The early 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: 14 Leeds city centre landmark shops and department stores we have loved and lost LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. NB: Nicks Brasserie and Bar
Do you remember NB: Nicks Brasserie and Bar on Dock Street? Pictured here in 2005. | YPN Photo: YPN
14. Pin
October 2008 and Leeds Brewery's new bar Pin opened on Dock Street in the city centre. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
15. Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant Bar and Grill on City Square was housed in the former Post Office.
16. Larocca
Do you remember Larocca bar and restaurant at Clarence Dock? Pictured here in September 2008. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
17. Bar Room Bar
Do you remember Bar Room Bar on Call Lane? Pictured in September 2008. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
18. Toast
Toast bar and restaurant was located on Wellington Street. Pictured in September 2008. | Matthew Page Photo: Matthew Page