Popular Leeds restaurant and nightspot Nyla’s has revealed plans for a huge party and launch event to celebrate the venue’s first birthday and unveiling of The Loft.

The Briggate hotspot is doubling its capacity by taking over an additional floor in its current building, creating a new upstairs space featuring a new look bar, and stylish private hire area.

Since opening in October 2024, Nyla’s has become one of the city’s favourite social destinations. 

To mark the big reveal of The Loft, and celebrate Nyla’s first birthday, a weekend-long party is planned on 24, 25 and 26 October with great music, food offers and special giveaways. 

On Friday 24 September, the first 100 guests will enjoy complimentary drinks alongside Live DJ sets, stilt walkers, performers and lots more surprises!

Saturday 25 September promises to be a night full of fantastic entertainment with drummers, saxophonists and singers. There are also some amazing prizes up for grabs including a £100 monthly bar tab, free food for a year and £250 cash.

The party will end in style on Sunday 26 September with free burgers for the first 100 guests and 50% off food and drink all day.

Nyla’s general manager, Alicia Varley, said: “This expansion is a real milestone for us and the re-opening weekend is our way of saying thank you to our amazing customers and supporters. It promises to be a brilliant weekend of entertainment, and we can’t wait to show off our new space and celebrate everything Nyla’s is about.”

Alongside the expansion guests can tuck into to a brand-new menu full of exciting new dishes, seasonal flavours, and twists on favourites from small plates and sharers to brunch classics, or something more indulgent. There will also be a refreshed cocktail list and expanded drinks offering ensuring there’s always plenty of choice on the menu.

Guests can also look forward to a packed programme of events for the rest of the year, including a week-long Halloween party with fancy dress, spooky brunch and kids dine for £1; Christmas events and private party packages; guest DJs and live entertainment.  

For all the latest updates keep an eye on Nyla’s social media channels. Competition winners will be announced on Saturday night. The bar’s opening times for the launch weekend are 12pm-3am, Friday and Saturday with the party starting at 7pm, and 12pm-1am on Sunday.