The Little Black Book of Leeds | City to Suburbs | 4th Edition by Independent Life

FREE | PRICELESS

BOOK OF LEEDS CITY TO SUBURBS

THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK 1

FOOTWEAR

APPAREL

LIVING

ABOUT US AN INDEPENDENT LIFE Independent (adjective): - Free from outside control; not subject to another’s authority. - Capable of thinking or acting for oneself. - Not depending on something else for strength or effectiveness.

ensuring Leeds has a strong future. From grassroots communities and independent businesses to the city council and trusted developers, Leeds is marching on together, and we’re here to share all that’s going on. The book encapsulates what we’re about; capturing a unique view from local people and places; discovering the little hidden treasures, showcasing the big changes, and revealing the true Leeds, from city to suburbs. We invite you to find out more of the rich variety that makes LS, through this book, our seasonal magazine, online features, and to join the conversation on social media.

Since 2012, Independent Life have been providing a platform for independent voices, discovering real places through local people. We showcase great independent businesses alongside an authentic view of everything that’s happening throughout the city. Having begun in Leeds with the first edition of the Little Black Book, we have subsequently developed a variety of publications, online and in print, to present everything that makes this place unique. In 2020 Independent Life expanded further and released the first Little Black Book of York.

49-51 Vicar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6DS

t he h i ps t o re . c o . u k

Everything we do is a reflection of our purpose; to help create distinctive destinations for locals and visitors. With our on-the-ground end-to-end approach we see the whole picture to find the right solution. We seamlessly connect everyone in the city, large and small, collaborating to achieve one goal: to create authentic places that make life richer for all.

Now, our fourth Little Black Book of Leeds comes at an unprecedented time for the city, as it rejuvenates after 18 months of closures and restrictions. This book is a culmination of a lifetime getting to know the city, nine years revealing its many gems, and the last two working with those who are

Independent Life - at the heart of vibrant places.

FOOTWEAR

APPAREL

LIVING

49-51 Vicar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6DS

t he h i ps t o re . c o . u k

Independent Life - at the heart of vibrant places.

CONTENTS 2 ABOUT US An introduction to Independent Life 9 WELCOME An introduction to The Little Black Book of Leeds 10 MAP See all of Leeds

INDEPENDENT CITY 14 20 30 36

CITY MAP Find your way around Leeds city centre THIS FAMOUS CITY A tour of the city’s blue plaques CHANGING FACES The evolution of Leeds’ famous buildings LEEDS CITY CENTRE A visit to all sides of Leeds city centre

FOOD & DRINK 58 66 72 78 86 90 96 106

DINING OUT Exceptional places to dine in Leeds UNIQUE EATS Discover Leeds’ best unique eateries THE SPICE OF LIFE A spice route through Leeds restaurants LEEDS LOCALS The traditional pubs of Leeds FROM BEER TO HERE An insight to Leeds’ thriving beer scene BAR CRAWLING Crawl around the best city bars GO OUT OUT Directory of 101 bars and locals DIRECTORY Guide to the best food and drink venues in Leeds

ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 150 154 160 164 168 170 178 184 188

BE INSPIRED How to find the best of Leeds culture GRASS ROOTS Uncover the grass roots culture all over Leeds PURE PEOPLE POWER Discover Leeds’ amazing cultural communities LET THE MUSIC PLAY An insight into the Leeds music scene LETTING CULTURE LOOSE Look forward to Leeds 2023 year of culture RAINBOW OF LIGHT Revealing Leeds’ vibrant LGBTQ+ scene CREATIVE LEEDS Meet the talented alumni from Leeds Arts University TURNING POINT A poem on past present and future Leeds UNITED BY COLOUR A city tour of Leeds United street art

194 A MEDIA REVOLUTION Welcoming the arrival of Channel 4 to Leeds 196 SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Directory of Leeds entertainment and culture 209 DIRECTORY Guide to the best entertainment and culture venues in Leeds

SHOPPING AND LIFESTYLE 216 SHOPPING AND LIFESTYLE An Emerging Retail Capital 220 LOOKS LIKE LEEDS The evolution of Leeds fashion 224 A DIFFERENT TYPE OF PAWN The success story of a Leeds family business 228 ANYTHING BUT ORDINARY A new way of city living in Leeds 234 LEEDS CITY MARKETS The history of Leeds famous city market 238 MARKETS IN THE SUBURBS A round up of the many markets in Leeds suburbs 248 KIRKGATE MARKET DIRECTORY of the stalls in Kirkgate Market 254 DIRECTORY Guide to the best shopping and lifestyle venues in Leeds

SUBURBS & TOWNS SUSTAINABLE SUBURBS Showcasing the amazing local Leeds food NEIGHBOURHOOD NOSH The best neighbourhood restaurants SUPPING THE SUBURBS The wonderful drinks scene across the city GET OUT OF TOWN Great places to visit all over Leeds PERFECT DAY Where to go for that special experience SALTAIRE A trip to the unique nearby town of Saltaire LEEDS SUBURBS Discover the many suburbs north and south of Leeds’ centre 386 DIRECTORY Guide to the best venues in the suburbs of Leeds 276 282 288 296 300 304 310

426 VISION OF LEEDS The council leader looks at Leeds’ future 428 ALL CHANGE The director of city development looks at changes in Leeds 432 THEN NOW NEXT The development of the city of Leeds 442 THANK YOU A big thanks to everyone for making this book happen

CONTENTS 2 ABOUT US An introduction to Independent Life 9 WELCOME An introduction to The Little Black Book of Leeds 10 MAP See all of Leeds

INDEPENDENT CITY 14 20 30 36

FOOD & DRINK 58 66 72 78 86 90 96 106

ENTERTAINMENT AND CULTURE 150 154 160 164 168 170 178 184 188

and unique eateries; and a focus on traditional Leeds pubs and modern city bars.

WELCOME TO

THE BOOK OF LEEDS Leeds is unique city. One which is filled with famous attractions, invests in spectacular developments, and welcomes millions of visitors. And yet, for all the modern magnificence that we celebrate, Leeds retains an authentic character all of its own. This blend of an ambitious global city and a proud local community creates a place that offers something for everyone; from grassroots cultures and independent businesses to popular happenings and exciting opportunities. With so much going on, the city deserves an equally unique book to guide you through it all. Welcome to the Little Black Book of Leeds. 8

There is an insight to Leeds’ cultural attractions, from grassroots communities to large events, including music, art, sport and media. And there are articles to help people discover Leeds shopping, from famous streets, centres, markets and arcades to hidden independent specialists. Plus we venture out of the city to reveal wonderful places to visit and introduce surrounding towns.

This guide, our fourth edition, is the biggest yet, at 444 pages! It provides all the practical information that you’ll need to get around whilst delving deeper to reveal the real Leeds. From food and drink, through entertainment and culture, to shopping and lifestyle, we take you on a trip around the city and its suburbs to discover everything going on all over Leeds. You can find your new favourites through our independent directories, illustrated maps and in-depth area guides.

With all these things and more, the Little Black Book is supporting Leeds to share all things local. For residents and visitors this is the insiders guide you’ve been waiting for to get out and explore. Happy adventuring!

Written by local people, including business owners, council leaders, talented creatives and passionate citizens, the many features provide a true insiders guide. These include stories of Leeds landmarks and visions of Leeds’ future; recommendations from the city’s exceptional restaurant scene 9

and unique eateries; and a focus on traditional Leeds pubs and modern city bars.

WELCOME TO

Illustration by @megdobbyn_illustration

INDEPENDENT CITY

Leeds has a centre filled with past tradition and modern vibrancy. Uncover the history of this famous city and its changing faces over the years, and discover the independent character on all sides of the city today.

Credit: Leeds Cityscape @steviecampbelluk 13

INDEPENDENT CITY

Credit: Leeds Cityscape @steviecampbelluk 13

W O

INDEPENDENT CITY

RIO

LA N

arena

W AY

TH OR

CIVIC HALL

CITY OF LEEDS

BELGRAVE

BR IG G

AT E

MERRION ST. CARRIDGE WORKS

MUSEUM

GRAND ARCADE

NORTH EAST WEST SOUTH

42 38 46 51

EASTGATE

OW EADR

THE H

AALLBBIO IONNSS TT. .

CITY VARIETIES

QUEB

PARPK ARRO KW ROW

EC ST.

THE HEADROW

CATHEDRAL

GRAND THEATRE

VIC AR

HENRY MOORE

ST JOHNS CHURCH

BRIGGATE

LIBRARY

ST. GE ST. GE RID COOK COOKRID

GREAGR EAT T GE GE OR OR GE ST. GE ST.

TOWN HALL

R ST

W AD

DH O INDEPENDENT CITY US

THORNTON ARCADE

QUEENS ARCADE

PLAYHOUSE

MARKET

NC AN DU

YORK ST.

MAJESTIC

BOAR LANE

CORN EXCHANGE

MINSTER

THE CALLS

IN T

NEW STATI NEW ON STATI ON ST.ST.

RD .

TON ST. WELLING

KK IRIK RG KG AT AETE

ST .

COMMERCIAL ST.

R’S

E PET

STATION

WATER LANE

BRIDGE

15 TETLEYS

STEEPED VESSEL ROYAL ARMORIES

W O

INDEPENDENT CITY

RIO

LA N

arena

W AY

TH OR

CIVIC HALL

CITY OF LEEDS

BELGRAVE

BR IG G

AT E

MERRION ST. CARRIDGE WORKS

MUSEUM

GRAND ARCADE

NORTH EAST WEST SOUTH

42 38 46 51

EASTGATE

OW EADR

THE H

AALLBBIO IONNSS TT. .

CITY VARIETIES

QUEB

PARPK ARRO KW ROW

EC ST.

THE HEADROW

CATHEDRAL

GRAND THEATRE

VIC AR

HENRY MOORE

ST JOHNS CHURCH

BRIGGATE

LIBRARY

ST. GE ST. GE RID COOK COOKRID

GREAGR EAT T GE GE OR OR GE ST. GE ST.

TOWN HALL

R ST

W AD

DH O INDEPENDENT CITY US

THORNTON ARCADE

QUEENS ARCADE

PLAYHOUSE

MARKET

NC AN DU

YORK ST.

MAJESTIC

BOAR LANE

CORN EXCHANGE

MINSTER

THE CALLS

IN T

NEW STATI NEW ON STATI ON ST.ST.

RD .

TON ST. WELLING

KK IRIK RG KG AT AETE

ST .

COMMERCIAL ST.

R’S

E PET

STATION

WATER LANE

BRIDGE

15 TETLEYS

STEEPED VESSEL ROYAL ARMORIES

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS LANDMARKS

INDEPENDENT CITY

GRAND ARCADE 20 MERRION ST, LS1 6PG GRANDARCADELEEDS.CO.UK

BELGRAVE CROSS BELGRAVE ST, LEEDS LS2 8JP BELGRAVEMUSICHALL.COM

GRAND THEATRE GRAND THEATRE, LS1 6NU LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM

CARRIAGEWORKS 3 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD CARRIAGEWORKSTHEATRE.CO.UK

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE 74 THE HEADROW, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG

CATHEDRAL GREAT GEORGE ST, LEEDS LS2 8BE DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK/CATHEDRAL/

CITY VARIETIES SWAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6LW LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM

KIRKGATE KIRKGATE, LEEDS

LEEDS BRIDGE BRIDGE END, LEEDS LS1 4DJ LEEDSBRIDGECLUB.COM

CIVIC HALL CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 1UR LEEDS.GOV.UK

LIBRARY CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 3AB LEEDS.GOV.UK/LIBRARIES

CORN EXCHANGE CALL LN, LEEDS LS1 7BR LEEDSCORNEXCHANGE.CO.UK

MAJESTIC THE MAJESTIC, CITY SQUARE, LS1 2HT

FIRST DIRECT ARENA ARENA WAY, LEEDS LS2 8BY FIRSTDIRECTARENA.COM

KIRKGATE MARKET KIRKGATE MARKET, KIRKGATE,LEEDS LEEDS.GOV.UK/LEEDSMARKETS

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS LANDMARKS

INDEPENDENT CITY

GRAND ARCADE 20 MERRION ST, LS1 6PG GRANDARCADELEEDS.CO.UK

BELGRAVE CROSS BELGRAVE ST, LEEDS LS2 8JP BELGRAVEMUSICHALL.COM

GRAND THEATRE GRAND THEATRE, LS1 6NU LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM

CARRIAGEWORKS 3 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD CARRIAGEWORKSTHEATRE.CO.UK

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE 74 THE HEADROW, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG

CATHEDRAL GREAT GEORGE ST, LEEDS LS2 8BE DIOCESEOFLEEDS.ORG.UK/CATHEDRAL/

CITY VARIETIES SWAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6LW LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM

KIRKGATE KIRKGATE, LEEDS

LEEDS BRIDGE BRIDGE END, LEEDS LS1 4DJ LEEDSBRIDGECLUB.COM

CIVIC HALL CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 1UR LEEDS.GOV.UK

LIBRARY CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 3AB LEEDS.GOV.UK/LIBRARIES

CORN EXCHANGE CALL LN, LEEDS LS1 7BR LEEDSCORNEXCHANGE.CO.UK

MAJESTIC THE MAJESTIC, CITY SQUARE, LS1 2HT

FIRST DIRECT ARENA ARENA WAY, LEEDS LS2 8BY FIRSTDIRECTARENA.COM

KIRKGATE MARKET KIRKGATE MARKET, KIRKGATE,LEEDS LEEDS.GOV.UK/LEEDSMARKETS

INDEPENDENT CITY

TETLEYS HUNSLET RD, LEEDS LS10 1JQ THETETLEY.ORG

MINERVA SCULPTURE 40-51 BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6BR

MINSTER 2-6 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ LEEDSMINSTER.ORG

THORNTONS ARCADE 21 THORTONS, LANDS LN, LS1 6LQ @THORNTONSARCADE

MUSEUM MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LEEDS LS2 8BH MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES.LEEDS.GOV.UK

TOWN HALL THE HEADROW, LEEDS LS1 3AD LEEDSTOWNHALL.CO.UK

PLAYHOUSE QUARRY HILL, LEEDS, LS2 7UP LEEDSPLAYHOUSE.ORG.UK

TRINITY LEEDS 27 ALBION ST, LEEDS LS1 5AT TRINITYLEEDS.COM

QUEENS ARCADE QUEENS ARCADE, BRIGGATE, LS1 6LF @QUEENSARCADE_LEEDS

THE BLACK PRINCE STATUE CITY SQUARE, LS1 2HT

ROYAL ARMORIES ARMOURIES DR, LEEDS LS10 1LT ROYALARMOURIES.ORG

VICTORIA QUARTER VICTORIA ST,LEEDS LS1 6BE VICTORIALEEDS.CO.UK

ST. JOHNS CHURCH 23 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS2 8JD VISITCHURCHES.ORG

All illustrations by @artbyarj

STATION NEW STATION ST, LEEDS LS1 4DY NETWORKRAIL.CO.UK

INDEPENDENT CITY

TETLEYS HUNSLET RD, LEEDS LS10 1JQ THETETLEY.ORG

MINERVA SCULPTURE 40-51 BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6BR

MINSTER 2-6 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ LEEDSMINSTER.ORG

THORNTONS ARCADE 21 THORTONS, LANDS LN, LS1 6LQ @THORNTONSARCADE

MUSEUM MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LEEDS LS2 8BH MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES.LEEDS.GOV.UK

TOWN HALL THE HEADROW, LEEDS LS1 3AD LEEDSTOWNHALL.CO.UK

PLAYHOUSE QUARRY HILL, LEEDS, LS2 7UP LEEDSPLAYHOUSE.ORG.UK

TRINITY LEEDS 27 ALBION ST, LEEDS LS1 5AT TRINITYLEEDS.COM

QUEENS ARCADE QUEENS ARCADE, BRIGGATE, LS1 6LF @QUEENSARCADE_LEEDS

THE BLACK PRINCE STATUE CITY SQUARE, LS1 2HT

ROYAL ARMORIES ARMOURIES DR, LEEDS LS10 1LT ROYALARMOURIES.ORG

VICTORIA QUARTER VICTORIA ST,LEEDS LS1 6BE VICTORIALEEDS.CO.UK

ST. JOHNS CHURCH 23 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS2 8JD VISITCHURCHES.ORG

All illustrations by @artbyarj

STATION NEW STATION ST, LEEDS LS1 4DY NETWORKRAIL.CO.UK

INDEPENDENT CITY

Gradually, various locations, buildings and people who made a notable contribution to the city’s development have been immortalised in what has become Britain’s insignia of heritage - the Blue Plaque.

THIS FAMOUS CITY

by Shaun Page @warehouse606

Leeds is left to figure out for itself how to administer their plaques, which presents a fascinating opportunity for a localised approach, allowing local people to nominate things that really mean something to them. There are now over 150 all across the city. The modern lens with which we view the past can reveal a lot about a place’s current identity, and with that in mind we look at what Leeds has chosen is important to represent the city; beginning with a tour of these eight significant Blue Plaques in the centre…

Leeds is steeped in rich history but with its ever modernising outer facade it can be easy to overlook where the city came from. Since 1987, Leeds Civic Trust has been on a mission to ensure this doesn’t happen. 2 20

INDEPENDENT CITY

THIS FAMOUS CITY

by Shaun Page @warehouse606

INDEPENDENT CITY

DEWHIRST’S AND MARKS & SPENCER HARPER STREET, LS2 7EA A young Polish-Jewish immigrant meets a Yorkshire born cashier over the counter of a Leeds wholesaler and the rest is British retail history. Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer were partners in a rapidly growing series of penny bazaars which grew into a retail empire. From the original penny bazaar, still existing in Kirkgate Market, the city has also grown into a retail powerhouse. The historic and beautiful arcades, the bold and modern shopping centres, Leeds has something to cater for every kind of shopper. 11-15 HUNSLET ROAD, LS10 1JQ The oldest surviving nonconformist chapel in the city centre, it has stood as a beacon of independent thinking since 1791. Its hall was the birthplace of Leeds United Football Club in 1919 during a meeting which disbanded its predecessor Leeds City F.C. More recently, the building was renovated into the headquarters of Leeds born telecommunications company aql, now one of the most indemand technology venues in the region. This modest and often overlooked site has given the city a lot during its lifetime; we are so proud, we shout it out loud.

SALEM CHAPEL

JOSHUA TETLEY HUNSLET ROAD, LS10 1JQ Tetley has long been a name associated with Leeds and beer. Joshua’s grandfather started a successful malting business in Armley during the 1740’s which was eventually passed down and moved to the south bank of the River Aire. It rapidly grew to be the largest brewery in the North and by the 1970’s they owned half the pubs in the city. Unfortunately, all golden ages must come to an end and the beer’s disappearance in Leeds was swift. The passion for brewing in the city joyfully continues thanks to Northern Monk, Kirkstall Brewery and many more independent breweries keeping a historic tradition alive in Leeds. And the 1931 art deco headquarters of Tetley’s? Well it’s now a contemporary art gallery hosting some of the city’s most exciting exhibitions.

THE LEEDS ARTS CLUB 8 Blenheim Terrace, LS2 9HZ A forum for the avant-garde of the city, The Leeds Art Club was one of the most advanced centres for modernist thinking, radical thought and experimental art in pre-WW1 Britain. Bringing post-impressionism and cubism to Leeds, famous speakers included another blue plaque holding Leodesian - suffragette and socialist Mary Gawthorpe. Her legacy is strongly felt in a city still striving towards equality, and Leeds Art Club’s spirit lives on in its thriving and vibrant art scene.

INDEPENDENT CITY

SALEM CHAPEL

INDEPENDENT CITY

THE NEW PENNY ADELAIDE NEILSON

57-59 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT Formerly known as the Hope and Anchor, this late Victorian public house has been one of the longest continually running LGBTQ+ venues in the country. It not only provided a safe space prior to the decriminalisation of homosexuality in 1967, it now forms the foundation of a vibrant and thriving community of venues living under the rainbow bridge on Lower Briggate. May the city’s inclusive ‘Freedom Quarter’ shine ever brighter.

LOUIS LE PRINCE

LEEDS PLAYHOUSE, QUARRY HILL, LS2 7UP The daughter of a strolling actress, Adelaide was born out of wedlock and into poverty in St Peter’s Square. Despite this she went on to become a hugely popular stage actress, eventually settling in America. Sadly, Adelaide died far too young whilst horse riding in Paris at age just 32. Now her birthplace is home to Leeds Playhouse, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Conservatoire and Northern Ballet. The spirit of performance is stronger than ever.

BRIDGE END, LS1 4DJ The world’s first moving images were thought to have been captured by Louis on the Leeds Bridge in 1888. Le Prince is remembered better in Leeds than elsewhere mainly due to his mysterious disappearance in 1890 before he could publicly demonstrate his invention to the world. His workshop in Woodhouse went on to be the home of the BBC in Leeds for many years and now is the site of Leeds Beckett University faculties of Arts, Environment and Technology. Today the city is a powerhouse of creative institutions, all of whom owe a small debt to Le Prince’s pioneering work.

LADY BETTY HASTINGS 57-59 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, BOAR LANE, LS1 6HW champion of education and women’s rights, Lady Hastings also contributed both financially and intellectually to the construction of Holy Trinity Church on Boar Lane. After her death her estate went on to fund scholarships and opportunities for poor northern scholars, an act of philanthropy that still continues now. 25

INDEPENDENT CITY

THE NEW PENNY ADELAIDE NEILSON

LOUIS LE PRINCE

INDEPENDENT CITY

3 So what kind of picture does this paint of Leeds and how it sees itself today? A place of free thinkers and disruptors making the good kind of trouble. Somewhere an outsider can find home and their place in the world. Leeds is a city as indebted to its outsiders and newcomers as much as it is its homegrown talent. The more we march on together into the future, the more Leeds is acknowledging that simple truth. That we are stronger, more vibrant and more beautiful together than we are apart. Credits: 1 & 2. The Leeds Library 3. Cottage Road Cinema

INDEPENDENT CITY

Illustration by @zacrosso

INDEPENDENT CITY

Illustration by @zacrosso

INDEPENDENT CITY

CHANGING FACES by Shaun Page @warehouse606

ODEON CINEMA

With a recorded history stretching back to 730 AD, Leeds has existed long enough to have had many faces. From the small medieval market town hidden in the once dense forest that covered the Aire valley, to the Victorian powerhouse of specialised industry it is more frequently remembered for. Today the city wears a very different face. Offices, creative workspaces and independent venues now fill the spaces the factories, mills and warehouses left behind. The changing use of a city’s buildings over time can paint a fascinating wider picture about changes in society. Let’s take a closer look at some of Leeds’ finest stone chameleons… 30

Opening first as The Paramount Theatre in 1932 as a grand picture palace, this cinema had one screen, enough seats for 2556 people in stalls and circle levels and featured the fourth largest Wurlitzer organ in Europe. It was renamed The Odeon in 1939 and sat proudly on the Headrow delighting cinema and concert goers until 2001. (The Beatles even played here a couple of times in the early ‘60s!) The Wurlitzer organ had been removed in 1968 when the cinema began to carve itself up adding more screens to try and cater for the rapidly changing habits of the public. Escaping demolition, thankfully, this beautiful Grade II listed building began a new life in

the 21st century as a retail unit and apartments. Primark moved in first, before giving way to Sports Direct who still occupy the building today. Whilst sadly nothing is left of the once decadent interior, it remains proof that buildings can live on long past their highly specialised, original use.

INDEPENDENT CITY

CHANGING FACES by Shaun Page @warehouse606

ODEON CINEMA

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE

surrounding it. Travel agents, tobacco merchants, insurance brokers - the corn exchange has seen it all.

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS CITY TRAMWAYS OFFICES

By the 1980’s the building struggled to earn its keep - a nightclub in the basement, empty offices and a failing concourse floor took the building to the brink. Salvation came in the form of its conversion to what we know today - the home of independent retail in Leeds. The hole was cut in the concourse floor giving greater access to the basement and the stairs leading from concourse to balcony were installed. The ring of offices carefully and sensibly reshaped to become retail units. The rest of the building remains beautifully frozen in time and a longstanding testament to its great design.

Built between 1861-1863 to replace Leeds’ older exchange on Briggate, Cuthbert Brodericks’ uniquely designed Corn Exchange has been one of the city’s most recognisable buildings for nearly 160 years. It’s large domed roof and dual glass ceilings provide a breathtaking interior that has survived relatively unchanged despite the building’s many uses.

BREATHTAKING INTERIOR

Its large concourse floor was home to the corn-factors of course but often forgotten are the numerous businesses which have occupied the ring of offices 32

The city’s once thriving tram network is one of its more well-hidden ghosts. So little of it remains that its existence still surprises some newer Leodesians. No greater testament remains to the scale and importance that the tram network had than its former administrative HQ on Concordia Street.

The building lives on today as the Malmaison Hotel since its conversion in 1999 and its exterior remains remarkably unchanged. Sadly, its sister building, the old tram shed across the road which became Queens Hall did not survive the bulldozer.

Opened in 1915 this epic and uniquely shaped building helped keep the tram network running right up until its closure in November 1959. Its sheer scale and elegance instantly tells you how important the tram network once was to Leeds, the city’s coat of arms still carved in stone above the main entrance. 33

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE

surrounding it. Travel agents, tobacco merchants, insurance brokers - the corn exchange has seen it all.

INDEPENDENT CITY

LEEDS CITY TRAMWAYS OFFICES

BREATHTAKING INTERIOR

Its large concourse floor was home to the corn-factors of course but often forgotten are the numerous businesses which have occupied the ring of offices 32

INDEPENDENT CITY

WEST YORKSHIRE BUS STATION

Also known as Vicar Lane bus station, it opened in 1936/7 and was operated by the West Yorkshire Road Car Company Ltd. who started life in Harrogate before branching out over the whole region. The company eventually became part of the National Bus Company in the 1960’s before decades of deregulation and privatisation saw it eventually become Transdev in 2006. The station on Vicar Lane was used right up until 1990 when all bus services in Leeds were transferred to the Central bus station. Since then the building has been home to numerous different businesses from pawnbrokers to newsagents. Today it is mostly home to the aptly named Old Red Bus Station - a bar, eatery and music venue fast becoming a northern hub for electronic music. Nearly a century on from the building first opening its door, it’s still selling tickets, just to a very different type of trip! 34

INDEPENDENT CITY

THE MAJESTIC

Since closing its doors to the partygoers of Leeds in 2008 and despite a literal blaze of setbacks, the building is set to take on new life again as the home of Channel 4 thanks to significant restoration by Rushbond. May the building long stand as an exquisite example of one of Leeds’s great creations - Burmantofts’ glazed terracotta.

AN EXQUISITE EXAMPLE

Another of the city’s grand old cinemas hiding in plain sight, The Majestic opening in the 1920’s, equipped with a grand organ built by H. S. Vincent & Co and room for a small orchestra - both needed to play along with the then silent films being shown. After its final screening in 1969 showing ‘The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’ the building began a new life as what must have been one of the grandest bingo halls to ever exist. In 1997 the building changed faces again, becoming ‘The Majestyk’ nightclub and hosting a new generation of first dates. 35

INDEPENDENT CITY

WEST YORKSHIRE BUS STATION

INDEPENDENT CITY

THE MAJESTIC

AN EXQUISITE EXAMPLE

LEEDS CITY CENTRE INDEPENDENT CITY

INDEPENDENT CITY

Leeds has always had a relatively compact city centre. One which can be nicely navigated around in a single visit and keeps you coming back for more. Whilst it has expanded in recent years, the centre remains a pleasingly purposeful and continuously connecting space of shops and markets, restaurants and bars, museums and theatres, with diversity and without superfluities.

Despite its manageable size, Leeds centre packs plenty in. From the historic Kirkgate Market to the modern Victoria Gate, the city balances tradition and innovation, independence and aspiration; simultaneously preserving its past and progressing to an inclusive future. With such a vast array of options across the city centre, we have made it easier to discover your favourites by breaking it down into the four sides. Though the city’s fluidity follows an over-riding Leeds-ness throughout, each area emits its own unique character and reason to visit; from the vibrant north and the scenic south to the shopaholic east and the cultured west. Read on to find the many joys within. 36

LEEDS CITY CENTRE INDEPENDENT CITY

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE EAST

2 With a selection of great shopping centres and high streets across the city centre, there is not one specific spot to head to for a comprehensive Leeds retail experience. However, on the east side of the centre you’ll find a handful of places which between them offer it all; taking in the old and the new, the independent and the aspirational, and providing a true feeling of a city that both contrasts and complements.

shopping attractions, which stand together side by side. Kirkgate Market was built in the 19th century and has lived an eventful life since. Marks and Spencer was founded here in 1884, and through expansions, fires and redevelopments, the story of the market is told today in its halls named after prominent years: 1875, 1904, 1976 and 1981 between them home hundreds of specialist stalls and traditional trades, including butchers, greengrocers and fashion retailers. Kirkgate Market oozes authentic Leeds character and retains its history without sticking in the past, as recent modernisation has shown with the introduction of a communal street food court serving cuisines from across the world.

SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS Nowhere is this more apparent than in two of Leeds’ biggest 38

39 1

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE EAST

SHOPPING ATTRACTIONS Nowhere is this more apparent than in two of Leeds’ biggest 38

39 1

INDEPENDENT CITY

6 4 But it is across the road that modern Leeds is more obvious. Victoria Gate is the latest shopping centre to hit the city, and its futuristic design and high-end retailers have made it an impressive and impactful arrival. In amongst the stylish exterior and swanky interior are restaurants, casino and shops, plus the huge centrepiece store John Lewis. It’s all rather fancy and really fun. Surrounding these opposite experiences are some famous Leeds streets that are seeping in history. On the one side, from which the market took its name, Kirkgate is the city’s oldest street, and has been recently revitalised by independent shops and bars opening in the ancient buildings, such as Fred Aldous and Wapentake, respectively.

On the other, Eastgate leads onto the Headrow, home to multi-functioning bar Headrow House and champion Leeds record store Crash, which then turns onto Briggate. This is the city’s central shopping strip, lined on either side by big name stores, notably Harvey Nichols, and distinctive arcades. These include the beautiful Victoria Quarter, to which Victoria Gate extended, and Central Arcade, which leads out to the eclectic Central Street, complete with cool cafe Mrs Atha’s, soul bar The HiFi Club, beer house Brownhill & Co., Japanese restaurant Little Tokyo, and games store Travelling Man. 40

boozer! Running adjacent to Call Lane, Lower Briggate provides even more nightlife, with the likes of Fibre, Queen’s Court and Viaduct making it the city’s go-to LGBTQ+ scene.

INDEPENDENT HUB

More refined entertainment can be enjoyed further east, where you’ll find Leeds Playhouse alongside Northern Ballet and Yorkshire Dance. This artistic trio provide the city with a wonderful array of theatre throughout the year, and The Wardrobe next door serves up the perfect pre and post show refreshments. To add a bit of culture and a bite to eat to your ultimate shopping trip, it all points East.

It is only a few steps from here to another striking Leeds landmark, the Corn Exchange. This stunning circular building is filled with quirky shops selling all sorts of excellence, from art and music to fashion and food. This is an independent hub that adds yet another unique element to this abundant piece of Leeds. Round the corner, the vibe changes from day to night, as Leeds’ (in)famous row of good time bars tempt drinkers on Call Lane. Take your pick from Oporto, Jake’s, Roland’s, Neon Cactus, Call Lane Social and more… even Northern Guitars has turned their longstanding guitar shop into a

Credits: 1. AJ Afro Carribean, Leeds City Market 2. Leeds City Markets Rooftops 3. Kirkgate 4. Victoria Quarter 5. Rolands 6. Northern Ballet @northernballet 41

INDEPENDENT CITY

boozer! Running adjacent to Call Lane, Lower Briggate provides even more nightlife, with the likes of Fibre, Queen’s Court and Viaduct making it the city’s go-to LGBTQ+ scene.

INDEPENDENT HUB

Credits: 1. AJ Afro Carribean, Leeds City Market 2. Leeds City Markets Rooftops 3. Kirkgate 4. Victoria Quarter 5. Rolands 6. Northern Ballet @northernballet 41

INDEPENDENT CITY

Until the last decade, the north side of Leeds city centre needed no name. Occasionally referred to by locals as the ‘top of town’, that was enough. Not that it wasn’t a desirable place to visit, what with the Merrion Centre bringing shoppers here from the 1960s and 70s, and the St John’s Centre following suit through the 80s and 90s. Both these Leeds stalwarts remain filled with shops today and have since been joined by a throng of openings that have caused the top of town to expand and excite. So much so, that one may now refer to it as: ‘The Northern Quarter’.

On the one side, late night takeaways shine neon bright, whilst opposite and along a mix of new and wellloved establishments have transformed the north into a hip piece of town. Original craft beer heroes North Bar have over the years welcomed neighbouring bars such as Sela and Wax, plus further along, Merrion Street has become pedestrianised and lined with nightlife from the likes of old-time maestros Mojo and new Italian experts Stuzzi. Both these and more mix a mighty cocktail, and ventures into nearby speakeasy Domino too will make for a merry evening.

