2025 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 dinner in Leeds.
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Last updated on 4th December 2024
If plush leather booths and moody interiors sound like your perfect choice of New Year's Eve restaurants in Leeds city centre, 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.
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.
Whether you want oysters or a choice of many different steak cuts, Restaurant Bar & Grill Leeds has you covered for exceptional produce accompanied by plenty of bubbles to mark the occasion. But that's not all, as having recently undergone a £1.5m refurbishment, it's also quite the gorgeous space here too.
Steak-lovers rejoice; Gaucho Leeds has you covered for the finest cuts of Argentinian beef alongside classic sauces like chimichurri. But that's not all the menu has in store, as refresh ceviche and indulgent puds like baked cookie dough also feature.
If you're looking for a glorious New Year's Eve dinner in Leeds city centre, 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.
Leeds' Marriot Hotel is home to none other than the Gino D'Acampo restaurant - a stylish destination where you'll enjoy a mixture of live entertainment and Italian fare for the evening. The set menu will cost £95 per person and features truffle arancini, fillet steak, slow-cooked beef, ravioli in sage butter and more.
When in need of restaurants for New Year's Eve 2024 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.
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 to the 31st as well, including roasted Brussels sprout salads and cranberry-slathered patties.
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. Plus, you can choose between here and the Greek Street venue.
@ Pizza Punks Leeds on Various dates from Thursday 5th December 2024
If brunchin' is the only thing on your mind this NYE, then a bottomless pizza and prosecco party at Pizza Punks ought to fit the bill. Toppings here are 'build-your-own' and unlimited, so you can nab all sorts of classic or weird and wonderful flavour combos, all while sipping free-flowing fizz.
From South Parade to Chapel Allerton, Sukhothai is bringing you great New Year's Eve meals from Thailand right here in Leeds. Not only can you enjoy their twist on bottomless brunch, but also sharing platters and meals from 10oz rib-eye steak topped with Panaeng curry to crispy pork belly in a sweet tamarind sauce.
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.
Mowgli Leeds is a top destination to munch through your last lunch or dinner of 2024, as the Indian street food restaurant is delving out loads of small plates to satisfy your cravings. Think red lentil dhal simmered with spices, succulent gunpowder chicken and keema curries too, all accompanied by your choice of cocktails or beer.
Because Manahatta also has partying at its heart, it makes the ideal combo of restaurant and night out space to close out 2024. There's festive bottomless brunches and parties, alongside a list of cocktails that will have you licking your lips.
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.
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 - plus there's fizz on arrival to every booking.
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.
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.
Head to YO! in Trinity for colourful sushi - from avocado maki to sashimi - for a cheap New Year's Eve dinner in Leeds. And for all you plant-based folk? There's an extensive vegan menu for you to tuck into as well.
@ Cosy Club Leeds on Tuesday 31st December 2024
Head down to Cosy Club on Albion Street for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration, complete with an optional four-course meal of Asian fried chicken, pan-seared scallops, wild mushroom risotto and more.
There'll also be a live jazz band playing throughout, as well as an amazing countdown. Tickets start from £15 each, including a welcome cocktail and bubbles at midnight.
Gathering a group together? Then Piccolo is your pick. Alongside special negroni collections for an amazing Italian drinking experience, this place has fizz by the bottle-load, steaks galore and crowd-pleasers like pizza or pasta too. You can't go wrong.
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 winter blossom theme.
