There have been some refurbishments, rebrandings, reopenings, new openings and, sadly, some that have packed away the menus for the last time.
We said hello to the likes of Lincoln Road’s Turkish Restaurant, the stunning city centre Kathmandu Lounge, Miller & Carter steak house at Alwalton, Lotus in Westgate and even a Wingstop amongst others.
It was sadly the end of the road for long-established favourites such as The Banyan Tree in Westgate and Tavan on Lincoln Road.
But already there are new arrivals to look forward to in 2026.
25. 2025 eating out
The city lost an old favourite Tavan, a Turkish restaurant on Lincoln Road, in October. Photo: Brad
26. 2025 eating out
"Taste by Chef James O'Mahony" launched in November at The Bull, in Newborough, with chef James keen to put his years of kitchen experience to good use in a pub setting. Photo: Brad
27. 2025 eating out
In November, new cocktail bar serving Indian street food - Chaat & Chill - opened in Bridge Street Photo: Brad
28. 2025 eating out
Blind Tiger served its last drinks on Christmas Eve Photo: David Lowndes