The natural beginning for this section of the city is the upper end of Leeds’ main shopping strip, Briggate; where the central high street shops cross the road to New Briggate and turn into trendy bars and eateries.

CITY CENTRE NORTH 42

HIP PIECE OF TOWN The crawl continues up to the buzzing Belgrave Music Hall, traditional boozer Wren’s, and chilled-out The Social, or across to the aptly named North Street; where The Reliance once stood alone as a great reason to visit, now there are many, including authentic Chinese restaurant Wen’s, cosy small-plates favourite The Swine That Dines, and stylish laid-back pub The Brunswick.

4 43

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE NORTH 42

4 43

INDEPENDENT CITY

renowned residents Opera North. After many years standing alone, the Grand is now surrounded by the food, drink, shopping and culture it deserves, and the north of Leeds city centre has a renewed vigour and vibrancy that must be experienced.

RENEWED VIGOUR Credits: 1. Grand Arcade 2. Yard & Coop 3. Stuzzi @stuzzileeds 4. The Domino Club @dominoclubleeds 5. North Bar @mattgladman 6. Fuji Hero @glmwood 7. Pizza Fella @pizzafella

5 6

IMPRESSIVE VENUE The area expanded further in 2013 thanks to one major arrival: Leeds Arena. This impressive venue has not only attracted famous performers to the city, but has also revived its surroundings, as hospitality entered to meet the new demand. In amongst international names are independent offerings to get refreshed in, such as My Thai, Union Square, and nestled invitingly at the back of The Merrion Centre since before it was cool, Fuji Hiro. But it’s not all eating and drinking around here; as well as the aforementioned shopping centres of St John’s and Merrion, the Grand Arcade is an independent-filled delight. This stunningly ornate 19th century grade II listed building homes specialists that range from barbers to beauty to bridal and more. Of course, food and drink still excels, travelling from South America’s Casa Leeds and Santiago to Thailand’s Zaap, and back home to blighty for Just Grand Vintage Tearoom.

At the bottom of the Grand Arcade, Asian flavours continue onto Vicar Lane, where Chinese and Thai supermarkets sit opposite great casual dining at Thai Aroy Dee and Mommy Thai. Or if spice ain’t your thing, Pizza Fella will serve you up Naples finest. There’s also goodness to be had around here, in health food shop Millie’s or at vegetarian duo Roots & Fruits and Cantina, the latter upstairs in DIY music bar The Old Red Bus Station. Back out the top of the arcade is the glorious sight of Leeds Grand Theatre. This magnificent space has been attracting theatre goers for decades, staging regular shows from popular musicals and comedy to local opera by its

INDEPENDENT CITY

RENEWED VIGOUR Credits: 1. Grand Arcade 2. Yard & Coop 3. Stuzzi @stuzzileeds 4. The Domino Club @dominoclubleeds 5. North Bar @mattgladman 6. Fuji Hero @glmwood 7. Pizza Fella @pizzafella

5 6

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE WEST

Perhaps the most striking recent change to this part of the city happened in 2012, when a new shopping centre arrived. Along from charming old arcades Thornton’s and Queen’s, Trinity opens up from the bottom of Briggate and sprawls out west to Albion Street. Inside buzzes with hundreds of high street stores, plus some swanky bars, an Everyman Cinema, and the large communal street food space Trinity Kitchen. Indeed, food and drink is plentiful at this side of Leeds: Greek Street and Park Row offer elevated options like Decanter and Iberica; Assembly packs in pop up food vendors plus hundreds of beers; Mill Hill and New Station Street have revived the area around Leeds train station by independent successes such as Bundobust and Laynes respectively. And on Great George Street a top selection of coffee shops make it a hot drink hot spot.

1 East meets West in our city guide on Leeds’ central shopping street, Briggate; arcades and alleys veer off both sides, with many eclectic temptations to the left. Depending on which turning you take, you’ll immediately find yourself at one of a varied mix: a modern shopping centre, or a charming theatre, or an independent retail arcade, or a traditional pub... Or make that several pubs... as the skinny ginnels lead to a handful of excellent long-standing Leeds alehouses, notably The Angel, The Pack Horse, The Ship, and the city’s oldest boozer, Whitelock’s. Parallel to these is another iconic Leeds building, City Varieties. This famous theatre has been entertaining visitors for over 150 years, and in 2011 had a sympathetic restoration which has ensured it as a vital piece of Leeds’ vast cultural make up. 46

2 47

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE WEST

2 47

INDEPENDENT CITY

Also entertaining the crowds is the outdoor centrepiece to the city, Millennium Square. This scenic space runs from Leeds Civic Hall and homes the beautiful Mandela Gardens, but is often transformed by many popular events, from music shows through sporting spectacles to food festivals.

ABUNDANCE OF CULTURE

But what is even more apparent in the west of Leeds’ centre is the abundance of culture here. Within a short walk from one another are the proud Leeds Town Hall, the educational City Museum, the historic Leeds Library, the theatrical Carriageworks, the innovative Henry Moore Institute and the timeless Leeds Art Gallery. All are worth a wonderful visit and reward return trips.

Confirming Leeds’ place as a capital for entertainment and culture, Channel 4 have chosen the city as its new northern home. Taking over the famous old Majestic building across from City Square and its iconic black prince statue, what was once a cinema, a bingo hall, a nightclub and more, is having welcome new life breathed into it. A statement of intent to hit the north, and yet another reason when in Leeds, to go west. Credits: 1. Bundobust @bundobust 2. Temple Barbershop 3. Briggate @steviecampbelluk 4. Mandela Gardens @wlibrarian68

INDEPENDENT CITY

ABUNDANCE OF CULTURE

INDEPENDENT CITY

CITY CENTRE SOUTH The south side of Leeds city centre has its own unique feel, full of a potential, often unrealised… until now! A positive project to attract folk south of the river is reaping rewards at a number of riverside locations, which combined has led to a modern rebranding: welcome to Leeds’ South Bank. Whether curling down from Leeds Minster, crossing Leeds Bridge, or descending the Dark Arches, the journey south is an interesting one in itself. Passing quirky cafes, bars, flats and shops, urban life meets scenic surroundings besides busy roadsides and peaceful canals. Once here, there are some specific spots to check out that are mixing city culture with natural tranquillity. One such area to enjoy can be immediately accessed by the new rear exit of Leeds train station. Granary Wharf makes the most of its waterside setting with an array of bars and restaurants to relax at, including The Hop, Livin’ Italy and Water Lane Boat House. 50 1

INDEPENDENT CITY

The street after which the latter is named heads out of town towards Holbeck, and in amongst industrial buildings are some terrific pubs to visit. The Cross Keys, Midnight Bell and Northern Monk make for an impressive nearby trio.

Speaking of breweries and wharfs, another attractive area is named after them both. Brewery Wharf is home to many city-livers in surrounding apartments, and as such provides fabulous amenities for both locals and visitors alike. Try personal duo Yum Yum in the pretty square and Cha Lounge on the cobbled Dock Street. This leads out to the bottom of Leeds Bridge and the great traditional pub The Adelphi. But it is exiting on the other side that arrives at another city landmark, Leeds Dock. Here, apartments surround the picturesque dock, and a mix of modern office spaces and appealing lifestyle amenities are achieving Leeds Dock’s unique potential. Alongside big brands like Sky TV and Pizza Express are independent favourites North Star Coffee and Yoga Hero to create a wonderfully eclectic bunch.

ATTRACTIVE AREA

53 6

INDEPENDENT CITY

ATTRACTIVE AREA

53 6

INDEPENDENT CITY

7 Topping things off at Leeds Dock is one of the city’s most famous attractions, Royal Armouries. A museum unlike any other, Armouries exhibits an intriguing collection of historic arms and weaponry, as well as child-friendly exhibitions and events, from fight re-enactments to movie props.

It’s taken some time to get it right, but the South Bank of Leeds is worthy of its new name. Making the most of its surroundings, this is a different aspect to the centre without losing the city’s vitality. Leeds can finally be proud of the beautiful south.

Another important Leeds building is located up the road and is now an equally inviting museum. Formerly the brewery for Yorkshire beer giant Tetley, after leaving the city the site has been redesigned as an art space of the same name. As well as expertly selected galleries, The Tetley also offers quality food and drink in its relaxing café bar. 54

SOAK IT ALL UP Credits: 1. Brewery Wharf 2. Leeds Dock Boulevard @fayazey 3 & 6. Cross Keys, Water Street @ttornegrad 4. 212 Bar @ the212bar 5. Leeds Bridge 7. Leeds Water Taxi

INDEPENDENT CITY

SOAK IT ALL UP Credits: 1. Brewery Wharf 2. Leeds Dock Boulevard @fayazey 3 & 6. Cross Keys, Water Street @ttornegrad 4. 212 Bar @ the212bar 5. Leeds Bridge 7. Leeds Water Taxi

Harewood Food & Drink Project @joshwhiteheadchef

Whatever your tastes, the vast food and drink scene in Leeds will satisfy. From cosy cafes and traditional pubs, through spicy treats and unique eats, to fine dining and bar crawling; you’ll find your favourite local fare and global delights here.

FOOD & DRINK

FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK

Harewood Food & Drink Project @joshwhiteheadchef

FOOD & DRINK

FOOD & DRINK FOOD & DRINK

FOOD & DRINK

DINING OUT

by Josh Whitehead @joshwhiteheadchef

Josh Whitehead is the executive chef of Harewood Food & Drink Project, located within the grounds of The Harewood Estate on the outskirts of Leeds. Started by Eddy Lascelles, they create dining events and experiences in one of the most idyllic surroundings in Yorkshire, using produce from the land - estate lamb, beef and exceptional venison, organically grown fruits and vegetables or wild and foraged ingredients. Here, and at their cafes in collaboration with Harewood House Trust - Muddy Boots, The Courtyard Cafe and The Terrace Tea Room - guests are given a true taste of Harewood.

exceptional. If I was to choose which one of these places I would like to eat at for my last meal, I’d probably die hungry rather than choose between them. Each one, in their own way, perfectly demonstrates what an exceptional place to eat is. Each one has had me audibly talking with expletives, grinning like a cheshire cat or has made my legs wobbly with my eyes rolling into the back of my head. Each one of these places I am proud to have in Leeds.

I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to write about which places in Leeds I consider to be

1 58

3 59

FOOD & DRINK

DINING OUT

by Josh Whitehead @joshwhiteheadchef

I’ve been lucky enough to be asked to write about which places in Leeds I consider to be

1 58

3 59

FOOD & DRINK

OX CLUB

Ox Club will always hold a special place in my heart having worked there before starting at Harewood. With Andy Castle at the helm, or hearth in his case, it goes without saying that Ox Club is one of the finest places to eat in the city. Perfect produce, cooked with intense skill and care, over fire. Andy is quite a unique guy and that comes across in the food. Dishes like squid with sweetbreads and katsuobushi, peanut butter s’mores with raspberry furikake, mackerel with horseradish and bone marrow puree and one of his finest hours, ramen back potatoes are all dishes that are welcome to live rent free in my food memory.

FOOD & DRINK

STUZZI

HOUSEOF FU

Brett Lee and the boys at Stuzzi have always and will always be a staple of banging eats in Yorkshire. I’ve known Brett for quite a while now and know him well enough to be able to say that he is obsessive with quality. His passion for regional Italian food has been a thing for as long as I have known him. He is a true master of his craft, doing what he does really, really well. His knowledge for pasta is inspired and it comes across in the food. Personal favourites of his for me have been fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta & bergamot, lardo wrapped cod tongues, heavenly tennis ball sized aranchi and venison culatello made with the most amazing venison (no prizes for guessing where the venison came from!).

New kids on the block. No doubt in my mind that these lads are going to kill it. Ben Iley, my former boss at Ox Club, and Leeds indie stalwart Ben Davy have birthed the neon littered ultra cool ramen joint next to Headrow House. Ramen is something that is taken so seriously in Japan, with a huge amount of time, effort and skill going into each bowl of joy, it is only fair to have a place like this rated as highly as any fine dining restaurant. Iley spent ten years living and working in Japan and I’ve been lucky enough to see how he makes the most lip sticking, creamy and complex tonkotsu. Not to mention the mind bending skill and speed in which he makes gyoza. They have a machine for that now but with the quantity of how many they are going to be selling, they’d be lunatics not to. If you haven’t been yet, have a word with yourself.

THE SWINE THAT DINES The Leeds independent food scene would not be what it is without these guys. I feel like Jo and Stu have a mother and father quality to the Leeds food scene and plenty of chefs, myself included, look up to them. They define the term “proper cooking” in the literal sense. Excellence personified. Personal favourites of mine are their infamous pies, particularly a mind bending pork and lardo sausage roll, pommes aligot capable of resurrection and the best venison suet pudding you are likely to ever taste (yea, that venison again!).

FOOD & DRINK

OX CLUB

FOOD & DRINK

STUZZI

HOUSEOF FU

FOOD & DRINK

THE BRUNSWICK

HOME

BUNDOBUST

Burgers. I’m sure you don’t want me to harp on about a burger, like millions of other articles on food, but I will. Everyone knows burgers and everyone has their favourite one. Everyone has one that they believe to be the best, and I respect that. But they are wrong. This burger, made with a specific ratio of specifically aged, rare breed beef cuts from Swaledale butchers, clever and simple seasoning and garnish, makes this the best burger I have ever had. The Brunswick is a pub and the amount of care and attention that goes into every plate of food they serve is as much as a fine dining restaurant, and for that, they are an exceptional eatery.

Well known for being a splash out kind of joint, if not at home, then where? An aesthetically beautiful space hidden by an understated entrance. Home is a place that has gotten better and better with each visit and now with their strongest team to date and in a new space, Home is on track to accomplish great things. My most recent meal was the most thought provoking one I have had in a while. Crab and eucalyptus, foie gras disguised as pebbles and a black olive ice cream (you heard me) were all as delicious as they were intriguing . Also, the wine list is killer. I can’t wait for 2.0 to open. Where the venison came from!).

I mean, what can I say? Bundo kicks so much ass. Bundo for me is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. It’s consistent, unique and so damn tasty. It’s the kind of place you could take anyone, literally anyone, fussy mum, steak pie loving dad, picky eating friends, anyone. It’s a great first date restaurant, speaking from experience. It’s great to go with colleagues. Bundobust is just great and I will always love it. The fact that it has expanded into Manchester and Liverpool means that I feel safe in the knowledge that I can get a fix should I leave God’s own country. I can’t list my favourite dishes, as I’ve got a word count and it would just be me writing down the whole menu; having said that, ordering a Bundo chaat should be a prerequisite of visiting.

THE RELIANCE It doesn’t come more classic than this North Street staple. I can’t think of anyone that doesn’t or wouldn’t like The Reliance. The name literally means trust and dependance, and trust me when I say that every city needs somewhere like The Reliance. Tommy Hunter is a legend of the Leeds scene and is a saint of the stoves. Unless you’ve been living under a rock then you’ll know about the famous charcuterie the Reli makes, this can be made into a meal in itself, washed down with a selection from a very fine drinks list indeed. Make sure to visit in game season, quite possibly one of the best dishes in Leeds I’ve ever had was a classically prepared partridge, that, and I am not being dramatic, gave meaning to life. 63

FOOD & DRINK

THE BRUNSWICK

HOME

BUNDOBUST

FOOD & DRINK

SARTO

MR. MACKEREL

Paul & Barry, French & Saunders, Reeves & Mortimer, Trixie & Katya, these are just a few examples of great things happening when two great minds come together. And now, it’s Dave and Sam, of Laynes and The Brunswick respectively. Simple, honest and delicious plates right in the heart of leeds. Chef Yanni (aka Ian, although it’s definitely Yanni) is a merchant of flavour, slinging out delicious plates of crispy arancini and rich ragus, smothering freshly made pasta. Stuffed pasta Sundays rolls off the tongue as easy as the stuffed pasta rolls in. With the minds of Dave & Sam behind it, you can expect the passion and care of two Leeds legends that want you to leave with a full belly and a smile from ear to ear.

I feel this may be an odd choice to some, and I understand. But hear me out. Mr Mackerel offers everything that an exceptional place to eat needs to for me in terms of service and product. There are many menu items but there is one thing to get, the mackerel sandwich. If you ignore the rest of the menu items, then this place becomes one of those little joints you find on holiday that has a guy that only cooks one or two things really, really well. If you imagine you’re abroad, and not in Kirkgate Market. Perfectly grilled mackerel, well seasoned in a freshly made soft bread roll, made in their bakery opposite. Loaded with salad and a choice of sauces, I cannot stress how delicious and well put together this is. Sandwich or not, market stall or not, when you eat this sandwich, you will agree that this is an exceptional place to eat.

14 Credits: 1. Harewood Food & Drink Project @joshwhiteheadchef 2. The Kitchen Garden, Harewood House @harewoodfoodanddrink 3. Josh Whitehead @harewoodfoodanddrink 4. Ox Club @oxclubleeds 5. Stuzzi @stuzzileeds 6. House of Fu @house_of_fu 7. The Swine that Dines @theswinethatdines 8. The Brunswick @brunswickleeds 9. Home @home_leeds 10. Bundobust @bundobust 11. The Reliance @the_ reliance 12. Sarto @sartopasta 13. Harewood Estate @joolsesymons 65

FOOD & DRINK

SARTO

MR. MACKEREL

FOOD & DRINK

Look, don’t get me wrong, I’m not immune to the reassuring, consistent, almost soothing predictability of chain restaurants every now and again, especially when in a new city and viewing it with fresh eyes. Hidden gems are, by nature, pretty difficult to spot - even Anthony Bourdain needed tour guides when he was cutting about new cities. 3

The fact you’ve picked this lil book up suggests you’re looking for something a bit more memorable than a Taste Card 2-for-1 tagliatelle or measly meal deal. Casual dining is an arena where Leeds City Centre punches well above its weight - veer off the high street and the forced-fun of the chain-restaurant districts and there’s pockets of creativity, character, and uniqueness to fill all sorts of lunchtimes, hours-to-kill, impromptu date nights, and food & drink crawls.

UNIQUE EATS by Thom Archer @thomarcher

MAXI’S ROTISSERIE Formerly plonked at the end of the market’s historic Butcher’s Row - where its lacquered, Louboutinred roast ducks shone in stark contrast to the neighbouring windows full of chops, bangers, and misplaced apostrophes Maxi’s new spot is a little more hidden away, but worth searching out. Get the three-meat roast, with that shimmery-skinned duck, Char Siu, and the most satisfyingly crisp-cracklinged pork belly on rice. If you struggle to find it, just follow the sound of that crackling crackling.

OWT Starting off as a two-person team in a tiny plot on Kirkgate Market’s Fish Market & Game Row, Owt’s DIY ethic and resourcefulness saw them putting out a weekly-changing menu of banging seasonal plates, and creating the recipe for some of the best fried chicken Leeds has ever seen in the process. Now in a roomier venue in the Corn Exchange, their ever-evolving menu of late breakfasts and lunches still use seasonal market produce, plus a wine list of bottles from co-founder Esther’s Dad’s vineyard in France.

FOOD & DRINK

UNIQUE EATS by Thom Archer @thomarcher

FOOD & DRINK

THAI AROY DEE

NOODLESTA You can’t accuse this place of not making enough noise about their USP - literally. Each mouthful from every bowl of fortifying broth, braised meat, and hand-pulled noodles is punctuated by the thud of those noodles being slapped on the counter in the open kitchen as they’re stretched, folded, and slapped again in perfect rhythm. Great spot for a quick lunch, and incredible hangover food (you might want some earplugs though).

FALAFEL& SHAWARMA The only place in Leeds to serve freshly baked fatayer - simple, savoury bakes that make up a big part of Levantine cuisine. Each one made to order, rolled super thin and then formed into a boat shape when filled with cheese, or topped with za’atar, muhammara, or spiced lamb mince to make lahmacun, before baking for 30 seconds until the edges crisp up. Apparently Italians have a similar dish which they call “pizza”, but you can have about a dozen of these in the time it takes to make one of them. 68

If you ask a Leeds local what their favourite restaurants are and they don’t mention Aroy Dee in their first breath, don’t trust em. The menu is so long it raises genuine concerns about deforestation, and it’s ALL good. The best stuff is on the specials blackboard though - occasionally written in English as well as Thai, but if not just just point at a few and enjoy the surprise. Or ask your server, but where’s the fun in that?

DÖNER SUMMER

We, as a culture, are making slow but long-overdue progress with our attitude towards eating döner kebab in the daylight. At this rate, by around 2030 bossman will no longer be a nocturnal occupation. Do your bit for the cause by visiting Döner Summer, and because their döner, shawarma, and fried chicken is all vegan you’ll be doing your bit for animal welfare and the environment (which is almost as important as normalising daytime döner.)

FOOD & DRINK

THAI AROY DEE

DÖNER SUMMER

FOOD & DRINK

VENUS FOODS

When you’re done stocking up on the huge range of Turkish food imports, fresh baked pide and baklava at Venus Supermarket, pop through the side door into the restaurant & takeaway and get some inspo for what to do with your big shop; there’s a range of fresh mezze, plus lamb chops, ribs, chicken wings, and a variety of kebabs all grilled over charcoal. Puts Morrisons Cafe to shame.

LA BODEGA AT IBERICA While their grand, ex-auction house dining room and tapas through a fine-dining lens is an occasion you’ll want to get dressed up and go all-out for, you can get a taster of it as you walk through to get to La Bodega their basement wine-bar, with a more relaxed environment and a smaller, more casual menu to match. Makes a great starting point for an evening out.

EAT YOUR GREENS

Hands down the coolest spot in the city centre, this iconoclastic multi-purpose venue is a cafe and grocer by day - stocking organic vegetables, small-batch producers, and zero-waste dry goods - and a cosy but vibey bistro and wine bar at night, with a weekly-changing menu of local and seasonal produce and high-welfare meat (yeah, it’s a bit of a misnomer) soundtracked by vinyl DJs and warm front of house.

HAYES SEAFOODS Family fishmongers established in 1880 specialising in crab, oysters, and shellfish. Pop your shopping down for ten minutes, grab one of the bar-stools at their corner counter and order a half-dozen fresh shucked Irish oysters - an affordable bit of luxury absolutely befitting of Kirkgate Market’s grandeur. 11

9 70

Credits 1&2. OWT @owt.leeds 3. Maxi’s Rotisserie 4. Noodlesta 5. Falafel & Shawarma @ falafelshawarmaleeds 6. Thai Aroy Dee 7. Doner Summer 8. Venus Foods @sosaeatsanddrinks 9. La Bodega @ibericarestaurants 10. Eat Your Greens @ eatyourgreensleeds 11. Hayes Seafood 71

FOOD & DRINK

VENUS FOODS

EAT YOUR GREENS

9 70

FOOD & DRINK

Passing spices like cassia, cardamom, nutmeg, pepper, turmeric and saffron over land and sea, gave rise to the trade routes being established. It’s these routes that gave traders and explorers the opportunity to set a foundation for the culinary journey that we all enjoy today. As an award winning chef and now food history blogger, I cannot describe the excitement of sharing with you the little gems within our wonderful city of Leeds, where you too can enjoy some of the fruits of our ancestors labours.

THE SPICE OF LIFE

With an approximate homage to the original routes of the Spice trail and the Silk roads, I have set out some of the wonderful places to indulge into the world of spices for yourself.

by Ranie Sirah @littlebrownblogger

For many of us, Spice is simply a five-letter word that refers to the heat or chilliness of a dish. However, for some it has a meaning that truly encapsulates the origins of its Latin derived meaning: ‘Special Value’. Since around the time of Buddha first spreading his teachings across the North Indian regions in the 5th Century, spices have been an integral part of worship, symbolism, identity and wealth. Without the intrigue and expertise that passed along the so called ‘Spice Route’ in medieval times, we wouldn’t be enjoying the absolute abundance of fantastic cuisines that Leeds has to offer today. 72

1 73

FOOD & DRINK

THE SPICE OF LIFE

With an approximate homage to the original routes of the Spice trail and the Silk roads, I have set out some of the wonderful places to indulge into the world of spices for yourself.

by Ranie Sirah @littlebrownblogger

1 73

FOOD & DRINK

DAPUR MALAYSIA

Story telling through food doesn’t get much better than this. A combination of cultures from Malaysia and Indonesia, this little independent eatery is the perfect place to start your culinary journey along the Spice Trial.

INDIANTIFFIN ROOM

LITTLETOKYO

Not the stereotypical High Street Indian restaurant. This is definitely the perfect venue for those who have travelled to the Indian subcontinent, who wish to reminisce over dishes they would have experienced. From Dahi Puri to Madurai Dosa; Channa Bhattura to Dhaba style chicken, this menu highlights why the British traders in the early centuries were so keen to make India the number one destination for spices.

THARAVADU

A taste experience that engages the artistry of Japanese cooking with its delicate spices and yet brings out the flavours of local produce with subtle heat. It could be the use of Sansho or the heat from the Karashi, either way the ‘Umami’ effect throughout this menu is a whole new dimension.

3 74

It is little wonder that this multi award winning Sri Lankan restaurant has won over the hearts of so many. Bringing together thousands of years of food heritage, the little bites of delight will have you dreaming of sunsets looking out onto the Indian Ocean. The same ocean that took cardamom, pepper, cloves and cinnamon along the spice trail, this restaurant has truly found a way to celebrate the forefathers of spice. 75

FOOD & DRINK

DAPUR MALAYSIA

INDIANTIFFIN ROOM

LITTLETOKYO

THARAVADU

3 74

FOOD & DRINK

LA CAFETIERE

Ok not what you would usually expect from a breakfast or lunch location, but then again, when have the wonderful Arabic and Middle Eastern countries not strived for excellence. The flavours from around the Arabian Sea and along the Red Sea, into the busiest trade routes of the Suez canal, you’ll find an English breakfast alongside Egyptian, Iraqi and Turkish! Many of the worlds favourite foods originated from the use of spices that arrived through these ports, so this for me is a world of culinary joy right here in Leeds.

IBÉRICA

Even though it is not always available, but when this beautiful restaurant explores the region of Castilla La Mancha, then there is no missing the incredible delights of Saffron. Although Saffron itself has its ancestry firmly placed in and around Iran, Spanish Saffron is considered to be some of the very best in the world. By allowing these talented chefs to bring flavours from one of the most important stops on the Spice Trail, you will truly revel in the splendour and aromas of the new world. 76

Spicy food doesn’t have to be about burning your taste buds off and ruining the whole experience through far too much heat, although some heat is perfectly acceptable. In the ever changing landscape of diverse eateries across Leeds, there really is something to spice up any meal time. Lets face it, when it comes to having Masterchef finalist chefs, British and European champion chefs and the spotlight on several Michelin Star contenders in Leeds… Every meal will take you on a journey, the Spice Journey!

Illustration by @ megdobbyn_illustration 1. Ranie Sirah @jah_jyot_curry 2. Dapur Malaysia @dapurmalaysiauk 3. Little Tokyo @littletokyoleeds 4. Tharavadu @tharavadu 5. Indian Tiffin Room @indiantiffinroom 6. La Cafetiere @daniyal_ahmed09 7. Ibérica @ibericarestaurants 8. Jah Jyot @jah_jyot_curry

7 77

FOOD & DRINK

LA CAFETIERE

IBÉRICA

7 77

FOOD & DRINK

LEEDS LOCALS by Casey Bernice Shaw @caseybshaw

WHITELOCK’S THE CHEMIC TAVERN ALE HOUSE

1 When I was asked to present a guide to Leeds traditional pub scene, I had to question: ‘how do we define a good pub?’ Pubs are a cornerstone of our society, and if the last couple of years have taught us anything, it’s to appreciate these shared spaces that provide the opportunity for people to connect, converse and build on community. Traditional pubs have become a most cherished commodity and Leeds’ association with breweries and public houses has reinforced the city’s sparkling heritage and rich identity. In 1986 when The Smiths sang of ‘…the Leeds sidestreets that you slip down’, it paid the all-too familiar nod to the hidden destinations of many of Leeds most curious, eclectic and traditional pubs, hidden away on our latent back-streets and alleys. Pubs that have retained the electric authenticity of a proper, traditional local – without any compromise. 78 78

Situated just off Briggate in the heart of Leeds remains the highly illustrious ‘Whitelock’s Ale House’. Founded in 1917 under the name ‘The Turks Head’, the pub acted as the bustling social centre for Leeds lively market traders and merchants. In the 1880’s when the Whitelock’s Family took ownership, they lovingly refurbished the interior and installed opulent features to attract a broader demographic. The pub continued to gain notoriety and even drew interest from Royals, socialites and stars which certified the pubs growing appeal. Still rich in history and spirit, Whitelock’s has continued to embrace its charm as the oldest pub in Leeds – serving locally sourced produce and beer! In 2016, Whitelock’s launched a ‘sister bar’ named ‘The Turks Head’ in reference to its humble past and continues to attract generations of pub go-ers intrigued by its antiquity and strong roots in Leeds.

The Chemic Tavern in Woodhouse is a stirling nod to Leeds industrial heritage and the communities which surrounded factory and mill workers. Named after ‘Johnstons Chemical Works’, The Chemic Tavern has been serving the local area since the 1840’s and maintains strong community spirit which led Leeds City Council to list it as an ‘Asset of Community Value’ in 2015. With a tap room, vibrant beer garden and a long bar which showcases real ales, cider and spirits – this little Tavern has beautifully retained the authenticity of a ‘proper traditional pub’ and continues to welcome residents, musicians and creatives to its colourful host of regular events including a Folk Night, Open Mic Night and Quiz.

FOOD & DRINK

LEEDS LOCALS by Casey Bernice Shaw @caseybshaw

WHITELOCK’S THE CHEMIC TAVERN ALE HOUSE

FOOD & DRINK

THE DUCK & DRAKE

THE SHIP INN

Standing tall on the corner of Kirkgate, The Duck & Drake has remained on the same site for over 200 years, boasting a warm interior and authentic details which pay sentiment to its Victorian beginnings. The Duck & Drake is lovingly recognised as one of Leeds most well-known historic pubs - flaunting awardwinning cask ales, pies and a rich program of live music! Their jampacked events calendar which showcases musicians, bands and stand-up comedy, attracts people from across the region and ensures that The Duck & Drake is never short on atmosphere.

When I first relocated to Leeds, I got caught out in the rain and decided to seek refuge in the pub (of course). Little did I know that in bad weather, I would stumble across one of Leeds ‘hidden treasures’ – The Ship Inn. In every respect, The Ship is a traditional pub. Dark varnished wood and brass fittings, it’s warm, cosy and truly authentic - serving an eclectic range of cask ales and old favourites. Established in 1755 – hidden in the heart of Leeds contemporary shopping district, this unexpected gem is mostdefinitely worth a visit!

THE GARDEN GATE

THE ANGEL INN

The Angel Inn is one of Leeds Located just outside the City Centre in LS10 is The Garden Gate. most beloved ‘Sam Smiths’ pub. Based in the heart of the city Remarked as one of Yorkshire’s on Angels Yard, The Angel Inn most incredible examples of has worked hard to retain the Edwardian Design, The Garden traditions of a local boozer. Most Gate is a Grade II listed building controversially, the owners have that remains relatively untouched banned all electronics including since it’s refurbishment for a phones and tablets to ensure that private owner in 1903. Although, conversation remains core to the embroidered in Art Nouveau authentic pub experience. Strictly motifs, ornate tiling and a striking serving beers, lager and ale from curved bar in testimony to its the Samuel Smith brewery – The distinct history; The Garden Gate Angel Inn guarantees a highwas lucky to survive closure at quality pint brewed from authentic the hands of an ‘urban clearance natural ingredients at Yorkshire’s scheme’ in the 1970’s and with Oldest Brewery. A proper thanks to Leeds Brewery and local protesters who fought for the pubs Yorkshire pub! significance, it was saved. Today, The Garden Gate continues to be appreciated and welcomes generation after generation of customers serving hand-pulled ale and draught from it’s remarkable taproom. 81

FOOD & DRINK

THE DUCK & DRAKE

THE SHIP INN

THE GARDEN GATE

THE ANGEL INN

FOOD & DRINK

THE PACK HORSE

THE ADELPHI The Adelphi describes itself as a ‘vibrant British pub’ that blends ‘the hip and the wholesome’ for the warmest of welcomes. Initially built in the late Victorian period as an original Tetley Brewery flagship pub; The Adelphi is a certified destination for cask ale drinkers! Rotating local and guest ales weekly; the pub hasn’t only cemented its credentials as an ale-house but has gained notable acclaim for its seasonal menu which offers a contemporary take on traditional pub favourites. For an authentic flavour of Leeds’ heritage, pay a visit to The Adelphi and one of its individually styled saloons; decked in terrazzo floors and marble accents for laidback (if not slightly indulgent) eating and drinking.

