Leeds Graduation: Where to dine and celebrate
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Three years of hard work deserves a proper celebration! As graduation season approaches in Leeds, it’s time to get those tables booked, gather your favourite people and raise a toast.
You’ve got your degree, but now where to celebrate in style? Check out some of our favourite places across Leeds, perfect for dinner after graduation.
Leeds Graduation: Where to dine and celebrate

CrowdedHouse
Starting things off strong is the iconic rooftop at CrowdedHouse, where they’re taking celebrations above the noise. If you’re looking for a great atmosphere, flowing drinks and skyline views, look no further.
You can celebrate this milestone moment with their Lunch Set Menu with three courses for £30, or explore their temping à la carte menu.
Level 5 & 6, Trinity Shopping Centre, 70 Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6HW
Tattu
Tattu have launched the Power of Wisdom set menus, just in time for graduation. Featuring a curated selection of Tattu’s most loved dishes, it’s available to enjoy throughout July.
Graduates will enjoy a meal from one of the set menus and will receive a complimentary glass of prosecco to raise a toast. Two courses and a complimentary drink are available from £32.50 per person.
29 E Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS
The Banksia
The Banksia, have created the perfect graduation menu designed to bring everyone together. Located on Boar Lane, it’s our favourite taste of the Mediterranean, offering three delicious courses for £39 per person and a complimentary meal for the graduate.
Its stylish city centre location makes Banksia a convenient spot for post-ceremony drinks, dinner and carrying the party on into the evening.
2 Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 4AE
Uyare
Uyare is a firm favourite for us here in Leeds, serving up authentic Keralan dishes, mouthwatering curries and buttery paratha. This July, they have a lovely graduation offer for us.
Celebrate your success on their rooftop, where every graduate receives a complimentary prosecco and a 15% discount off their total bill, Monday – Friday only.
Victoria Gate 3rd Floor, Rooftop, George St, Leeds LS2 7AU
Blue Pavilion
This summer, Blue Pavilion has launched a showstopping set menu for graduation. Expect the theatrics and the authentic asian flavours of their kitchen, but perfect for celebrating, sharing and enjoying.
Enjoy their 2-course set menu for £38 per person, which includes a complimentary glass of Prosecco or a special cocktail to celebrate your achievements!!
90 Merrion St, Leeds LS2 8LW

The Grill at Dakota
Join The Grill at Dakota to celebrate the Class of 2026. Gather friends and family for a memorable meal in a relaxed atmosphere, where each graduate will receive a complimentary glass of something sparkling to mark the occasion.
Dakota also features private dining spaces, perfect for enjoying the set menu in style.
8 Russell St, Leeds LS1 5RN

Ox Club
Trendy, relaxed and consistently good, Ox Club is another fabulous option for graduation dining in Leeds. From the 6th – 26th July, they’ll be ready to welcome graduates through their door with a glass of prosecco.
Known for their wholesome plates cooked on a solid-fuel grill and an ever-changing menu bursting with the best local and seasonal produce, this is the crowd-pleaser you need for graduation day.
19a The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
Looking to carry the celebrations on? Check out the best bars in Leeds
The Cookery School at The Grand York
The Grand, Station Rise, York YO1 6GD- Offering a tempting selection of 43 classes
- Within the 5-Star Grand Hotel in York
- Save up to 15% off
Three course dinner for two with a drink at The Fell Hotel
The Fell Hotel, Burnsall BD23 6BT- 3-course dinner for two with a choice of drink
- Set in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall
- SAVE up to 26% off
Silversmiths Two Course Sunday Lunch
111 Arundel St, Sheffield S1 2NT- Renowned as one of Sheffield’s best restaurants
- Utilising local suppliers to capture a true taste of Yorkshire
- SAVE up to 29% off
Afternoon Tea at The Grand York
The Grand, York- York’s 5-Star hotel
- Served within the hotel’s striking Rise Restaurant with York city wall views
- SAVE up to 20% off
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05/06/2026













