If you get the urge for a late night bite to eat, head to these Leeds eateries where last orders isn’t until the early hours.
Whether you’re feeling ravenous after a gig or just want an almighty feast on your night out, you can’t go wrong with these late night eats. From tantalising meat feasts to classic curries, we’ve got all your cravings covered. And you can find them in some of Leeds’ busiest nightlife spots, so you won’t have to go far to tuck in.
Zaap Thai
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Tucked away on Merrion Street, Zaap is the perfect spot for a late night feed. They don’t call orders until 11pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 10pm Monday to Thursday, so you have loads of time to snaffle proper Thai curries and loaded plates of Pad Thai. They’ve recreated the vibrancy of a Thai street food market, with steamy open kitchens, hand-painted murals and tuk-tuk tables, so the buzzing atmosphere won’t be lost as you neck a beer ready to continue the night.
Where? Zaap Thai, 22 Grand Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6PG.
When? Open from 12pm to 10pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 11pm Friday to Saturday, and 12pm to 9pm Sunday.
HOME at Victoria Gate Casino
There’s nothing like a 24-hour casino to satisfy your midnight munchies. Put down your poker chips and head to HOME Restaurant, where you can get dishes like crispy pork belly soup noodles, king prawn curry and sizzling fillet steak Cantonese style. Their delectable menu is served until 2am, with the Live Bar slinging out Asian favourites until 4am from Friday to Sunday, so you can tuck into spring rolls, salt & pepper wings and dumplings whenever the urge hits you.
Where? Victoria Gate Casino, Victoria Gate, 26 Eastgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7JL.
When? HOME restaurant serves from 2pm to 2am daily. Live Bar serves from 3pm to 2am Monday to Thursday, 3pm to 4am Friday, and 12pm to 4am Saturday and Sunday.
Akbar’s
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Akbar’s is the best solution to those late-night curry cravings. Pick from bhajis and pakoras before you dive into classic Indian mains. They do everything from butter chicken to lamb rogan josh and their famous giant naans are the perfect way to mop up the leftovers. It’s always busy with a lively atmosphere and if you get your last orders in before 11pm, you’ll have plenty of time to tuck into your feast.
Where? Akbar’s, 15 Eastgate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7LY.
When? 5pm to 11:30pm Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 12am Friday to Saturday, and 4pm to 11pm Sunday.
Friends of Ham
Just minutes from the station, Friends of Ham is a relaxed eatery that serves a delectable selection of European meats and cheeses to as late as 12am on Fridays and Saturdays. Go for one of their sharing platters or assemble your own, and choose from treats like Ibèrico Chorizo and Brie de Meaux. Want booze? Be sure to cast your eye over their extensive wine list and continental craft beer selection.
Where? Friends of Ham, 4-8 New Street Station, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5DL.
When? 11am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to 12am Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 10pm Sunday.
Dough Boys
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Famous for its craft beer and beats, Belgrave is a night out in itself and you can keep your stomach lined with their on-site pizza vendor Dough Boys. The Queen Brie comes with cheese, caramelised onions and red grape, or you could devour the Salami of Darkness with salsiccia piccante, salami and pickled chillis. They serve their pizzas by the slice and you can keep going back for more until way past midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Where? Dough Boys, Belgrave Music Hall, 1-1a Cross Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JP.
When? 12pm to 11:30pm Monday to Wednesday, 12pm to 12:30am Thursday, 12pm to 1:30am Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 11:30pm Sunday.
Tattu
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Tattu is a posh take on a late-night Chinese. It’s a fine dining restaurant furnished with cherry blossom trees and it’s just round the corner from iconic night-spot, Greek Street. They serve a modern take on Chinese cuisine, which you can enjoy until 10.30pm on Fridays and Saturdays. You can dig into dishes like beef fillet with caramel soy and Shanghai style black cod with hoisin and ginger, before you finish off with a creative cocktail.
Where? Tattu, Minerva, 29 East Parade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5PS.
When? 12pm to 9:30pm Sunday to Thursday, 12pm to 10:30pm Friday and Saturday.
MyLahore
MyLahore is a part-restaurant-part-takeaway. They don’t serve alcohol but they’ll certainly fill those post-night-out-cravings, with curries like tikka masala and jalfrezi. Although Indian cuisine is their speciality, you can get all sorts, from flame-grilled chicken to burgers and even lasagne. Whatever you choose, they’re open until 1am on Saturdays or midnight the rest of the week.
Where? MyLahore, Cavendish Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS3 LT1.
When? 12pm to 12am Monday to Friday, 1pm to 1am Saturday, and 1pm to 12am Sunday.
The Whitehall
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For a chic dining setting and delectable dishes when the sun goes down, make your way over to The Whitehall. Their menu features sublime small plates – think buttermilk fried chicken and crab arancini kiev – while the grill slings out sizzling steaks and mains span the like of roast monkfish tail and black truffle gnocchi. Pair it with a glass of wine and relax as you dine until midnight on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
Where? The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar, 12 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3ED.
When? 11:45am to 11pm Monday to Wednesday, 11:45am to 12am Thursday to Saturday, 11:45am to 10:30pm Sunday.
