You can make an unforgettable first impression when you host your big business lunches at these impressive Leeds restaurants.
When you’re wooing a client or chewing the business fat, it helps to get out of the boxy surroundings of the office. So why not host your next tête-à-tête at one of these perfectly splendid Leeds restaurants that offer the best in both luxury and practicality? From free wifi and plenty of plug sockets to big tables and menus good enough to seal a deal with, business lunches have never been so easy or so tasty.
The Cut & Craft
The Cut & Craft is sure to knock your lunch date’s socks off. Set in the stunning surrounds of the Victoria Quarter, the interior is not only luxurious but also kitted out with free wi-fi, alongside well-spaced tables – perfect for private conversations or sealing important business deals.
If you ask beforehand, you can be accommodated at a table with plug sockets, and then it’s time to dig into a well-earned lunch. Will it be the fillet steak, halloumi fajitas or a grilled peach and blue cheese salad?
The Cut & Craft, Victoria Quarter, 23 King Edward Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6AX.
Browns
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The sumptuous surroundings of the former banking hall of the Leeds Permanent Building Society make Browns a fine bet for business lunches in Leeds. Take a seat amidst the high ceilings and wood-panelling to kick off your meeting with a bang.
The food promises classic British and European cooking with something for all tastes, from fish and chips to crab linguine. Your meal will hit the spot and so will the facilities, whether you need to log on to the wifi or plug in to a socket. Need somewhere quieter? You can book one of their private dining rooms.
Browns, The Light, 70-72 The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 8EQ.
The Whitehall
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Perfectly placed in the heart of the city’s business district, The Whitehall is the perfect Leeds restaurant for meetings where you need to impress. It’s a light and airy dining room, with high ceilings, luxurious furnishings and everything you need to do business.
There are tables amply spaced for a touch of privacy, plenty of plug sockets, free wifi and menus good enough to win the deal. They put a refined spin on dishes you know and love, from risotto Milanese to North Atlanic halibut, with a wine list full of plonk perfect for celebrating with.
The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar, Wellington Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4JY.
Restaurant Bar & Grill
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If you’re giving your next business meeting the big Leeds welcome, Restaurant Bar and Grill is the perfect location, slap bang opposite the train station. The prime location is a great start, but the dining room itself will set the right tone for big talk.
Before you get down to business, check out the tempting menu of classic dishes with a refined touch – think fillet steak tartare, wild venison fillet and miso black cod. There’s free wifi you can log onto, plenty of sockets to plug into and even private dining areas you can book out, if needed.
Restaurant Bar and Grill, The Old Post Office, 3 City Square, Leeds LS1 2AN.
Banyan
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Another winner opposite Leeds Station, Banyan is a perfect spot for a work lunch. During the day, it’s low-volume with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those more informal conversations.
The quality of the drinks offering, food menu and chic decor will certainly help you leave a lasting impression on the other side of the table. They cater to all tastes, from the ciabatta steak melt to the Thai red curry, the Burrows burger to the chicken schnitzel. The tables are big enough to sketch big projects out on, while wifi and plug sockets are in full supply.
Banyan, The Old Post Office, 2 City Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2ES.
Gusto
Work lunches sometimes call for a dose of luxury and Gusto offers it in spades. This Greek Street favourite is not only geographically convenient, but it serves up refined Italian classics across a two or three course lunchtime set menu, where rigatoni arrabbiata rubs shoulders with San Marzano tomato orzotto.
It’s an elegant dining room with plenty of wow factor, complete with a small smattering of plug sockets and free wifi. The tables are big enough for tablets or laptops so you can spread out and get down to the nitty gritty with ease.
Gusto, 10 Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RU.
The Lost & Found
This Victorian-inspired hideaway is perfect for your next lunchtime meeting in Leeds. The Lost & Found has wifi throughout, including in their bookable private rooms, alongside plenty of plugs to keep devices charged and tables more than big enough for your laptops.
When it comes to the restaurant, the menu is jam-packed with delights, from salads and sandwiches to steaks and sourdough pizza, alongside a host of pub classics. Once you’ve closed the deal, why not clink a glass? Their cocktail list is full of unique and unusual concoctions.
The Lost & Found, 12 Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5PT & Leeds Club, 3 Albion Place, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6JL.
Friends of Ham
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If you’re looking for a more informal location for your next meeting in Leeds, head to Friends of Ham. This longtime local favourite is ready-made for work lunches.
You can tuck into an amazing selection of meats and cheeses with one of their ready-made sharing boards, or collaborate with one of their DIY efforts – just add amazing craft beer and wine and you’re good to go. The tables are big enough to spread out on, with plug sockets found in all corners and free wifi. For a little extra privacy, book the cool Underbelly bar downstairs.
Friends of Ham, 4-8 New Station Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL.
Dakota Hotel
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You can add a touch of elegance to future business lunches in Leeds at Dakota Hotel. It’s home to a spectacular grill restaurant where you and your guests can tuck into delightful plates like grilled plaice with king prawns, stone bass with mussels and corn-fed chicken with artichoke, baby leeks and parma ham Dauphinoise.
There’s wifi, plugs and big tables, but you can always dine in the restaurant, before shifting over to one of their two bars to round off your discussions. And why wouldn’t you with creative cocktails, local gin and hand-picked wine?
Dakota Hotel, 8 Russell Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RN.
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