store on April 15 after a clearance sale. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Triple Seven Pizza
Triple Seven Pizza announced its sudden closure earlier this year. Matt Delahunty and his friend John Lincoln ran the company from a custom van based in the car park of Shire Fit gym, Calverley. Photo: Triple Seven
12. Pizza Fella Leeds
Leeds city centre eatery Pizza Fella closed in June, after its owners said they don’t have the “financial and emotional resources” to renew the lease. Photo: Google