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
19. Epernay
You could find Epernay - which sold more than 45 different bottles of champagne bar - at the Electric Press building. | YPN Photo: YPN
21. The Reform
Do you remember The Reform bar on Merrion Street? Pictured in March 2007. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
23. Baby Jupiter
Baby Jupiter on York Place first opened its doors in 2003. This photo dates back to march 2007 when it was reviewed by the YEP's Baby Oliver. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
24. Frank's Bar
Do you remember Frank's Bar on New Briggate? It was owned by Nicola Storey. Pictured in February 2007. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike