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...
7. Leeds First Direct Arena - LS2 8BY
In March 2020 there were 263 eating and drinking businesses. There were 3 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 1%. In March 2020 there were 336 retail shops. There were 7 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 2%. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Wellington Street - LS1 2DE
In March 2020, there were 411 eating and drinking businesses. There were 3 more in March 2022 - an increase of 1%. The number of retail shops between March 2020 and March 2022 is the same. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
9. Leeds Corn Exchange - LS1 7BR
In March 2020 there were 276 eating and drinking businesses. There were 7 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 3%. In March 2020 there were 550 retail shops. There were 26 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 5%. Photo: James Hardisty
10. Water Lane - LS11 5PS
In March 2020 there were 313 eating and drinking businesses. There were 10 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 3%. In March 2020 there were 370 retail shops. There were 27 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 7%. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
11. Leeds Kirkgate Market - LS2 7JL
In March 2020 there were 196 eating and drinking businesses. There were 4 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 2%. In March 2020 there were 368 retail shops. There were 13 fewer in March 2022 - a decrease of 4%. Photo: Simon Hulme