As multiple Covid-19 lockdowns took hold, the pandemic had a near deadly impact on the pub industry.
Using the BBC’s Postcode checker, the YEP has looked at how Leeds city centre has changed since 2020, from bars and restaurants to department stores and shops.
Here’s how the city centre has changed...
1. Leeds Dock - LS10 1PZ
In March 2020 there were 280 eating and drinking businesses. There were 9 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 3%. In March 2020 there were 554 retail shops. There were 30 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 5%. Photo: Mark Graham/Adobe Stock
2. Trinity Leeds - LS1 5AT
In March 2020 there were 400 eating and drinking businesses. There were 12 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 3%. In March 2020 there were 573 retail shops. There were 24 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 4%. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Victoria Leeds - LS1 6BE
In March 2020, there were 155 eating and drinking businesses. There were 4 more in March 2022 - an increase of 3%. The number of retail shops between March 2020 and March 2022 is the same. Photo: James Hardisty
4. Leeds Headrow - LS1 6LR
In March 2020, there were 343 eating and drinking businesses. There were 5 more in March 2022 - an increase of 1%. In March 2020, there were 526 retail shops. There were 4 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 1%. Photo: Tony Johnson
5. Leeds Briggate - LS1 6BR
In March 2020 there were 297 eating and drinking businesses. There were 8 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 3%. In March 2020 there were 526 retail shops. There were 40 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 8%. Photo: Simon Hulme
6. Call Lane - LS1 6DT
In March 2020 there were 313 eating and drinking businesses. There were 11 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 4%. In March 2020 there were 571 retail shops. There were 38 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 7%. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe