Urbanary Has Arrived: A New Way to Discover Leeds
After months of preparation, development, and collaboration with venues across the city, Urbanary officially launches today. What began as a simple idea has now become a dedicated platform designed to transform the way people experience Leeds.
This launch marks the beginning of a new chapter for the city’s hospitality landscape, one built on collaboration, insight, and a shared ambition to help people discover the best of Leeds, quickly and intuitively.
Why Urbanary Was Created
Anyone who lives in Leeds knows the familiar challenge: deciding where to go next. Whether it’s a weeknight drink, a weekend dinner, or a last-minute plan with friends, the abundance of choice often makes the decision harder, not easier.
The problem wasn’t a lack of great venues, quite the opposite. Leeds is full of outstanding bars, restaurants, cafés and nightlife spots. What was missing was a simple, modern, personality-driven way to discover them.
Urbanary was created to answer a basic but universal question:
“Where should we go tonight?”
Rather than generic lists or outdated advice, Urbanary provides tailored recommendations based on mood, atmosphere, and the experience you’re looking for. It is a platform designed around real behaviour, real preferences, and real people.
A Platform Built With Leeds Hospitality
Urbanary is not a product built from the outside looking in. It has been shaped directly by the people who make Leeds hospitality what it is... venue owners, managers, bartenders, chefs, operators and local brands who care deeply about the city’s culture.
Throughout development, the hospitality community has contributed insights, feedback, suggestions and, most importantly, support. The enthusiasm for a platform that truly reflects the city has been constant.
This collaborative approach is central to Urbanary’s identity.
It exists because the community wanted a more meaningful way for people to explore Leeds.
How Urbanary Works
Urbanary allows users to discover venues based on their current mood, preferred atmosphere, or the type of experience they want. Whether someone is seeking cocktails, a relaxed pub, a lively night out, a date spot, something new, or a hidden gem, Urbanary connects them with the right places quickly and intuitively.
The platform is designed to feel less like a directory and more like a local insider, one that understands the city's character, variety, and personality. Its recommendations are not generic; they are curated to match the moment.
A City Worth Celebrating
Leeds has one of the most vibrant hospitality cultures in the UK. The variety, creativity and quality across its venues are remarkable, and the sense of community among operators is one of its defining strengths. Urbanary aims to amplify that. Not to replace what already works, but to spotlight it. To make it easier for people to discover independent venues, try something new, and support local businesses.
This platform is as much a celebration of Leeds as it is a tool for exploring it.
What Comes Next
Today marks the official launch, but it is only the beginning of Urbanary’s journey.
Over the coming weeks and months, Urbanary will introduce new features, onboard additional venues, and expand its editorial content. Plans include deeper guides, curated lists, city insights, and the Urbanary Insiders loyalty system, all aimed at enriching how people experience Leeds.
Several major partnerships are also scheduled to be announced, further strengthening the platform’s connection to the city and its hospitality community.
A New Way Forward
Urbanary is launching with a clear purpose: to make discovering Leeds easier, more enjoyable, and more meaningful. It is a platform built with intention, shaped by the city, and driven by a commitment to celebrating what makes Leeds unique.
Today marks the start of that mission.
Urbanary is live and Leeds has a new way to explore itself.