Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Leeds City Centre

Leeds Retail to Rent

Nestled within the prime pedestrianised area of Leeds City Centre, Queens Arcade comprises a Grade II covered retail destination offering a unique shopping and dining experience amongst the splendour of Victorian architecture. Initially built in 1889 and enjoying continual upgrades since its establishment, the centre provides a character-filled place to shop and eat, brimming with both national and niche independent retailers. Queens Arcade occupies a prominent position within Leeds City Centre, forming one of the main thoroughfares linking The Victoria Quarter and Harvey Nichols on Briggate to The Core at Lands Lane. Join national retailers The North Face, Schuh, Dr. Martens, and many more, alongside independent occupiers Accent Clothing, Milan Bridal, Lay Tea, Olive & Rye, and Aladdins Cave, which are already capitalising on the excellent footfall traffic through the area. Following the most recent upgrade and rebrand, Queens Arcade now offers a unique opportunity in the heart of Leeds City Centre for the discerning retailer to position themselves at an affordable rental level in a location recognised for its quality. Named as one of the UK's most resilient retail locations outside of London, Queens Arcade offers the ideal opportunity to join this award-winning region.

Date on Market:

02/07/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property comprise of a three storey residential and retail building.

Date on Market:

14/11/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The subject property is in a prominent position on Vicar Lane, close to its junction with The Headrow and Eastgate in an area popular with both retail and leisure users with adjoining/neighbouring occupiers including Nong Fern Thai supermarket, Saks Hair & Beauty, Regency supermarket, Howl Bar and a 127 bedroom Travelodge. The property is planned on ground and first floors.

Date on Market:

10/01/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

24/06/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property provides office and retail accommodation and is located in the heart of Leeds.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

10/11/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The subject property forms part of the Grand Arcade, a distinguished and highly acclaimed Grade II listed building in the Northern Quarter. The location benefits from a thriving food and beverage circuit, with well-known venues such as NQ64, ZAAP, Stuzzi, and Roxy Ball Rooms, alongside the Arcade’s own mix of quality independent operators including Tailors, Dominos, Ohana Bar & Restaurant, and the ever-popular Alfono’s Deli, which has brought a fresh vibrancy to the Grand Arcade. In addition, other uses within the Arcade include Tailors and Sonder, a contemporary lifestyle store. The Arcade is enclosed beneath a striking glass lantern roof and offers seating in front of each unit, enhanced by attractive Yorkshire stone flooring. With several Food & Beverage operators present (Tailors, Bar Santiago, Casa Columbia, and Domino Club), this seating creates a lively, sociable atmosphere both day and night.

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property benefits from a highly visible frontage onto Kirkgate. Kirkgate, located just east of Leeds city centre, is recognised as the city’s oldest shopping street. The area is lively both day and evening, with many buildings and retail units already tastefully restored and re-occupied by quality independent businesses, helping to revitalise the street. Surrounding occupiers include a strong mix of independent brands such as Wapentake café bar, Blue Collar Barbering, Doghouse Bagel Shop and Bar, Koncept Studio, Leson, Lamb & Flag, Fred Aldous, Crowd of Favours, as well as the beautifully refurbished Grade II listed First White Cloth Hall* and Jam Rock.

Date on Market:

29/08/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property is located on East Parade in Leeds close to the junction with the Headrow. East Parade lies between Leeds traditional business district and the retail and leisure core and is one of the principle routes through the city centre. Leeds Town Hall, Library and Art Gallery are all nearby along with numerous offices, residential buildings, bars and restaurants. The property is situated on the ground and lower ground floors of the building. The upper floors comprise student accommodation.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

19/05/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property is located in the city centre of Leeds and occupies a very prominent position on East Parade, which is heavily trafficked by both pedestrians and vehicles. This part of the city centre comprises an exciting and dynamic mixed use area. The subject property is situated at the intersection of the city’s Civic Quarter, Business District, and popular leisure circuit and is a stone’s throw from the Retail Quarter and within walking distance of the station. This is a rare opportunity for a bar / restaurant seeking a late licence within a stunning period building in the heart of an established leisure circuit. The building comprises a mixed-use scheme, incorporating high-quality offices and the highly regarded Six-By-Nico restaurant on the ground ?oor. The subject property provides an opportunity for a prestigious bar, high-end club or restaurant. The lower ground ?oor bene?ts from the latest licensing within the area at 5am.

Date on Market:

14/02/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

This ground floor corner unit is situated in Leonardo Building, which is one of three buildings (Spark and Thoresby House) recently redeveloped and combined to provide 473 student bedrooms. The subject property was constructed as an office in 1998 and has been fully repurposed ready for the 2024 student intake.

Property Type:

Build-to-Rent

Date on Market:

13/01/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property is located on Kirkgate in Leeds near to it’s junction with Vicar Lane. Situated between two of the main entrances to Leeds Kirkgate Market it benefits from excellent prominence. As well as the Market there are numerous independent and multiple retailers within the vicinity including Greggs, Shoe Zone, Bet Fred, Bon Marche etc. It is also a short distance from both The Victoria Quarter and Victoria Gate Shopping Centres. The double unit is planned on ground floor and basement and benefits from an extensive frontage.

Date on Market:

16/08/2024

Leeds Retail to Rent

The shop is prominently located directly opposite Leeds Town Hall and Art Gallery on the busy Headrow. There are offices above and a number of other large office buildings immediately nearby such as Gallery House with student accommodation in the Atheneum Building and apartments in neighbouring Victoria House.

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

20/06/2024

Leeds Office, Retail to Rent

The property is located in Leeds' professional core and offers over 5,000 sq ft of open plan office space with a built in kitchen and break out area. The property also benefits from a cafe next door which can be accessed from within the property. It offers a range of hot & cold drinks, pasteries and sandwiches. The office suite is soon to be refurbished to a high standard.

Date on Market:

05/10/2022

Leeds Retail to Rent

The subject property is part of the Grand Arcade, a well-known and respected Grade II listed building in the Northern Quarter. There is a well-established F&B circuit nearby, with popular bars and restaurants such as NQ64, ZAAP, Stuzzi, Roxy Ball Rooms, and the Arcade's quality independent operators such as Dominos, Ohana Bar & Restaurant. In addition there are other uses within the arcade including Tailors and Sonder, a new lifestyle store. The Arcade is enclosed with a glass lantern roof and provides for seating in front of each unit with an attractive Yorkshire stone paved flooring. Given the presence of several Food & Beverage operators – Tailors, Bar Santiago & Casa Columbia, Domino Club, and new kid on the block, Alfons’s Deli – the seating creates a vibrant atmosphere day and night.

Date on Market:

24/10/2025

Leeds Retail to Rent

The property occupies a highly visable prominent position in Leeds City Centre surrounded by other licensed outlets and retail stores fronting New Briggate and close to the Leeds Arena.

Date on Market:

28/05/2025