Our Leeds
Restaurant
The Cut & Craft Leeds
Located in the iconic Victoria Quarter near Kirkgate Market, The Cut & Craft promises to transform the Leeds casual premium dining scene.
At The Cut & Craft Leeds, we have carefully and thoughtfully designed our menus to offer a selection of the finest local produce, be that top-quality Yorkshire drinks and cheese, premium Aberdeen Angus steaks or fresh, locally-grown vegetables.
Since opening The Cut & Craft Leeds in 2022, the restaurant has been named Restaurant of The Year at Yorkshire’s National Business Hero Awards for two years running. It has also won awards for its stunning interior design.
Opening Times
We’re open all day, every day. Join us until 11pm daily.
Weekend brunch service from 9am - 11:45am Saturday - Sunday.
Food served until 10pm.
Our Leeds restaurant is located in the former Jigsaw and Ben Sherman retail units, that once was the former Collinson’s Cafe. It is the site where Wallace Hartley played as part of the string quartet shortly before boarding the Titanic as bandmaster. You can expect a luxurious setting that maintains the character and history of the building with a beautiful central dome and a classic circular central bar.
In 1906, the site was occupied by Collinson’s, a local family-run business famous for tea blending and coffee roasting. The front of the store was used for selling confectionery and the rear of the store was home to Collinson’s Café, which gained a reputation for being a great place to enjoy tea, cakes, and live music. Music played a huge part in the success of the business, with live music nights and a string quartet often playing to accompany guests’ dining.
A member of the regular string quartet that played at the site was a talented musician named Wallace Hartley. Music, it turned out, would be his blessing and his curse, for it was his musical talent that resulted in his offer to work as bandmaster on The White Star Line’s luxury shipping liner, The Titanic.
The tragic events on the night of the 14th of April, 1912, are legendary, and so too was Wallace’s response to the disaster. He gathered all eight musicians on the ship and began to play for passengers as they boarded the lifeboats. In Wallace’s pockets, amongst other things recovered from Titanic, was a silver matchbox engraved ‘From Collinson’s Staff Leeds’. We are proud to pay tribute to Wallace’s heroism and honour his time spent playing music for guests in this building.
Book Your Table
We recommend that you book a table in advance to ensure a quality dining experience. If you have a large group, we can assist you with booking a semi-private room, a large table, or our concierge dining experience.
Our Menus
Whether you’re passing by for a cocktail and an aperitif, or wish to fully indulge in a luxury dining experience, our range of menus featuring show-stopping dishes and world-class ingredients will have something for you.
If you’re looking for a private dining room in Leeds for your next special occasion, birthday or corporate lunch, our private dining options in Leeds offer historic, elegant settings and can cater to a variety of different events.
From large party bookings to private hire of either our beautiful first floor mezzanine area or full Leeds venue, located in the Victoria Quarter, Leeds, we are here to make your next event extra special.
Champagne and cocktail receptions are available on arrival alongside sumptuous canapés created by our talented chefs at The Cut & Craft, and whilst we have a menu available, we are always happy to recreate your favourites on request.
Our stunning Leeds venue can seat a large number of guests across both floors for private dinners, as well as catering to bespoke standing drink and canapé receptions. Get in touch today to discuss your next event with our dedicated Guest Experience Manager.
For enquiries, please contact the events team for further details.
Celebrating Special Occasions with The Cut & Craft
We invite our guests to celebrate special occasions with us. When booking, please let us know the details of your special event so we can cater to any special requests or needs. You can also enquire about booking a semi-private dining area or hosting parties or large groups. We also hold special events, including masterclasses, cocktail events, and Champagne brunches in Leeds. Our masterclasses have attracted luxury brands, such as Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Moët & Chandon, John Lewis, and MAC. Please email [email protected] for booking enquiries.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Cut & Craft Leeds location is open all day, every day. Join us from 11:00am until midnight. Food is served until 10:00pm. We are also now serving brunch from 9:00am to 11:00am every Saturday and Sunday morning.
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Situated in the heart of the iconic Victoria Quarter shopping mall, The Cut & Craft Leeds is easily accessible.
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We regretfully cannot admit any minors under the age of 10 for dinner reservations. However, families with children under the age of 10 are welcome for lunchtime bookings.
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Unfortunately, pets are not permitted.
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Guests are kindly asked to dress for the occasion when they visit The Cut & Craft. Smart jeans and fashion trainers are welcome, but beachwear and gym wear (including tracksuits and caps) are not permitted.
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We regretfully do not offer outdoor dining at our Leeds location at this time.
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Yes, we do everything possible to ensure the comfort of our guests, especially those with mobility issues or concerns. Please note our restaurant is located over two floors and as a listed building we have no lift. Should you require accessible seating, please let us know ahead of your visit.
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You’ll find vegetarian and vegan options on our all-day Leeds menu. Examples may include a Spiced Lentil & Cauliflower Pie and falafel burgers. We source the freshest local ingredients to ensure your satisfaction with every bite.
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Yes, we have gluten-free and nut-free options on our diverse menus. Please alert your server if you have any other food allergies or special dietary requirements.
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Yes, we offer Children’s Menus during lunchtime bookings.
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If you would like to book an area on our mezzanine floor for a special occasion or business event, please talk to our staff to ensure availability.
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Yes, The Cut & Craft can accommodate large groups with bookings made in advance. For more information please get in contact with us.
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We will make every effort to amend your booking. Please let us know as early as possible. We ask for at least 12 hours’ notice to cancel any reservations. A cancellation fee may apply.
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You may book a table at The Cut & Craft anytime using our website reservation system. Reservations are not necessary at our Leeds restaurant and bar but are recommended, especially if you have a large group. View our FAQs page for more details.
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We are located in the Victoria Quarter in Leeds City Centre, just a short 9-minute walk from Leeds train station. There are also bus stops at the bottom of Briggate, a 5-minute walk from the restaurant.