Restaurants & Bars
Recommended restaurants by the first direct arena
San Carlo
6-7 South ParadeLeeds, England ls1 5qx
Phone: 01132461500
When it comes to fine dining in Leeds, San Carlo is undoubtedly one of the city’s star attractions. A classic Italian restaurant with an elegant yet modern aesthetic, it provides unmatched quality in ingredients, impeccable service, and a memorably warm atmosphere.
Opening times below:
Sunday – Thursday 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Friday – Saturday12:00pm – 11:00pm
Zizzi
The Light Shopping CentreLeeds, England LS1 8TL
Phone: 0113 4505075
At Zizzi we’re all about delicious Italian food with a twist to surprise and delight all tastes, because good food brings people together. From Rustica Pizzas and Pasta, to adventurous salads and indulgent desserts. By doing it the Zizzi way, we always add a little twist to the classics to keep the Great Times rolling.
THE ALCHEMIST
Yorkshire House, Greek Street,Leeds, England LS1 5SH
Phone: 0113 2005930
The Alchemist's world of theatre served promises quite the atmosphere and Greek Street is no different, offering an outdoor terrace, spacious and elegant interiors with walls adorned of their dark brand, and a personalised service with theatre and storytelling at its core.
Why not bag 20% off your total food bill below, exclusive to ticket holders.
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The Electric Press
14 Great George StreetLeeds, England LS1 3DW
With several bars and restaurants, a theatre and urban axe throwing, along with extensive outdoor seating and a glazed, heated courtyard, you'll find everything you need for a fantastic day or night out at The Electric Press!
Home to Revolution, Tavernaki Bistro, Red Chilli, Be At One, Whistle Punks, Playroom and Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press is just a few minutes’ walk from the First Direct Arena and adjacent to Millennium Square.
Blue Pavilion
88-90 Merrion StreetLeeds, England LS2 8NG
Enjoy fine-dining that celebrates the essence of East Asian cuisine at the premium Blue Pavilion.
With stunning surroundings Blue Pavilion’s menu includes a number of set menus as well as a la carte, featuring signature dishes such as Dim Sum Platters, Peking Duck with Caviar, Japanese Shioyaki Wagyu Beef, a sought-after delicacy, and Taiwanese Sanbei Chicken. In addition, the adjoining new first floor karaoke venue, K Kube, is where customers can put their singing skills to the test in their state-of-the-art karaoke suites.
Ma-Hé
59 Wade LaneLeeds, England LS2 8NJ
Discover India’s hidden kitchen at Ma-Hé; uniting five undiscovered cuisines from India’s coastlines in signature tapas small-plate style cookery.
Ma-Hé unites the cuisines of India’s Southern Peninsula under one roof. Experience the authentic and bold aromas of India’s coastlines, tried and tested through centuries of practice and perfection executed by specialist chefs from India in an array of exceptional small plates from five main regions including Goa, Mangalore, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra.
Pho 37
40 Woodhouse LaneLeeds, England LS2 8LX
Pho 37 offers array of cuisines with an emphasis on fresh, specialising in the rich and aromatic flavours of Vietnam. Their menu features a variety of traditional Vietnamese dishes, sides and beverages. This eatery provides a warm, inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy the vibrant and authentic tastes right in the heart of the city.
Gong Cha
80 Merrion StreetLeeds, England LS2 8LW
Serving authentic bubble tea from Taiwan, Gong cha Merrion Street offers an extensive range of cold and hot drinks that can be customise according to your personal taste!
Natural, healthy, freshly brewed tea and beverages are on offer with most drinks’ sweetness levels being able to be tailored to individual preferences.
But it’s not just tea at Gong cha… there’s a whole host of drinks to get your taste buds tantalised! From milk tea to smoothies, you can personalise your drink to suit your taste!
Blue Sakura
3 Merrion WayLeeds, England LS2 8BT
Blue Sakura offers a unique all you can eat concept of Japanese sushi and Asian style grill. Get acquainted with hundreds of delicious cold and hot traditional Japanese & Chinese dishes all ordered via touch screen technology at tables set beneath stunning oriental blossom trees.
Bulgogi
9 Merrion WayLeeds, England LS2 8BT
Bulgogi Grill offer top quality (locally sourced) grilled meats, seafood and vegetables combined with Korean influenced side dishes, beers, drinks and cocktails. Specialising in the joys of Korean BBQ, this unique, modern restaurant puts you in control of your very own table-top grill.
Eatime
84 Merrion StreetLeeds, England LS2 8LW
Eatime specialises in authentic, traditional Chinese rotisseries including duck, chicken and pork as well as various popular rice and noodle dishes.
With chefs cooking all food on the site to ensure each dish is served as fresh as possible, you’ll find dim sum and many other popular Asian flavours including Sweet & Sour and Chinese curry alongside signature chef’s dishes which can only be found at Eatime!.
Hama Korean BBQ
30-32 Woodhouse LaneLeeds, England LS2 8LX
Hama serves authentic, traditional Korean food with an all you can eat BBQ buffet and over 30 additional dishes.
Fresh produce including chicken, beef, pork, fish and lamb can be grilled on your very own table top grill, meaning you can enjoy your meal cooked exactly how you like it!
KFC
Merrion StreetLeeds, England LS2 8LW
KFC’s famous recipe consisting of 11 secret herbs and spices can be found on Merrion Street close to the Arena.
From fillet tower burgers to buckets of mouthwatering, delicious chicken… why not take advantage of their value for money meal deals when you're next in Leeds
Mr Yang
21 Merrion WayLeeds, England LS2 8BT
Open until late daily, Mr Yang serves authentic, traditional Chinese food in the heart of Leeds Arena Quarter.
Offering an informal dining experience, there’s no need to pre-book at Mr Yang… simply choose to takeaway or eat in at Mr Yang’s casual upper mezzanine level. We guarantee you’ll be transported to China with the amazing taste of signature soups, noodles & dishes at Mr Yang’s!
MyThai
43 Wade LaneLeeds, England LS2 8NJ
My Thai, your Thai, everybody wants a piece of this authentic Thai restaurant!
The interior transports diners to Thailand itself, with favourites like gently-spiced yellow curry, fragrant Thai fishcakes and a fiery papaya salad that’s sure to warm your cockles, all at irresistibly affordable prices.
Choose from ‘Big Bites’ including Pad Thai or Chicken Noodle Soup or opt for a ‘Thai Tapas’ by ordering a selection from the extensive ‘Lite Bites’ menu (from £1.50).
OBA Kitchen & Bar
Wade LaneLeeds, England LS2
OBA is where Korean cuisine meets Japanese fusion!
Expect a tantalising menu offering an authentic range of dishes including Stir Fry’s, Korean pancakes, Traditional Rice Dishes & Bibimpap (over 70% of OBA's extensive menu us Vegan!)
We’re sure foodies looking for a unique dining experience will be heading to this contemporary eatery in the heart of Leeds Arena Quarter
The Merchant
20-24 Woodhouse LaneLeeds, England LS2 9HD
The Merchant is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks & brilliant service all at an affordable price!
The Merchant is a friendly venue offering delicious food, great drinks & brilliant service all at an affordable price!
Bengal Brasserie
5 Merrion WayLeeds, England LS2 8BT
Phone: +44 113 243 6318
Bengal Brasserie’s flagship restaurant is located on Merrion Way (directly opposite the first direct arena), and offers a fully licensed bar in air-conditioned pleasant surroundings with fantastic Indian and Bengali cuisine.