From underground jazz bars to gardens bursting with vibrant colours and independent cinemas tucked away on side streets.
The city of Leeds has a wealth of hidden gems that, all too often, only those who call it home will know about.
Here, we’ve picked a series of our favourites to showcase.
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7. HanaMatsuri
This intimate restaurant, on Meanwood Road in Meanwood, serves a selection of sushi. HanaMatsuri was recognised for serving high quality food in the 2021 Michelin Guide, awarded the prestigious Michellin Plate mark. Judges said: "The chef-owner serves a wide range of sushi and sashimi crafted from good quality imported ingredients." Photo: Simon Hulme
Leeds Dock has emerged as a student and visitor hotspot in the city in recent years. It offers water taxis which run every day, on boats Twee & Drie which ferry eager passengers between Granary Wharf and the dock. They run every 15 minutes and cost £1 per person, per journey, but are free for children under five. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
It's well-documented as the city's oldest pub and is understood to have first opened in 1715. Whitelock's Ale House is still a busy watering hole in Leeds city centre but it is hidden down a sidestreet called Turk's Head Yard, just off Briggate. Photo: James Hardisty
A string of Leeds United-themed murals have popped up across Leeds following the club's promotion to the Premier League. Pictured is a mural depicting Whites legend Gary Speed. The artwork, painted by Claire Bentley-Smith, was unveiled by Leeds United Supporters Trust and is located in Railsfield Mount, Bramley. Photo: Steve Riding
Nestled behind Headingley's busy Otley Road, Cottage Road Cinema is understood to be the oldest independent cinema in Leeds and the UK. It shows a selection of the newest films and has been doing so since 1912. Pictured is Gary Benn, manager and Steven Moore, assistant manager. Photo: Steve Riding
Headrow House is a popular city centre bar based on The Headrow in Leeds. It has various floors but a lesser-known feature is its rooftop terrace, which offers a brilliant view of the city centre from above. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe