Banyan Bar & Kitchen - Leeds

You'll feel properly important walking into this converted Victorian post office on City Square – the soaring ceilings and original features make even a Tuesday night feel like an occasion. The cocktail menu runs deep, with bartenders who actually know what they're doing behind the marble-topped bar. The global menu bounces around continents without losing focus, and their weekend brunch draws crowds who know good eggs Benedict when they see it. Grab one of the outdoor tables when the weather cooperates – you get prime people-watching real estate while the suited City Square crowd hurries past.