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.
13. Townhouse Nails
Townhouse Nails has just opened in Victoria Gate, Leeds, next door to the men's clothing store Hackett. The luxury salon has built a stellar reputation with its beautiful surroundings, daring nail creations and a flawless finish guarantee. Photo: Victoria Leeds
14. White Cloth Hall
Owners of Whitelock's Ale House said they were getting ready to transform an 'iconic' building into new food and drink hall last month. Located behind the Corn Exchange, the three units in White Cloth Hall will be combined into the new concept. The new venue said it will work closely with independent drinks producers from across the region such as Kirkstall Brewery and provide a platform for the best local independent food traders. It is set to open in spring 2024. Photo: James Hardisty
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This £2m Chinese restaurant will be opening in the Merrion Centre shortly. It is owned by the team behind the award-winning Blue Sakura brand and they aim to bring “world-class" dining as well as a luxury karaoke bar, K Kube, which will accommodate an additional 40 customers over seven rooms. Photo: Blue Pavilion
16. Fluffy Fluffy
Fluffy Fluffy, a souffle pancake and dessert cafe, is due to open its first Yorkshire store on the Headrow, Leeds. It will be the its fourth site in the UK and Leeds customers will be able to indulge in custom-made pancakes, served with a wide option of of toppings, including Nutella, Tiramisu, Biscoff, Creme Brulee blueberries, and cheese. It will also serve speciality gelato and all-day drip coffee. Photo: Phil Tragen
17. Ikaro
Ikaro will be opening its doors in Leeds this Autumn, taking over the former East 59th venue on Victoria Gate’s rooftop restaurant level. Ikaro is a high-end seafood, grill and champagne bar. It promises a classy late-night offering, and is expected to open until midnight for drinks. Photo: Simon Hulme
18. Flat Iron
Flat Iron is due to open its first northern restaurant. Located in Lands Lane, Flat Iron will be serving a rotating board of specials including Scottish bavette and Flat Iron sirloin as well as its signature dishes - beef dripping chips, creamed spinach, truffled macaroni and cheese and crispy bone marrow garlic mash. Photo: Flat Iron