Hard Rock Cafe Leeds welcomed thousands of customers during its five year stint in the city during the first half of the early 2000s. Memorabilia from three musical legends - Madonna, Elvis and the Rolling Stones - took pride of place when the 100 seat restaurant on Albion Street threw open its doors for the first time. Guitars made especially for rock bands Whitesnake and Kiss were among other items that graced the Cafe's walls. Leeds was only the 6th British city to boast a Hard Road Cafe with the chain’s original London base playing a key role in the birth of alternative comedy, setting names such as Ben Elton on the road to stardom. READ MORE: 33 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
13. Hard Rock Cafe Leeds
"We have had the pleasure of serving all you hard rockers day and night for the past five great years, we hope that you keep us in your thoughts and are able to visit and experience other Hard Rock Cafe locations worldwide." read a message on the door when it announced its closure in July 2007. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Installers David Holle and John Kalicak with some of the memorabilia ready for hanging at the new Hard Rock Cafe. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Memorabilia on the walls in December 2002. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Customers enjoy a bite to eat in January 2004. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Waitresses pictured at the opening. They are Melissa Cohler, Naomi Buchon, Courtney Stefanek, Louise Campbell and Mira Smith. | Emma Nichols Photo: Emma Nichols
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Share your memories of Hard Rock Cafe Leeds with Andrew Hutchinson via email at: [email protected] or tweet him - @AndyHutchYPN | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding