These are 10 bars and restaurants we said goodbye to in 2019.
1. Maxis, Bingley Street, February 2019
After 30 years of trading, the popular Leeds Chinese restaurant Maxis closed its doors in February 2019, stating that they were actively looking for a new site in the area. Photo: Betty Longbottom (cc-by-sa/2.0)
2. The Pit, Merrion Street, February 2019
One of Merrion Streets former most popular bars, the Pit also closed in February 2019. It was sold and staff deployed to other Pit-owned bars across the city.
3. Hansas, North Street, April 2019
Hansas was an immensely popular Indian restaurant in Leeds, and had served the city for 33 years when they closed down in April 2019. The couple who owned the restaurant wanted to retire. Photo: Betty Longbottom (cc-by-sa/2.0)
4. Jamies Italian, Park Row, May 2019
The Leeds branch of Jamies Italian was forced to close in May 2019 along with other Jamies Restaurants when the business went into administration. Photo: Betty Longbottom (cc-by-sa/2.0)
5. Leeds Bierkeller and Shooters bar, the Headrow/Park Row, April 2019
Formerly sitting on the corner of the Headrow and Park Row, The Bierkeller Entertainment Complex was forced to close in April 2019 after they were refused permanent tenancy in the building. Photo: Mtaylor848 (cc-by-sa/3.0)
6. Norman Bar, Call Lane, July 2019
The popular but controversial Norman Bar on Call Lane was finally closed in July 2019 after some back-and-forth over its license, thrown into question by police after violence at the bar.