The 2000s featured a raft of new bar and restaurant openings in the city centre catering for the trendy, hip, hop, and happening brigade all determined to enjoy a night on the tiles. These nightspots offered good food and drinks to cater for all tastes and budgets in relaxed and chilled out surroundings. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, showcase the best of the best on offer to city folk keen to rest and play after a hard week at work. Some venues thrived while others struggled and fell by the wayside. How many do you remember? READ MORE: 17 Leeds nightspots you probably visited during the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
20. The Reform
Do you remember The Reform bar on Merrion Street? Pictured in March 2007. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
22. Baby Jupiter
Baby Jupiter on York Place first opened its doors in 2003. This photo dates back to march 2007 when it was reviewed by the YEP's Baby Oliver. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
23. Frank's Bar
Do you remember Frank's Bar on New Briggate? It was owned by Nicola Storey. Pictured in February 2007. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
24. Shears Yard
Shears Yard was the home of Boutique Bar. Pictured is bartender Gary Hayward in February 2007. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike