Restaurant Bar and Grill, on City Square, closed on July 3 for a dramatic makeover that saw improvements at both the inside and outside of the ornate building, as well as an upgraded kitchen.
In total, the transformation of the building, that stands opposite Leeds City Station, took more than 10,000 hours. The restaurant’s open plan layout is bound to impress diners returning after the closure.
Have a look inside the reimagined space –
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Housed in the Old Post Office building opposite Leeds City Station, the restaurant’s new look was inspired by the grandeur of spaces such as the Grand Central Station in New York. Photo: James Hardisty
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Restaurant Bar and Grill reopened on Sunday (August 20), serving brunch, lunch and dinner, with spaces for private parties and events too. Photo: James Hardisty
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The open-plan layout that was introduced as part of the renovation has created more space. Photo: James Hardisty
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The restaurant's olive-green leather banquettes were created using 160 premium leather hides. Photo: James Hardisty
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New wooden panelling incorporates three tonnes of solid deep walnut. Photo: James Hardisty
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Two slabs of honey onyx marble were used to sculpt the feature bar, while in the kitchen, a new Southbend Steakhouse Grill has been installed. Photo: James Hardisty