Be At One Leeds

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a prime late-night venue in the very heart of Leeds’ buzzing Millennium Square.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a prime late-night venue in the very heart of Leeds’ buzzing Millennium Square. Currently trading as Be At One, the site will be fully de-branded, giving the incoming operator a blank canvas to create a fresh new offer that captures the energy and diversity of Leeds’ thriving nightlife scene. With a stylish interior, large capacity and a prime position that draws huge footfall from students, professionals and weekend visitors alike, this venue has all the ingredients for success. The potential here is wide open — whether you choose to develop a premium cocktail experience, a late-night bar, a live music space, or a hybrid concept, the site is ready to be shaped around your vision. For a creative and ambitious operator, this is an unparalleled chance to launch a new concept in one of the most high-profile nightlife locations in the city. Key Features • Prime city centre location – situated in Millennium Square, one of Leeds’ busiest nightlife and entertainment hubs. • Large capacity – spacious venue designed to accommodate high volumes of customers, perfect for late-night trade. • Stylish interior – well-appointed and adaptable design, ready to be refreshed to suit a new brand and concept. • High visibility and footfall – surrounded by bars, restaurants, theatres, and event venues, ensuring constant traffic. • Flexible trading opportunity – the site will be de-branded from Be At One, offering a blank canvas for a new operator. • Versatile layout – suitable for cocktails, live music, dancing, or hybrid nightlife concepts. • Strong demographics – consistent demand from students, professionals, tourists, and weekend revellers. • Year-round opportunities – boosted by Millennium Square’s programme of cultural events and festivals. • Proximity to transport – excellent accessibility for both locals and visitors with nearby bus and rail links. Business & Financial Information • Estimated ingoings (upfront): £10,795 • Full deposit: £10,000 • Agreement fee: £795 • Guide rent (weekly): £769 • Guide rent (annual): £40,000 • Forecast turnover (weekly): £8,171 • Forecast turnover (annual): £424,867 Ideal Operator Creative visionary – someone with the ambition to design and deliver a bold new concept that fits Leeds’ thriving late-night market. Experienced in late-night venues – ideally with a background in managing large-capacity cocktail bars, nightclubs, or live music spaces. Commercially savvy – able to balance creative ideas with strong business acumen, driving revenue through drink sales, events, and promotions. Customer-focused – understands the diverse Leeds demographic (students, professionals, weekend visitors) and knows how to appeal across groups. Marketing-minded – confident in building a strong brand presence, both on the ground and digitally, to stand out in a competitive city centre market. Operationally strong – skilled in managing teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering consistently high service at scale. Community connector – ready to link into the wider Millennium Square events calendar, local businesses, and the city’s cultural scene. Energetic and resilient – with the drive to succeed in a fast-paced, high-energy trading environment. Private Accommodation There is no accommodation with the venue Regional Manager's Thoughts As Regional Manager, I see this as one of the most exciting opportunities currently available in Leeds’ late-night scene. The venue’s prime location in Millennium Square, its large and versatile layout, give it a rock-solid foundation. With the site now being fully de-branded from Be At One, it offers a rare blank canvas in the heart of the city — a chance for a new operator to bring their own vision to life in one of Leeds’ most high-profile nightlife destinations. The local area provides everything needed for success: constant footfall, a vibrant mix of students, professionals and visitors, and a thriving events calendar that keeps the square busy year-round. The right operator here will be ambitious, creative and commercially sharp — someone who can shape a new concept that captures the energy of Leeds and delivers both a great night out and a strong, sustainable business. This isn’t just another late-night venue — it’s a landmark opportunity in one of the UK’s leading nightlife cities. For the right person, it’s the perfect platform to make a big impact and build a truly standout business. Surrounding Area Millennium Square is one of Leeds’ most iconic city centre destinations, surrounded by theatres, music venues, restaurants and bars, and hosting major outdoor events throughout the year. Its central location places the site right at the heart of the city’s vibrant day-to-night economy, ensuring a constant flow of visitors. The area draws a diverse customer base: students from the city’s two major universities, young professionals working in the nearby business district, and the huge weekend leisure crowd that travels into Leeds for its reputation as one of the North’s leading nightlife destinations. This mix creates strong demand for both early evening social venues and high-energy late-night experiences. For an incoming operator, the advantages are clear. With such high footfall, a wide customer demographic and a location that thrives on late-night trade, the de-branded venue offers the perfect platform to launch a fresh concept. Whether it’s premium cocktails, live entertainment, or a new nightlife brand, Millennium Square provides the visibility, energy and customer base to make it a success.