City Buzz: 5 new bars and restaurants coming to Leeds soon

Leeds city centre is constantly changing, with new arrivals all the time.

Here are five new venues opening in the city soon.

Espeto will take over the former Elysium site on Wellington Street.placeholder image
Espeto will take over the former Elysium site on Wellington Street.

THE OLD RED BUS STATION

The multi-arts venue and bar takes over an old bus station on Vicar Lane.

It opens to the public next week.

ESPETO

The Mediterranean restaurant on Wellington Street takes over the former Elysium site and opens its doors on Wednesday, March 2.

HAM AND BEER

The details are being kept under wraps but City Buzz understands the new bar and eatery is opening soon on Merrion Street.

THE WEATHER CAFE

The pop-up cafe opens on March 1 and aims to bring the outdoors indoors with an immersive art experience.

BANYAN

After a £1.4m investment, the restaurant and bar is expected to open next month at the old Loch Fyne site at City Square.

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