‘Your cheery local based in Leeds’ – The Pack Horse on Briggate presents everything you would covet from a proper Yorkshire local in the heart of our city. Records suggest that Pack Horse Yard where the pub resides has been the site of a public house since 1615. It is believed that The Pack Horse entertained locals and royals through The English Civil War and an ancient Templar Cross on the front of the pub evidenced original ownership by the Order of St John. Today, The Pack Horse is a Craft Union Pub, offering the warm ambience of a traditional, cosy Yorkshire pub with a philosophy to keep pubs at the heart of local community. With a selection of 6 cask ales, an extensive gin collection and pies on offer from the award-winning ‘Pieminister’ – The Pack Horse is a one-stop shop for a proper good pie & pint.

THE TOWN HALL THE SCARBOROUGH TAVERN HOTEL The Scarborough Hotel combines the hearty assets of a traditional pub with the relaxed elements of urban outdoor dining. Part of Nicholson’s Ale & Gin Establishments, The Scarborough Hotel on Bishopsgate Street is an authentic pub steeped in character and history. A diverse variety of real ale, craft beers & ciders – including internationally sourced beer from around the world makes The Scarborough Hotel a real traditional pub with a unique twist!

Following a re-launch in 2011, the historic Town Hall Tavern on Westgate has become one of Leeds most popular places for a laid-back drink and some gastro food. Inside, this country-style tavern has kept a strong-hold on its traditional roots with a nostalgic charm which adds to the warm and friendly ambience. Serving award-winning ales, bitter and beer from Yorkshire’s very own family-run, Timothy Taylor brewery, The Town Hall Tavern is an all-round destination for traditional pub food, drink and conversation.

FOOD & DRINK

THE PACK HORSE

FOOD & DRINK

I have been lucky enough to explore the many pubs of Leeds, sampling the locallysourced ales, seasonal cuisine and live entertainment that celebrates Northern spirit and the colourful culture of Leeds – every pub has its own unique trademark but just happens to share a little something special that unites the pub scene across the city. So, how do we define a good pub? Simply put, a good pub is made of great beer & atmosphere.

Credits: 1. The Adelphi Illustration @shoreditchsketcher 2. Whitelock’s Ale House @whitelocksalehouse 3. The Chemic Tavern @thehopticians 4. The Ship Inn @goodwin6731 5. Duck and Drake @duckanddrakeleeds 6. The Garden Gate @middletonrailway 7. The Angel Inn @tucker.dtd 8. The Adelphi @theadelphi 9. The Pack Horse @thepackhorse_ 10. The Scarborough Hotel @loko1912 11. The Town Hall Tavern @thetownhalltavernleeds 12. Turk’s Head @thewrongspeed 13. Belgrave Music Hall @adidasangie72 84

FOOD & DRINK

FROM BEER

TO HERE by Sarah Hardy and Christian Townsley @northbrewco

We’re biased but Leeds really punches above its weight as a beer city in the UK. It’s home to some fantastic bars, it’s home to some fantastic breweries, it’s home to some fantastic beer festivals.

There is a real creativity and innovation to the beer scene in Leeds. From the collaborations and events hosted in the bars across the cities to the international visitors who attend LIBF every September. In 1997, John Gyngell and Christian Townsley opened the doors to North Bar on New Briggate. Often referred to as ‘the first craft beer bar in the UK’ North opened with a brewery loan from John Smiths and had a tap list that was a long way from anything that you would see in a craft beer bar these days. After striking up a friendship with James Clay distribution, Gyngell and Townsley began to 1

get more creative with the taps. Ever drunk a bottle of Brooklyn Lager or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale? They both appeared for the first time on draught in the UK at North Bar. North has grown its family of independent bars to eight: From pocket sized neighbourhood bars in the suburbs, to a flagship taproom at its new site Springwell in Meanwood.

PUTTING LEEDS ON THE MAP 87

FOOD & DRINK

FROM BEER

TO HERE by Sarah Hardy and Christian Townsley @northbrewco

PUTTING LEEDS ON THE MAP 87

FOOD & DRINK

Alongside James Clay Vertical Drinks (now Kirkstall Distribution) were responsible for bringing some incredible beers to Leeds and the wider UK. These two distributors used independent bars around Leeds to introduce new iconic brands from the states such as Colorado’s Odell Brewing and Oskar Blues. However, the beer scene in Leeds wasn’t just built on trying others’ beers. There was some very good beer being brewed in the city. The closure of Tetleys in 2011 could be seen as a cultural reset for the Leeds Beer Scene. Microbreweries noticed a clear gap in the market for both traditional cask ales and US style hoppy IPAs. The first Leeds International Beer Festival at the Town Hall in 2012 clearly demonstrated there was a thirst for great beer in the city.

to beer festivals across the world and really putting Leeds on the map as a city for great beer. Closer to home, Katie Marriot’s Nomadic Beers have been pivotal in creating great cask for the city. Their recent partnership with Compass Arts festival was cause to stop, pause and think about the role of great beer and great pubs in our lives. After the struggles of lockdowns and reshaping business models during Covid 19, their installation at Leeds Market prompted a renewed appreciation for the pub. Kirkstall continue to go from strength to strength running brilliant pubs (is there a better beer than that first summer pint at Kirkstall Bridge each year?), brewing fantastic ales,

Both Northern Monk and North Brewing Co have seen incredible success over the past few years. Both breweries have collaborated with international breweries from New York to Shanghai, travelling

A BEER CITY 88

and importing a wide range of ace guest beers. Smaller set ups such as Anthology, Horsforth and Amity are keeping the brewers on their toes and producing some fantastic beers. Whilst beer in Leeds has always been a strong part of the city’s identity, it has never been as exciting as it is in 2021. There is a real drive for innovation and entrepreneurship across the city. We have a go at things in Leeds. We’re ambitious. And we’re drinking some brilliant beers while we’re doing it. Credits: 1. Illlustration by @thingsonfire 2. Northern Monk @northernmonk 3. Amity Brew Co @amitybrewco 4. Kirkstall Brewery @kirkstallbrewery 89

FOOD & DRINK

Both Northern Monk and North Brewing Co have seen incredible success over the past few years. Both breweries have collaborated with international breweries from New York to Shanghai, travelling

A BEER CITY 88

FOOD & DRINK

Leeds’ bar scene has gained a strong reputation for many years. Amongst eclectic tastes of what makes for a good night out, the city is filled with quality and quantity for all. The loud and the lively increasingly attract students to the city and locals to the centre, whilst the refined and the relaxed bring visitors of all ages to experience the array of excellence on offer. With so much choice, who better to be our guide than a bar owner whose two uniquely different places cover all of the above and more: Roland’s is a cool and comfy hideaway on the vibrant Call Lane, serving great beers in a welcoming laid back setting, indoors and out. Whilst The Domino Club is a sophisticated underground speakeasy in the stunning Grand Arcade, mixing expert cocktails with live jazz for fun times through the night. Both have become firm Leeds favourites, and Alexander Neil picks ten more bars to crawl across the city centre…

BAR CRAWLING by Alexander Neil @rolandsleeds 90

WATERMARK

HEDONIST

Any day or night of the week you’ll find all the best bartenders in Leeds here having a few drinks (always a good sign), either on a rare day off, after work (they’re open till 4am) or even on a quick break. They’ve had an incredible journey from two friends living together who would throw some of the best parties around, to taking their concept of a home bar out on the road at pop-up events, to eventually opening their own site.

If anyone ever asks where to find the best cocktails in Leeds I always send them here. They’ve recently opened their Liquor Studio Distillery and Spirit School, you can make your own Gin or Spiced Rum there and they also hire out the space for tastings of new spirits coming to the market. Most weeks of the year you’ll find a bunch of local bar tenders in there tasting what will hopefully be the next big thing. 91

FOOD & DRINK

BAR CRAWLING by Alexander Neil @rolandsleeds 90

WATERMARK

HEDONIST

FOOD & DRINK

OPORTO

WAX

One of the original late night party bars in Leeds, there’s a good reason why they’re still going strong after 20 odd years. I’ve had plenty of unforgettable nights in here and more than a few that I somehow can’t remember. The music is always loud, beer is always cold and the whiskey is always served in a shot, you can’t beat it.

Coming into Wax I often feel like I’ve stumbled into one of the cool tiny bars you find on side streets in cities like Amsterdam or Barcelona. I’d say its one of the smallest bars in Leeds but that doesn’t matter when the impeccable music is blasting and everyone is crammed in and dancing on the tables.

FOOD & DRINK

BROTHERHOOD

OUTLAWS YACHT CLUB My favourite bar for lazy afternoons with coffee, beer or a bloody mary. Big plants, bigger windows and a great sound system give this place a real European flavour. The last weekend of the month is their Reggae Sunday, a great way to spend the day with music and Jamaican food.

When there’s a big sporting event on the TV this is the bar in town to watch it. Great beers, good food for sharing and massive TV’s everywhere you look, what they really nail down here is the atmosphere of a live event. When the home team score and the confetti cannons go off there’s nowhere else like it in town.

Credits: 1. Call Lane 2. The Watermark Bar @the_watermark_bar 3. The Hedonist @the_hedonist_bar 4. Oporto @oportobarleeds 5. Wax Bar @wax_bar_leeds 6. Outlaws Yacht Club @outlawsyachtclub 93

FOOD & DRINK

OPORTO

WAX

FOOD & DRINK

BROTHERHOOD

Credits: 1. Call Lane 2. The Watermark Bar @the_watermark_bar 3. The Hedonist @the_hedonist_bar 4. Oporto @oportobarleeds 5. Wax Bar @wax_bar_leeds 6. Outlaws Yacht Club @outlawsyachtclub 93

FOOD & DRINK

212

BELOW STAIRS

DISTRIKT

When I lived in the city this was my local bar, just over the river on Brewary Wharf. They’ve got a lovely outdoor space that’s perfect for a pint when walking home; dog friendly too so you can always nip in for a quick pint when out walking the dog.

You’ll always find a friendly face in this impeccable basement cocktail bar. With beautiful surroundings and inventive cocktails, each based around its own story, you can easily escape the city for a while. Time does seem to fly the minute you’re down there though, one hour can turn into three far too easily.

Tucked down a small alleyway on Duncan Street you’ll find yet another basement bar thats a real Leeds institution. Over the past ten years they’ve had some of the best DJ’s from all over the world playing there. They also have a great secret terrace at the back and have recently joined forces with Big Buns so they now do some of the best dirty burgers in the city too.

Credits: 7. Brotherhood @brotherhoodleeds 8. The 212 Bar @the212bar 9. Below Stairs @drinksanddan 10. Distrikt @distriktbarleeds 11. Belgrave Music Hall @belgravemusichall 94

BELGRAVE MUSIC HALL These guys just seem to do everything well. I’ll happily walk across the city anytime day or night to get a slice of their pizza and a small beer, the pizza is half price during the week too. They were the first place in the city to really embrace having a rooftop terrace, they hold regular live music and art events and their monthly street food festival has become a staple for the whole city to enjoy. As I said, they do everything well.

FOOD & DRINK

212

BELOW STAIRS

DISTRIKT

Credits: 7. Brotherhood @brotherhoodleeds 8. The 212 Bar @the212bar 9. Below Stairs @drinksanddan 10. Distrikt @distriktbarleeds 11. Belgrave Music Hall @belgravemusichall 94

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BELGRAVE MUSIC HALL CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @BELGRAVEMUSICHALL

MOJO 18 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @MOJOLEEDS

BLIND TYGER 5 CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @BLINDTYGERLEEDS

NORTH BAR 24 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @NORTHBARDRINKS

BREWDOG

PARKSIDE TAVERN

CRISPIN HOUSE, NEW YORK RD, LS2 7PF

ST JOHNS HOUSE, MERRION STREET, LS2 8JE

@PARKSIDETNQ

@BREWDOGNORTHSTREETLEEDS

HARDY’S COCKTAIL & WINE LOUNGE 52 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @HARDYSLEEDS

SANTIAGO BAR 1-3 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @SANTIAGOBARLEEDS

HOWL BAR 112 VICAR LANE, LS2 7NL @HOWLBARLEEDS

SELA BAR 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @SELABARLEEDS

LIV BAR 62 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @LIVBARLEEDS

TAILORS GIN 23-24 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @TAILORSGIN

MEAN-EYED CAT BAR 14 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @THEMEANEYEDCAT

TEMPLAR HOTEL TEMPLAR STREET, LS2 7NU TEMPLAR HOTEL

MERCHANT LEEDS 20-24 WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 8LX @MERCHANT.LEEDS

THE BROTHERHOOD 54 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @BROTHERHOODLEEDS

Illustration by @babb_sabbath

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BELGRAVE MUSIC HALL CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @BELGRAVEMUSICHALL

MOJO 18 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @MOJOLEEDS

BLIND TYGER 5 CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @BLINDTYGERLEEDS

NORTH BAR 24 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @NORTHBARDRINKS

BREWDOG

PARKSIDE TAVERN

CRISPIN HOUSE, NEW YORK RD, LS2 7PF

ST JOHNS HOUSE, MERRION STREET, LS2 8JE

@PARKSIDETNQ

@BREWDOGNORTHSTREETLEEDS

HARDY’S COCKTAIL & WINE LOUNGE 52 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @HARDYSLEEDS

SANTIAGO BAR 1-3 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @SANTIAGOBARLEEDS

HOWL BAR 112 VICAR LANE, LS2 7NL @HOWLBARLEEDS

SELA BAR 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @SELABARLEEDS

LIV BAR 62 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @LIVBARLEEDS

TAILORS GIN 23-24 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @TAILORSGIN

MEAN-EYED CAT BAR 14 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @THEMEANEYEDCAT

TEMPLAR HOTEL TEMPLAR STREET, LS2 7NU TEMPLAR HOTEL

MERCHANT LEEDS 20-24 WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 8LX @MERCHANT.LEEDS

THE BROTHERHOOD 54 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @BROTHERHOODLEEDS

Illustration by @babb_sabbath

FOOD & DRINK

THE BRUNSWICK 82 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN @BRUNSWICKLEEDS

WALKABOUT 43 WOODHOUSE LANE, LS1 3HQ @WALKABOUTLEEDS

BROOKLYN 50 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @BROOKLYNLEEDS

HEADROW HOUSE 19A THE HEADROW, LS1 6PU @HEADROWHOUSE

THE DOMINO 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @DOMINOCLUBLEEDS

WAX BAR 8JA, 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @WAX_BAR_LEEDS

CALL LANE SOCIAL 38 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @CALLLANESOCIALBAR

HEDONIST 156 BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @THE_HEDONIST_BAR

THE DRY DOCK WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 3AX @DRYDOCKLEEDS

CUCKOO 37 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @CUCKOOLEEDS

THE RELIANCE 76-78 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN @THE_RELIANCE

DISTRIKT 7 DUNCAN STREET, LS1 6DQ @DISTRIKTBARLEEDS

THE SOCIAL 21 MERRION STREET, LS2 8JE @THESOCIALLEEDS

EAST

DOGHOUSE BAR 93 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ @DOGHOUSEBARANDBAGELSHOP

JAKE’S BAR & STILL ROOM 29 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @JAKESBARANDSTILL

THE WATERMARK BAR 3 CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @THE_WATERMARK_BAR

AIRE BAR 32 THE CALLS, LS2 7EW LEEDS AIRE BAR

DUCK & DRAKE 43 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DR @DUCKANDDRAKELEEDS

LAMB AND FLAG 1 CHURCH ROW, LS2 7HD @LAMBANDFLAGLDS

VERVE 16 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @VERVELEEDS

BAR FIBRE 168 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @BARFIBRE

EAST 59TH VICTORIA GATE, GEORGE ST, LS2 7AU @EAST59THLDS

MOOK HIRST’S YARD, LS1 6NJ @BAR.MOOK

1 98

BARACOA LUXE BAR 52 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @BARACOALUXEBAR

NEON CACTUS 35 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @NEONCACTUS

BOWER’S TAP 157-158 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @BOWERSTAP

NORTHERN GUITARS CAFE BAR 41 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @NORTHERNGUITARSUK

3 99

FOOD & DRINK

THE BRUNSWICK 82 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN @BRUNSWICKLEEDS

WALKABOUT 43 WOODHOUSE LANE, LS1 3HQ @WALKABOUTLEEDS

BROOKLYN 50 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @BROOKLYNLEEDS

HEADROW HOUSE 19A THE HEADROW, LS1 6PU @HEADROWHOUSE

THE DOMINO 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG @DOMINOCLUBLEEDS

WAX BAR 8JA, 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU @WAX_BAR_LEEDS

CALL LANE SOCIAL 38 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @CALLLANESOCIALBAR

HEDONIST 156 BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @THE_HEDONIST_BAR

THE DRY DOCK WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 3AX @DRYDOCKLEEDS

CUCKOO 37 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @CUCKOOLEEDS

THE RELIANCE 76-78 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN @THE_RELIANCE

DISTRIKT 7 DUNCAN STREET, LS1 6DQ @DISTRIKTBARLEEDS

THE SOCIAL 21 MERRION STREET, LS2 8JE @THESOCIALLEEDS

EAST

DOGHOUSE BAR 93 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ @DOGHOUSEBARANDBAGELSHOP

JAKE’S BAR & STILL ROOM 29 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @JAKESBARANDSTILL

THE WATERMARK BAR 3 CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LS2 8JP @THE_WATERMARK_BAR

AIRE BAR 32 THE CALLS, LS2 7EW LEEDS AIRE BAR

DUCK & DRAKE 43 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DR @DUCKANDDRAKELEEDS

LAMB AND FLAG 1 CHURCH ROW, LS2 7HD @LAMBANDFLAGLDS

VERVE 16 MERRION STREET, LS1 6PQ @VERVELEEDS

BAR FIBRE 168 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @BARFIBRE

EAST 59TH VICTORIA GATE, GEORGE ST, LS2 7AU @EAST59THLDS

MOOK HIRST’S YARD, LS1 6NJ @BAR.MOOK

1 98

BARACOA LUXE BAR 52 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @BARACOALUXEBAR

NEON CACTUS 35 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @NEONCACTUS

BOWER’S TAP 157-158 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @BOWERSTAP

NORTHERN GUITARS CAFE BAR 41 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @NORTHERNGUITARSUK

3 99

FOOD & DRINK

OPORTO 33 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @OPORTOBARLEEDS

STEW & OYSTER 36-38 THE CALLS, LS2 7EW @STEWANDOYSTERCL

VIADUCT SHOWBAR 11 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6ER @VIADUCTSHOWBAR

OUTLAWS YACHT CLUB 38 NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY @OUTLAWSYATCHCLUB

THE ANGEL INN ANGEL INN YARD, LS1 6LN @THEANGELINNLEEDS

WHITELOCKS ALE HOUSE TURK’S HEAD YARD, LS1 6HB @WHITELOCKSALEHOUSE

THE MAVEN 1 CALL LANE, LS1 7DH @THEMAVENBAR

THE TURK’S HEAD 6-8 TURK’S HEAD YARD, LS1 6HB @TURKSHEADLEEDS

THE NEW PENNY 57-59 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @THENEWPENNYLEEDS

THE WHITE SWAN 5 SWAN STREET, LS1 6LG @WHITESWANLEEDS

212 CAFE BAR 6A BREWERY PLACE, LS10 1NE @THE212BAR

THE PALACE KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ @THE_PALACE_LEEDS

THREE LEGS 11 THE HEADROW, LS1 6PU THE THREE LEGS PUB

CRAFT ASYLUM #1

POWER, CORRUPTION & LIES 36 CALL LN, LS1 6DT @PCLBARLEEDS

THE REGENT INN 109 KIRKGATE, LS1 6DP THE REGENT PUB

TIKI HIDEAWAY 38 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @TIKIHIDEAWAY

SKY LOUNGE GRANARY WHARF, LS1 4BR @SKYLOUNGE_LEEDS

QUEENS COURT 167 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @QUEENSCOURTLEEDS

THE SHIP INN 71 BRIGGATE, LS1 6LH @THESHIPLEEDSCITY

5 PACK HORSE PACK HORSE YARD, BRIGGATE, LS1 6AT

@PACKHORSELEEDS

SOUTH CANDLE HOUSE, GRANARY WHARF, LS1 4GJ

@CRAFTASYLUM1

THE ADELPHI 3-5 HUNSLET ROAD, LS10 1JQ @THEADELPHI

ROLAND’S 39 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @ROLANDSLEEDS

THE HOP NEVILLE STREET, LS1 4BR @HOPLEEDS

SMOKESTACK 159A LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @SMOKESTACKLEEDS

WATERLANE BOAT HOUSE CANAL WHARF, LS11 5PS @WATERLANEBOATHOUSE

6 100

101

FOOD & DRINK

OPORTO 33 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @OPORTOBARLEEDS

STEW & OYSTER 36-38 THE CALLS, LS2 7EW @STEWANDOYSTERCL

VIADUCT SHOWBAR 11 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6ER @VIADUCTSHOWBAR

OUTLAWS YACHT CLUB 38 NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY @OUTLAWSYATCHCLUB

THE ANGEL INN ANGEL INN YARD, LS1 6LN @THEANGELINNLEEDS

WHITELOCKS ALE HOUSE TURK’S HEAD YARD, LS1 6HB @WHITELOCKSALEHOUSE

THE MAVEN 1 CALL LANE, LS1 7DH @THEMAVENBAR

THE TURK’S HEAD 6-8 TURK’S HEAD YARD, LS1 6HB @TURKSHEADLEEDS

THE NEW PENNY 57-59 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @THENEWPENNYLEEDS

THE WHITE SWAN 5 SWAN STREET, LS1 6LG @WHITESWANLEEDS

212 CAFE BAR 6A BREWERY PLACE, LS10 1NE @THE212BAR

THE PALACE KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ @THE_PALACE_LEEDS

THREE LEGS 11 THE HEADROW, LS1 6PU THE THREE LEGS PUB

CRAFT ASYLUM #1

POWER, CORRUPTION & LIES 36 CALL LN, LS1 6DT @PCLBARLEEDS

THE REGENT INN 109 KIRKGATE, LS1 6DP THE REGENT PUB

TIKI HIDEAWAY 38 CALL LANE, LS1 6DT @TIKIHIDEAWAY

SKY LOUNGE GRANARY WHARF, LS1 4BR @SKYLOUNGE_LEEDS

QUEENS COURT 167 LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @QUEENSCOURTLEEDS

THE SHIP INN 71 BRIGGATE, LS1 6LH @THESHIPLEEDSCITY

5 PACK HORSE PACK HORSE YARD, BRIGGATE, LS1 6AT

@PACKHORSELEEDS

SOUTH CANDLE HOUSE, GRANARY WHARF, LS1 4GJ

@CRAFTASYLUM1

THE ADELPHI 3-5 HUNSLET ROAD, LS10 1JQ @THEADELPHI

ROLAND’S 39 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT @ROLANDSLEEDS

THE HOP NEVILLE STREET, LS1 4BR @HOPLEEDS

SMOKESTACK 159A LOWER BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY @SMOKESTACKLEEDS

WATERLANE BOAT HOUSE CANAL WHARF, LS11 5PS @WATERLANEBOATHOUSE

6 100

101

FOOD & DRINK

BELOW STAIRS 12 S PARADE, LS1 5QS @BELOWSTAIRSBAR

LEEDS POSTAL SERVICE

A NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS 26-27 COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AG @SHOPKEEPERS

BLAYD’S BAR 3-7 BLADY’S YARD, LS1 4AD @BLAYDSBAR

LOST AND FOUND 12 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RN @LOSTANDFOUNDBAR

ASSEMBLY UNDERGROUND 12 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3AL @ASSEMBLYUNDERGROUND

BOX 15 INFIRMARY STREET, LS1 2JS @THEBOXBARUK

NEIGHBOURHOOD LEEDS 5SX, 5 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @NEIGHBOURHOODLEEDS

THE LIQUORIST 5-7 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @LIQUORISTLEEDS

BANYAN

FARRANDS BAR 18 SWINEGATE, LS1 4AG @FARRANDSBAR

O’NEILL’S LEEDS 40 BOAR LANE, LS1 5DA @ONEILLS_LEEDS

THE NEW CONSERVATORY ALBION PLACE, LS1 6JL @THENEWCONSERVATORYLEEDS

BAR SOBA 6 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @BARSOBALEEDS

FLIGHT CLUB 1-2 SOUTH PARADE, LS1 5QL @FLIGHTCLUBLEEDS

PIXEL BAR 25 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3AL @PIXELBARLEEDS

THE ROOFTOP AT EAST PARADE 10-12 PARK CROSS STREET, LS1 2BH @EATPARADEROOFTOP

BEER HAWK 16 BOAR LANE, LS1 6EN @BEERHAWK_BARS

GRIFFIN 31 BOAR LANE, LS1 5DA @THEGRIFFINLEEDS

REBOUND SOCIAL 27 WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4EA @REBOUNDSOCIALLEEDS

THE SCARBOROUGH HOTEL BISHOPGATE STREET, LS1 5DY @SCARBOROUGHTAPS

HEAD OF STEAM 6 PARK ROW, LS1 5HN @HEADOFSTEAMPR

SALON PRIVE 8 RUSSELL STREET, LS1 5RN @SALONPRIVE_LEEDS

THE SHED BAR 6 HEATON’S COURT, LS1 4LJ @THESHEDBAR

LAZY LOUNGE D, WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4JY @LAZYLOUNGE

THE BREWERY TAP 18 NEW STATION STREET, LS1 5DL @THEBREWERYTAPLEEDS

LEEDS CITY TAP SOVEREIGN STREET, LS1 4BA @NORTHBREWTAPLDS

THE DECANTER 17 PARK ROW, LS1 5JQ @THEDECANTERWINEBAR

WEST

TORONTO SQUARE, 2 CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES

@BANYANUK

102

WEST POINT, WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4JY

@LEEDSPOSTALSERVICE

11 103

FOOD & DRINK

BELOW STAIRS 12 S PARADE, LS1 5QS @BELOWSTAIRSBAR

LEEDS POSTAL SERVICE

A NATION OF SHOPKEEPERS 26-27 COOKRIDGE STREET, LS2 3AG @SHOPKEEPERS

BLAYD’S BAR 3-7 BLADY’S YARD, LS1 4AD @BLAYDSBAR

LOST AND FOUND 12 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RN @LOSTANDFOUNDBAR

ASSEMBLY UNDERGROUND 12 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3AL @ASSEMBLYUNDERGROUND

BOX 15 INFIRMARY STREET, LS1 2JS @THEBOXBARUK

NEIGHBOURHOOD LEEDS 5SX, 5 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @NEIGHBOURHOODLEEDS

THE LIQUORIST 5-7 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @LIQUORISTLEEDS

BANYAN

FARRANDS BAR 18 SWINEGATE, LS1 4AG @FARRANDSBAR

O’NEILL’S LEEDS 40 BOAR LANE, LS1 5DA @ONEILLS_LEEDS

THE NEW CONSERVATORY ALBION PLACE, LS1 6JL @THENEWCONSERVATORYLEEDS

BAR SOBA 6 GREEK STREET, LS1 5RW @BARSOBALEEDS

FLIGHT CLUB 1-2 SOUTH PARADE, LS1 5QL @FLIGHTCLUBLEEDS

PIXEL BAR 25 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3AL @PIXELBARLEEDS

THE ROOFTOP AT EAST PARADE 10-12 PARK CROSS STREET, LS1 2BH @EATPARADEROOFTOP

BEER HAWK 16 BOAR LANE, LS1 6EN @BEERHAWK_BARS

GRIFFIN 31 BOAR LANE, LS1 5DA @THEGRIFFINLEEDS

REBOUND SOCIAL 27 WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4EA @REBOUNDSOCIALLEEDS

THE SCARBOROUGH HOTEL BISHOPGATE STREET, LS1 5DY @SCARBOROUGHTAPS

HEAD OF STEAM 6 PARK ROW, LS1 5HN @HEADOFSTEAMPR

SALON PRIVE 8 RUSSELL STREET, LS1 5RN @SALONPRIVE_LEEDS

THE SHED BAR 6 HEATON’S COURT, LS1 4LJ @THESHEDBAR

LAZY LOUNGE D, WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4JY @LAZYLOUNGE

THE BREWERY TAP 18 NEW STATION STREET, LS1 5DL @THEBREWERYTAPLEEDS

LEEDS CITY TAP SOVEREIGN STREET, LS1 4BA @NORTHBREWTAPLDS

THE DECANTER 17 PARK ROW, LS1 5JQ @THEDECANTERWINEBAR

WEST

TORONTO SQUARE, 2 CITY SQUARE, LS1 2ES

@BANYANUK

102

WEST POINT, WELLINGTON STREET, LS1 4JY

@LEEDSPOSTALSERVICE

11 103

FOOD & DRINK

THEWLIS COCKTAIL LOUNGE 18 PARK ROW, LS1 5JA @THEWLISBAR TOAST BAR UNIT C, WELLINGTON ST, LS1 4JY @TOASTBARLEEDS TOWN HALL TAVERN 17 WESTGATE, LS1 2RA @TOWNHALLTAVERNLEEDS VEENO 5 WELLINGTON PLACE, LS1 4AP @VEENO_UK

1. Tailors Gin @tailorsgin 2. The Dry Dock @thedrydockleeds 3. East 59th @east59thlds 4. Call Lane Social @calllanesocialbar 5. Oporto @oportobarleeds 6. Stew and Oyster @stewandoystercl 7. The Turks Head @turksheadleeds 8. Water Lane Boathouse @ waterlaneboathouse 9. Flight Club @flightclubleeds 10. Rooftop at East Parade FB: The Rooftop on East Parade 11. Toast Bar @toastbarleeds

104

105

FOOD & DRINK

104

105

FOOD & DRINK

92 DEGREES

212 CAFE & BAR CAFE & BAR | CITY CENTRE 6A BREWERY PLACE LS10 1NE

DID YOU KNOW... When you visit the bar you’ll be welcomed by our gorgeous boxers Rodney and Rita.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY 10.00 - 02.00

COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 100 CLAY PIT LANE, LS2 8EU

DID YOU KNOW... We have guaranteed clean water and sanitation to over 215 people for life.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.30 - 17.00 SATURDAY 10.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY 11.00 - 17.00 HELLO@92DEGREES.COFFEE 92DEGREES.COFFEE

0113 243 9891

An independent cafe and bar serving food and cocktails by Leeds canal We’re open all day serving breakfast and coffee in the morning and kebab style wraps for lunch. We have a spacious terrace at the front, with a BBQ which opens up for special events. Always playing the music you want to hear, with guest DJs on the weekends. Serving locally brewed craft beers and ales, and an extensive gin menu to meet your tastes. Come visit us daily from 10am, keeping you dancing until 2am on weekends.

106

Independent coffee house and roastery We choose single origin coffee which is then roasted in the heart of Liverpool. We passionately care about the story of our coffee, from the cherry growing at the start to your flat white, its latte art and beyond. Our coffee doesn’t just taste awesome, through our partnership with Project Waterfall, 10% of our bagged coffee sales support clean water in coffee growing communities around the world. In parallel to this, we learn all we can about our growers, choosing established community farming projects and cooperatives to ensure our coffee purchasing power is doing good at origin. We look forward to seeing you in-store or delivering your coffee straight to your door!

107

FOOD & DRINK

92 DEGREES

212 CAFE & BAR CAFE & BAR | CITY CENTRE 6A BREWERY PLACE LS10 1NE

DID YOU KNOW... When you visit the bar you’ll be welcomed by our gorgeous boxers Rodney and Rita.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY 10.00 - 02.00

COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 100 CLAY PIT LANE, LS2 8EU

DID YOU KNOW... We have guaranteed clean water and sanitation to over 215 people for life.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.30 - 17.00 SATURDAY 10.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY 11.00 - 17.00 HELLO@92DEGREES.COFFEE 92DEGREES.COFFEE

0113 243 9891

106

107

FOOD & DRINK

BLUEBIRD BAKERY

BELOW STAIRS DID YOU KNOW... We utilised behavioural psychology when designing every aspect of the bar to make it a truly relaxing refuge.

COCKTAIL BAR | CITY CENTRE THE BASEMENT, 12 SOUTH PARADE LS1 5QS MONDAY - THURSDAY: 17.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY: 17.00 - 01.00 SATURDAY: 14.00 - 01.00 SATURDAY: 14.00 - 23.00 BELOWSTAIRSBAR.COM 07837 888520

A creative and experimental, table-service cocktail bar with the relaxed atmosphere of your favourite neighbourhood bar Below Stairs is a multi-award winning cocktail bar, with a focus on utilising seasonal ingredients and ethical products to create an unusual, exciting drinking experience. Alongside the seasonal cocktail list Below Stairs offers 6 draught beer lines from some of the best and brightest of the craft brewing world, wines with a focus on organic and ‘natural’ production, and we’re always table service so you can just sit, relax and enjoy the company of those you are with.

