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  • Welcome to
    Browns Leeds

    Browns Leeds is on the city’s main east-to-west central avenue, the Headrow. Also on the Headrow are the grand Victorian town hall, city library, art gallery and Henry Moore Institute: this is the historic heart of the city.

    Look at the map and view our contact details to see how to find us.

    The bar and restaurant are set in the imposing 1930s banking hall of the former Leeds Permanent Building Society. We converted the premises and opened in 2001. Ever since, we have been delivering delicious food and great drinks in the spacious restaurant and atmospheric bar area.

    We’re right next to shopping and entertainment complex the Light and our outdoor terrace overlooks its impressive central courtyard. And if you’re after something a bit more intimate, have a drink in the old wood-panelled manager’s office, which has been lovingly restored.

  • Browns, Your all day brasserie

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Since 1973 Browns has been serving classic, simple yet stylish food, beautifully presented - the ideal recipe for dinner with friends read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Perfect for early morning meetings or relaxing with the paper - the most important meal of the day read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Relax with friends at the weekend with Eggs Benedict and our famous Bloody Mary read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Our range of menus give the flexibility of a quick cheap bite to eat or a more indulgent leisurely lunch read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Add the indulgence of a Browns Afternoon Tea to your day read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      Our Lunch & Supper Menu runs from 12 noon to 7.00pm, Monday to Friday read more

    • Browns, your all day brasserie

      For that post work drink with friends or adding some pre-dinner sparkle, you'll find something for everyone in our extensive range read more

  • come and find us

    Browns Bar & Brasserie Leeds
    The Light
    The Headrow
    Leeds
    LS1 8EQ

    Telephone: 0113 243 9353

  • Valentine's Day at Browns

    Bask in the glory this year of being the one who gets it so very right this Valentine’s Day. We’ve got a cosy table for two, a delicious three course menu and some gorgeous little sparklers – just add your dazzling charm!

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  • The Browns Menu

    At Browns Leeds we offer a stylish blend of classic and modern dishes, platters-to-share, pasta, salads, sides and puddings.

    Take a look at our menus.

  • Piano at Browns Leeds

    Enjoy the sophisticated sound of great live piano-playing at Browns Leeds – the perfect accompaniment for drinks and dinner. A pianist will be playing at the following times:

    Wednesday to Thursday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
    Saturday: 3.00pm - 6.00pm
    Sunday: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

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Browns Drink
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Our range of three "skinny" cocktails, includes the popular Mojito, so you can sip away and feel that little bit less guilty!
Zesty lime wedges muddled with mint, Bacardi Superior Rum and Agave syrup, topped up with a dash of soda and served over lots of crushed ice. The agave syrup is our "skinny" ingredient; a honey-like syrup alternative to sugar.