Award-winning 'Thai tapas' restaurant chain Giggling Squid opened its 53rd branch in the former Royal Bank of Scotland building on Park Row. | National World

placeholder image — Award-winning 'Thai tapas' restaurant chain Giggling Squid opened its 53rd branch in the former Royal Bank of Scotland building on Park Row. | National World

11 new restaurants and bars opened in Leeds this year – plus 2 more coming soon

By Dennis Morton

Reporter

Published 18th Jul 2025, 16:30 GMT

Leeds has welcomed a number of exciting restaurants and bars this year.

From Thai tapas to a taste of South America, the city’s latest additions take inspiration from across the globe.

Today, we’ve listed 11 restaurants and pubs that have opened in 2025, and two that are set to open in just a few weeks.

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13. CrowdedHouse - Leeds Trinity

CrowdedHouse is a new restaurant and bar boasting multiple levels, rooms and and impressive terrace space at Leeds Trinity. It is set to open on July 31. | Third Party

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11 new restaurants and bars opened in Leeds this year – plus 2 more coming soon

Leeds has welcomed a number of exciting restaurants and bars this year.

13. CrowdedHouse - Leeds Trinity

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