108

BAKERY | CITY CENTRE KIRKGATE MARKET, LS2 7HY

DID YOU KNOW... We take part in the Real Bread Campaign’s Sourdough September every year - giving away free ‘starter’ kits and instructions to make your own bread at home.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 BLUEBIRDBAKERY.CO.UK 0113 450 1596

An independent, award-winning, sourdough bakery Most big ideas start with tiny roots and our bakery began life a decade ago, on our kitchen table in the heart of York. After a full night baking, we sold our bread at a market stall and hand-delivered a few loaves to our neighbours and the local community pub. We are Al and Nicky Kippax – and we’re now joined by brilliant bakers and bread buffs who help to shape our small enterprise and keep it ticking over nicely. Our vision is just the same as it was in 2011: to bring back the lost tradition of hand-shaped, artisan loaves which are nutritious and delicious. We are ‘Real Bread’ accredited and use no improvers or additives in our loaves. We now have shops on York Shambles, Leeds Kirkgate Market and in Talbot Yard, Malton. We bake in Acomb, York - where we are about to open a new cafe, shop and baking school.

109

FOOD & DRINK

BLUEBIRD BAKERY

BELOW STAIRS DID YOU KNOW... We utilised behavioural psychology when designing every aspect of the bar to make it a truly relaxing refuge.

COCKTAIL BAR | CITY CENTRE THE BASEMENT, 12 SOUTH PARADE LS1 5QS MONDAY - THURSDAY: 17.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY: 17.00 - 01.00 SATURDAY: 14.00 - 01.00 SATURDAY: 14.00 - 23.00 BELOWSTAIRSBAR.COM 07837 888520

108

BAKERY | CITY CENTRE KIRKGATE MARKET, LS2 7HY

DID YOU KNOW... We take part in the Real Bread Campaign’s Sourdough September every year - giving away free ‘starter’ kits and instructions to make your own bread at home.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 BLUEBIRDBAKERY.CO.UK 0113 450 1596

109

FOOD & DRINK

BRØD DID YOU KNOW... Our roots stretch back to 1970 with our first shop in Leeds City Square.

SANDWICH BAR | CITY CENTRE 31 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3BB MONDAY - THURSDAY: 08.00 - 15.00 FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 BRODSANDWICHBAR.CO.UK 0113 245 3900

Working with our favourite local suppliers to bring Leeds the best on-the-go food Brød Sandwich Bar is a family run business which has been supplying breakfast and lunchtime food on Great George St, Leeds for the past 20 years. We work with the best local suppliers to serve our customers a range of delicious on-the-go food and drink options. We serve superb sandwiches, salads and pasta boxes, which are prepared fresh and just how you like them. Our signature chicken marinades are always a hit at Brød and we also offer a wide range of delicious vegetarian and vegan options. We are passionate about what we do and make sure we have something for everyone. At Brød, we work with local bakeries to provide a delicious menu of sweet treats, perfectly accompanied by our ‘Casa Espresso’ coffee. We also offer outside catering of all your Brød favourites straight to your work place or event, with delivery available across Leeds city centre.

110

BUNDOBUST DID YOU KNOW... In 2021 we started making our own beers at Bundobust Brewery in Manchester. Our beers are only available at Bundobust.

BAR & RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 6 MILL HILL, LS1 5DQ MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 21.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 LEEDS@BUNDOBUST.COM BUNDOBUST.COM 0113 243 1248

Indian Street Food + Craft Beer Gujarati inspired vegetarian and vegan Indian street food alongside top rate craft beer - brewed by Bundobust and the best breweries in the UK and further afield.

111

FOOD & DRINK

BRØD DID YOU KNOW... Our roots stretch back to 1970 with our first shop in Leeds City Square.

SANDWICH BAR | CITY CENTRE 31 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3BB MONDAY - THURSDAY: 08.00 - 15.00 FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 BRODSANDWICHBAR.CO.UK 0113 245 3900

110

BUNDOBUST DID YOU KNOW... In 2021 we started making our own beers at Bundobust Brewery in Manchester. Our beers are only available at Bundobust.

BAR & RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 6 MILL HILL, LS1 5DQ MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 21.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 LEEDS@BUNDOBUST.COM BUNDOBUST.COM 0113 243 1248

Indian Street Food + Craft Beer Gujarati inspired vegetarian and vegan Indian street food alongside top rate craft beer - brewed by Bundobust and the best breweries in the UK and further afield.

111

FOOD & DRINK

CASA LEEDS DID YOU KNOW... Casa was founded in 2013, now with a premier music and club night venue offering the best in Latin American music and dance with regular salsa events and lessons.

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE 6 GRAND ARCADE, VICAR LANE LS1 6PG WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 CASA-LEEDS.COM 07710 958118

The only authentic Latin venue in Leeds, bringing you South American cuisine in our contemporary restaurant Authentic Latin restaurant, Casa, brings you tapas, cocktails and mouth watering South American cuisine from our contemporary restaurant and cocktail bar with club nights and salsa. Our chefs cook using traditional recipes from Argentina, Chile and Colombia, creating the freshest South American ingredients including cassava, plantain, corn, beef, chicken, seafood, cayenne, peppers and chillies. We also offer you delicious starters including our famous empanadas with green chutney, mixed platters, tapas dishes and a great range of vegetarian and vegan choices. Follow your meal with our freshly roasted Colombian coffee – perfect!

112

DISTRIKT BAR | CITY CENTRE 7 DUNCAN ST, LS1 6DQ

DID YOU KNOW... Every night is FREE entry!

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 16.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 16.00 - 22.00 DISTRIKT.CO.UK 0113 243 3674

Not your generic basement bar Distrikt joined the Leeds bar scene nearly 10 years ago, and has since managed to throw some of the best parties the city has ever seen, all at no cost to the punter. Combining a party atmosphere in a bar that serves anything from tapas to Mexican food, and quite a unique and interesting cocktail menu (make sure you try the Lebanese Garden when you’re there...) has been the main ethos, along with bringing as much talent - whether it be local, national or international behind the decks.

113

FOOD & DRINK

CASA LEEDS DID YOU KNOW... Casa was founded in 2013, now with a premier music and club night venue offering the best in Latin American music and dance with regular salsa events and lessons.

LATIN AMERICAN RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE 6 GRAND ARCADE, VICAR LANE LS1 6PG WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 CASA-LEEDS.COM 07710 958118

112

DISTRIKT BAR | CITY CENTRE 7 DUNCAN ST, LS1 6DQ

DID YOU KNOW... Every night is FREE entry!

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 16.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 16.00 - 22.00 DISTRIKT.CO.UK 0113 243 3674

113

FOOD & DRINK

DOH'HUT

DOGHOUSE BAR & BAGEL SHOP CAFE & BAKERY | CITY CENTRE 2 TREVELYAN SQUARE, LS1 6HP

DID YOU KNOW... Before our bricks and mortar we were crowned Champions of the British Street Food awards 2018 & Best Dessert at the European Street Food Awards.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 08.00 - 16.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.30

CAFE & BAR | CITY CENTRE 93 LOWER KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... We are located on the oldest street in Leeds.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 00.00 FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 DOGHOUSEBAR.CO.UK 0113 244 1396

DOHHUT.COM 07460 896542

A small dough based cafe & bakery making everything from scratch - known for our incredible donuts At doh’hut we pride our selves on our great products which are all made by ourselves from scratch every day! Our donuts are the star of the show, classic flavours such as Raspberry Jam, Chocolate Ganache, Vanilla Custard all inside the fluffiest vessel covered in sugar. We also make fresh bread every Friday for our sandwiches and keep your eye out for other dough based pop-ups, from pizza nights, to dumplings and of course our new night ‘Casual Pasta’ every Saturday night. Come down, grab a coffee & treat yourself to Leeds best donut! We sometimes sell out & close early, apologies. You can pre order the day before via our website to guarantee donuts.

114

An independant dog friendly bar serving locally baked bagels and a variety of cocktails daily Proudly doing what we do; serving coffee, cakes, beer and bagels daily. Our bagels are handmade to order and sourced from the Bread Factory Manchester. We are dog friendly, and if you don’t have your own dog you can visit our gorgeous 2 boxers Rita and Rodney. We regularly hold events; host DJs on weekends and live music performances on Wednesdays at 7pm. We have recently renovated our top floor into a function room to hire for events, and have a terrace out the back to catch the sun while you drink. Keep an eye on our social media for new bagels fillings and drink promotions. Currently holding our Chappie promotion: £2.50 pints of Stella and Ales on Tuesdays. Offers change regularly so come and see us to see what our current offer is.

115

FOOD & DRINK

DOH'HUT

DOGHOUSE BAR & BAGEL SHOP CAFE & BAKERY | CITY CENTRE 2 TREVELYAN SQUARE, LS1 6HP

DID YOU KNOW... Before our bricks and mortar we were crowned Champions of the British Street Food awards 2018 & Best Dessert at the European Street Food Awards.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 08.00 - 16.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.30

CAFE & BAR | CITY CENTRE 93 LOWER KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... We are located on the oldest street in Leeds.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 00.00 FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 DOGHOUSEBAR.CO.UK 0113 244 1396

DOHHUT.COM 07460 896542

114

115

FOOD & DRINK

DOUGH® DÖNER SUMMER RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 10-12 CALL LANE LS1 6DN

DID YOU KNOW... All of our vegan meats and sauces are homemade.

DOUGHNUT & DESSERT SHOP CITY CENTRE 40 BRIDGE END, LS1 4DJ

DID YOU KNOW... You will see some amazing art displayed in our store from street artists from around the world.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 18.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 13.00 - 01.00 0113 244 2994

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 12.00 - LATE DONERSUMMER.COM HELLO@DONERSUMMER.COM 0113 345 1930

Vegan junk food, cocktails and beer Döner Summer serves up the finest vegan junk food to the North with outlets in Leeds, York, Manchester, Hull, Huddersfield and Sheffield. Our core range of dishes include kebabs loaded with homemade vegan meats, fresh salads and sauces, as well as buttermylk fried chick’n, vegan soft serve ice-creams and mylkshakes. We also serve 100% vegan cocktails, beers, spritz and sodas.

116

Pioneering the Leeds dessert scene After a host of pop-ups and kitchen takeovers, Dough finally found home in the city of Leeds by the River Aire in a grade II listed (derelict) building opposite the world famous Dock Street, which is where we have been serving up the freshest street food in Leeds. We are inspired by people and our love of travelling, music and art and this is why we have a diverse menu. Whether it is fresh Seaside Doughnuts, light and airy South Korean Bubble Waffles or maybe creamy Italian Gelatos. We have something for everyone and for those that like to get creative we will happily mix up flavours in the “Dough Lab”.

117

FOOD & DRINK

DOUGH® DÖNER SUMMER RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 10-12 CALL LANE LS1 6DN

DID YOU KNOW... All of our vegan meats and sauces are homemade.

DOUGHNUT & DESSERT SHOP CITY CENTRE 40 BRIDGE END, LS1 4DJ

DID YOU KNOW... You will see some amazing art displayed in our store from street artists from around the world.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 18.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 13.00 - 01.00 0113 244 2994

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 12.00 - LATE DONERSUMMER.COM HELLO@DONERSUMMER.COM 0113 345 1930

116

117

FOOD & DRINK

FINT

EAT YOUR GREENS DID YOU KNOW... On Wednesday nights there’s always something different going on. Chess Club, kitchen takeovers, wine tastings, cocktails parties and even gigs.

FOOD & DRINK

RESTAURANT, BAR & GROCERY STORE CITY CENTRE 42 NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 23.00

DID YOU KNOW... FINT is the realisation of the dream of what 'Fettle' could've been.

RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 73 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3BY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 22.00 MONDAY - TUESDAY: CLOSED

EATYOURGREENSLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 244 6896

Groceries by day, restaurant by night European style bar & restaurant in the heart of Kirkgate’s independent quarter of Leeds City Centre. The restaurant offers a weekly changing menu of no fuss, farm to fork organic goodness in a relaxed, safe and friendly setting. The bar is fully stocked with a quality line up of local and European beers, natural wines and ciders and a seasonal range of house sodas and cocktails. You’ll find some of the best local DJs on rotation most evenings and even on Saturday afternoons. At the front of the restaurant you’ll find ‘Greens Grocers’ a mini grocery store and bottle shop showcasing all of the organic seasonal produce and an amazing selection of beers, wines, ciders and ready to drink cocktails. You’ll also find clothing and life style store Tomorrow Store inside with a shop full of gender neutral independent brands for you to discover.

118

FINT-LEEDS.COM 0113 244 3838

Cosy breakfasts, comfortable lunches and abrunches, and an evening dining experience From the people that brought you Fettle, comes this airy Scandinavian design and style restaurant and bar. Serving up an interesting, flavourful, and local sourced menu throughout the day and evening. Taking inspiration from around the world to combine flavours and textures, the dishes lift your spirit whether an omni or plant-based diner. Located in the leafy, calming surrounds at the end of Great George Street, FINT continues the natural feel of the outside with it’s wool, oak, and walnut interior. Whilst dining, the view out to St Georges church, it’s grounds, and the Victorian architecture of the old Leeds A&E is both inspiring and relaxing creating the perfect backdrop to your visit. The natural and northern feels run through the day and evening with the friendly and knowledgeable service, whether you’re looking for an afternoon cocktail or a wine to perfectly pair with your brunch or dinner.

119

FOOD & DRINK

FINT

EAT YOUR GREENS DID YOU KNOW... On Wednesday nights there’s always something different going on. Chess Club, kitchen takeovers, wine tastings, cocktails parties and even gigs.

FOOD & DRINK

RESTAURANT, BAR & GROCERY STORE CITY CENTRE 42 NEW YORK STREET, LS2 7DY WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 23.00

DID YOU KNOW... FINT is the realisation of the dream of what 'Fettle' could've been.

RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 73 GREAT GEORGE STREET, LS1 3BY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 22.00 MONDAY - TUESDAY: CLOSED

EATYOURGREENSLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 244 6896

118

FINT-LEEDS.COM 0113 244 3838

119

FOOD & DRINK

FRIENDS OF HAM DID YOU KNOW... We won the Observer Food Monthly Awards “Best Place to Drink” in 2014.

UNDERBELLY OPEN: THURSDAY 17.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY 17.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY ALL DAY

BAR & CHARCUTERIE | CITY CENTRE 4 - 8 NEW STATION STREET, LS1 5DL MONDAY - THURSDAY : 11.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 22.00 KITCHEN OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY UNTIL 21.00 SUNDAY UNTIL 19.00 FRIENDSOFHAM.COM 01132420275

IBÉRICA RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 17A EAST PARADE, LS1 2BH

DID YOU KNOW... Hepper house is a Grade-Two listed former cloth merchants.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 IBERICARESTAURANTS.COM 0113 403 7007

Craft beer and natural wine served up with artisan meat and cheese

Authentic Spanish tapas with a contemporary twist

Friends of Ham opened on New Station Street in July 2012 with the aim of bringing high quality food and drink to Leeds in a relaxed, friendly and informal setting. Starting out as a tiny ground floor bar with a large “hidden” basement we expanded 2 years later into the unit next door and continue to serve great beer, wine, charcuterie and cheese to the good people of Leeds. Open for brunch from 11am, 7 days a week, and serving through till late. We welcome both bookings and walk-ins and are dog friendly. We’ve now added a cocktail bar, Underbelly, into the mix on weekends, combining classic recipes with our own unique creations.

Situated in the historic Hepper House on East Parade, you’ll find Ibérica. The light and airy restaurant is designed by Lazaro Rosa Violan featuring high glass ceilings and stunning chandeliers creating a casual elegance. Led by Executive Chef, Nacho Manzano, Ibérica takes guests on an inspirational gastronomic journey through the flavours and cultures of Spain, offering modern Spanish cuisine influenced by Nacho’s homeland of Asturias. Join us at the bar for a glass of wine or gin and tonic from our carefully selected drinks list with a tapas or two, or visit for a full Ibérica dining experience.

120

121

FOOD & DRINK

FRIENDS OF HAM DID YOU KNOW... We won the Observer Food Monthly Awards “Best Place to Drink” in 2014.

UNDERBELLY OPEN: THURSDAY 17.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY 17.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY ALL DAY

IBÉRICA RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 17A EAST PARADE, LS1 2BH

DID YOU KNOW... Hepper house is a Grade-Two listed former cloth merchants.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 IBERICARESTAURANTS.COM 0113 403 7007

Craft beer and natural wine served up with artisan meat and cheese

Authentic Spanish tapas with a contemporary twist

120

121

FOOD & DRINK

KAPOW COFFEE DID YOU KNOW... The Kapow-branded coffee beans we make our drinks with and sell is blended and roasted in Leeds.

KAPOWCOFFEE.CO.UK

COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 46 THE CALLS, LS2 7EY 15 THORNTON’S ARCADE, LS1 6LQ 46 THE CALLS MONDAY - FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: 09.00 - 15.00 15 THORNTON’S ARCADE MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.00 - 18.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00

FOOD & DRINK

LA BODEGA BY IBÉRICA DID YOU KNOW...

BAR & DELICATESSEN | CITY CENTRE 17A EAST PARADE, LS1 2BH

We are a wine shop and Spanish delicatessen too! You can find all your Spanish favourites, and more.

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES IBERICARESTAURANTS.COM 0113 403 7007

A warm welcome and great taste experience is served at your local coffee specialist

A hidden bar in the city delivering award winning Spanish wines and charcuterie

Kapow’s dedication to coffee is obvious from the moment you arrive. Their own range carries a unique espresso blend, a selection of single-origin beans and an amazing decaf. All are roasted here in Leeds and offered in all the coffee drinks you know as well as alternatives such as batch-brew, cold-brew and espresso tonics. A tempting variety of handmade non-coffee drinks are also available.

Situated below Ibérica you’ll find the quaint La Bodega, a relaxed Spanish bar, just like you’d find on the backstreets of Madrid. Enter into the informal, laid-back drinks den off Park Cross Street, directly behind East Parade. Enjoy making your way through the long and varied list of Spanish wines, sherries and vermouths from regions throughout Spain, or visit to sample a cocktail or two.

Why not add a melt in the mouth brownie to your order and enjoy a few delightful moments in their pleasant spaces? Their two locations are central - just off Briggate (Leeds’ main shopping street) and near the River Aire.

La Bodega is also home to some of Spain’s award winning charcuterie, offering hand carved jamón Ibérico, artisan cheeses and an array of cured meats. Sharing platters to fill the table and that empty spot in your stomach are the perfect accompaniment to your drinks too. Available for hire, and equipped with its large wine cellar, you’ll find a tasting room, perfect to host your own private wine tasting with friends, family or colleagues.

On your way out don’t forget to check out their selection of beans and accessories. Take home options include the full range from Kapow as well as a selection from roasters around Yorkshire and beyond.

122

123

FOOD & DRINK

KAPOW COFFEE DID YOU KNOW... The Kapow-branded coffee beans we make our drinks with and sell is blended and roasted in Leeds.

KAPOWCOFFEE.CO.UK

FOOD & DRINK

LA BODEGA BY IBÉRICA DID YOU KNOW...

BAR & DELICATESSEN | CITY CENTRE 17A EAST PARADE, LS1 2BH

We are a wine shop and Spanish delicatessen too! You can find all your Spanish favourites, and more.

PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES IBERICARESTAURANTS.COM 0113 403 7007

A warm welcome and great taste experience is served at your local coffee specialist

A hidden bar in the city delivering award winning Spanish wines and charcuterie

122

123

FOOD & DRINK

LAZY LOUNGE

LAYNES

WINE BAR | CITY CENTRE WELLINGTON ST, LS1 4JY

DID YOU KNOW... COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 16 NEW STATION STREET LS1 5DL

DID YOU KNOW... Laynes is barista owned and run. We know our coffee!

FOOD & DRINK

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 SATURDAY: 08.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 EMAIL@LAYNESESPRESSO.CO.UK LAYNESESPRESSO.CO.UK 07828 823189

Established in 2011 specialising in coffee and brunch We’ve been serving the people of Leeds and beyond for over 10 years now. In that time we’ve held fast to our commitment to pour the best coffee drinks and serve the most delicious of food that you can find in a truly independent coffee shop in Leeds.

124

For all of those who enjoy a tipple or two after work or at the start of an evening, we bring you Lazy Hour from 4pm – 8pm on weekdays.

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 12.00 - 21.30 SATURDAY: 15.00 - 21.30 LAZY-LOUNGE.COM 0113 244 6055

Fine wine bar hidden in the centre of Leeds We are Lazy Lounge. We are an independent bar tucked away just beyond where most other city centre bars live. We are the establishment for fine wine, gin and whisky in Leeds. We have a downstairs bar area scattered with chesterfields, barrels and a tasting piano table. Above our amply stocked bar and up a sweeping staircase, the mezzanine hosts further tables and chairs where we also serve a delightful menu of home cooked locally sourced food. Here at Lazy we proudly boast Wine and Gin Tastings & the monthly Yorkshire Fellowship Of The Still Whisky Club. We currently offer Wine and Gin Tastings on a weekly basis, and sometimes even more regularly than that.

125

FOOD & DRINK

LAZY LOUNGE

LAYNES

WINE BAR | CITY CENTRE WELLINGTON ST, LS1 4JY

DID YOU KNOW... COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 16 NEW STATION STREET LS1 5DL

DID YOU KNOW... Laynes is barista owned and run. We know our coffee!

FOOD & DRINK

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 SATURDAY: 08.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 EMAIL@LAYNESESPRESSO.CO.UK LAYNESESPRESSO.CO.UK 07828 823189

124

For all of those who enjoy a tipple or two after work or at the start of an evening, we bring you Lazy Hour from 4pm – 8pm on weekdays.

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 12.00 - 21.30 SATURDAY: 15.00 - 21.30 LAZY-LOUNGE.COM 0113 244 6055

125

FOOD & DRINK

LIQUOR STUDIO

LEEDS CITY TAP BAR | CITY CENTRE 3 SOVEREIGN SQUARE SOVEREIGN ST, LS1 4BA

DID YOU KNOW... We pour 24 lines of our own creations at North Brewing Co.

MONDAY - THURSDAY : 11.00 - 23.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.30 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 22.00

SPIRIT SCHOOL | CITY CENTRE 156A BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY

DID YOU KNOW... We are proud to be Yorkshire's first & only Spirit School!

SCHEDULED CLASSES THURSDAY: 19.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY: 18.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 PRIVATE MASTERCLASS/MEETING ROOM HIRE BOOKINGS TAKEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NORTHBREWING.COM/#LDSTAP 0113 733 8349

Bar serving beer, bao buns and cocktails Open from early till late Leeds City Tap pours 24 lines of beer from North Brewing Co and friends, small batch cocktails, and a small but perfectly formed wine list. Food comes from independent street food heroes, Little Bao Boy, who hand roll their fluffy clouds of joy each morning. These Asian steamed buns are filled with Sputnik battered cauliflower, slow cooked beef brisket, and incredible fried chicken. Beers on tap include North favourites Sputnik and Transmission, crisp and refreshing Springwell Pils, alongside a selection of rotating limited edition specials from the brewery. Two double fridges are filled with cold cans to go, making this an ideal spot for picking up some train beers. Having some friends round? Why not stock up on a 5l mini keg for draught beer in your living room. These lockdown saviours are now a permanent feature at Leeds City Tap.

126

LIQUORSTUDIO.CO.UK 0113 243 9940

Spirit led experiences & masterclasses in the heart of Leeds Liquor Studio is a totally independent company created by a group of friends with years of experience in spirits & hospitality, who want to both entertain & educate with our range of spirit led experiences. From the North’s only Spiced Rum Creation Class to Cocktail Masterclasses hosted by award winning mixologists, we want to ensure there is an experience for everybody regardless of their favourite tipple! We pride ourselves on creating made-to-order spirits which are totally personalised, from the botanicals used in the spirit, to the name on the bottle - you get to customise it all! Experience Liquor Studio live & in person at one of our masterclasses or enjoy us at home with your totally unique bottle of gin - we are perfect for gifting & special occasions!

127

FOOD & DRINK

LIQUOR STUDIO

LEEDS CITY TAP BAR | CITY CENTRE 3 SOVEREIGN SQUARE SOVEREIGN ST, LS1 4BA

DID YOU KNOW... We pour 24 lines of our own creations at North Brewing Co.

MONDAY - THURSDAY : 11.00 - 23.30 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.30 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 22.00

SPIRIT SCHOOL | CITY CENTRE 156A BRIGGATE, LS1 6LY

DID YOU KNOW... We are proud to be Yorkshire's first & only Spirit School!

SCHEDULED CLASSES THURSDAY: 19.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY: 18.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 PRIVATE MASTERCLASS/MEETING ROOM HIRE BOOKINGS TAKEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

NORTHBREWING.COM/#LDSTAP 0113 733 8349

126

LIQUORSTUDIO.CO.UK 0113 243 9940

127

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BAR

MILL HILL KEBABS TAKEAWAY | CITY CENTRE 4 MILL HILL, LEEDS LS1 5DQ

DID YOU KNOW... We’ve been running for over 25 years so we must be doing something right!

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 17.00 - 03.00 MILLHILLKEBABS.CO.UK 0113 234 0407

Delicious late-night kebab takeaway in the city centre We are the iconic late night destination for revellers across Leeds. We’ve been running for over 25 years so we must be doing something right!! Our kebabs are made with properly moreish and craveable ingredients, serving a great taste that set our products apart and always draws our customers back. Now also doing deliveries. Maintaining the originality and consistency of our kebabs is one of the main objectives of the business, and is the reason we continue to retain our market position at the top of the Leeds kebab hotspots.

128

BAR | CITY CENTRE 24 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU

DID YOU KNOW... North Bar opened in Leeds in 1997.

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY : 12.00 - 00.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 02.00

NORTHBREWING.COM 0113 242 4540

Photography by Nick Maw

Bar serving up beer, cocktails, wine and dim sum The first craft beer bar in the UK? Probably. North Bar opened in Leeds in 1997 and changed the face of modern beer in the UK. Ever tried Brooklyn Lager or Sierra Nevada Pale Ale? North Bar was the first place to ever pour them this side of the pond. Famous for its incredible tap selection, late nights fuelled by tequila verditas, and short but perfectly curated cocktail list, North is more than just a beer bar. Pop in during the day for brilliant coffee, free WiFi and steamed dim sum. Or head to one of their regular events and tap takeovers. Beer and doughnuts pairing? Yes please! Bottle shares from their extensive cellar? Sign us up! Make sure that you ask the staff for a recommendation from the taps – they’re all incredibly passionate about the beers that they serve.

129

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BAR

MILL HILL KEBABS TAKEAWAY | CITY CENTRE 4 MILL HILL, LEEDS LS1 5DQ

DID YOU KNOW... We’ve been running for over 25 years so we must be doing something right!

MONDAY - SUNDAY: 17.00 - 03.00 MILLHILLKEBABS.CO.UK 0113 234 0407

128

BAR | CITY CENTRE 24 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU

DID YOU KNOW... North Bar opened in Leeds in 1997.

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY : 12.00 - 00.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 02.00

NORTHBREWING.COM 0113 242 4540

Photography by Nick Maw

129

FOOD & DRINK

NORTHERN GUITARS CAFE BAR BAR, CAFE & GUITAR SHOP CITY CENTRE 41 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT

DID YOU KNOW... We have sold guitars to some of the famous names from the Leeds music scene, and sold beer to a few more.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 23.30 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 23.30 NORTHERNGUITARS.CO.UK 0113 2341976

NOSH CAFE AND SANDWICH SHOP CITY CENTRE 9 YORK PLACE, LS1 2DS

DID YOU KNOW... We celebrate Christmas every 3 months with a full festive menu and decorations.

MONDAY - THURSDAY : 07.45 - 14.00 FRIDAY: 7.30 - 14.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: CLOSED

Independent guitar shop, bar and music venue Northern Guitars has been a Call Lane institution for over 30 years. We have been trading pre-loved and collector guitars since the ‘80s and since 2017 we have been selling beer too. We have a cafe bar and live music stage on the ground floor featuring stripped back walls covered with guitars, original vintage posters, local artwork and photography. We have a cosy old school vibe in the evenings while our beer garden out the back is a (not so) secret hideaway in the heart of the city. We also have pavement cafe seating out the front on Call Lane itself. We pride ourselves on serving the freshest craft ales from the cream of the Leeds and Yorkshire breweries alongside freshly prepared toasties and snacks. We feature live music most nights of the week. Please see listings for details. The guitar shop is open upstairs during the day. We buy second hand from the public and offer guitar servicing. We have a great many superb guitars for sale squeezed into our little shop on the first floor. Call by for a few beers and a browse at the guitars for sale.

130

NOSHLEEDS.COM 0113 243 3733

Small and friendly cafe/sandwich shop serving home cooked food in the heart of the business district At Nosh, Katie and Paula are always ready to greet you with a smile and a warm welcome. Call in on your way to work for a piping hot cup of Leodis coffee, a crispy bacon butty or one of our much-loved breakfast burritos. For lunch we offer a daily-changing menu of home cooked food. Roast dinners, chillies, curries, pies and even a Slimming World option so you’ll always be spoilt for choice. If that doesn’t float your boat we have a wide selection of sandwiches, jacket potatoes and a salad bar. We aim to cater to all tastes, believe in hearty portions and for those with a sweet-tooth, Katie’s fresh baked cakes will see you through that afternoon meeting. We offer a catering service for meetings and events and can supply hot and cold food for all occasions.

131

FOOD & DRINK

NORTHERN GUITARS CAFE BAR BAR, CAFE & GUITAR SHOP CITY CENTRE 41 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT

DID YOU KNOW... We have sold guitars to some of the famous names from the Leeds music scene, and sold beer to a few more.

MONDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 23.30 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 23.30 NORTHERNGUITARS.CO.UK 0113 2341976

NOSH CAFE AND SANDWICH SHOP CITY CENTRE 9 YORK PLACE, LS1 2DS

DID YOU KNOW... We celebrate Christmas every 3 months with a full festive menu and decorations.

MONDAY - THURSDAY : 07.45 - 14.00 FRIDAY: 7.30 - 14.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: CLOSED

130

NOSHLEEDS.COM 0113 243 3733

131

FOOD & DRINK

OWT OUT OF THE WOODS

DID YOU KNOW... SPECIALITY COFFEE SHOP CITY CENTRE WATERMANS PLACE, LS1 4GL

DID YOU KNOW... We use Dark Woods Under Milkwood Coffee - the only coffee to have ever won a Golden Fork Award.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 14.00 ROSS@OUTOFTHEWOODS.ME.UK OUTOFTHEWOODS.ME.UK 0113 245 4144

Friendly coffee shop serving up high quality local produce Established in 2006 after seeking out fantastic local suppliers, we offer speciality coffee, wholesome sandwiches, freshly made smoothies and Brown & Blond brownies, all served with a friendly smile.

132

We are the country’s exclusive stockist of Chateau Gasqui wines.

RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE, LS1 7BR WEDNESDAY : 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 16.00 OWTLEEDS.COM 0113 247 0706

Breakfast, lunch & evening dining in one of the city’s finest buildings OWT started back in 2018 in the historic Leeds Kirkgate Market. Being surrounded by so many market traders selling luscious ingredients, we created every recipe to showcase the quality of produce available around us. This concept of using produce only from the market to cook simple but tasty meals has encouraged our customers to do the same. And it delights us that we can support our local economy in this way. But OWT is growing up and, in search of more space, we have decided to relocate to the Leeds Corn Exchange in 2020. We will still be working with our friends over at Kirkgate to continue bringing fresh, local ingredients to our dishes – we will just be doing it in a different place. We can’t wait to welcome you to our table.

133

FOOD & DRINK

OWT OUT OF THE WOODS

DID YOU KNOW... SPECIALITY COFFEE SHOP CITY CENTRE WATERMANS PLACE, LS1 4GL

DID YOU KNOW... We use Dark Woods Under Milkwood Coffee - the only coffee to have ever won a Golden Fork Award.

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 07.30 - 15.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 14.00 ROSS@OUTOFTHEWOODS.ME.UK OUTOFTHEWOODS.ME.UK 0113 245 4144

132

We are the country’s exclusive stockist of Chateau Gasqui wines.

RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE, LS1 7BR WEDNESDAY : 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 16.00 OWTLEEDS.COM 0113 247 0706

133

FOOD & DRINK

RAFI’S SPICEBOX PIZZA FELLA DID YOU KNOW...

DID YOU KNOW... WOOD FIRED PIZZERIA | CITY CENTRE 114-116 VICAR LANE, LS2 7NL

Miles (the owner) went to pizza school in Naples.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST OPENING TIMES PIZZAFELLA.COM 0113 243 9882

Serving up proper Neapolitan pizza from our wood fired oven We make proper Neapolitan pizza. To be true Neapolitan style pizza it must be cooked for 60–90 seconds at 485°C in a wood fired oven. When cooked, it’s soft, elastic, tender and fragrant. We make our dough on site using 4 ingredients (00 flour, Yorkshire water, salt and yeast). We let the dough prove for a minimum of 48 hours to create a soft, light, easy to digest pizza. Alongside our pizza we serve beers from independent brewers, Italian cocktails, soft drinks and wines (including a delightful sparkling red - trust us, it’s great). We operate a walk in policy so no need to book.

