New in Leeds: 12 exciting new restaurants, nightclubs and gyms you must try including Farmhouse

The landscape of Leeds is constantly changing with new openings almost every week.

Published 7th Oct 2023, 16:30 GMT

From high-end restaurants and student-friendly cafes to new gyms and nightclubs, September saw many new businesses open their doors.

Farmhouse opened in Lands Lane with a mouth-watering menu of traditional breakfast items as well as burgers and steaks while popular gym group Ultra Flex opened its first nightclub in the city centre.

Here are 12 exciting new openings you must try – and five more on the way.

Here are 12 new openings in Leeds - and five more on the way!

1. New openings in Leeds

Here are 12 new openings in Leeds - and five more on the way! Photo: NW/Leeds United

Farmhouse opened its doors to the public on September 11, taking over the former ASK Italian venue on Lands Lane, city centre. The restaurant is already a popular brunch spot in Harrogate and serves an expansive menu of traditional breakfast items, burgers, Japanese and Korean cuisine as well as steaks. There are also a number of cocktails, wines and desserts available.

2. Farmhouse

Farmhouse opened its doors to the public on September 11, taking over the former ASK Italian venue on Lands Lane, city centre. The restaurant is already a popular brunch spot in Harrogate and serves an expansive menu of traditional breakfast items, burgers, Japanese and Korean cuisine as well as steaks. There are also a number of cocktails, wines and desserts available. Photo: James Hardisty

Boba @ 24 had a soft launch on September 11 before opening to the public a few days later. Located on Blenheim Terrace, opposite the University of Leeds, this cafe serves traditional tea and coffee as well as Chinese and Japanese inspired drinks, lunches and desserts.

3. Boba @ 24

Boba @ 24 had a soft launch on September 11 before opening to the public a few days later. Located on Blenheim Terrace, opposite the University of Leeds, this cafe serves traditional tea and coffee as well as Chinese and Japanese inspired drinks, lunches and desserts. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

The new burger chain Wendy's returned to Leeds last month with a restaurant on Briggate. It is serving its signature Wendy’s items across breakfast, lunch and dinner.

4. Wendy's

The new burger chain Wendy's returned to Leeds last month with a restaurant on Briggate. It is serving its signature Wendy’s items across breakfast, lunch and dinner. Photo: Tony Johnson

Adel Professional was founded in 1982 and has been offering a personalised experience to its customers. Its new Trade Hair & Beauty wholesale store is in New Pudsey Square in Leeds and feature its own on-site training academy offering a range of comprehensive training for professionals.

5. Adel Professional

Adel Professional was founded in 1982 and has been offering a personalised experience to its customers. Its new Trade Hair & Beauty wholesale store is in New Pudsey Square in Leeds and feature its own on-site training academy offering a range of comprehensive training for professionals. Photo: James Hardisty

The Original Factory Shop, a discount department store, opened its new shop in Wetherby last month. It sells a range of branded clothing and footwear, garden and outdoor products, pet products, electricals and homewakes. It also has a party shop service and a reserve and collect service.

6. The Original Factory Shop

The Original Factory Shop, a discount department store, opened its new shop in Wetherby last month. It sells a range of branded clothing and footwear, garden and outdoor products, pet products, electricals and homewakes. It also has a party shop service and a reserve and collect service. Photo: The Original Factory Shop