New openings Leeds spring 2026: Dishoom, Uniqlo, Lane7, and Madre all confirmed for the city centre
Four significant new openings Leeds businesses and residents have been waiting for are confirmed for spring 2026. What’s striking isn’t just the names — Dishoom, Uniqlo, Lane7, and Madre — but the scale of investment behind them, with millions of pounds being committed to city centre premises by national and international operators..
What’s Opening and Where
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Dishoom — Vicar Lane — Late SpringThe Bombay-inspired restaurant group is taking over the former Flannels unit at 68–78 Vicar Lane, between Victoria Gate and Victoria Quarter. The 8,000 sq ft site spans two floors in a Grade II-listed building owned by AIM-listed Leeds property company Town Centre Securities. TCS has confirmed that redevelopment work is underway with the restaurant expected to open in late spring. Dishoom will be the group’s 12th UK location. Learn more: https://www.dishoom.com |
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Uniqlo — Briggate — SpringThe Japanese retailer’s first Leeds store will occupy 11,840 sq ft across two floors on Briggate, in the building formerly home to House of Fraser. It is part of a wider UK expansion that has already seen Uniqlo open in Birmingham and announce a Bristol store. Learn more: https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/spl/leeds |
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Lane7 — Trinity Leeds — Late SpringThe independent bowling and entertainment brand is fitting out a 23,000 sq ft space in the former Wilko unit on Albion Street at Trinity Leeds. The venue will include 12 bowling lanes alongside golf simulators, darts, pool, beer pong, and arcade games. Learn more: https://www.lane7.co.uk |
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Madre — Wellington Place — SpringThe 100-cover Mexican restaurant from O G Hospitality will open at Wellington Place, following the arrival of its sister venue Salon Madre on Wellington Street in February. The group was founded by Sam Grainger and Owain Williams, and already operates sites in Manchester and Liverpool. Leeds is its third city. Learn more: https://www.thisismadre.co.uk |
Why this matters for Leeds
The scale of the commitments is interesting: Dishoom taking 8,000 sq ft on a Grade II-listed building, Uniqlo opening nearly 12,000 sq ft on Briggate, and Lane7 filling 23,000 sq ft at Trinity Leeds. For landlords, developers, and professional services firms in Leeds, this is evidence of occupier demand.