134

Rafi’s Spicebox was set up by cookery author and teacher, Rafi Fernandez. It’s now run by her two sons Kevin and Lee along with a team of passionate food lovers.

SPICE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 28 FISH AND GAME ROW, KIRKGATE MARKET, LEEDS, LS2 7HF MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAYS SPICEBOX.CO.UK 01904 430850

Create amazing Indian food at home with our hand-blended spice mixes, made to order and tailored to your tastes Rafi’s Spicebox is a family-run business and we’ve been on a mission since 1989 to change people’s perception of Indian food. Our Leeds site is based in the vibrant Kirkgate Market. Our easy to use Rafi’s Curry Packs are hand-mixed to order and tailored to your tastes. Each spice blend comes with instructions for you to take home and cook up an incredible Indian meal for your family and friends. The service we offer is completely tailored to the individual. We can help you plan your entire meal – whether it’s a quick weeknight meal for two or a dinner party for twelve. We have a wide variety of spice blends including seasonal specials, family recipes and interpretations of traditional regional dishes. Whether you’re a novice cook or an avid foodie you’ll be sure to find something to tickle your taste buds!

135

FOOD & DRINK

RAFI’S SPICEBOX PIZZA FELLA DID YOU KNOW...

DID YOU KNOW... WOOD FIRED PIZZERIA | CITY CENTRE 114-116 VICAR LANE, LS2 7NL

Miles (the owner) went to pizza school in Naples.

CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST OPENING TIMES PIZZAFELLA.COM 0113 243 9882

134

Rafi’s Spicebox was set up by cookery author and teacher, Rafi Fernandez. It’s now run by her two sons Kevin and Lee along with a team of passionate food lovers.

SPICE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 28 FISH AND GAME ROW, KIRKGATE MARKET, LEEDS, LS2 7HF MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED CLOSED ON BANK HOLIDAYS SPICEBOX.CO.UK 01904 430850

135

FOOD & DRINK

ROLAND’S LEEDS BAR | CITY CENTRE 39 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT

DID YOU KNOW... Roland’s is home to the Double Six microdistillery. You can join them at the bar and taste their Wolfe Bros. of Yorkshire Gin, distilled on-site with a focus on ethically sourced ingredients and zero waste.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 16.00 - 23.30 THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 14.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 01.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 11.30

ROLA WALA DID YOU KNOW... Our Naan Rolls have been voted as London’s best by Rita Ora.

INDIAN STREET FOOD RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE TK6 TRINITY KITCHEN 401 ALBION ST, LS1 5AY EVERY DAY: FROM 11.00

ROLANDSLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 318 2964

INFO@ROLAWALA.COM ROLAWALA.COM 0113 243 4986

Laidback bar with courtyard and hidden roof terrace, serving up exceptional drinks, great music and good times Roland’s is located in the heart of Leeds’ Call lane, saving up super chilled out vibes, relaxed service and boasts an incredible selection of wine, cocktails and craft beers. Since January 2020, Roland’s have created a signature cocktail selection designed for you to enjoy at home. Their cocktails are made and bottled up by the team behind the bar, and are every bit as delicious when served up by you. They arrive anywhere in the UK within 24 hours making them the perfect gift or last minute party addition.

136

“...street food that will change your life.” - BUZZFEED Epic street food flavours discovered on Kolkata backstreets, Bombay beaches, and Keralan waterways led Aussie traveller Mark Wright on a journey, to bring the incredible experience of Indian street food to the UK. Based in Trinity Kitchen, Rola Wala is famous for is spice-fuelled naan rolls, rice bowls, and healthy Indian options.

137

FOOD & DRINK

ROLAND’S LEEDS BAR | CITY CENTRE 39 CALL LANE, LS1 7BT

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 16.00 - 23.30 THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 14.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY: 12.00 - 01.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 11.30

ROLA WALA DID YOU KNOW... Our Naan Rolls have been voted as London’s best by Rita Ora.

INDIAN STREET FOOD RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE TK6 TRINITY KITCHEN 401 ALBION ST, LS1 5AY EVERY DAY: FROM 11.00

ROLANDSLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 318 2964

INFO@ROLAWALA.COM ROLAWALA.COM 0113 243 4986

136

137

FOOD & DRINK

SARTO ROSA’S THAI DID YOU KNOW... It all started when our founders Alex and Saiphin took over a British caff in London’s east end called ‘Rosa’s’. We kept the name as a nod to where we came from and it just stuck!

LOOK OUT FOR... THAI RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE UNIT R3, 415 TRINITY LEEDS ALBION STREET LS1 5AY

Two new stuffed pasta specials alongside our normal menu every Sunday.

PASTA RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 1C MUNRO HOUSE, DUKE STREET LS9 8AG MONDAY - SATURDAY: 12.30 - 21.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 19.00 INFO@SARTOPASTA.UK SARTOPASTA.UK 0113 345 2074

EVERY DAY: 12.00 - 21.00 LEEDS@ROSASTHAI.COM ROSASTHAICAFE.COM 0113 834 3173

A family of foodies dedicated to serving up perfected Thai classics At Rosa’s Thai we obsess about the food and we don’t mess about with the rest, only using the best ingredients straight from the sources in Thailand.

138

Bar and restaurant in Leeds, centred around fresh, handmade pasta Sarto is a teaming up of Laynes and The Brunswick pinned around Head Chef Ian Chapman, or Yanni, as we all know him. Our menu is centred around dishes of fresh made pasta accompanied by delicious side dishes and small plates that pull on the Italian influence that sits at the foundation of Sarto.

139

FOOD & DRINK

LOOK OUT FOR... THAI RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE UNIT R3, 415 TRINITY LEEDS ALBION STREET LS1 5AY

Two new stuffed pasta specials alongside our normal menu every Sunday.

PASTA RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 1C MUNRO HOUSE, DUKE STREET LS9 8AG MONDAY - SATURDAY: 12.30 - 21.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 19.00 INFO@SARTOPASTA.UK SARTOPASTA.UK 0113 345 2074

EVERY DAY: 12.00 - 21.00 LEEDS@ROSASTHAI.COM ROSASTHAICAFE.COM 0113 834 3173

138

139

FOOD & DRINK

STAGE ESPRESSO & BREW BAR

SIMPATICO PIZZA PIZZERIA | CITY CENTRE 16 QUEENS ARCADE, LEEDS LS1 6LF

DID YOU KNOW... Simpatico use a high hydration dough method, proved for 3 days which gives the pizza an airy texture with a super crunch. The process creates a dough which is better for digestion and health.

COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 41 GREAT GEORGE STREET LS1 3BB

WHY NOT TRY...

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY : 10.30 - 18.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 19.00 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.00

Check out the changing brew bar menu for something really special!

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.30 - 15.30 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED (HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE) STAGECOFFEE.COM

SIMPATICOPIZZA.COM 0113 2341103

Top quality coffee & brunch in Leeds city centre Simpatico Pizza is a charming cafe located in the Queens Arcade Specialising in Roman Pizza al Taglio, served by the cut or slice. The pizza is the main feature here but there’s also breakfast, panini and salads as well as excellent coffee and pastries. Everything is produced on site in the upstairs bakery, customers can watch pizza the dough process and the pizza being produced.

140

Opened in 2017, Stage has found its place in the fantastic independent coffee scene that Leeds offers. Tucked away on Great George Street, overlooked by the old buildings of the LGI, Stage Espresso & Brewbar is a small coffee bar serving up carefully prepared single origin coffees alongside a menu of quality brunch items and tasty treats. The relaxed surroundings and friendly customer service will allow you to sit in comfort whilst enjoying some great tasting food and drink. A regularly changing selection of coffee beans and home brewing equipment is always available to buy which our members of staff will happily advise on.

141

FOOD & DRINK

STAGE ESPRESSO & BREW BAR

SIMPATICO PIZZA PIZZERIA | CITY CENTRE 16 QUEENS ARCADE, LEEDS LS1 6LF

COFFEE SHOP | CITY CENTRE 41 GREAT GEORGE STREET LS1 3BB

WHY NOT TRY...

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY : 10.30 - 18.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 19.00 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.00

Check out the changing brew bar menu for something really special!

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 08.30 - 15.30 SATURDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED (HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE, PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE) STAGECOFFEE.COM

SIMPATICOPIZZA.COM 0113 2341103

140

141

FOOD & DRINK

TAPPED

SUKHOTHAI RESTAURANTS DID YOU KNOW... Next year we will celebrate our 20th birthday!

THAI RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 15 SOUTH PARADE, LS1 6PG LUNCH SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 DINNER MONDAY - THURSDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 17.00 - 23.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 SUKHOTHAI.CO.UK 0113 242 2795

Well established Thai restaurant group, with 3 locations in Yorkshire including Leeds and Chapel Allerton Sukhothai - the home of authentic Thai food in Leeds & Harrogate. Since 2002, owner and head chef, Ban Kaewkraikhot, has received critical acclaim and won numerous awards for her fabulous Thai food. Now Sukhothai has become known as one of the premier Thai fine dining establishments in the region, offering innovative Thai food, with 5 star service, in the most stunning surroundings.

142

BAR | CITY CENTRE 51 BOAR LANE, LS1 5EL

DID YOU KNOW... That ALL of the beer that is brewed on our site is vegan friendly.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.00 TAPPEDLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 244 1953

Modern brewpub offering cask, keg and bottled beer choices, plus stone-baked pizzas Tapped is an American style brew bar with 27 taps and over 200 beer, open morning till night! Unusually, we brew using the Decoction technique which is an old style of brewing, the only one in the country designed for Czech style pilsners. We also serve amazing pizza’s created with our beer. The beer dough is made every morning using the finest Italian pizza flour and our own Tapped Brew Co beer. Our pizza’s are available in 7” snack size, 12” and 18”, with a huge range of flavours and toppings, all our own Tapped creations. As well as beer, we also have an extensive wine and spirit list, making us the perfect place to meet with friends, as we cater for everybody. For good food and some good drink, be sure to come visit us on Boar Lane.

143

FOOD & DRINK

TAPPED

SUKHOTHAI RESTAURANTS DID YOU KNOW... Next year we will celebrate our 20th birthday!

142

BAR | CITY CENTRE 51 BOAR LANE, LS1 5EL

DID YOU KNOW... That ALL of the beer that is brewed on our site is vegan friendly.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.00 TAPPEDLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 244 1953

143

FOOD & DRINK

THORNTON’S DELHI

THE SWINE THAT DINES RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 58 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN

WHY NOT TRY... Our #BeefFatBun. House Baked Brioche Buns enriched with Beef Fat , filled with tender juicy Salt Beef.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 16.00 17.30 - 22.00 SWINETHATDINES.CO.UK 0113 244 0387

Award winning restaurant Evolving from a monthly pop up in a café, The Swine That Dines is now an award winning restaurant with a difference. Each evening we present a small set menu of innovative dishes, designed to share. Written with seasonality and sustainability in mind, these menus showcase our passion for British produce. Our aim is to provide our guests with a relaxed informal setting in which they can rediscover the pleasure of dining. Lunch time is for catching up with an old friend over a few plates. Choose from a more extensive menu that allows you to try as much or as little as you wish whether it’s Chicken Hearts from the Konro Grill or Pies made in house using local ingredients from game to cheese. Whether you choose lunch or dinner, we look forward to welcoming you to The Swine!

144

WHY NOT TRY... Our masala tea includes ginger, cardamon, nutmeg, cinnamon and aniseed.

INDIAN RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 21 THORNTONS ARCADE , LS1 6LQ TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY - MONDAY: CLOSED THORNTONSDELHILEEDS.COM 0113 450 0403

Small Indian restaurant specialising in fresh, handmade North Indian cuisines Thornton’s Delhi is a family run restaurant in Thorntons Arcade, specialising in authentic home-cooking, bringing North India to Leeds City Centre. Rather than following our competitors, we prepare our dishes fresh, on the day using ingredients from the local Indian supermarkets and Kirkgate market. As well as serving up vegetarian dishes, we can adapt our dishes to suit any allergies or dietary requirements. If you’re in a rush or wanting to grab a quick lunch, we recommend calling up to pre-order anything you’re craving. Alongside authentic Indian food we serve a full English menu for those who don’t like Indian but still want to visit us. We’re going to be available soon on Just Eat so you can enjoy our traditional Indian food from the comfort of your home.

145

FOOD & DRINK

THORNTON’S DELHI

THE SWINE THAT DINES RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 58 NORTH STREET, LS2 7PN

WHY NOT TRY... Our #BeefFatBun. House Baked Brioche Buns enriched with Beef Fat , filled with tender juicy Salt Beef.

FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 16.00 17.30 - 22.00 SWINETHATDINES.CO.UK 0113 244 0387

144

WHY NOT TRY... Our masala tea includes ginger, cardamon, nutmeg, cinnamon and aniseed.

INDIAN RESTAURANT | CITY CENTRE 21 THORNTONS ARCADE , LS1 6LQ TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY - MONDAY: CLOSED THORNTONSDELHILEEDS.COM 0113 450 0403

145

FOOD & DRINK

WAPENTAKE CAFÉ & BAR | CITY CENTRE 92 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... WAPENTAKE rhymes with BAKE.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY : 09.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 20.00 WAPENTAKELEEDS.CO.UK 0113 243 2961

Experience ‘A Little Piece of Yorkshire’ with coffee & brunch by day and beer (inc. local craft ale) by night, served in a friendly and cosy atmosphere Ey up! We recently changed ownership but do not worry, Wapentake is still a café & bar dedicated to the love of Yorkshire. Home of the Yorkshire pudding Burger, the Yorkshire breakfast and some of the best local ales on cask and keg. You will find us nestled on Kirkgate, not far from the market, where we get all the produce for our seasonal and homely menu. You will find our sweet creations on the bar with gluten-free brownies & vegan loafs being a regular staple, baked in house by our lovely chefs. Besides being a stop off for breakfasts and morning coffee, we are also here to ease you into the evening. Crooner Club on a Wednesday will bring you some of the best local talent and if you are brave enough, you can take the microphone yourself!

146

ZAAP THAI DID YOU KNOW... We are part of the Sukhothai restaurant group!

THAI STREET FOOD RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE 22 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 ZAAPTHAI.CO.UK 0113 243 2586

ZAAP is a popular Thai street food restaurant group with 5 locations, including Leeds and Headingley When you step inside a ZAAP restaurant you will feel like you have been transported into a Bangkok street food market, with all its magical hustle and bustle, neon lighting, funky tuk tuks and, of course the most amazing Thai street food you will ever taste! With over 80 of the most authentic Thai street food dishes on the menu, your taste buds will rock to the Bangkok vibe and you’ll feel like you are in the street food capital of the world, Thailand. Let ZAAP transport you to Thailand, with no passport required!

147

FOOD & DRINK

WAPENTAKE CAFÉ & BAR | CITY CENTRE 92 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... WAPENTAKE rhymes with BAKE.

TUESDAY - THURSDAY : 09.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 20.00 WAPENTAKELEEDS.CO.UK 0113 243 2961

146

ZAAP THAI DID YOU KNOW... We are part of the Sukhothai restaurant group!

THAI STREET FOOD RESTAURANT CITY CENTRE 22 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 ZAAPTHAI.CO.UK 0113 243 2586

147

AND CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

148

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Northern School of Contemporary Dance FB @northern_ school

Leeds is a city rich in culture and high on entertainment. For music, theatre, art and sport, few places can compete. From grassroots creatives to popular events, here are the abundance of attractions to be enriched by. Let Leeds entertain you. 149

AND CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

148

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Northern School of Contemporary Dance FB @northern_ school

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

INSPIRED by Abby Dix-Mason @leedsinspired

SPOILT FOR CHOICE

150 1

See what’s out there. One of the very first event listings uploaded to the Leeds Inspired website, way back in 2012, was Stir It Up at Temple Works. Stir It Up was a food and music night dreamed up by the newly formed Manjit’s Kitchen and Huddersfield’s Axis Sound System. It offered up a brilliant mix of vintage Jamaican reggae music and Indian street food in one of Leeds most well-known historic mills on the outskirts of the City Centre. For Leeds Inspired, this event was a great start to our journey as Leeds’ what’s on listings website; it summed 151

up a lot about how we wanted to support creative collaborations trying out something new, events that were using different spaces and were welcoming to everyone. That same ethos applies to the Leeds Inspired Grants Scheme and so far we’ve supported over 650 creative projects - from dancers in care homes to art galleries on lampposts to huge murals on buildings - in communities all over the city, allowing some of those events to be free of charge, low cost or Pay As You Feel.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

INSPIRED by Abby Dix-Mason @leedsinspired

SPOILT FOR CHOICE

150 1

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

3 2

The thousands of listings that you see on the Leeds Inspired website are uploaded by event organisers across Leeds and then published by us, so it’s very much a collaboration between Leeds Inspired and the city. Every week brings surprises. Our creative workshops page has everything going on from zine-making, loom weaving, print-making, woodworking right through to singing. Our live performance listings cover everywhere from pop-up plays in Kirkgate Market, touring musicals at Leeds Grand, family shows at The Holbeck, ghost stories at The Constitutional and the latest season at Leeds Playhouse.

outdoor audio events and guided walks which has helped people to explore new parts of the city and connect with it in a different way. Leeds Black History Walk, Leeds Civic Trust talks, Hyde Park Picture House Cinema Audio Tour and Leeds Hidden Queer History are just a few of the many guided tours that are great for revealing new stories about the city. If you’d rather stay close to home you can listen to The Story of Leeds Jazz podcast or go behind the scenes of Leeds Museums with their Museums ‘n’ That podcast.

events listed right next to nationally touring artists is important, it says that both have equal value regardless of how well known or high profile they are and it makes discovering what’s on across our city a whole lot easier. The Leeds Inspired tagline for the past nine years has been ‘see what’s out there’, so give it a go and see what you find.

The pandemic has been really tough on everyone working in events and hospitality, especially anything that involves being inside with more than a few people, but there’s also been an incredible resourcefulness from artists and venues to find alternative ways of making and sharing work during this time, either by shifting work online or taking it outside. We’ve seen lots of outdoor exhibitions where artists have used their gardens as mini sculpture parks and streets have become makeshift gallery spaces. There’s been a rise in the number of podcasts, radio broadcasts,

Our intention has always been that anyone visiting the website should be spoilt for choice, be able to dip their toes in the water and try out something new as well as find those events that are more familiar and well established. Having the independent, grassroots, pop up

Leeds Inspired is part of Culture Programmes at Leeds City Council.

152

CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS Credits: 1. Me & You @chris.wanders 2&3: Leeds Inspired Illustrations by Taaryn Brench 153

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

3 2

Leeds Inspired is part of Culture Programmes at Leeds City Council.

152

CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS Credits: 1. Me & You @chris.wanders 2&3: Leeds Inspired Illustrations by Taaryn Brench 153

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

GRASS

1 by Heather Nelson @blackhealthinitiative As the city began to reopen unrestricted, Heather Nelson took us on a tour around the rejuvenation of Leeds’ grassroots culture. The buzz around the city of Leeds is palpable. Yes, the city, as with the rest of England, is open. You can feel the energy of the creatives getting on with what they do best. Create. We know the pubs and clubs are open, but the creative hubs such as Headrow House, Left Bank and Seven Arts (to name but three) are showcasing events

by independent artistes who are bringing their vibrancy and thought-provoking works, both in the city centre of Leeds and within the hidden treasures of the diverse communities in our rich city of culture. A title which doesn’t have to be bestowed on us, it just is. Young poets sharing their mental health journey at Headrow House was both deep rooted and impactful. Listening to how the pandemic has affected them, their anxieties. Not all rushing to have a drink but wondering how the world around them has changed, how do they fit into this

154

ROOTS new world; there is no new normal, just NEW. The way that many adapted to the lockdown was both extraordinary and inclusive. So much so that it continues with dynamic theatrical performances such as ‘White Walls’ by2Speak Woman Speak, which was both dark and captivating. Leading into a debate about black women being sectioned again tackling mental health. When sitting on the bus coming down Harrogate Road you would hear surreal Jazz Sounds winding its way through Chapel Allerton with individuals soaking up the sun at Seven Arts, featuring Jon Scully with Jazz Leeds Trio. A PAYF event which was over-subscribed. 155

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

GRASS

154

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Did you know that Eiger Studios has an amazing outdoor space? They are so much more than just a studio, a good studio it is but a little known excellent venue to hire too. Mini Festivals of varying kinds can be held in this gem at really affordable prices.

During the Summer period we have Left Bank holding a number of creative workshops within their programmes, from Weaving to Speak Your Mind, to Creative Epic events. KUFFDEM Arts produced a phenomenal panto. A theatre production company returning with energy and a strong cultural flavour. One to watch for this coming year.

EXTRAORDINARY AND INCLUSIVE Eiger are not the only ones preparing themselves to be alternative venues: Polish Centre, Austin Burke Centre (ABC), Tiger 11; just a few hidden venue treasures where you will find independent events being held. Drawing the visitors and citizens of Leeds out of the city centre and into the communities that produce great innovative cultural events leaving you spoilt for choice.

SAA-UK have been sharing their authentic South Asian Music and Dance for all to enjoy or take part in. Sharing and embracing all to and on their programme. Whilst huge events such as Leeds City Council Summer Programmes in Millennium Square were being cancelled, venues are full to capacity trying to accommodate the demands of previous bookings and those wishing to book their venues for this year’s events.

Churches which are now becoming venues to hold concerts is a way of enjoying spiritual uplifting whilst listening to the gospel choirs within. Bridge Street Church has a purpose built concert hall with all the AV any artists could and would ask for. Costs are a fraction of most others you could compare with.

FEEL THE ENERGY 156

157 5

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

FEEL THE ENERGY 156

157 5

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

All are great places to promote your events without paying a fortune to market and promote. Reaching those who enjoy Theatre; Music; Poetry/ Spoken Word; Dance and more that is expressive and identifies with the cultural richness Leeds holds.

6 What is now exciting is the emerging talent that are nurtured and supported by organisations like BHI who mentor and coach and have the ability to provide a platform on which these young adults from reflecting communities can showcase their art and culture. Now that I have shared a little of what our wonderful city holds in events, venues, arts and culture I hear a murmur of how do you find out what is going on? Local newsletters are excellent. E-listings such as Leeds Inspired and Doing Good Leeds are great to find events that are not featured on your mainstream listings, and not forgetting what you are reading now – the Little Black Book! 158

ENCOURAGING THE INDEPENDENTS I for one enjoy finding these events and venues. We know about the larger well known places, let’s support those less discovered, to widen our knowledge, experience the cultures and appreciate the fusion of talents we hold. Be led into the communities that are holding these events, sharing and showcasing their talents, supporting and encouraging the independents who will satisfy your healthy curiosity of ‘what’s next and where now’. Thank me later. Credits: 1. Left Bank Leeds @leftbankleeds 2. Seven Arts FB @sevenartsleeds 3. SAA-UK @southasianartsuk 4. KUFFDEM Arts @kuffdem_arts 5. Bridge Street Church @wecuk 5. The Sunday Practice @thesundaypractise 6. The Dance Studio Leeds FB: TheDanceStudioLeeds

159

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

159

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

here I could slide some examples of ‘if Leeds Culture was in the Olympics’ in a medal winner style montage but I shall save you the pain. I will however do a little shout out on just some of the absolute amazing stuff that I took in on one weekend (in between the emotional overwhelm of the Olympics obviously). Just a few examples of some of the gold we are so lucky to win every day.

PURE PEOPLE POWER 2 2 That’s not even shouting about the number of athletes and medal winners that have a piece of Leeds in their soul.

1 by Sarah Priestley @ca_spaces & Leeds City Council

The Olympics this year sent my daydreams into overdrive. The amount of times I sat and quietly sobbed watching people win… or my favourite bit… just watching them supporting each other, and hearing the journey they have been on to get to where they are. Soaking up the diversity, the beautiful accents, the intense and absolute perseverance, the nervousness, the struggles the majority have had to overcome, the unnecessary additional obstacles around roles, representation and equality - and too often the lack of funding behind so much real talent. 160

Bare with me… this is where I start to get relevant - it got me thinking about how the social dynamics of the Olympics are not actually that different from Culture - in our wonderful city pure people power surrounds us in every single corner of Leeds. Our city centre is often treated like our gold medal, but isn’t that invalidating most of the best bits of Leeds Culture created by Leeds people – its realness and that wonder on every single one of our streets? Culture? I mean it sounds a bit posh, a bit elite, but its so much more meaningful than that, its genuine, its everything. It’s the tombola at Gipton Gala, its Tik Tok video making in Middleton Park, its Morley Arts Festival. Now

First stop uber ethical Seagulls Paint for mural paints and a gorgeous heart mosaic kit, I would seriously challenge anyone to come away from Seagulls Paint without smiling; the full on Leeds welcome and helpfulness is second to none, everyone that’s part of Seagulls is a pure delight to speak with. But as you look around you feel the organic community that has grown there too – including Open Source Arts and Aire Place Studios. It’s so beautiful and collaborative I still have a skip in my step now.

SUPPORTING EACH OTHER 161

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

PURE PEOPLE POWER 2 2 That’s not even shouting about the number of athletes and medal winners that have a piece of Leeds in their soul.

1 by Sarah Priestley @ca_spaces & Leeds City Council

SUPPORTING EACH OTHER 161

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Heading east I pass the very breath taking majestic Potternewton Park and ‘accidentally’ drive by Anand’s Sweets on Harehills Road to pick up some Samosa chaat. Again the friendly beautiful family that run this café are so delightful, a true credit to Leeds reputation for kindness and modesty. On my journey I pass the amazing Warrior Girl artwork of Getaway Girls which completely takes my breath away. If you didn’t know Getaway Girls is an absolutely ace Leeds charity that empowers local girls and young women through recognising each other’s strengths, talents and lived experiences. 162

But this has to be one of the few diverse pieces of art across the whole of Leeds? Representation and community ownership is everything and as the statue review in Leeds highlighted last year, Leeds is making positive steps to ensure equality and the richness of Leeds people and artists is better seen though the art all around our city. Last stop is into town to visit Merrion Gardens, where Playful Anywhere are calling home for the summer holidays. The space is barely recognisable as its usual uninspiring corner of Upper Briggate. Completely fresh, light the green space has a whole

new life. I people watch, the space is buzzing with meaningful needed conversations, creativity, imagination and proper connection. If I had to summarise Leeds Culture in a moment this would be it. It’s the People. Gold.

LEEDS IN THEIR SOUL Credits: 1. Seagulls Paint @seagullspaint 2. Aire Place Studios @aireplacestudios 3. Warrior Girl 4. Playful Anywhere @playfulanywhereanytime 5. Anand Sweets @thomarcher

163

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LEEDS IN THEIR SOUL Credits: 1. Seagulls Paint @seagullspaint 2. Aire Place Studios @aireplacestudios 3. Warrior Girl 4. Playful Anywhere @playfulanywhereanytime 5. Anand Sweets @thomarcher

163

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LET THE

BLOWN AWAY BY THE MUSIC

MUSIC PLAY

Wharf Chambers and so many more that do everything they can to put on the best local talent Leeds has to offer.

by Emily Pilbeam @empilbeam

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been blown away by the music we get sent in our uploader. It honestly baffles me how much talent we have in such a small place, with such little ego about it too. Graft, our winner of the Rap Game UK is from Leeds, Cole LC, Prospa found their sound in Leeds and there are so many more acts that you need to get to know: English Teacher, Shauna, Laeeqa to name a few.

1 Leeds has, and will always be, a city that thrives on music. So much of what Leeds is about is supporting music and creating events that will forever be etched in peoples’ minds. You can barely move an inch in Leeds without meeting a musician or a DJ. If you’re a full on music nerd or music lover, Leeds is the place to be. I’ve worked at BBC Introducing in West Yorkshire since I first moved to Leeds six years ago, so I know firsthand just how much love and

passion there is for music across this city. You only need to see how many venues there are across the city and how many DIY promoters there are to know that the people here cherish everything about music. You’ve got Music:Leeds, a brand new organisation based on supporting all things music in Leeds & across Yorkshire. You’ve got Come Play With Me, a nonprofit label that puts out only local artists on vinyl. You’ve got venues like Brudenell, The Wardrobe, Belgrave Music Hall & Canteen, 164

Whether you’re a raver who spends most nights at Old Red Bus Station or Distrikt, or an indie lover that wants to find the next big thing at Oporto, or just someone who loves everything about music and wants to be surrounded by cool, like-minded people at Brudenell or Belgrave, you will find your home in Leeds.

Credits: 1. The Old Red Bus Station FB @TheOldRedBusStation 2. Distrikt

165

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LET THE

BLOWN AWAY BY THE MUSIC

MUSIC PLAY

Wharf Chambers and so many more that do everything they can to put on the best local talent Leeds has to offer.

by Emily Pilbeam @empilbeam

Credits: 1. The Old Red Bus Station FB @TheOldRedBusStation 2. Distrikt

165

166

167

Illustration by @cortisolkid

166

167

Illustration by @cortisolkid

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LETTING CULTURE LOOSE

LEEDS 2023 For one whole year (all 365 days, 12 months, and 500,000 minutes of it), this city is Letting Culture Loose. We’re gonna create, make, perform, run, bake, eat, share, sing, speak, play and more besides. Because culture is everywhere in this city and we want to celebrate it, in all its forms, in all our communities. Our city will transform into an extraordinary stage for LEEDS 2023 Year of Culture. Expect an explosion of colour, noise and brilliance celebrating our rich and diverse cultural offer that will show

the world in our city and our city to the world. We need everybody to play their part and make something extraordinary happen. If you want to get involved as a business, volunteer, creative or participant then we’d love to hear from you. 2023 is going to be a year that changes our city forever and we’re all invited. Twitter: @leeds_2023 Instagram: @leeds2023 Facebook: @2023Leeds www.leeds2023.co.uk

168

169

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LETTING CULTURE LOOSE

168

169

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

VIADUCT SHOWBAR

RAINBOW OF LIGHT by Lorna Gray

(@viaductshowbar) Where the glammest of drag queens deliver some of the most famed claimed queer anthems and where th cameras pointed to the dancefloor are only encouraging you to take on your own superstar moment. Viaduct Showbar is glittery, glamorous and above all else, fun!

THE NEW PENNY 1 Leeds is an incredibly proud city. You only have to scan around the city centre and bare witness to the beautiful murals, the white roses and the dedication to the community to see it. This sense of pride extends to the queer scene of the city, too. Beginning under that statement rainbow bridge of Lower Briggate is a district dedicated to such a community, a beautiful reminder of what those colours stand for. Which is total and unequivocal bliss in celebrating individuals, ringing especially true by night and postsummer sun, as even under the cover of darkness, it still manages to remain one of the brightest and warmest places in the city centre. It’s a place where anybody, regardless of their sexual or gender identity can unapologetically and openly be their complete selves.

170

How many gay friendly pubs do you know with a blue plaque outside of it?! The New Penny takes the title of the longest operating gay bar in the UK. That’s quite a feat, and it’s opening hours are long too, as it’s open late every, single, night, offering the community opportunities to dance, socialise and drink into the early hours. Beyond this dedicated slew of clubs and pubs, there’s an entire underground and alternative LGBTQ+ scene in Leeds, focused on not only acceptance, but the freedom of sexual liberation and expression (or the lack of, as asexuality is often underrepresented), as well as a space of safety and support regardless of where you fall on the gender spectrum.

171

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

VIADUCT SHOWBAR

RAINBOW OF LIGHT by Lorna Gray

170

171

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

WHARF CHAMBERS (@wharfchamberscc) Members only co-operative Wharf Chambers are widely renowned for their strict and secure safer spaces policy, but they should also be recognised for their frequent hosting of LGBTQ+ friendly events too. Consent is key within the Wharf walls and hand-in-hand with freedom of expression, Wharf is a wonderful place to express your complete selves.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LOVE MUSCLE

AGE OF THE_

SHEAF STREET

(@lovemuscleleeds) The brain child of DJ Michael Upson, the “queer pumping dance party” Love Muscle can , as the music - selected by incredible DJs of people of margilised genders and sexualities - supplies a truly unparalleled soundtrack until the early hours. Expect incredible outfits and even better showcases of attendees living their truth and celebrating it. The pride edition of Love Muscle is always a popular affair.

(@ageoftheinfo) Some of the most creative and innovative minds in the world of drag have curated a night that champions all of the weird and wonderful aspects of such. From Dyke Chambers - a space for womxn and non binary folk, to Age Of The Virgin - an event which encourages and supports those dipping their toes, dabbling or experimenting with drag. Age Of The have a reputation for delivering some of the most artistic and gender bending variations of the art form within the city, a true homage and a total reclamation of the performative act.

(@sheafstreet) Communal work space come cafe come club space Sheaf St also deserves a mention, with its permanent safer spaces policy in practise no matter what the occasion. Also worth noting that they’re gender neutral bathrooms not only preach inclusivity, but cut down those pesky queues dramatically! Fancy dress is almost always encouraged at their in-house events, with glitter being a must.

