Over the years, its face has evolved dramatically reflecting the changing nature of the city centre.
Just a few paces from the City Station, it is often one of the first streets visitors to Leeds are greeted with when they visit our city.
And it embodies the city’s historic charm, being home to the Grade I listed Holy Trinity Church, as well as reflecting the cosmopolitan lifestyle of Leeds with new bars and restaurants.
Today the Yorkshire Evening Post looks at some of the exciting additions to Boar Lane in recent years.
7. Banker's Cat
The Bankers Cat opened its doors in 2019. It was converted from a former branch of Nat West. | National World
8. New arrival
Federal is set to open its doors soon in Leeds at the bottom of Boar Lane. | National World
9. The Griffin
The Griffin pub is in the home of the original Griffin Hotel which opened its doors in 1872. It was granted Grade II listed status in the 1970s. It reopened its doors last year following a seven-figure investment. | National World
10. Mowgli
Indian street food restaurant Mowgli opened its doors on Boar Lane in March 2020. Mowgli was founded by Nisha Katona in Liverpool. | National World
11. Slug and Lettuce
Slug & Lettuce Leeds Boar Lane has reopened recently following a significant six-figure transformation. The new look includes gold-reeded panelling, bronze-tinted mirrors, and bold new wallpaper that adds a lively edge. Three colour-changing suspended rafts, complete with LED lighting and cascading foliage. It used to be the home of Yates's. | National World
12. Fast food
The new flagship site opened this month on Boar Lane is the third German Doner Kebab restaurant in Leeds, following locations at Cardigan Fields and the White Rose Shopping Centre- cementing the city as one of the brand’s most loyal and rapidly expanding fan bases. | National World