Mad Frans Leeds: First look inside Wellington Place bar now back open following closure for refurbishment

Leeds bar Mad Frans is back.

Published 22nd Apr 2023, 18:52 BST

Updated 22nd Apr 2023, 18:53 BST

The front of the food and drink venue, located in Wellington Place, was crashed into by a drunk driver in December 2021 and had its large window destroyed. Although it carried on operating, the venue closed last month to allow for a new window to be installed and for structural refurbishment work to be carried out.

Mad Frans is now officially back open and Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Steve Riding was given a tour of the new-look interior.

Fat Frans is overseen by general manager Tom Riley.

1. Proud manager

Fat Frans is overseen by general manager Tom Riley. Photo: Steve Riding

The interior is modern and sleek.

2. Modern design

The interior is modern and sleek. Photo: Steve Riding

Mad Frans serves both hot and cold drinks.

3. Hot and cold drinks

Mad Frans serves both hot and cold drinks. Photo: Steve Riding

There is plenty of space for seating inside.

4. Seating

There is plenty of space for seating inside. Photo: Steve Riding

There are various draught beers available.

5. Bar

There are various draught beers available. Photo: Steve Riding

It may not have been sunny when the YEP visited, but there is a beer garden giving customers the chance to soak up some sun.

6. Beer garden

It may not have been sunny when the YEP visited, but there is a beer garden giving customers the chance to soak up some sun. Photo: Steve Riding

Leeds Yorkshire Evening Post