Credits: 1. Leeds Pride 2. Viaduct Showbar @viaductshowbar 3. The New Penny, Visit Leeds visitleeds.co.uk/things-to-do/bar/the-new-penny/ 4. Wharf Chambers 5. Love Muscle @vainuz 6. Age of The @ageoftheinfo) 7. Sheaf Street @sheafstreet 8. The Bookish Type @thebookishtypeleeds)

172

173

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LOVE MUSCLE

AGE OF THE_

SHEAF STREET

172

173

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE BOOK-ISH TYPE

(@thebookishtypeleeds) A real hidden gem up in the rafters of the bustling Merrion Centre sits a quaint and queer little shop, filled to the brim with LGBTQ+ literature. As well as stocking fiction, essays, magazines, zines and more at reasonable prices, The Book-ish Type pride themselves in offering a semiregular ‘Second Hand Sunday’ event, in which donations of well loved books are resold at a reduced rate with any profits given to LGBTQ+ charities and organisations

SEX CLUB (@s_ex_clu_b) Very little to be left to the imagination with a name like sex club, self proclaimed as ‘Leeds’ weirdest, campiest alternative clubnight’. You can expert garish outfits of lace, leather and bare skin in this queer, fetish, goth party.

FLAMINGO’S COFFEE HOUSE (@flamingosleeds If drinking and dancing aren’t your thing, Leeds first LGBTQ+ friendly cafe - and the only exclusively dry queer space - Flamingos is open late and with board games, books and delicious vegan cake on offer, you’ll surely stay until the warm environment - complete with preferred pronoun badges and an LGBTQ+ literature - closes it doors.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Leeds’ largest dedicated dance house

LEEDS LGBT+ LIT FEST (@lgbtlitfest) For more of your fill in LBGTQ+ literature, Leeds’ own festival dedicated to the works of queer authors, queer stories and nonficton writing about all things gay are celebrated in this annual event. If you can’t wait for your fix, though, a monthly book club should tide you over, exploring inclusive and extraordinary texts every first Wednesday of the month.

174

rileytheatre.com Box Office: 0113 219 3018 NEVERSINK by Matthew Robinson for VERVE © Nicole Guarino

175

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE BOOK-ISH TYPE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Leeds’ largest dedicated dance house

174

rileytheatre.com Box Office: 0113 219 3018 NEVERSINK by Matthew Robinson for VERVE © Nicole Guarino

175

176

177

Illustration by @aliceneedham.illustration

176

177

Illustration by @aliceneedham.illustration

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Leeds Arts University is the only specialist arts university in the North of England, where students enjoy a supported, small and close-knit community in a creative atmosphere. This contributes to a thriving environment in which to grow as an artist, designer, musician or filmmaker.

CREATIVE LEEDS by Andrew Craske @leedsartsuni

Some of Leeds Arts University’s most well-known alumni include Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth, and more recently, Damien Hirst, Danny Sangra Clio Barnard and Omar Kashoura. The University works hard to remain a leading centre for creative arts education, choosing from among the brightest international potential to produce some of the most sought-after creative talent across multiple industries. 1 Leeds is well-known as a student city, being home to Leeds Arts University, University of Leeds, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Trinity University and the Leeds Conservatoire, which all deliver a range of compelling creative arts courses. The university-sector in Leeds supplies a conduit of new talent with new ideas into the region’s creative industries, which will be crucial to post-Covid recovery, expansion and growth.

creative industries employed 2.1 million people, an increase of 34.5% from 2011 and more than three times the employment growth rate in the UK overall. Around 67,000 of those jobs were based in Yorkshire and the Humber. Creative students staying in Leeds after studying their degree also add to the creative and cultural life in the city, hosting exhibitions and performing gigs across the city.

As a specialist arts university with such strong alumni credentials, it is a key focus to be at the forefront of feeding the graduate talent pipeline through the city and into the cultural and creative industries across the country. Below is a selection of some of the recent alumni who have set up extremely successful careers and businesses in Leeds and the region.

In 2019, according to research from Oxford Economics, the

3 178

179

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

CREATIVE LEEDS by Andrew Craske @leedsartsuni

In 2019, according to research from Oxford Economics, the

3 178

179

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LEE GOATER 5

ROSIE SUMMERS XR GAMES

HUNGRY SANDWICH CLUB Hungry Sandwich club is a Leeds based team of creatives specialising in illustration, motion graphics and animation. Founders Martin O’Dea and Andy Foster met at Leeds Arts University while studying BA (Hons) Graphic Design and set up the business in 2014. Hungry Sandwich Club won the New Blood Best in Show award at the D&AD global advertising design awards 2014, their clients include Hepworth Wakefield, Mastercard and the BBC.

Rosie Summers is a 3D Animator for XR Games, based in Leeds, which recently released Angry Birds Movie 2 VR: Under Pressure for PlayStation VR. She brings characters and worlds to life in high speed through her work as a VR artist, covering all areas of production. Rosie Summers graduated in 2018 from BA (Hons) Animation, having previously studied the Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.

Leeds Arts University alumni Lee Goater is an independent graphic designer, art director and branding specialist, with over 20 years of experience producing award-winning solutions, nationally and internationally, for clients in the arts and culture sector. Projects are produced by working closely with community groups, in-house marketing teams and creative practitioners to develop solutions that are functional, beautiful and a joy to work with.

ZARA MIA AVA

ZARAMIA AVA is an independent fashion label based in Leeds. Established by BA (Hons) Fashion alumna ZaraMia, shortly after her graduation in 2013. ZaraMia aspires to create an ethical, sustainable, gender neutral luxury brand; “for the fashion conscious with a conscience”.

7 180

181

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LEE GOATER 5

ROSIE SUMMERS XR GAMES

ZARA MIA AVA

7 180

181

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BOBBI RAE A Leeds-based one-womanshow, designing and making; aiming to bring joy to all ages. Bobbi studied Textile Design at Leeds University and worked in Graphic Design for a number of years before graduating with a first-class MA in Creative Practice from Leeds Arts University. Since, she has since worked with local and national clients as well as presented her work at a number of exhibitions around the UK.

THAHMINA BEGUM Thahmina Begum lives and works in Beeston, South Leeds. She is a mixed media artist, poet and workshop facilitator. Begum attended Leeds Arts University and is currently studying to become an art psychotherapist. Her work explores cultures, identities, belonging and British/Muslim diaspora.

KEMPADOO MILLAR

Credits: 1 - Leeds Arts Uni FB @LeedsArtsUni 2. Art Student @leedsartsuni artist featured @d.kowalczyk.viii 3. Art Student @leedsartsuni featured @megdobbyn_illustration 4. Hungry Sandwich Club @_hungrysandwich 5. Rosie Summers XR Games @vr_rosie_ 6. Lee Goater @leegoater 7. Zara Mia Ava @zara_mia_ava 8. Bobbi Rae @bearcubs 9. Connor Shields @connorshields 10. Darryl Cunningham @darryl.cunningham

182

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

CONNOR SHIELDS

Connor won the Artist and Yorkshire Sculpture Park Yorkshire Graduate Award in 2018. His work is an enquiry into nature of maleness through the use of dichotomous materials such as such as concrete, steel and knitted wool. These materials act as signifiers of traditional binary associations with gender and working class industries. Shields draws on his Northern heritage and fuses it with timely concerns of male identity. He does so in a way that avoids common tropes of gender political art; favouring ambiguity over prescription. Defying assumptions of strength and vulnerability and possessing a sense of sensitivity and lyricism, his work invites meditative contemplation.

Rhian Kempadoo-Millar, Founder and Designer at Kampadoo Millar. Kempadoo Millar Caps are all manufactured with soul in the heart of Yorkshire Great Britain. They specialise in premium Flat Caps, Baker Boys, Newsboy and Ivy Caps made from some of the best cloths in the world. Kempadoo caps have been worn by Actor Idris Elba,World Champion Boxer Anthony Joshua and HRH Prince of Wales.

DARRYL CUNNINGHAM The award-winning author of Psychiatric Tales, Science Tales, Supercrash: How to Hijack the Global Economy (a New York Times bestseller), Graphic Science and Billionaires, which won the Best Graphic Nonfiction category in the Broken Frontier Awards 2019. Darryl’s books are sold into USA and Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Turkey, China, India and Korea. He has given talks at the London School of Economics and the City of Arts and Lights, Valencia. In 2015 he was one of 30 world-renowned photographers, painters, sculptors, writers, filmmakers and musicians who were invited to contribute to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Art of Saving a Life project, to promote vaccination in the developing world. In 2018 he was awarded an Honorary Degree of Master of Arts from Leeds Arts University. He lives in Keighley, Yorkshire.

183

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

KEMPADOO MILLAR

182

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

CONNOR SHIELDS

183

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

TURNING POINT

by Rebecca Jackson @theanxietytrip_ So to say, we’d lost our way We’d strayed far from what we once knew Reality was an illusion, a world we used to reside in A severed connection kept us distant and isolated Looking at life through a blurry screen It’s not how we roll, the people of Leeds Our Wi-Fi was down, our charger mislaid Why’s Zoom not working again? You’re on mute You’re on mute You’re on mute Stuck in a cycle of consume, rinse, repeat But unconscious living only benefits the elite Yes, life was moving in a never-ending loop But now we’re waking from life on mute

184

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

While the world was being reset We had time to reflect From North Lane to Town Street From Headingley to Morley From the corners of Kirkgate in historic Leeds From city to suburb And all the streets in-between Our independents diversified Took on home deliveries Embraced new technologies, bossed online Took selling strategies to social media Found strength in support, it took time We adapted in ways we never thought we could We did the impossible Showed that it was as possible As dolphins in the Venice canal We slowed down and considered Planet, people and community Tiptoed cautiously down roads unknown Then realised we like our new home The value of shopping locally and supporting one another We may have once forgot But now the memory’s back; it’s coming back strong

185

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

TURNING POINT

184

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

185

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

We’re resetting the balance Restoring a sense of community and place We’re learning the names of our neighbours Creating a circular economy One where our pounds are invested back into us We’re tired of the faceless We’ve done the nameless We’re sick of being seen on screen Solely living in a virtual reality As we emerge from cocoons swollen Our bodies beaten and broken We enter a new era of connection and investment in community

186

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

Ours are these streets This is our time We can mend a fractured society Fuse damaged connections holding up the line From dark and from dust Rebuild we must But with foundations for all Leeds, our independents are the lifeblood A container of people, stories, knowledge and craft They’re the cornerstone of our city Our route back to reality, at last

187

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

186

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

187

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

UNITED BY COLOUR Leeds United Football Club has been a proud presence in this city since being formed in 1919. During the 1960s and 70s, Leeds became one of the greatest sides in the world, winning trophies with a style and character that still resonates throughout the city, and made so many players of that era revered forever. In 1992, the team won the first division title, and for a decade the city was living the dream once more. Then, in 2004 Leeds United were relegated, and for 16 years have been playing outside of the English Premier League. During this time, the club slowly slipped away from the city’s people. But we always believed. In 2020 Leeds United were promoted back to the top flight, and pride spilt forth onto the walls of Leeds with incredible celebratory street art. From Thorp Arch to Elland Road, the city has become United by colour.

LUST by Oliver Murray @lufctrust

Since Leeds United’s return to the Premier League there has been an explosion of LUFC related art in the city. At the Leeds United Supporter’s Trust we have been delighted to play our part with the murals we have funded and commissioned of so many of our heroes past and present. Even at the worst of times Leeds fans have always been passionate, but the feeling among the fan base right now is incredible, and the generous donations our members have made to our mural fund is a reflection of that. The connection between the city of Leeds and the club of Leeds United has never been stronger, and the artwork now on display as you walk around the city is a perfect symbol of that unity. We hope to see this trend continue, and will be sure to keep contributing with our plans for future murals. 1. Paving the Way, The Calls. Akse P19 Crew @akse_p19 2. The Redeemer, Oldfield Lane, Wortley. Nicolas Dixon @nicolasdixon and Andy McVeigh @burleybanksy

188

189

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LUST by Oliver Murray @lufctrust

188

189

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

3. Gary Speed Tribute, Railsfield Mount, Bramley. Claire Bentley Smith @poshfruit 4. Pablo Hernandez , Kirkgate. Adam Duffield @meds_one 190

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

5. Marching on Together, Lowfields Road, Holbeck. Jameson Rogan @jameson_rogan 6. El Loco, Field, Menston. Irek Jasutowicz @tankpetrol 191

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

3. Gary Speed Tribute, Railsfield Mount, Bramley. Claire Bentley Smith @poshfruit 4. Pablo Hernandez , Kirkgate. Adam Duffield @meds_one 190

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

5. Marching on Together, Lowfields Road, Holbeck. Jameson Rogan @jameson_rogan 6. El Loco, Field, Menston. Irek Jasutowicz @tankpetrol 191

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

7. Legends Tribute, Pudsey Market, Pudsey. Nicolas Dixon @nicolasdixon 8. The Chief, Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton. Adam Duffield @meds_one

9. Giant Badge Tilbury, Mount, Holbeck. Shane Green @shanegreenart Photo @steviecampbelluk 10. Champions, Elland Road, Beeston. Adam Duffield @meds_one and Mateusz Klich @cli5hy

192

193

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

7. Legends Tribute, Pudsey Market, Pudsey. Nicolas Dixon @nicolasdixon 8. The Chief, Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton. Adam Duffield @meds_one

9. Giant Badge Tilbury, Mount, Holbeck. Shane Green @shanegreenart Photo @steviecampbelluk 10. Champions, Elland Road, Beeston. Adam Duffield @meds_one and Mateusz Klich @cli5hy

192

193

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

A MEDIA REVOLUTION

As much as the kudos of popular programmes being hosted here, filming here, and even being about here provides bragging rights and generates a buzz, it is the wider impact on the city and its surrounds which has the potential to transform. It is a catalyst for growth, particularly in creative sectors, but also in production, education, digital and more. Surrounding talent is amplified - by Channel 4, by its Emerging Indie Fund and Indie Growth Fund, by the interest its arrival creates, and by the influx of businesses that follow.

Sponsored by Channel 4

NURTURING LOCAL CREATIVITY

194

195

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE STANLEY AND AUDREY BURTON GALLERY

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

ART GALLERY | WOODHOUSE

PARKINSON BUILDING, WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 9JT 0113 343 2778

The next few pages will help you discover the abundance of entertainment and culture that Leeds has to offer. From popular attractions to niche happenings, you’re sure to find an array of venues and events to visit and enjoy for all tastes. All over the city, there really is something for everyone.

HUNSLET RD, LEEDS LS10 1JQ THETETLEY.ORG 0113 320 2323

CRAFT CENTRE AND DESIGN GALLERY ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE

ART

TETLEY ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE

CITY ART GALLERY, THE HEADROW, LS1 3AB

CRAFTCENTRELEEDS.CO.UK

CHAPEL FM ART CENTRE | SEACROFT OLD SEACROFT CHAPEL, LS14 6JB CHAPELFM.CO.UK 0113 225 5944 EAST ST ARTS ARTS SPACE | HAREHILLS ST MARY’S LANE, LEEDS LS9 7EH EASTSTREETARTS.ORG.UK 0113 248 0040

ASSEMBLY HOUSE STUDIOS ART GALLERY | ARMLEY 44 CANAL RD, LEEDS LS12 2PL ASSEMBLYHOUSESTUDIOS.CO.UK 07581 629080

0113 378 7241

LEEDS PRINT WORKSHOP PRINTMAKING STUDIO | CITY CENTRE PATRICK STUDIOS, ST MARY’S LN, LS9 7EH LEEDSPRINTWORKSHOP.ORG

GALLERY AT 164 ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE MUNRO HOUSE, LEEDS LS9 8AG leedsgallery.com 0113 234 5551

DUKE STUDIOS ART STUDIO | CITY CENTRE 3 SHEAF ST, LEEDS LS10 1HD DUKE-STUDIOS.COM 0113 245 9487

HEADINGLEY HEART ARTS VENUE | HEADINGLEY BENNETT ROAD, LS6 3HN HEARTCENTRE.ORG.UK 0113 275 4548

BASEMENTARTSPROJECT ART EVENTS | HUNSLET 28 BACK BURTON TERRACE, LS11 5JH BASEMENTARTSPROJECT.COM 0750 672 1504

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG 0127 984 3333

OTLEY COURTHOUSE ARTS & RESOURCE CENTRE | OTLEY COURTHOUSE ST, OTLEY LS21 3AN OTLEYCOURTHOUSE.ORG.UK 0194 346 7466

CLAY: CENTRE FOR LIVE ART YORKSHIRE

SEVEN ARTS CENTRE ART EVENTS | CHAPEL ALLERTON 31A HARROGATE RD, LS7 3PD SEVENLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 26 26 777

LEEDS ART GALLERY ART GALLERY | HELMSLEY

BOWERY ARTS CENTRE | HEADINGLEY 54 OTLEY RD, LEEDS LS6 2AL THEBOWERY.ORG 0113 224 2284

LEFTBANK LEEDS ARTS VENUE | BURLEY CARDIGAN RD, LEEDS LS6 1LJ LEFTBANKLEEDS.ORG.UK 0113 278 5822

THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AA LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/LEEDSARTGALLERY

0113 378 5350

196

ART VENUE | CITY CENTRE 1-2 REGENT ST, LEEDS LS2 7QA CLAYLEEDS.CO.UK

197

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE STANLEY AND AUDREY BURTON GALLERY

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

ART GALLERY | WOODHOUSE

PARKINSON BUILDING, WOODHOUSE LANE, LS2 9JT 0113 343 2778

HUNSLET RD, LEEDS LS10 1JQ THETETLEY.ORG 0113 320 2323

CRAFT CENTRE AND DESIGN GALLERY ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE

ART

TETLEY ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE

CITY ART GALLERY, THE HEADROW, LS1 3AB

CRAFTCENTRELEEDS.CO.UK

CHAPEL FM ART CENTRE | SEACROFT OLD SEACROFT CHAPEL, LS14 6JB CHAPELFM.CO.UK 0113 225 5944 EAST ST ARTS ARTS SPACE | HAREHILLS ST MARY’S LANE, LEEDS LS9 7EH EASTSTREETARTS.ORG.UK 0113 248 0040

ASSEMBLY HOUSE STUDIOS ART GALLERY | ARMLEY 44 CANAL RD, LEEDS LS12 2PL ASSEMBLYHOUSESTUDIOS.CO.UK 07581 629080

0113 378 7241

LEEDS PRINT WORKSHOP PRINTMAKING STUDIO | CITY CENTRE PATRICK STUDIOS, ST MARY’S LN, LS9 7EH LEEDSPRINTWORKSHOP.ORG

GALLERY AT 164 ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE MUNRO HOUSE, LEEDS LS9 8AG leedsgallery.com 0113 234 5551

DUKE STUDIOS ART STUDIO | CITY CENTRE 3 SHEAF ST, LEEDS LS10 1HD DUKE-STUDIOS.COM 0113 245 9487

HEADINGLEY HEART ARTS VENUE | HEADINGLEY BENNETT ROAD, LS6 3HN HEARTCENTRE.ORG.UK 0113 275 4548

BASEMENTARTSPROJECT ART EVENTS | HUNSLET 28 BACK BURTON TERRACE, LS11 5JH BASEMENTARTSPROJECT.COM 0750 672 1504

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG 0127 984 3333

OTLEY COURTHOUSE ARTS & RESOURCE CENTRE | OTLEY COURTHOUSE ST, OTLEY LS21 3AN OTLEYCOURTHOUSE.ORG.UK 0194 346 7466

CLAY: CENTRE FOR LIVE ART YORKSHIRE

SEVEN ARTS CENTRE ART EVENTS | CHAPEL ALLERTON 31A HARROGATE RD, LS7 3PD SEVENLEEDS.CO.UK 0113 26 26 777

LEEDS ART GALLERY ART GALLERY | HELMSLEY

BOWERY ARTS CENTRE | HEADINGLEY 54 OTLEY RD, LEEDS LS6 2AL THEBOWERY.ORG 0113 224 2284

LEFTBANK LEEDS ARTS VENUE | BURLEY CARDIGAN RD, LEEDS LS6 1LJ LEFTBANKLEEDS.ORG.UK 0113 278 5822

THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AA LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/LEEDSARTGALLERY

0113 378 5350

196

ART VENUE | CITY CENTRE 1-2 REGENT ST, LEEDS LS2 7QA CLAYLEEDS.CO.UK

197

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE ILKLEY CINEMA CINEMA | ILKLEY 46A LEEDS RD, ILKLEY LS29 8DP ILKLEYCINEMA.CO.UK 0194 366 0007

ATTRACTIONS

COMMUNITY

3 HAREWOOD HOUSE ATTRACTION | HAREWOOD SANDY GATE, HAREWOOD, LS17 9LG HAREWOOD.ORG 0113 218 1010

MILLENIUM SQUARE ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE

SUNNYBANK MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE | FARSLEY

MILLENNIUM SQUARE, CALVERLEY STREET, LS1 1UR

SUNNYBANK MILLS, TOWN ST, LS28 5UJ

LEEDS CATHEDRAL ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE LEEDSCATHEDRAL.ORG.UK 0113 245 4545

LEEDS TOWN HALL ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AD LEEDSTOWNHALL.CO.UK 0113 378 6016

THE FILM HOUSE CINEMA | CITY CENTRE THE CARRIAGEWORKS, LS2 3AD FILMHOUSECINEMA.COM 0113 224 3801

LEEDS MINISTER ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE 2-6 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ LEEDSMINSTER.ORG 0113 245 2036

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG 0127 984 3333

VUE CINEMA CINEMA | KIRKSTALL

EVERYMAN CINEMA CINEMA | CITY CENTRE

NORTHERN BALLET DANCE | CITY CENTRE

0871 906 9060

WETHERBY CINEMA CINEMA | WETHERBY CROSSLEY ST, WETHERBY LS22 6RT WETHERBYFILMTHEATRE.CO.UK 01937 580544

COTTAGE ROAD CINEMA CINEMA | HEADINGLEY

HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE CINEMA | HYDE PARK

NORTHERN FILM SCHOOL CINEMA/FILM SCHOOL | CITY CENTRE

DANCE STUDIO LEEDS DANCE | CITY CENTRE

COTTAGE RD, LEEDS LS6 4DD

73 BRUDENELL RD, LEEDS LS6 1JD

ELECTRIC PRESS, 1 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD

MILL 6, MABGATE MILLS, MACAULAY ST, LEEDS LS97SW

COTTAGEROAD.CO.UK

HYDEPARKPICTUREHOUSE.CO.UK

0113 275 1606

0113 275 2045

NORTHERNFILMSCHOOL.CO.UK 0113 812 8000

THEDANCESTUDIOLEEDS.COM 0113 242 1550

MILLSQLEEDS.COM 0113 378 6988

CATHEDRAL HOUSE, GREAT GEORGE ST, LS2 8BE

FILM & CINEMA

LEVEL 4, TRINITY, ALBION ST, LS1 5AT EVERYMANCINEMA.COM

198

SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 0113 256 3239

LEEDS WEST INDIAN CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE | HAREHILLS 10 LAYCOCK PL, LEEDS LS7 3AJ 0113 262 9496

DANCE

CARDIGAN FIELDS, KIRKSTALL RD, LS4 2DG MYVUE.COM/CINEMA/LEEDS-KIRKSTALL-ROAD

0345 308 4620

NORTHERN BALLET, QUARRY HILL, LEEDS LS27PA

NORTHERNBALLET.COM 0113 220 8000

199

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE ILKLEY CINEMA CINEMA | ILKLEY 46A LEEDS RD, ILKLEY LS29 8DP ILKLEYCINEMA.CO.UK 0194 366 0007

ATTRACTIONS

COMMUNITY

3 HAREWOOD HOUSE ATTRACTION | HAREWOOD SANDY GATE, HAREWOOD, LS17 9LG HAREWOOD.ORG 0113 218 1010

MILLENIUM SQUARE ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE

SUNNYBANK MILLS COMMUNITY CENTRE | FARSLEY

MILLENNIUM SQUARE, CALVERLEY STREET, LS1 1UR

SUNNYBANK MILLS, TOWN ST, LS28 5UJ

LEEDS CATHEDRAL ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE LEEDSCATHEDRAL.ORG.UK 0113 245 4545

LEEDS TOWN HALL ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AD LEEDSTOWNHALL.CO.UK 0113 378 6016

THE FILM HOUSE CINEMA | CITY CENTRE THE CARRIAGEWORKS, LS2 3AD FILMHOUSECINEMA.COM 0113 224 3801

LEEDS MINISTER ATTRACTION | CITY CENTRE 2-6 KIRKGATE, LEEDS LS2 7DJ LEEDSMINSTER.ORG 0113 245 2036

HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE ART GALLERY | CITY CENTRE THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 3AH HENRY-MOORE.ORG 0127 984 3333

VUE CINEMA CINEMA | KIRKSTALL

EVERYMAN CINEMA CINEMA | CITY CENTRE

NORTHERN BALLET DANCE | CITY CENTRE

0871 906 9060

WETHERBY CINEMA CINEMA | WETHERBY CROSSLEY ST, WETHERBY LS22 6RT WETHERBYFILMTHEATRE.CO.UK 01937 580544

COTTAGE ROAD CINEMA CINEMA | HEADINGLEY

HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE CINEMA | HYDE PARK

NORTHERN FILM SCHOOL CINEMA/FILM SCHOOL | CITY CENTRE

DANCE STUDIO LEEDS DANCE | CITY CENTRE

COTTAGE RD, LEEDS LS6 4DD

73 BRUDENELL RD, LEEDS LS6 1JD

ELECTRIC PRESS, 1 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD

MILL 6, MABGATE MILLS, MACAULAY ST, LEEDS LS97SW

COTTAGEROAD.CO.UK

HYDEPARKPICTUREHOUSE.CO.UK

0113 275 1606

0113 275 2045

NORTHERNFILMSCHOOL.CO.UK 0113 812 8000

THEDANCESTUDIOLEEDS.COM 0113 242 1550

MILLSQLEEDS.COM 0113 378 6988

CATHEDRAL HOUSE, GREAT GEORGE ST, LS2 8BE

FILM & CINEMA

LEVEL 4, TRINITY, ALBION ST, LS1 5AT EVERYMANCINEMA.COM

198

SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 0113 256 3239

LEEDS WEST INDIAN CENTRE COMMUNITY CENTRE | HAREHILLS 10 LAYCOCK PL, LEEDS LS7 3AJ 0113 262 9496

DANCE

CARDIGAN FIELDS, KIRKSTALL RD, LS4 2DG MYVUE.COM/CINEMA/LEEDS-KIRKSTALL-ROAD

0345 308 4620

NORTHERN BALLET, QUARRY HILL, LEEDS LS27PA

NORTHERNBALLET.COM 0113 220 8000

199

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE MUSEUM | SOUTHBANK CARLISLE RD, LEEDS LS10 1LB

MUSEUM

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/ DISCOVERYCENTRE

0113 378 2100

5 NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE DANCE | HAREHILLS

LEEDS CITY MUSEUM MUSEUM | CITY CENTRE MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LEEDS LS2 8BH

98 CHAPELTOWN ROAD, LEEDS, LS7 4BH

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/LEEDSCITYMUSEUM 0113 224 3732

NSCD.AC.UK 0113 219 3000 YORKSHIRE DANCE DANCE | CITY CENTRE 3 ST PETER’S SQUARE, LS9 8AH YORKSHIREDANCE.COM 0113 243 9867

LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM MUSEUM | ARMLEY CANAL RD, LEEDS LS12 2QF

TEMPLE NEWSAM MUSEUM | COLTON TEMPLE NEWSAM RD, LEEDS LS15 0AE

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/ARMLEYMILLS

0113 263 7861

WELLCROFT HOUSE, OTLEY CYCLE CLUB, CROW LANE OTLEYMUSEUM.ORG

THACKRAYMEDICALMUSEUM.CO.UK/

01943 468181

ILKLEY TOY MUSEUM MUSEUM | ILKLEY

LOTHERTON HALL MUSEUM | ABERFORD

2 WHITTON CROFT RD, ILKLEY LS29 9HR

OFF COLLIER LANE, ABERFORD, LS25 3EB

ILKLEYTOYMUSEUM.CO.UK 01943 603855

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/ LOTHERTONHALL 0113 378 2959

0113 244 4343

THWAITE MILLS WATERMILL MUSEUM | STOURTON THWAITE LN, LEEDS LS10 1RP LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/THWAITEMILLS 0113 378 2983

KIRKSTALL ABBEY MUSEUM | KIRKSTALL ABBEY ROAD, KIRKSTALL, LS5 3EH

THE LEEDS LIBRARY LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE 18 COMMERCIAL ST, LEEDS LS1 6AL THELEEDSLIBRARY.ORG.UK

TROPICAL WORLD MUSEUM | ROUNDHAY PRINCES AVE, ROUNDHAY PARK, LS8 2ER

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND

TROPICALWORLD.LEEDS.GOV.UK

GALLERIES/KIRKSTALLABBEY

0113 245 3071

0113 237 0754

0113 378 4079

LEEDS CENTRAL LIBRARY LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 3AB

HORSFORTH VILLAGE MUSEUM MUSEUM | HORSFORTH

LEEDS.GOV.UK/LIBRARIES/CENTRAL-LIBRARY

5 THE GREEN,HORSFORTH, LS18 5JB 0113 281 9877

0113 378 5005

200

TEMPLENEWSAMHOUSE

THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM MUSEUM | HAREHILLS 141 BECKETT ST, LEEDS LS9 7LN

LEEDS.GOV.NDGALLERIES/ABBEYHOUSE

0113 378 4079

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/

0113 336 7460

OTLEY MUSEUM MUSEUM | OTLEY

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM MUSEUM | KIRKSTALL ABBEY WALK, KIRKSTALL, LS5 3EH

LIBRARY

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM | CITY CENTRE ARMOURIES DR, LEEDS LS10 1LT ROYALARMOURIES.ORG 0113 220 1999

201

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE MUSEUM | SOUTHBANK CARLISLE RD, LEEDS LS10 1LB

MUSEUM

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/ DISCOVERYCENTRE

0113 378 2100

5 NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE DANCE | HAREHILLS

LEEDS CITY MUSEUM MUSEUM | CITY CENTRE MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LEEDS LS2 8BH

98 CHAPELTOWN ROAD, LEEDS, LS7 4BH

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/LEEDSCITYMUSEUM 0113 224 3732

NSCD.AC.UK 0113 219 3000 YORKSHIRE DANCE DANCE | CITY CENTRE 3 ST PETER’S SQUARE, LS9 8AH YORKSHIREDANCE.COM 0113 243 9867

LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM MUSEUM | ARMLEY CANAL RD, LEEDS LS12 2QF

TEMPLE NEWSAM MUSEUM | COLTON TEMPLE NEWSAM RD, LEEDS LS15 0AE

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/ARMLEYMILLS

0113 263 7861

WELLCROFT HOUSE, OTLEY CYCLE CLUB, CROW LANE OTLEYMUSEUM.ORG

THACKRAYMEDICALMUSEUM.CO.UK/

01943 468181

ILKLEY TOY MUSEUM MUSEUM | ILKLEY

LOTHERTON HALL MUSEUM | ABERFORD

2 WHITTON CROFT RD, ILKLEY LS29 9HR

OFF COLLIER LANE, ABERFORD, LS25 3EB

ILKLEYTOYMUSEUM.CO.UK 01943 603855

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/ LOTHERTONHALL 0113 378 2959

0113 244 4343

THWAITE MILLS WATERMILL MUSEUM | STOURTON THWAITE LN, LEEDS LS10 1RP LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND GALLERIES/THWAITEMILLS 0113 378 2983

KIRKSTALL ABBEY MUSEUM | KIRKSTALL ABBEY ROAD, KIRKSTALL, LS5 3EH

THE LEEDS LIBRARY LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE 18 COMMERCIAL ST, LEEDS LS1 6AL THELEEDSLIBRARY.ORG.UK

TROPICAL WORLD MUSEUM | ROUNDHAY PRINCES AVE, ROUNDHAY PARK, LS8 2ER

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSAND

TROPICALWORLD.LEEDS.GOV.UK

GALLERIES/KIRKSTALLABBEY

0113 245 3071

0113 237 0754

0113 378 4079

LEEDS CENTRAL LIBRARY LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE CALVERLEY ST, LEEDS LS1 3AB

HORSFORTH VILLAGE MUSEUM MUSEUM | HORSFORTH

LEEDS.GOV.UK/LIBRARIES/CENTRAL-LIBRARY

5 THE GREEN,HORSFORTH, LS18 5JB 0113 281 9877

0113 378 5005

200

TEMPLENEWSAMHOUSE

THACKRAY MEDICAL MUSEUM MUSEUM | HAREHILLS 141 BECKETT ST, LEEDS LS9 7LN

LEEDS.GOV.NDGALLERIES/ABBEYHOUSE

0113 378 4079

LEEDS.GOV.UK/MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES/

0113 336 7460

OTLEY MUSEUM MUSEUM | OTLEY

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM MUSEUM | KIRKSTALL ABBEY WALK, KIRKSTALL, LS5 3EH

LIBRARY

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM | CITY CENTRE ARMOURIES DR, LEEDS LS10 1LT ROYALARMOURIES.ORG 0113 220 1999

