2023 is finally on its way and we simply cannot wait to get the party started. To make sure you're primed for that whole drinking and dancing thing, it's important you get your fix of top-quality nosh to fuel the night ahead. From chilled-out eateries to swanky feasting, kick off the year ahead with our guide to the best New Year's Eve restaurants in Leeds.
Last updated on 24th November 2022
Like the idea of botanical cocktails and seasonal cuisine to start your New Year's Eve partying? The Lost & Found is a cool restaurant bar within a Grade II listed Victorian building in the heart of the city, combining fresh and innovative cocktails with a globally-inspired four-course dinner.
Bottomless brunches and dinners? Banyan is a stylish bar and restaurant with unlimited drinks to whet your appetite this New Year's Eve. Located right in the city centre, it's the perfect place to start your night of partying while also lining your stomach.
The best restaurants in Leeds for New Year's Eve? The Botanist has to be up there for its delish food and botanical cocktails. This beautiful venue will have you filling up for the night ahead on hearty winter menus, which includes a choice of hanging kebabs or turkey and Camembert burgers.
Head to YO! in Trinity for colourful sushi - from avocado maki to sashimi - for your New Year's Eve 2022 in Leeds. And for all you plant-based folk? There's an extensive vegan menu for you to tuck into.
From chandeliers to Gothic windows letting in lots of natural light, the Hepper Room at Iberica is one of the city's most beautiful private dining spaces. Plus, there's the usual dinner service to book into and Spanish afternoon tea to boot, if you fancy something different this New Year.
Plenty of meat and other flamed-grilled treats; that's what to expect from visiting Reds True BBQ Leeds this NYE. From hickory smoked nitbits to doughnut burgers and beef long ribs, an indulgent line-up awaits at this American-inspired restaurant.
Grab a bite to eat along the canal this New Year's Eve, enjoying burgers and sourdough pizzas at Water Lane Boathouse. Expect their festive offerings to continue into 2023 as well, including roasted Brussels sprout salads and cranberry-slathered patties.
If plush leather booths and moody interiors sound like your perfect New Year's Eve restaurant in Leeds, then book yourself into Blackhouse Grill. Serving up seafood and premium steak, the crowd-pleasing chow here is sure to get your celebrations off to a flying start.
If you're looking for a slap-up New Year's Eve dinner in Leeds, Browns is a stunning brasserie and bar that may just be the place for you. Located within historic spot The Light, the opulent eatery is sure to make you swoon with its seasonal British dishes and curated bar menu.
When in need of restaurants for New Year's Eve 2022 in Leeds, Riva Blu has your back with large group or party bookings, where you can tuck into Italian cuisine across the stunning restaurant space. Think pizza, pasta, seafood and more, all with fine wines to accompany.
Beck & Call is a pretty swish watering hole, if we do say so ourselves. With top notch pub grub and even an orangery to hunker down in, it's great if you're looking for a quieter affair come 31st December. Better yet? There's a quiz for afters too.
Whether you want bottomless pizza and drinks or wine tasting dinners, Veeno Leeds has a range of experiences on offer when you're looking to dine on NYE. These purveyors of great vino are always on hand to make sure you wash down food with the finest bottles.
This Latin fusion restaurant of Colombian, Venezuelan, Peruvian and Mexican cuisine is bringing fuego negro martinis and flavourful food to your celebrations. CASA is also known for its upstairs nightclub, where live music and DJs await to make your countdown to midnight all kinds of fun.
To kick-start proceedings with bottomless lunch, La Bodega is the cool spot inspired by Spain's nightlife offering just that. Expect Balearic beats, tapas, tropical cocktails and all you can drink sangria at this fun destination.
Searching for a fun New Year's Eve restaurant? BrewDog are serving up craft beers and burgers. Check out what this cool bar and kitchen has to offer, from signature brews to an ample menu of American creations to help you fuel up for the night ahead.
Because Manahatta also has partying at its heart, it makes the ideal combo of restaurant and night out space to close out 2022. There's festive bottomless brunches and parties, alongside a list of cocktails that will have you licking your lips.
Settle into the sunken seating at this swanky spot, sampling their Thai delights and signature cocktails. Whether you sink your teeth into traditional dishes or exciting modern twists, the top-notch offer will keep you coming back to Chaophraya Leeds for more.
Indulge in authentic Lebanese cuisine at Comptoir Libanais for your New Year's Eve meal in Leeds, feasting on serving platters, mezze dishes and tasty tagine. To top it all off, there's decadent desserts on the cards if you haven't already stuffed yourself silly.
There's a specially curated menu of amuse bouche, fillet of beef, baked Camembert and more to ring in 2023 at The Wardrobe. Not only that, but the cool events space will have comedy, DJs and a brass band to boot.
Tattu Leeds' New Year's Eve menu includes everything from Shanghai black cod to Szechuan rock shrimp and red belly pork, promising a fine dining twist on modern Chinese food. Plus, winter sees the already stunning restaurant transformed by a Northern Lights theme.
Issho is a contemporary rooftop restaurant and bar, serving elegant Japanese cuisine in super swish surrounds. Tuck into plates hot off the robata, fresh sushi and seafood with glasses of cocktails, sake or whisky for your New Year's Eve meal.
