Where to celebrate Chinese New Year in Yorkshire this February
Celebrated from Tuesday, 17th, until Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, the Chinese New Year welcomes the start of a new year on the lunisolar calendar.
What better way to celebrate than with tasty and authentic cuisine? Fresh dim sum, mouthwatering tender meat and fresh seafood dishes, to name a few.
Salty, sweet and paired with fluffy rice, these are our favourite spots to get your fix and celebrate Chinese New Year in Yorkshire.
Chinese New Year: Tattu, Leeds
Tattu is a premium Chinese restaurant in Leeds’ city centre, with sleek, elegant interiors and quality dishes. Dine under the cherry blossom trees as you explore their extensive menu and cocktail list.
This is a showstopping restaurant, and a fantastic spot for celebrating the Chinese New Year. Whether it’s a romantic date night, a night out with friends or even your own private dining event – Tattu has all bases covered.
Where? Minerva House, 29 East Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS
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Chinese New Year: Blue Pavilion, Leeds
Up next is Blue Pavilion, where you can expect flavour-packed Chinese dishes and delicate dim sum. If you’re after a real showstopper, go for their signature Peking Duck served in a set of drawers, and craft your perfect duck pancake.
With fantastic service, dishes bound to wow every member of your party, and interiors that set the mood, Blue Pavilion is a great choice if you’re celebrating the New Year.
Where? 90 Merrion St, Leeds LS2 8LW
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Chinese New Year: Drovers Arms, Skipwith
Whilst Drovers Arms is a classic British gastropub, this restaurant is also putting together an exciting event to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
Their special menu will feature classic Chinese flavours using the best of local Yorkshire produce.
Headed up by Chef Mike Cummings, we know we’re in safe hands. You only have two days to give the exclusive menu a try, so get booked in to avoid any disappointment.
Where? York Rd, Selby YO8 5SF
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03/02/2026