Uyare - Rooftop Bar & Restaurant

Take the lift to the top of Victoria Gate and you'll find yourself somewhere that feels worlds away from the retail chaos below. The terrace wraps around the building's edge, giving you proper panoramic views across Leeds while you work through their well-executed Japanese menu. The kitchen knows what it's doing – this isn't your average shopping centre dining. Their sushi is precise, the hot dishes have real depth, and they've got that tricky balance of accessible but authentic nailed down. The cocktail list holds its own too, which matters when you're settling in for the long haul with those views. Book ahead for weekend evenings unless you fancy explaining to your mates why you're eating Nando's instead.