Number 8
Meanwood, Leeds
Restaurant in Leeds, United Kingdom
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Number 8 is a practical Meanwood pick for a relaxed Leeds dinner when ease matters more than a formal destination meal. Book it for low-friction plans, casual groups, or a neighbourhood evening; cross-shop if the occasion needs a clearer cuisine identity, deeper wine focus, or stronger award-led credentials.
About Number 8
Number 8 is a Leeds venue with a casual dress code and a limited set of practical details. Its weekly schedule is: closed on Monday and Tuesday, opens Wednesday and Thursday from 4–11 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday from 12–10 PM.
The decision is simple: consider it when a relaxed Leeds plan and the opening hours fit your evening or weekend schedule. With no award signal, published price tier, named chef, or distinct cuisine style to anchor expectations, this is not a place to over-plan around a specific menu format or culinary promise. It is better approached as a casual option where the details are practical rather than descriptive.
Leeds works if the plan is low-friction rather than high-ceremony
For diners mapping a Leeds meal, Number 8 is easiest to assess by its hours and dress code. The venue is closed early in the week, then becomes more flexible from Wednesday onward, with the longest opening windows on Friday and Saturday.
Be practical about expectations. There is not enough information to describe a drinks programme, wine focus, service style, or menu format as the reason to choose it. If those details are important to the occasion, check directly before making plans.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop first
Choose this when the basics suit the plan: Leeds, casual dress, and opening hours that cover Wednesday to Sunday. Cross-shop if the occasion needs a clearer culinary identity, a specific format, or more detailed public information. Arusuvai, Hern, Salvo's, The Swine Bistro, Zucco, and other Leeds dining rooms may be useful comparisons depending on what matters most to the group.
For wider planning, use Our full Leeds restaurants guide alongside Our full Leeds bars guide if the evening needs another stop before or after. Travellers can pair it with Our full Leeds hotels guide, while broader city planning sits in Our full Leeds experiences guide and Our full Leeds wineries guide.
Quick reference: choose Number 8 for a casual Leeds plan that fits the published hours; cross-shop when you need a more defined cuisine, format, or occasion fit.
Planning details
- Location
- 10-14 Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HY, United Kingdom
- Reservations
- Book on resOS
- Website
- number8cocktails.co.uk
- Phone
- +447954821403
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Number 8 reads like a quietly confident neighbourhood destination. The building and room resist the glass-and-steel theatre of the city centre in favour of a low-key, deliberate presence that reflects Meanwood’s residential rhythm. Regulars and visiting diners are equally part of the picture: this is a place that earns repeat visits rather than tourist footfall. The dining room feels unpretentious and carefully composed, with an editorial approach to menu and service rather than overt showmanship. Expect an understated, relaxed atmosphere where provenance and menu logic do the talking.
Best For
Situated on Stonegate Road in Meanwood, Number 8 works best as a destination for diners who are seeking thoughtful independent cooking outside the city-centre buzz. It suits neighbourhood regulars and food-driven visitors who appreciate seasonal, well-structured menus and a low-key room. The tone is measured rather than theatrical, so it’s a good pick for dinners where the conversation and the cooking share equal billing. Don’t expect tourist-style spectacle; instead, come for considered dishes and repeatable experiences that reward return visits.
Ordering Tips
The kitchen organises its menu with clear internal logic: lighter plates early, more assertive combinations as the meal progresses, and desserts that feel intentional rather than tacked on. Lean on that sequencing when you order—start with fresher, more delicate dishes to open the meal, then move toward richer options. The venue’s listed signature item, tacos, makes a natural choice for showcasing focused flavours; consider them as part of a progression rather than a standalone novelty. Expect seasonal ingredients to shape choices, so ask staff about the day’s highlights.
Venue details
Ambiance
Chic artsy space with exposed brick walls, greenery, warm atmosphere, and laid-back intimate upstairs area.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- Small plates
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Drinks Focus
- Cocktails, Mocktails
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
tacos
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 10-14 Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HY, United Kingdom
Planning details
Location
10-14 Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HY, United Kingdom · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Zucco, Notable alternative
- The Swine Bistro, Notable alternative
- Salvo's, Notable alternative
- Hern, Notable alternative
- Arusuvai, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares in Leeds
Number 8 is the easier, more neighbourhood-led choice in this Leeds set. Choose it when booking friction and a relaxed Meanwood setting matter more than a tightly defined restaurant identity. Zucco and Salvo's are stronger cross-shops when the group wants a clearer Italian direction, while Number 8 is the safer pick for a less structured local night.
For a more deliberate dinner, compare it with Hern and The Swine Bistro. Those are better fits when the meal itself needs to carry the occasion. Number 8 is more useful when the priority is an easier table, conversation, and a setting that does not require the same level of planning.
If value is the main filter, Arusuvai is the peer to check first for a more specific food-led decision. Number 8 works better as the flexible option: good for mixed groups, less formal plans, and diners who want to stay outside the city-centre restaurant circuit. For broader UK cross-shopping, compare formats with 'Seasgair' by Michel Roux Jr in Fort William, “8” By Andrew Sheridan in Liverpool, 081 Pizzeria Peckham in London, 1 York Place in Bristol, 10 Tib Lane in Manchester, 11th and Social in Norwich, Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles, and Onigiri Time in Pasadena.
Explore Leeds
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Number 8 guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Number 8
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Number 8 | Leeds | No published awards |
| Zucco | Leeds | No published awards |
| The Swine Bistro | Leeds | No published awards |
| Salvo's | Leeds | No published awards |
| Hern | Leeds | No published awards |
| Arusuvai | Leeds | No published awards |
How Number 8 Leeds compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Number 8 in Leeds?
Zucco, Salvo's, The Swine Bistro, Hern, and Arusuvai are useful comparison points if you want to weigh Number 8 against other Leeds dining options. Choose based on the kind of meal, timing, and level of detail you need before booking.
What should a first-timer know about Number 8?
Number 8 is in Leeds. Its hours are: closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday 4–11 PM, Thursday 4–11 PM, Friday and Saturday 12 PM–12 AM, and Sunday 12–10 PM.
What should I wear to Number 8?
Is Number 8 good for a special occasion?
It may suit a relaxed Leeds occasion if the casual dress code and opening hours fit your plans. There is not enough information to describe it as a formal celebration venue or a specific style of special-occasion restaurant.
When is Number 8 open?
Hours show evening opening on Wednesday and Thursday, and opening from 12 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Choose the time that fits your schedule, and check directly if you need details about the menu or service at a particular time of day.
How far ahead should I book Number 8?
Booking window information is not available. If you have a fixed date or time, especially later in the week when the opening hours are longer, it is sensible to check availability directly with the venue.