201

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

MUSIC

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB MUSIC | VENUE | HYDE PARK

BELGRAVE MUSIC HALL MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

33 QUEEN’S RD, LEEDS LS6 1NY

1-1A CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LEEDS, LS2 8JP

BRUDENELLSOCIALCLUB.CO.UK

BELGRAVEMUSICHALL.COM

0113 275 2411

0113 234 6160

11 BLUEBERRY HILL STUDIOS MUSIC | REHEARSAL SPACE KIRKSTALL

LEEDS O2 ACADEMY MUSIC | EVENTS | CITY CENTRE

WARDROBE MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

UNIT 11, KIRKSTALL INDUSTRIAL LS4 2AZ

55 COOKRIDGE STREET, LEEDS, LS2 3AW

ST. PETER’S SQUARE, QUARRY HILL, LS9 8AH

46 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU

BLUEBERRYHILLSTUDIOS.CO.UK 07776 002995

ACADEMYMUSICGROUP.COM 0113 389 1555

THEWARDROBE.CO.UK

OPERANORTH.CO.UK/HOWARD-ASSEMBLY-ROOM

EIGER STUDIOS MUSIC | REHEARSAL SPACE | BEESTON FAIRFIELD HOUSE, NEW CRAVEN GATE, LS11 5NF EIGERSTUDIOS.CO.UK 0113 244 4105

8 CANAL MILLS MUSIC | EVENTS | ARMLEY BRANDON STREET, ARMLEY ROAD, LEEDS, LS12 2EB

CANALMILLS.COM

CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE SWAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6LW CITYVARIETIES.CO.UK 0113 243 0808

12 DOMINO MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG THEDOMINO.CO.UK

WHARF CHAMBERS MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 23-25 WHARF ST, LEEDS LS2 7EQ WHARFCHAMBERS.ORG

0800 160 1138

0113 243 9999

0113 383 8800

HYDE PARK BOOK CLUB MUSIC | VENUE |HYDE PARK 27-29 HEADINGLEY LN, LS6 1BL HYDEPARKBOOKCLUB.CO.UK

0113 274 9888

07523 307089

BEAVER WORKS MUSIC | VENUE | HUNSLET

36 WHITEHOUSE ST, LEEDS LS10 1AD

07943 814078

9 FIRST DIRECT ARENA MUSIC | EVENTS | CITY CENTRE ARENA WAY, LEEDS, LS2 8BY FIRSTDIRECTARENA.COM

0844 248 1585

10 202

HEADROW HOUSE MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 19A THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 6PU HEADROWHOUSE.COM 0113 245 9370

OPERA NORTH MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 46 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU OPERANORTH.CO.UK 0113 243 9999

SELA BAR MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU SELABAR.COM

0113 242 9442

203

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

MUSIC

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BRUDENELL SOCIAL CLUB MUSIC | VENUE | HYDE PARK

BELGRAVE MUSIC HALL MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

33 QUEEN’S RD, LEEDS LS6 1NY

1-1A CROSS BELGRAVE STREET, LEEDS, LS2 8JP

BRUDENELLSOCIALCLUB.CO.UK

BELGRAVEMUSICHALL.COM

0113 275 2411

0113 234 6160

11 BLUEBERRY HILL STUDIOS MUSIC | REHEARSAL SPACE KIRKSTALL

LEEDS O2 ACADEMY MUSIC | EVENTS | CITY CENTRE

WARDROBE MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

HOWARD ASSEMBLY ROOM MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE

UNIT 11, KIRKSTALL INDUSTRIAL LS4 2AZ

55 COOKRIDGE STREET, LEEDS, LS2 3AW

ST. PETER’S SQUARE, QUARRY HILL, LS9 8AH

46 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU

BLUEBERRYHILLSTUDIOS.CO.UK 07776 002995

ACADEMYMUSICGROUP.COM 0113 389 1555

THEWARDROBE.CO.UK

OPERANORTH.CO.UK/HOWARD-ASSEMBLY-ROOM

EIGER STUDIOS MUSIC | REHEARSAL SPACE | BEESTON FAIRFIELD HOUSE, NEW CRAVEN GATE, LS11 5NF EIGERSTUDIOS.CO.UK 0113 244 4105

8 CANAL MILLS MUSIC | EVENTS | ARMLEY BRANDON STREET, ARMLEY ROAD, LEEDS, LS12 2EB

CANALMILLS.COM

CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE SWAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6LW CITYVARIETIES.CO.UK 0113 243 0808

12 DOMINO MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG THEDOMINO.CO.UK

WHARF CHAMBERS MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 23-25 WHARF ST, LEEDS LS2 7EQ WHARFCHAMBERS.ORG

0800 160 1138

0113 243 9999

0113 383 8800

HYDE PARK BOOK CLUB MUSIC | VENUE |HYDE PARK 27-29 HEADINGLEY LN, LS6 1BL HYDEPARKBOOKCLUB.CO.UK

0113 274 9888

07523 307089

BEAVER WORKS MUSIC | VENUE | HUNSLET

36 WHITEHOUSE ST, LEEDS LS10 1AD

07943 814078

9 FIRST DIRECT ARENA MUSIC | EVENTS | CITY CENTRE ARENA WAY, LEEDS, LS2 8BY FIRSTDIRECTARENA.COM

0844 248 1585

10 202

HEADROW HOUSE MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 19A THE HEADROW, LEEDS, LS1 6PU HEADROWHOUSE.COM 0113 245 9370

OPERA NORTH MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 46 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU OPERANORTH.CO.UK 0113 243 9999

SELA BAR MUSIC | VENUE | CITY CENTRE 20 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU SELABAR.COM

0113 242 9442

203

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

KEY CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

NIGHTLIFE

66 MERRION ST, LEEDS LS2 8LW WWW.THEKEYCLUBLEEDS.COM

0113 244 3446 DISTRIKT NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MINT CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

7 DUNCAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6DQ

8 HARRISON ST, LEEDS LS1 6PA

SPORT

WWW.MINTLEEDS.COM

WWW.DISTRIKT.CO.UK

0113 243 3674

0113 244 3168

16 HIFI CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MINT WAREHOUSE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

THE HIFI CLUB, 2 CENTRAL ROAD, LEEDS, LS1 6DE

AQUATITE HOUSE, WATER LN, LEEDS LS11 9UD

OUTDOORS

WWW.MINTLEEDS.COM

WWW.THEHIFICLUB.CO.UK

0113 245 3790

0113 242 7353

DOLLHOUSE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MEANWOOD VALLEY URBAN FARM OUTDOOR SPACE | MEANWOOD

11-15 HIRT, S YARD, LEEDS LS1 6NJ

SUGAR WELL RD, MEANWOOD,LS7 2QG

HTTPS://WWW.DOLLHOUSEVIP.COM

WWW.MVUF.ORG.UK

0113 243 9898

0113 262 9759

SPACE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

PRYZM NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

11 HIRST’S YARD, CITY CENTRE, LEEDS LS1 6NJ

16-18 WOODHOUSE LN, LEEDS LS2 8LX

VIADUCT SHOWBAR NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

WWW.PRYZM.CO.UK/LEEDS

11 LOWER BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6ER

WWW.NOCURFEWEVENTS.CO.UK

0113 246 1030

0113 243 9510

WIRE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE 2-8 CALL LN, LEEDS LS1 6DN WWW.WIRECLUB.CO.UK

0113 234 0980

15 204

WWW.VIADUCTLEEDS.COM

0113 344 9552

ROUNDHAY PARK OUTDOOR SPACE | ROUNDHAY MANSION LN, LEEDS LS8 2HH WWW.ROUNDHAYPARK.ORG.UK

0113 378 6002

ILKLEY LIDO OUTDOOR SPACE | SWIMMING | ILKLEY DENTON RD, ILKLEY LS29 0BZ WWW.ILKLEYLIDO.CO.UK

01943 600453

OTLEY CHEVIN OUTDOOR SPACE | OTLEY THE WHITEHOUSE VISITOR CENTRE/JOHNNY LA, OTLEY LS21 3JL

HTTPS://WWW.CHEVINFOREST.CO.UK

01943 465023

GOLDEN ACRE PARK OUTDOOR SPACE | BRAMHOPE ARTHINGTON RD, BRAMHOPE, LS16 8BQ

0113 261 0374

18 205

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

KEY CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

NIGHTLIFE

66 MERRION ST, LEEDS LS2 8LW WWW.THEKEYCLUBLEEDS.COM

0113 244 3446 DISTRIKT NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MINT CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

7 DUNCAN ST, LEEDS LS1 6DQ

8 HARRISON ST, LEEDS LS1 6PA

SPORT

WWW.MINTLEEDS.COM

WWW.DISTRIKT.CO.UK

0113 243 3674

0113 244 3168

16 HIFI CLUB NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MINT WAREHOUSE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

THE HIFI CLUB, 2 CENTRAL ROAD, LEEDS, LS1 6DE

AQUATITE HOUSE, WATER LN, LEEDS LS11 9UD

OUTDOORS

WWW.MINTLEEDS.COM

WWW.THEHIFICLUB.CO.UK

0113 245 3790

0113 242 7353

DOLLHOUSE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

MEANWOOD VALLEY URBAN FARM OUTDOOR SPACE | MEANWOOD

11-15 HIRT, S YARD, LEEDS LS1 6NJ

SUGAR WELL RD, MEANWOOD,LS7 2QG

HTTPS://WWW.DOLLHOUSEVIP.COM

WWW.MVUF.ORG.UK

0113 243 9898

0113 262 9759

SPACE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

PRYZM NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

11 HIRST’S YARD, CITY CENTRE, LEEDS LS1 6NJ

16-18 WOODHOUSE LN, LEEDS LS2 8LX

VIADUCT SHOWBAR NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE

WWW.PRYZM.CO.UK/LEEDS

11 LOWER BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6ER

WWW.NOCURFEWEVENTS.CO.UK

0113 246 1030

0113 243 9510

WIRE NIGHTLIFE | CITY CENTRE 2-8 CALL LN, LEEDS LS1 6DN WWW.WIRECLUB.CO.UK

0113 234 0980

15 204

WWW.VIADUCTLEEDS.COM

0113 344 9552

ROUNDHAY PARK OUTDOOR SPACE | ROUNDHAY MANSION LN, LEEDS LS8 2HH WWW.ROUNDHAYPARK.ORG.UK

0113 378 6002

ILKLEY LIDO OUTDOOR SPACE | SWIMMING | ILKLEY DENTON RD, ILKLEY LS29 0BZ WWW.ILKLEYLIDO.CO.UK

01943 600453

OTLEY CHEVIN OUTDOOR SPACE | OTLEY THE WHITEHOUSE VISITOR CENTRE/JOHNNY LA, OTLEY LS21 3JL

HTTPS://WWW.CHEVINFOREST.CO.UK

01943 465023

GOLDEN ACRE PARK OUTDOOR SPACE | BRAMHOPE ARTHINGTON RD, BRAMHOPE, LS16 8BQ

0113 261 0374

18 205

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BOLTON ABBEY CHURCH | SKIPTON BOLTON ABBEY, SKIPTON, BD23 6AL BOLTONABBEY.COM 01756 718000

THEATRE 19

CARRIAGEWORKS THEATRE | CITY CENTRE 3 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD CARRIAGEWORKSTHEATRE.CO.UK 0113 376 0318 SLUNG LOW THEATRE | HOLBECK

VALLEY PARADE SPORT VENUE | BRADFORD VALLEY PARADE, BRADFORD BD8 7DY BRADFORDCITYFC.CO.UK 01274 309945

WORKING MENS CLUB, JENKINSON LAWN,

STAGE@LEEDS THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

BRONTE PARSONAGE MUSEUM MUSEUM | HAWORTH

ELLAND RD, LEEDS LS11 0ES

HOLBECK, LEEDS LS11 9QX

18 CROMER TERRACE, LEEDS LS2 9JS

CHURCH STREET, HAWORTH, KEIGHLEY BD22 8DR

LEEDSUNITED.COM

SLUNGLOW.ORG

STAGE.LEEDS.AC.UK

0871 334 1919

0113 226 0808

BRONTE.ORG.UK 01535 642323

HEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM SPORTS VENUE | HEADINGLEY

WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

ST MICHAEL’S LN, HEADINGLEY, LS6 3BR

PLAYHOUSE SQUARE, QUARRY HILL, LS2 7UP

YORKSHIRECARNEGIE.COM

WYP.ORG.UK

WETHERBY RACECOURSE SPORTS VENUE | WETHERBY

YEADON TOWN HALL THEATRE | YEADON

THE RACECOURSE, YORK ROAD, WETHERBY, LS22 5EJ

HIGH ST, YEADON, LEEDS LS19 7PP

WETHERBYRACING.CO.UK

YEADONTOWNHALL.CO.UK

ELLAND ROAD SPORTS VENUE | BEESTON

0113 213 7700

0344 248 6651

0113 343 8730

DAY TRIPPING

KEIGHLEY AND WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY MUSEUM | HAWORTH THE RAILWAY STATION, KEIGHLEY BD22 8NJ

KWVR.CO.UK 01535 645214

0113 279 0033

YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK ART | OPEN-AIR GALLERY | WAKEFIELD WEST BRETTON, WAKEFIELD WF43 4LG YSP.ORG.UK 01924 832631

PIECE HALL ART GALLERY / COMPLEX | HALIFAX BLACKLEDGE, HALIFAX HX1 1RE THEPIECEHALL.CO.UK 01422 525200

MIDDLETON GROVE, BELLE ISLE, LS11 5DJ

LEEDS GRAND THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

HEPWORTH ART GALLERY | WAKEFIELD

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM MUSEUM | YORK

ACTIVE.LEEDS.GOV.UK/FINDACENTRE/

46 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU

GALLERY WALK, WAKEFIELD, WF1 5AW

LEEMAN RD, YORK YO26 4XJ

JOHNCHARLESCENTREFORSPORT

LEEDSGRANDTHEATRE.COM

HEPWORTHWAKEFIELD.ORG

RAILWAYMUSEUM.ORG.UK

01937 582035

JOHN CHARLES CENTRE FOR SPORT SPORTS FACILITY | BELLE ISLE

0844 848 2700

0113 378 8000

206

0192 424 7360

0333 016 1010

207

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BOLTON ABBEY CHURCH | SKIPTON BOLTON ABBEY, SKIPTON, BD23 6AL BOLTONABBEY.COM 01756 718000

THEATRE 19

CARRIAGEWORKS THEATRE | CITY CENTRE 3 MILLENNIUM SQUARE, LS2 3AD CARRIAGEWORKSTHEATRE.CO.UK 0113 376 0318 SLUNG LOW THEATRE | HOLBECK

VALLEY PARADE SPORT VENUE | BRADFORD VALLEY PARADE, BRADFORD BD8 7DY BRADFORDCITYFC.CO.UK 01274 309945

WORKING MENS CLUB, JENKINSON LAWN,

STAGE@LEEDS THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

BRONTE PARSONAGE MUSEUM MUSEUM | HAWORTH

ELLAND RD, LEEDS LS11 0ES

HOLBECK, LEEDS LS11 9QX

18 CROMER TERRACE, LEEDS LS2 9JS

CHURCH STREET, HAWORTH, KEIGHLEY BD22 8DR

LEEDSUNITED.COM

SLUNGLOW.ORG

STAGE.LEEDS.AC.UK

0871 334 1919

0113 226 0808

BRONTE.ORG.UK 01535 642323

HEADINGLEY CARNEGIE STADIUM SPORTS VENUE | HEADINGLEY

WEST YORKSHIRE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

ST MICHAEL’S LN, HEADINGLEY, LS6 3BR

PLAYHOUSE SQUARE, QUARRY HILL, LS2 7UP

YORKSHIRECARNEGIE.COM

WYP.ORG.UK

WETHERBY RACECOURSE SPORTS VENUE | WETHERBY

YEADON TOWN HALL THEATRE | YEADON

THE RACECOURSE, YORK ROAD, WETHERBY, LS22 5EJ

HIGH ST, YEADON, LEEDS LS19 7PP

WETHERBYRACING.CO.UK

YEADONTOWNHALL.CO.UK

ELLAND ROAD SPORTS VENUE | BEESTON

0113 213 7700

0344 248 6651

0113 343 8730

DAY TRIPPING

KEIGHLEY AND WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY MUSEUM | HAWORTH THE RAILWAY STATION, KEIGHLEY BD22 8NJ

KWVR.CO.UK 01535 645214

0113 279 0033

YORKSHIRE SCULPTURE PARK ART | OPEN-AIR GALLERY | WAKEFIELD WEST BRETTON, WAKEFIELD WF43 4LG YSP.ORG.UK 01924 832631

PIECE HALL ART GALLERY / COMPLEX | HALIFAX BLACKLEDGE, HALIFAX HX1 1RE THEPIECEHALL.CO.UK 01422 525200

MIDDLETON GROVE, BELLE ISLE, LS11 5DJ

LEEDS GRAND THEATRE | CITY CENTRE

HEPWORTH ART GALLERY | WAKEFIELD

NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM MUSEUM | YORK

ACTIVE.LEEDS.GOV.UK/FINDACENTRE/

46 NEW BRIGGATE, LEEDS LS1 6NU

GALLERY WALK, WAKEFIELD, WF1 5AW

LEEMAN RD, YORK YO26 4XJ

JOHNCHARLESCENTREFORSPORT

LEEDSGRANDTHEATRE.COM

HEPWORTHWAKEFIELD.ORG

RAILWAYMUSEUM.ORG.UK

01937 582035

JOHN CHARLES CENTRE FOR SPORT SPORTS FACILITY | BELLE ISLE

0844 848 2700

0113 378 8000

206

0192 424 7360

0333 016 1010

207

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

YORK MINSTER CHURCH | YORK DEANGATE, YORK YO1 7HH YORKMINSTER.ORG

01904 557200

THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM SPORT VENUE | HUDDERSFIELD STADIUM WAY, HUDDERSFIELD HD1 6PG WWW.JOHNSMITHSSTADIUM.COM

01484 484100

EUREKA! EDUCATION | HALIFAX DISCOVERY RD, HALIFAX HX1 2NE WWW.EUREKA.ORG.UK

01422 330069

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM | YORK TOWER ST, YORK YO1 9RY WWW.YORKCASTLEMUSEUM.ORG.UK

01904 687687

SALTS MILL ART GALLERY / COMPLEX | SALTAIRE VICTORIA RD, SALTAIRE, BD18 3LA WWW.SALTSMILL.ORG.UK

01274 531163

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDIA MUSEUM

MUSEUM | BRADFORD PICTUREVILLE, BRADFORD BD1 1NQ

WWW.SCIENCEANDMEDIAMUSEUM.ORG.UK

Credits: 1. Leeds Art Gallery 2. The Tetley @the_tetley 3. Millennium Square @ steviecampbelluk 4. Sunny Bank Mills @sunnybankmills 5. Leeds City Museum 6. Temple Newsam 7. Royal Armouries @steviecampbelluk 8. Blueberry Hill Studios @ blueberryhillstudiosuk) 9. First Direct Arena 10. Beaverworks @beaverworks_leeds 11. Belgrave @belgravemusichall 12. Hyde Park Book Club 13. Headrow House @ headrowhouse 14. Mint Warehouse @mint_leeds 15. Distrikt @distriktbarleeds 16. Meanwood Valley Farm @steviecampbelluk 17. Yorkshire Sculpture Park @ yspsculpture 18. Ilkley Lido @ brionycooke 19. Elland Road 20. Leeds Grand 21. York Minster

LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES LEEDS GRAND THEATRE 46 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL SWAN STREET, LS1 6LW HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE 73 BRUDENELL ROAD, LS6 1JD

DID YOU KNOW... City Varieties holds the Guinness World Record for the nation’s longest running music hall.

VISIT WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS

LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM 0113 243 0808

Leeds Heritage Theatres is a Charitable Trust operating three of the most iconic venues in the city Leeds Grand Theatre - the ‘Grand Old Lady of Leeds’ has been entertaining audiences since 1878 with the best of the day’s cultural entertainment. Today, she plays host to the best of the West End and other touring productions, alongside opera and ballet from resident companies Opera North and Northern Ballet. City Varieties Music Hall - beginning life in 1865 as a pub music room, The Varieties is Leeds’ hidden gem. The home of the BBC’s The Good Old Days, this intimate venue is regarded as one of the UK’s finest venues for live comedy, and music, as well as Leeds’ favourite Rock ‘n’ Roll Panto. Hyde Park Picture House - opened in 1914, The Picture House is one of the country’s most distinctive, historic cinemas and still retains its original gas lighting. Well established as the home of independent film in Leeds, The Picture House is temporarily closed while undergoing exciting transformation.

0844 856 3797

208

209

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

YORK MINSTER CHURCH | YORK DEANGATE, YORK YO1 7HH YORKMINSTER.ORG

01904 557200

THE JOHN SMITH’S STADIUM SPORT VENUE | HUDDERSFIELD STADIUM WAY, HUDDERSFIELD HD1 6PG WWW.JOHNSMITHSSTADIUM.COM

01484 484100

EUREKA! EDUCATION | HALIFAX DISCOVERY RD, HALIFAX HX1 2NE WWW.EUREKA.ORG.UK

01422 330069

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM | YORK TOWER ST, YORK YO1 9RY WWW.YORKCASTLEMUSEUM.ORG.UK

01904 687687

SALTS MILL ART GALLERY / COMPLEX | SALTAIRE VICTORIA RD, SALTAIRE, BD18 3LA WWW.SALTSMILL.ORG.UK

01274 531163

NATIONAL SCIENCE AND MEDIA MUSEUM

MUSEUM | BRADFORD PICTUREVILLE, BRADFORD BD1 1NQ

WWW.SCIENCEANDMEDIAMUSEUM.ORG.UK

LEEDS HERITAGE THEATRES LEEDS GRAND THEATRE 46 NEW BRIGGATE, LS1 6NU CITY VARIETIES MUSIC HALL SWAN STREET, LS1 6LW HYDE PARK PICTURE HOUSE 73 BRUDENELL ROAD, LS6 1JD

DID YOU KNOW... City Varieties holds the Guinness World Record for the nation’s longest running music hall.

VISIT WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS

LEEDSHERITAGETHEATRES.COM 0113 243 0808

0844 856 3797

208

209

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

NORTHERN OPERA GROUP DID YOU KNOW... We have a podcast ‘Operacast’ where we talk to leading figures in the world of opera.

Photo: Pelly & Me Photography

OPERA COMPANY | CITY CENTRE 2 ST CECILIA STREET QUARRY HILL, LS2 7PY VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS NORTHERNOPERAGROUP.CO.UK 07817475769

Performing rare and wonderful operas in imaginative ways An award winning opera company staging productions and events across the year. We find the hidden gems of opera to bring audiences something new that cannot be seen anywhere else. Our annual Leeds Opera Festival takes place every August bank holiday weekend taking productions, concerts, workshops and talks to non-traditional venues across the city. Alongside our work with some of the UK’s leading professional singers, we stage an annual community opera which anyone can take part in for free. We are the world’s first carbon literate opera company and we are committed to making opera more diverse, inclusive and relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds. “Northern Opera Group offer reassuring evidence of the operatic talent continuing to bubble up across the North of England” - Opera Magazine.

210

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE DOMINO CLUB LIVE MUSIC COCKTAIL BAR CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... The Domino was the first dedicated Jazz venue in Leeds in 20 years and is now named by Arts Council UK as a place of cultural significance.

SUMMER WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 20.00 - 02.00 WINTER WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 18.00 - 02.00 THEDOMINO.CO.UK 0113 513 2086

An underground bar with live Jazz, Blues, Funk and Soul serving exceptional drinks, hidden behind the barbershop in The Grand Arcade The Domino Club, a family owned music and cocktail bar in the heart of Leeds, opened its doors in 2017. Listed as one of the top 20 speakeasies in the world by The Difford’s Guide, the bar serves a range of classic and signature drinks. The company prides itself on their beautifully simple drinks with a focus on sustainability, served by some of the best bartenders in the city. What started as a hidden drinking den showcasing local Jazz bands, quickly crept up to being the most active music venue in the city, with acts from as far afield as New Orleans and New York gracing the Domino’s stage. As a result we’re proud to be part of one of the best Jazz scenes in the country with some of the country’s finest young talent regularly wowing the Domino crowd. It feels incredible to be back with our musicians, our team and our guests, the dance floor is open!

211

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

NORTHERN OPERA GROUP DID YOU KNOW... We have a podcast ‘Operacast’ where we talk to leading figures in the world of opera.

Photo: Pelly & Me Photography

OPERA COMPANY | CITY CENTRE 2 ST CECILIA STREET QUARRY HILL, LS2 7PY VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS NORTHERNOPERAGROUP.CO.UK 07817475769

210

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE DOMINO CLUB LIVE MUSIC COCKTAIL BAR CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... The Domino was the first dedicated Jazz venue in Leeds in 20 years and is now named by Arts Council UK as a place of cultural significance.

SUMMER WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 20.00 - 02.00 WINTER WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 18.00 - 02.00 THEDOMINO.CO.UK 0113 513 2086

211

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE HEPWORTH WAKEFIELD

THE LEEDS LIBRARY DID YOU KNOW... The Library is haunted. Staff regularly hear or sense the presence of Thomas Vincent Sternberg, a former librarian who died in 1880.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE 18 COMMERCIAL STREET, LS1 6AL MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16

ART GALLERY, GARDEN, SHOP AND CAFÉ | WAKEFIELD GALLERY WALK, WF1 5AW

DID YOU KNOW... The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, one of the UK’s largest free public gardens designed by landscape architect Tom StuartSmith, opened in 2019.

GALLERY, SHOP & CAFÉ WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 GARDEN CAFÉ EVERY DAY: 11.00 - 15.00 GARDEN OPEN EVERY DAY

THELEEDSLIBRARY.ORG.UK 0113 245 3071

A magnificent independent library, a heritage gem, book lovers’ paradise and unique arts venue Founded in 1768, the Leeds Library is the oldest cultural institution in the city. Many people of local and national interest have been members including the scientist, theologian and political radical Joseph Priestley who was a founder member. The Library has always provided a creative space where people can meet and share ideas and interests as well as borrowing items from its large and unique collection. For anyone who loves books, reading, writing, being creative or cultural history, it is a rewarding, inspiring and stimulating place to visit and linger. In the daytime, this cultural gem is an oasis of calm in the bustling heart of the city, at evenings and weekends, it morphs into a quirky arts venue where you might be scared witless by horror theatre or be wowed by the acrobatics of a modern dancer. The Library is regularly used as a TV and film location.

212

HEPWORTHWAKEFIELD.ORG 01924 247360

An award-winning gallery in the heart of Yorkshire, set within Wakefield’s historic waterfront Designed by the acclaimed David Chipperfield Architects, The Hepworth Wakefield opened in May 2011 and was awarded Art Fund Museum of the Year in 2017. Named after Barbara Hepworth, one of the most important artists of the 20th century who was born and brought up in Wakefield, the gallery presents major exhibitions of the best international modern and contemporary art and has dedicated galleries exploring Hepworth’s art and working process. You’ll also find The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, an award-winning shop, gallery café and garden café as well as regular family activities and a programme of events throughout the year. Over 100 trains per day run from Leeds to Wakefield Westgate station and Wakefield Kirkgate station, with an approximate journey time of only 15 minutes.

213

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE HEPWORTH WAKEFIELD

THE LEEDS LIBRARY DID YOU KNOW... The Library is haunted. Staff regularly hear or sense the presence of Thomas Vincent Sternberg, a former librarian who died in 1880.

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

LIBRARY | CITY CENTRE 18 COMMERCIAL STREET, LS1 6AL MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16

ART GALLERY, GARDEN, SHOP AND CAFÉ | WAKEFIELD GALLERY WALK, WF1 5AW

DID YOU KNOW... The Hepworth Wakefield Garden, one of the UK’s largest free public gardens designed by landscape architect Tom StuartSmith, opened in 2019.

GALLERY, SHOP & CAFÉ WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 GARDEN CAFÉ EVERY DAY: 11.00 - 15.00 GARDEN OPEN EVERY DAY

THELEEDSLIBRARY.ORG.UK 0113 245 3071

212

HEPWORTHWAKEFIELD.ORG 01924 247360

213

On the high streets and the low roads, in the arcades, markets and shopping centres, Leeds is a shopper’s delight. Famous brands are matched by an array of specialist independents, and beyond the shops this evolving city is providing a lifestyle to aspire to. 214

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SHOPPINGAND LIFESYLE

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

215

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SHOPPINGAND LIFESYLE

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

215

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

In every pocket of Leeds you will find the independent communities emerging, thriving and evolving. Much of Leeds’ charm comes from the Victorian arcades, which are packed with hidden gems and small businesses. If you venture up Thornton’s Arcade on Briggate, you’ll uncover exciting retailers such as Village Books, Azendi Jewellery and one of the most renowned skate shops in the UK Welcome Skate Store. Just by strolling through other arcades

Queens, Central and Grand you’ll always find something different on offer; whether that be statement home furnishings from Yellow Sunrise, authentic pre-loved designer handbags from Designer Exchange or unique handmade gifts from Our Handmade Collective.

A SHOPPER’S PARADISE

AN EMERGING

RETAIL CAPITAL Outside of London, Leeds has become one of the largest shopping destinations in the UK, home to a parade of independent retailers and shopping centres. A shopper’s paradise, mixing the biggest brands with quirky independents and amazing arcades. Other than the famous Trinity shopping centre filled with 120 well-known retailers and restaurants, and the glittering Victoria Quarter housing luxury treats, you may find yourself surprised if you take a stroll through the city - to the Corn Exchange on Call Lane or along the arcades of Briggate. 216

For over 150 years, Leeds Corn Exchange has been at the heart of shopping in Leeds, with its iconic architecture becoming a symbol for retail and economic power in the city. Opened in 1864, the Victorian building was built for the trading of corn kernels, which has now evolved into an independent haven, known for their ever-changing shops on both the first and second floor. Home to the likes of Fabrikk, On The Wall, The Plant Point, Simcha Gallery, Giant Kitten and Alt Box, it is recognised as the space that supports thriving creatives, curators and craftspeople going against the mainstream and fuelling the shopping habits of every generation.

4 217

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

A SHOPPER’S PARADISE

AN EMERGING

4 217

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Leeds is synonymous with the history of fashion, being that the city was at the heart of the textiles industry. West Yorkshire’s manufacturing heritage originated back to the 18th century, but it wasn’t until the 20th century that Leeds positively asserted itself as a dominant city for British fashion. But the year 2020 gave us an opportunity as a society to reflect on the damages of fast-fashion on the environment. The production and distribution of fast-fashion results in 92 million tonnes of textile waste being created each year worldwide. Also, 20% of our world’s wastewater is a result of fabric dyeing and treatment which is being pumped back into water systems and being contaminated with toxins. So, if you take sustainability and the environment into consideration when you go shopping, make a bee-line to the retro, second-hand stores like Blue Rinse, Pop Boutique or Cow Vintage for ethically sourced, iconic garments. EcoTopia and Freckleface also pride themselves on being environmentallyfriendly through the former’s zero waste policy and plastic free packing, and the latter’s vegan wax melts and locally-sourced ingredients. 218

Being the birthplace of Marks & Spencer back in 1884, the market has evolved over time into an array of stalls and a food and drink hall, but will always remain a symbol for the beginning of fashion in the city. Leeds continues to be the emerging retail capital in the UK. 7

Pleasingly, Leeds has no stereotypical style, so don’t be surprised when you see a neverending street of eclectic outfits and vibrant colours. Retail therapy doesn’t have to revolve around clothes, and with Leeds back up and open for business, it’s time to return to or discover these alternative stores. Explore the unique personalities of Leeds and take a step into Jumbo Records or Crash Records to satisfy your music fix; OK Comics for those graphic novel lovers; and Colours May Vary stock a varied range of stationary, homeware, gifts and books sourced from local up-and-coming curators - in Leeds the independents support independents!

INDEPENDENTS SUPPORT INDEPENDENTS Credits: 1. Thornton’s Arcade 2. Trinity Tower @steviecampbelluk 3. Corn Exchange 4. The Plant Point @theplantpoint 5. BEST @bestleedsuk 6. Kirkgate Market @steviecampbelluk 7. Village Books @villagebooks.co 8. Our Handmade Collective @ourhandmadecollective

Nowhere is that more apparent than at Kirkgate Market, an icon in Leeds for over a century which has helped to transform retailers into becoming a big success.

8 219

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Nowhere is that more apparent than at Kirkgate Market, an icon in Leeds for over a century which has helped to transform retailers into becoming a big success.

