El Gato Negro Leeds to close and relaunch as new concept

Leeds tapas restaurant El Gato Negro is to close its doors on 16 June after five years of trading.

 

The site, which was launched by restaurateur Simon Shaw in 2019, will reopen later this year under a new concept.

 

On its final day of trading, which is also Father’s Day, the restaurant will offer 50% off food with a free pint of Northern Monk for ‘father figures’, before closing at 8pm.

 

Shaw said: “As of June, we have made the decision to close the doors of El Gato Negro in Leeds, however we are delighted to reveal that it’s not the end, our Park Row venue promises an exciting new concept.”

 

Shaw originally ran El Gato Negro in a Yorkshire village pub before opening it as a standalone restaurant in Manchester in 2016.

 

The Manchester site has since won acclaim for its Spanish dishes and has held a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2016.

 

An El Gato Negro restaurant also opened in Liverpool in 2019.

 

Details of the new Leeds concept will be announced later in the year.

 

“Throughout June, we will continue to serve up the tapas you know and love, so please pop in one final time, to share a few small plates with friends and celebrate with us, as we embark on our new journey,” said Shaw.