New Year’s Eve 2022: 5 of the top places to spend the New Year in Leeds

With New Year’s Eve just around the corner, you might be wondering what’s on and where to celebrate in Leeds this year. With endless options and streets lined full of snazzy bars, cosy candle-lit pubs and even comedy clubs, you are spoiled for choice in this wonderful city.

New Year may seem like a long way off, but a lot of the favourite NYE destinations have already opened bookings for this special night. We’ve rounded up some of the best places to go as well as special events that are going on. And get in quick to avoid missing out!

It’s thought that Leeds city centre has upwards of 120 restaurants and cafés, 28 major hotels, 4 renowned theatres, 29 nightclubs, and over 180 pubs and bars, so let us help you out. Here are some of the best places to celebrate New Year in Leeds.

Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Leeds

Queen’s Hotel, Leeds

Where: New Station Street City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ

Price: £110 per guest

For the ultimate way to welcome in 2023 visit the Queen’s Ballroom for a night to remember. You will be treated to a glass of bubbly and canapés before sitting down to a five-course Gala Dinner. Afterwards, you will be entertained by our swing band followed by music from our resident DJ and our piper to welcome in 2023.

Visit the Queen’s Hotel website to book

The Wardrobe, Leeds

Where: St Peter’s Square, Leeds LS9 8AH

Prices: Comedy & NYE Celebrations only - £27.50, Dinner, Comedy & NYE Celebrations - £60.50, Entry after 10.30 pm - free

The Wardrobe is offering a couple of options depending on what suits you best. Whether a comedy gig and sit-down dinner is a bit of you, or you’d rather just join the party, later on, to call the new year in, you can do so at The Wardrobe.

The bar is offering free entry for the late-night partiers, or visit The Wardrobe website to book the dinner option.

Thor’s Tipi

Where: Victoria Gardens, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA

Price: Free to enter

Thor’s tipi gives off nordic winter wonderland vibes in the middle of our very city. See off 2022 with mulled wine, hot cocoa and cider beside the roaring fire pit and under twinkling fairy lights.

It’s free to enter, although you might want to reserve yourself a table to secure your spot. Visit the Thor’s Tipi website for more information.

Ice Skating at The Ice Cube, Millenium Square

Where: Millennium Square, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS2 3AD

Price: General admission - £11.50, LeedsCard / Student - £10.50, Child (under 13) - £9.00, Penguin Club (parent & child under 9) - £15.00

If you fancy something a little different this year why not give ice skating a go? Sat in the centre of Leeds, from the start of December, The Ice Cube rink is the perfect alternative to a booze-free New Year or even take the kids! Visit the Ice Cube website to book.

Tiki Hideaway, Call Lane Social

Where: 38 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT

Price: N/A

Desperate to head off to someone tropical this Christmas? Head to the Tiki Hideaway to give off tropical and surfer vibes with its tiki décor and zombie cocktails. Visit the Tiki Hideaway website for more information.