8 219

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LOOKS LIKE

LEEDS by @hip

Looking back to the 17th century and the industrial revolution, it was clear Leeds always had a passion for independence, quality and carrying a fresh perspective no matter the task at hand. Growing onwards but staying close to these roots, post-industrial Leeds became a melting pot for the north, with a wide range of subcultures bubbling throughout each decade. A thriving nightlife offering combined with a diverse art and music output meant fashion always held a common ground in the city as a singular through line in each era, whether it be classic menswear, skate inspired streetwear or something completely unique. Important longstanding fashion hubs in Leeds include the iconic Vicar lane and Grand Arcade, which hold host to some of the best retailers in the country right on the people’s doorstep. Through the decades, the city has evolved and influential businesses such as HIP have grown with it, offering the open-minded individuals of the city a way to express themselves and find their place in the city. 220

221

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LOOKS LIKE

LEEDS by @hip

221

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Photography by HIP 222

223

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Photography by HIP 222

223

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

The history of Leeds’ industrial past is vast and varied. Many trades have changed unrecognisably and more businesses have come and gone. But one local family have continued in their original industry, with the same ethos and true traditions, through six generations over 180 years.

A DIFFERENT KIND OF PAWN Sponsored by Browns Family Jewellers 224

Having recently opened a new shop near their former Eastgate home on Leeds’ oldest independent street Kirkgate, we decided to delve into the past present and future of this Leeds success story, and discover some positive truths of their industry. Browns Family Jewellers & Pawnbrokers began in 1840 - “or it could be even earlier” - says Simon, one of the latest generation of brothers whose

great great great great great grandfather Herbert set up on Vicar Lane all that time ago. From running a shop there, Herbert Brown naturally evolved his business into a pawnbrokers. “There was no welfare state back then” explains Simon Herbert Brown, “so people were coming in the shop and asking to borrow money.” Far from the reputation which some associate with pawnbroking, this personable introduction into it meant that Browns were immediately providing a friendly service invaluable to a public who needed them. “He offered much lower interest rates from the beginning” Simon says, and the family have copied this uniquely independent and ethical approach ever since. 225

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

A DIFFERENT KIND OF PAWN Sponsored by Browns Family Jewellers 224

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

them and share success. It’s all very straightforward and uncomplicated, there are no secrets.”

legislation kickstarted an 80s revival. Which is when Simon joined the family business…

This has led to several stories through the decades, from actors at Leeds Grand Theatre pledging their costumes after one performance and buying it back before the next, to Simon’s earliest memories; “I would visit my grandpa in the building that is now John Lewis and there’d be queues of customers. He’d purchase vast amounts of preowned jewellery, which is an expertise we continue to do today. At that time, it was the only pawnbroker left in Leeds.” This was because the industry almost disappeared in the 1960s and 70s, and Browns too very nearly closed. It was only the determination of his grandpa “telling my dad to keep it going” that allowed them to survive and then thrive again when new 226

“I’d got a degree in Economics, became an accountant and moved to London, where I did a night school course in jewellery. I found it fascinating and when I returned to Leeds to join the business it helped me not look like a fool in front of knowledgeable staff!” With his brothers, he helped to grow Herbert Brown into the third biggest pawnbrokers in Britain without eschewing the family values. Receiving corporate interest and amidst differing opinions on what to do next, the company was sold in 2007. But instead of the end of the journey, the sale enabled Simon to fund a brand new Browns under the old Browns ethos. “I was allowed to still use the family name for the business so I set up Browns Family Jewellers. I was honoured that so many of our valued staff moved across because we’d look after

Indeed, Browns have gone on to succeed in a much changed modern world. The industry is now highly regulated and Simon is quick to dismiss the extreme image perpetrated by unrealistic tv programmes of the richest, fakest and poorest. “The truth is, all backgrounds use pawnbrokers from £20 cash to £10000 diamond rings, and everything in between. Over 80% of our customers come back to collect their goods because of our low interest rates. You never know what someone will bring in; that’s what keeps it exciting.”

FAMILY TRADITION From that one store on Vicar Lane, the version of Browns 180 years later is both very different and exactly the same. Now mainly a jewellery store of which most stock is new or antique, and expanded to nine sites including the popular Crossgates Shopping Centre and the recent Leeds city centre Kirkgate opening, all still offer pawnbroking services in keeping with Herbert’s fairness and ease. The business may be shinier, but the family tradition will always remain in the blood. 227

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

them and share success. It’s all very straightforward and uncomplicated, there are no secrets.”

legislation kickstarted an 80s revival. Which is when Simon joined the family business…

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

There’s been a revival down on the south bank. Bars, restaurants and cafes are buzzing with people; scenic canals are weaving through Leeds’ beauty spots; the new train station entrance is connecting the south to the city; and now, new boutique apartments are providing an extraordinary place to live that the area deserves. Mustard Wharf has quickly established itself as the most stylish way to rent in the city. Offering a choice of one, two and three bedroom homes, all exceptionally designed to the finest interior including high quality appliances and with the option of bespoke furniture, this is a truly unique rental experience.

Beyond the apartment door, there is so much more. Work from home with free super fast broadband. Take your laptop to the communal work spaces. Work out in the state of the art gym. Relax in the social living spaces. Entertain in the contemporary dining rooms. And enjoy the outdoors on three stunning roof terraces and courtyard gardens, complete with panoramic views of the city below. Here, you’ll also find activities and entertainment to satisfy all tastes. Mustard Wharf collaborate with local businesses to put on

an array of events, from music and comedy, through wellbeing and sustainability, to networking and tasting. It’s a fabulous way to make friends with your neighbours. The practicalities of life are all catered for too. Travel is made easy thanks to ample cycle storage, secure car parking and complimentary MetroCards. Whilst the on-site team and concierge provide a friendly and helpful service 24 hours every day.

ANYTHING BUT

ORDINARY Sponsored by Mustard Wharf

228

229

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ANYTHING BUT

ORDINARY Sponsored by Mustard Wharf

228

229

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

train station to connect to this vibrant city or to travel beyond. But even besides these impressive surroundings, Mustard Wharf is providing residents with the ideal city lifestyle from within. It is a place to relax in comfort and to socialise in style. Anything but ordinary, Mustard Wharf is a place to call home.

With everything they do, the aim is to make Mustard Wharf your comfortable home. Far from the rules and restrictions often imposed on tenants by private landlords, there is a freedom given to residents to make this space their own. Contracts are flexible from 6 months to 5 years; apartments can be decorated to your personal taste; and uniquely, pets are more than welcome to live with you too.

Located in this distinctive Leeds destination, there is a community on your doorstep. On the one side are local pubs The Cross Keys, The Midnight Bell and brewery taproom Northern Monk; on the other, at Granary Wharf, are canalside walks and boats, and cool cafes, restaurants and bars such as Out Of The Woods, Fazenda and Water Lane Boathouse. Plus within 5 minutes walk you’re at Leeds

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

EXCEPTIONALLY DESIGNED 230

231

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

A PLACE TO CALL HOME

EXCEPTIONALLY DESIGNED 230

231

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LEEDS PEOPLES MARKETS Leeds could be otherwise known as the city of markets, with the constant flow of traders supplying the city centre and neighbouring suburbs with everything they could possibly need. Stretching from Morley to Wetherby you’ll find specialised farmers markets, vintage fairs and general daily markets selling organic produce and handcrafted goods. The markets are the heart and soul of retail in Leeds, and have become an icon for shopping in the city. Over the next few pages you’ll find a feature on the city market, a directory locating all the independent stalls in Kirkgate Market, a detailed map and key, and a focus on the popular markets taking place in Leeds suburbs.

Illustration by @artbyarjo 232

233

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Illustration by @artbyarjo 232

233

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CITY MARKETS

2 Leeds Kirkgate Market is one of the largest indoor markets in Europe, filled with hundreds of traders and small businesses located conveniently in the city centre. Being at the heart of the retail scene from its latest rebuild in 1981 after being in construction since 1875, Kirkgate has once again become a haven for shoppers over recent years. This is by being the long-standing home for specialist traders in fashion, food and flowers, hardware and homeware, beauty and jewellery, and everything else in between. Inside the impressive architectural walls and dome roof are over 800 stalls, representing Leeds with pride.

1 234

you’re casually strolling around, like B&M Fabrics, Panda Refills, Neil’s Quality Greengrocers, Malcolm Michaels Butchers and Bluebird Bakery. Fresh produce is everywhere, and even a gastropub serving the best of it can be found within Kirkgate. The Owl delivers the finest British food full of tradition and flavour, creating old-fashioned dishes with locally sourced produce, often from its market neighbours, and served with exceptional beer or wine.

Our local traders in the market offer a multitude of services like repairs, tailoring, hair salons and mobile phone repairs. Popular traders can be easily found when

3 235

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CITY MARKETS

1 234

Our local traders in the market offer a multitude of services like repairs, tailoring, hair salons and mobile phone repairs. Popular traders can be easily found when

3 235

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

As big brands have moved in and out of the city, the market has always remained the same. Kirkgate is an icon for ambition and innovation for the people of Leeds, who the city recognises beyond the high-street stores. It is known as a first home for upstarting businesses and helping them thrive, and that’s exactly what happened with retailer Marks and Spencer. Beginning as a small market stall founded by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer in 1884, they’ve now expanded to over 900 stores across the UK - with their stall still standing within Kirkgate Market.

HUNDREDS OF TRADERS In its long life Kirkgate Market has been variously built, expanded, developed and even rebuilt after a fire in 1975. Most recently, in 2013 Leeds City Council invested £12 million in an ambitious plan to renovate the market. With regeneration plans on building structure itself, money was also invested in creating an events space and completely rebuilding ‘Butchers Row’ and ‘Fish Row’ to give them modern facilities and more space. 236

Separate sections of the market are named the 1904 hall, which is the first sector you see when you walk in from Vicar Lane. 1875 hall with rows 1-6 in the middle alongside the upper 1976 hall. 1981 hall on the side of George Street and the Market Kitchen towards the end, backing onto the outdoor market. Alongside the regular stalls that are open indoors, you can find specialist markets in the external space that take place throughout the year. These markets include: Advintageous - a monthly vintage market; Artsmix - an arts and crafts market rented by people selling their own work; Asian Bazaar - which celebrates Indian and Asian cultures; Record and Book Fair - an eclectic mix of collectable records; and World Feast - bringing you an array of global street food.

Street food has quickly become the soul of Kirkgate Market, feeding the hungry mouths of the people of Leeds, tourists and other traders. In the vibrant Market Kitchen you can find the likes of Chop Chop, Manjit’s Kitchen, Mr Mackerel, Banh & Mee and Fat Annie’s amongst other excellence. So when it’s time to take a break from shopping, sit down in the communal area here to enjoy some delicious, authentic food from around the world.

REPRESENTING LEEDS WITH PRIDE Credits: 1. The Nut Shop @ tobyziff 2. People of the Market @steviecampbelluk 3. Malcolm Michaels 4. Outside Kirkgate @tobyziff 5. Flower Shop @ vibrantleeds 6. Brian’s Florist

6 237

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

6 237

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

GE OR GE ST R EE T

1A 5

ROW 6

1904 HALL

250

249

251

253

255

523

252

524

ROW 5 244

246

437

436

243

245

14 15 16 17 18

238

240

237

239

1A 1

ROW 3 31

232

234 2

M O

21A 22

N 25

UPPER 1976

231

30 29 36 71

37 70

UPPER 1976 HALL 3

233

28 38 69

405 406 407 408 409

LARGE SCREEN & EVENT SPACE

39 68

495 496 494 461 460 459

450 451 428 427

452 453 426 425

455 456 423 422

457 458 421 420

410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 CAFE CAFE CAFE CAFE L A B C

418 419

CAFE I CAFE H

74 75 76 103 104 105

FLEXIBLE SPACE 1

ROW 2 - FRESH PRODUCE

26A 26D 26B 26C

28A 28

228

226

278

227

225

277

280 279

INFO CENTRE

BS1

281

BS4A BS4B

27B

319

320

CAFE G

BS3

322 323

324 325

326 327

328

329

330

331

CAFE J

CAFE D CAFE K CAFE F

CAFE E

FLEXIBLE SPACE

CONTAINER 1 & 2 321

MARKET KITCHEN

BS2

ROW 1 - FISH & GAME 27A

488 489 491 492 490 493 487 487A 468 462 466 465 467 464 463

MARKET KITCHEN

34 35 73 72

20 P

485 483 486 472 460 471 470

ROW F 401 402 403 404

H&I

447 448 449 431 430 429

443 444 445 446 435 434 433 432

438 439 440 441 442

1981 HALL

479 480 481 478 482 477 473 476 475 474

ROW G

ROW 4

22A

521

ROW H

1875 HALL

VICAR LANE

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ROW J

1904 HALL Map by @jameson_rogan

1981 HALL 1875 HALL N L LA

238 AL

VIC AR LAN E 239

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

GE OR GE ST R EE T

1A 5

ROW 6

1904 HALL

250

249

251

253

255

523

252

524

ROW 5 244

246

437

436

243

245

14 15 16 17 18

238

240

237

239

1A 1

ROW 3 31

232

234 2

M O

21A 22

N 25

UPPER 1976

231

30 29 36 71

37 70

UPPER 1976 HALL 3

233

28 38 69

405 406 407 408 409

LARGE SCREEN & EVENT SPACE

39 68

495 496 494 461 460 459

450 451 428 427

452 453 426 425

455 456 423 422

457 458 421 420

410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 CAFE CAFE CAFE CAFE L A B C

418 419

CAFE I CAFE H

74 75 76 103 104 105

FLEXIBLE SPACE 1

ROW 2 - FRESH PRODUCE

26A 26D 26B 26C

28A 28

228

226

278

227

225

277

280 279

INFO CENTRE

BS1

281

BS4A BS4B

27B

319

320

CAFE G

BS3

322 323

324 325

326 327

328

329

330

331

CAFE J

CAFE D CAFE K CAFE F

CAFE E

FLEXIBLE SPACE

CONTAINER 1 & 2 321

MARKET KITCHEN

BS2

ROW 1 - FISH & GAME 27A

488 489 491 492 490 493 487 487A 468 462 466 465 467 464 463

MARKET KITCHEN

34 35 73 72

20 P

485 483 486 472 460 471 470

ROW F 401 402 403 404

H&I

447 448 449 431 430 429

443 444 445 446 435 434 433 432

438 439 440 441 442

1981 HALL

479 480 481 478 482 477 473 476 475 474

ROW G

ROW 4

22A

521

ROW H

1875 HALL

VICAR LANE

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

ROW J

1904 HALL Map by @jameson_rogan

1981 HALL 1875 HALL N L LA

238 AL

VIC AR LAN E 239

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LEEDS PEOPLE’S MARKETS

CAFE EXPRESS (BLUE & RED) MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE C & K

KIRKGATE CAFE 1981 HALL/ 422-423

CAFE-TEA-AIRE TEAPOT MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE C

M’DEENA 1904 HALL/ B

CHOP CHOP MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE K

MANJIT’S KITCHEN MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE E

CURRY & KEBAB HOUSE 1981 HALL/ 455 EATING PASTA 1904 HALL/ 22 FAT ANNIE’S MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE F

ART COLES GALLERY 1904 HALL/ 16

MAX SPIELMANN 1904 HALL/ 14

EATERIES

FISHERMAN’S WIFE MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE J

MARKS AND SPENCER’S 1904 HALL/ T

HOT BITE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 27

MAXI’S ROTISSERIE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 3

ISTANBUL BAKERY MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE A

MR MACKEREL MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE H

JENNY’S JERK CHICKEN MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE D

SWEET SAEEDA 1981 HALL/ 411

KHAO GAENG THAI 1904 HALL/ 1

THE OWL 1875 HALL/ 328-331

BONITO ACAI 1904 HALL/ 23

TURKISH DELIGHT UPPER 1976 HALL/ 4

BANH & MEE MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE G

BREAKFAST COTTAGE CAFE 1981 HALL/ 465-466

YORKSHIRE WRAP MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE B

BOMBA PAELLA MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE

BRUNCH CAFE 1875 HALL/ 253 TO 255

YUMMI SUSHI 1981 HALL/ 456

240

241

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LEEDS PEOPLE’S MARKETS

CAFE EXPRESS (BLUE & RED) MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE C & K

KIRKGATE CAFE 1981 HALL/ 422-423

CAFE-TEA-AIRE TEAPOT MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE C

M’DEENA 1904 HALL/ B

CHOP CHOP MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE K

MANJIT’S KITCHEN MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE E

CURRY & KEBAB HOUSE 1981 HALL/ 455 EATING PASTA 1904 HALL/ 22 FAT ANNIE’S MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE F

ART COLES GALLERY 1904 HALL/ 16

MAX SPIELMANN 1904 HALL/ 14

EATERIES

FISHERMAN’S WIFE MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE J

MARKS AND SPENCER’S 1904 HALL/ T

HOT BITE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 27

MAXI’S ROTISSERIE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 3

ISTANBUL BAKERY MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE A

MR MACKEREL MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE H

JENNY’S JERK CHICKEN MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE D

SWEET SAEEDA 1981 HALL/ 411

KHAO GAENG THAI 1904 HALL/ 1

THE OWL 1875 HALL/ 328-331

BONITO ACAI 1904 HALL/ 23

TURKISH DELIGHT UPPER 1976 HALL/ 4

BANH & MEE MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE G

BREAKFAST COTTAGE CAFE 1981 HALL/ 465-466

YORKSHIRE WRAP MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE B

BOMBA PAELLA MARKET KITCHEN/ CAFE

BRUNCH CAFE 1875 HALL/ 253 TO 255

YUMMI SUSHI 1981 HALL/ 456

240

241

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES ADAM&ECO 1904 HALL/ 19

TOP FONE 1981 HALL/ 503-512

HAIR SALON 1904 HALL/ UNIT H & I

R K NAILS 1981 HALL/ 476

TOYSHOP 1981 HALL/ 420-421

HAIR STATION 1981 HALL/ 489-487A

RED SEA TAILORING 1981 HALL/ 458

WILDE ABOUT CARDS 1904 HALL/ 20

HERBSVILLE 1981 HALL/ 440-441

SUZANNA TAILOR UPPER 1976 HALL/ 75

D&Y PHONES 1981 HALL/ 434

TAKE A BREAK 1981 HALL/ 419

GAMECHANGER 1981 HALL/ 462

TIMPSONS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 7

LISA JAYNE’S CELEBRATION 1981 HALL/ 469-470

VENA 1904 HALL/ 7-9 WORLD COMMUNICATION 1875 HALL/ 240

MOBILE PHONE & GADGET 1981 HALL/ 404 PHONE & GADGET SHOP 1904 HALL/ 24-26

LIFESTYLE

PHONE CLINIC 1904 HALL/ 1A

HOLLYWOOD NAILS 1904 HALL/ S

SHOPPING

JOSEPHINE AFRICAN HAIR STUDIO 1981 HALL/ 490 KIRKGATE NEWS 1904 HALL/ 21A-26C

ABACUS JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ 18

PHONE EMPIRE 1981 HALL/ 494-496

ANNIE’S BEAUTY SALON 1904 HALL/ 21

LAXMI 1875 HALL/ K9

AMIGO CLOTHING UPPER 1976 HALL/ 68-69

TOO DAMN LOUD 1981 HALL/ 438-439

BRIAN’S BARBERS 1904 HALL/ 22

LIBRARY & COMMUNITY HUB 1875 HALL/ 280-282

AROUND A POUND UPPER 1976 HALL/ 34-35

GALLERY BARBERS 1904 HALL/ 10-11

MAYA HAIR SALON 1875 HALL/ H

GLAMOUR HAIR & BEAUTY 1981 HALL/ 437

NAIL FAIRY 1875 HALL/ 238

HAIR EXTENSIONS 1904 HALL/ UNIT G

NUAD THAI BORAN SPA MASSAGE 1981 HALL/ 467-468

242

243

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES ADAM&ECO 1904 HALL/ 19

TOP FONE 1981 HALL/ 503-512

HAIR SALON 1904 HALL/ UNIT H & I

R K NAILS 1981 HALL/ 476

TOYSHOP 1981 HALL/ 420-421

HAIR STATION 1981 HALL/ 489-487A

RED SEA TAILORING 1981 HALL/ 458

WILDE ABOUT CARDS 1904 HALL/ 20

HERBSVILLE 1981 HALL/ 440-441

SUZANNA TAILOR UPPER 1976 HALL/ 75

D&Y PHONES 1981 HALL/ 434

TAKE A BREAK 1981 HALL/ 419

GAMECHANGER 1981 HALL/ 462

TIMPSONS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 7

LISA JAYNE’S CELEBRATION 1981 HALL/ 469-470

VENA 1904 HALL/ 7-9 WORLD COMMUNICATION 1875 HALL/ 240

MOBILE PHONE & GADGET 1981 HALL/ 404 PHONE & GADGET SHOP 1904 HALL/ 24-26

LIFESTYLE

PHONE CLINIC 1904 HALL/ 1A

HOLLYWOOD NAILS 1904 HALL/ S

SHOPPING

JOSEPHINE AFRICAN HAIR STUDIO 1981 HALL/ 490 KIRKGATE NEWS 1904 HALL/ 21A-26C

ABACUS JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ 18

PHONE EMPIRE 1981 HALL/ 494-496

ANNIE’S BEAUTY SALON 1904 HALL/ 21

LAXMI 1875 HALL/ K9

AMIGO CLOTHING UPPER 1976 HALL/ 68-69

TOO DAMN LOUD 1981 HALL/ 438-439

BRIAN’S BARBERS 1904 HALL/ 22

LIBRARY & COMMUNITY HUB 1875 HALL/ 280-282

AROUND A POUND UPPER 1976 HALL/ 34-35

GALLERY BARBERS 1904 HALL/ 10-11

MAYA HAIR SALON 1875 HALL/ H

GLAMOUR HAIR & BEAUTY 1981 HALL/ 437

NAIL FAIRY 1875 HALL/ 238

HAIR EXTENSIONS 1904 HALL/ UNIT G

NUAD THAI BORAN SPA MASSAGE 1981 HALL/ 467-468

242

243

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

B&M FABRICS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 37-39 & 29-30

HABIKNIT 1904 HALL/ 2-6

RAZZLE 2 DAZZLE 1981 HALL/ 477-478-489

BHARDWAJ CLOTHING 1981 HALL/ 413

HANDA FASHIONS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 31

RESPECT MY 20 UPPER 1976 HALL/ 28

BROWNS 1904 HALL/ UNIT C

INTRIGUE 1981 HALL/ 405-406

RITA’S AFRICAN CLOTHING 1981 HALL/ 412

FOOD & PRODUCE AJ AFRO CARIBBEAN 1981 HALL/ 410

CLASSIC CLOTHES 1981 HALL/ 418

ARYAN 1904 HALL/ A

DOROTHY GOODALL 1904 HALL/ 12

BAOBOB TREE 1904 HALL/ 15

DREAM JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ N

BLUEBIRD BAKERY 1875 HALL/ 28A

EMIRATES FRAGRANCES UPPER 1976 HALL/ 36-37

JACK FABRICS 1981 HALL/ 487-488

SPORTS SHOES TRAINERS 1904 HALL/ 2A

BROWNS 1904 HALL/ M

FLETCHER FABRICS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 76 & 105

KEELINGS JEWELLERY 1981 HALL/ 504-513

STAR ACCESSORIES 1981 HALL/ 452-453

DALE FARM FOODS 1981 HALL/ 423-433

FLOWER STALL 1904 HALL/ UNIT 5B

KOOL KIDS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 72-72

THE LOOK 1981 HALL/ 435 & 443

EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 1

FLOWER STALL 1904 HALL/ UNIT 6A

M&D FLOWERS 1904 HALL/ UNIT P

THE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1904 HALL/ 17

FIRTH & PAYNE 1904 HALL/ E

GLAMOUR 1981 HALL/ 403

MYER’S CARDIGAN SHOP 1904 HALL/ 22A

UPRISE DESIGN 1981 HALL/ 474-475

HAYES SEAFOOD 1875 HALL/ BS4A

PENNINE HOSIERY 1875 HALL/ K8

ZEST 1981 HALL/ 463-464

POCKET FRIENDLY FASHIONS 1904 HALL/ K PREMIER JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ F

244

245

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

B&M FABRICS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 37-39 & 29-30

HABIKNIT 1904 HALL/ 2-6

RAZZLE 2 DAZZLE 1981 HALL/ 477-478-489

BHARDWAJ CLOTHING 1981 HALL/ 413

HANDA FASHIONS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 31

RESPECT MY 20 UPPER 1976 HALL/ 28

BROWNS 1904 HALL/ UNIT C

INTRIGUE 1981 HALL/ 405-406

RITA’S AFRICAN CLOTHING 1981 HALL/ 412

FOOD & PRODUCE AJ AFRO CARIBBEAN 1981 HALL/ 410

CLASSIC CLOTHES 1981 HALL/ 418

ARYAN 1904 HALL/ A

DOROTHY GOODALL 1904 HALL/ 12

BAOBOB TREE 1904 HALL/ 15

DREAM JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ N

BLUEBIRD BAKERY 1875 HALL/ 28A

EMIRATES FRAGRANCES UPPER 1976 HALL/ 36-37

JACK FABRICS 1981 HALL/ 487-488

SPORTS SHOES TRAINERS 1904 HALL/ 2A

BROWNS 1904 HALL/ M

FLETCHER FABRICS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 76 & 105

KEELINGS JEWELLERY 1981 HALL/ 504-513

STAR ACCESSORIES 1981 HALL/ 452-453

DALE FARM FOODS 1981 HALL/ 423-433

FLOWER STALL 1904 HALL/ UNIT 5B

KOOL KIDS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 72-72

THE LOOK 1981 HALL/ 435 & 443

EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 1

FLOWER STALL 1904 HALL/ UNIT 6A

M&D FLOWERS 1904 HALL/ UNIT P

THE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY 1904 HALL/ 17

FIRTH & PAYNE 1904 HALL/ E

GLAMOUR 1981 HALL/ 403

MYER’S CARDIGAN SHOP 1904 HALL/ 22A

UPRISE DESIGN 1981 HALL/ 474-475

HAYES SEAFOOD 1875 HALL/ BS4A

PENNINE HOSIERY 1875 HALL/ K8

ZEST 1981 HALL/ 463-464

POCKET FRIENDLY FASHIONS 1904 HALL/ K PREMIER JEWELLERS 1904 HALL/ F

244

245

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

JP JOHNSTON 1875 HALL/ 233

S MYERS 1875 HALL/ 319

KARPATY BAKERY 1904 HALL/ J

SPICE CORNER UPPER 1976 HALL/ 106-107

MALCOM MICHEALS 1875 HALL/ BS3 & BS2

SWEETMAN 1981 HALL/ 491-492

HOMEWARE BED SHOP 1981 HALL/ 473

ROMAN FURNITURE 1981 HALL/ 429-430 & 448-449 SHEELA STORES 1875 HALL/ K6 SHEELA STORES UPPER 1976 HALL/ 2

N GIFFORD 1981 HALL/ 225

SIMPSONS FURNITURE LTD 1904 HALL/ Q & R

NEILS 1875 HALL/ 30

STYLISH RUGS 1981 HALL/ 457

NEILS CONTINENTAL 1981 HALL/ 447

THE ONLY WRAP TO BEE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 37-38

OLIVERS 1904 HALL/ D

TARBETTS 1875 HALL/ 326-327

CARPETS & RUGS 1981 HALL/ 431

THE RUG SHOP 1981 HALL/444-446

PANDA REFILLS 1875 HALL/ BS2

TE BETHELL 1875 HALL/ 320

COZY BEDS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 71

TONY’S BEDDING SHOP 1981 HALL/ 502-503

R BETHELL 1875 HALL/ 321

THE NUT SHOP 1904 HALL/ V

DON LITTLE APPLIANCES 1981 HALL/ 415

TOOL BOX 1981 HALL/ 416-417

RAFI’S SPICE BOX 1875 HALL/ 23

TONY BANKS 1875 HALL/ 227

EMMAUS CHARITY 1981 HALL/ 427-428 & 450-451

RAMSDENS 1875 HALL/ 27A

WELHAMS 1875 HALL/ 27B

GREENMOUNT 1875 HALL/ 32

WHITAKERS CHEESE & DAIRY 1875 HALL/ 321 & 325

MARJANA MOROCCO 1981 HALL/ 496

WHITAKERS EGGS 1981 HALL/ 436 AND 442

MARKET BAZAAR 1981 HALL/ 425-426 RISE & SHINE FURNITURE 1981 HALL/ 459-461

246

247

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

JP JOHNSTON 1875 HALL/ 233

S MYERS 1875 HALL/ 319

KARPATY BAKERY 1904 HALL/ J

SPICE CORNER UPPER 1976 HALL/ 106-107

MALCOM MICHEALS 1875 HALL/ BS3 & BS2

SWEETMAN 1981 HALL/ 491-492

HOMEWARE BED SHOP 1981 HALL/ 473

ROMAN FURNITURE 1981 HALL/ 429-430 & 448-449 SHEELA STORES 1875 HALL/ K6 SHEELA STORES UPPER 1976 HALL/ 2

N GIFFORD 1981 HALL/ 225

SIMPSONS FURNITURE LTD 1904 HALL/ Q & R

NEILS 1875 HALL/ 30

STYLISH RUGS 1981 HALL/ 457

NEILS CONTINENTAL 1981 HALL/ 447

THE ONLY WRAP TO BEE UPPER 1976 HALL/ 37-38

OLIVERS 1904 HALL/ D

TARBETTS 1875 HALL/ 326-327

CARPETS & RUGS 1981 HALL/ 431

THE RUG SHOP 1981 HALL/444-446

PANDA REFILLS 1875 HALL/ BS2

TE BETHELL 1875 HALL/ 320

COZY BEDS UPPER 1976 HALL/ 71

TONY’S BEDDING SHOP 1981 HALL/ 502-503

R BETHELL 1875 HALL/ 321

THE NUT SHOP 1904 HALL/ V

DON LITTLE APPLIANCES 1981 HALL/ 415

TOOL BOX 1981 HALL/ 416-417

RAFI’S SPICE BOX 1875 HALL/ 23

TONY BANKS 1875 HALL/ 227

EMMAUS CHARITY 1981 HALL/ 427-428 & 450-451

RAMSDENS 1875 HALL/ 27A

WELHAMS 1875 HALL/ 27B

GREENMOUNT 1875 HALL/ 32

WHITAKERS CHEESE & DAIRY 1875 HALL/ 321 & 325

MARJANA MOROCCO 1981 HALL/ 496

WHITAKERS EGGS 1981 HALL/ 436 AND 442

MARKET BAZAAR 1981 HALL/ 425-426 RISE & SHINE FURNITURE 1981 HALL/ 459-461

246

247

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE Credits: 1. Ilkley Market 2. 10. Headingley Vintage Market FB @Headingley HEART 3. Headingley Farmers Market TW @HeadingleyMkt 4. Pudsey Market FB @Pudsey Produce & Craft Market 5. Middleton Market @Middleton Market 6. Horsforth Market FB @Horsforth’s Farmers Market 7. Oakwood Market FB @Oakwood Farmers’ Market 8. Kirkstall Abbey Market @kirkstallabbeymarkets 9. Morley Market 10. Wetherby Market TW @Wetherbymarkets 11. Produce FB @Oakwood Farmers Market

MARKETS IN

THE SUBURBS HEADINGLEY VINTAGE FLEA MARKET 2

At HEART Centre in Headingley, you can find a repeated monthly flea market that is free to the public. Between 10am-3:30pm, locals can discover vintage fashion, vinyls and furniture. Explore the vintage side at Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre, Bennett Rd, LS6 3HN. 248 248

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE CHEMIC TAVERN On every fourth Saturday of the month, local producers gather at St Johns Hall and Grounds, LS28 5DJ. Between 10am-1pm, the community can stroll along the stalls and be served by the likes of Sian’s Indian Express and Farsley Fire and Smoke.

HEADINGLEY FARMERS MARKET Headingley Farmers Market takes place every second Saturday of the month at Rose Garden, Headingley, LS6 3JJ. With over 20 stalls gathering to feed the hungry mouths of Headingley, you’ll catch city favourites from Bondgate Bakery to Cryer and Stott Cheesemongers.

PUDSEY OTLEY MARKET PRODUCE AND SQUARE CRAFT MARKET Otley market is held on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30am-3:30pm at Market Place, Otley, LS21 3AQ. Known to have over 100 open-air stall holders, they sell a variety of food, household items, clothing and everything else you may need.

In the Victorian market town, the small but ideal market square is open for trading on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9am and 1pm at 1 Market Place, Pudsey LS28 7BE, packed full with established traders and loyal customers.

249

MARKETS IN

THE SUBURBS HEADINGLEY VINTAGE FLEA MARKET 2

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

249

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

YEADON MARKET Yeadon’s market square comes to life every Friday between 8:30am3:30pm. Located at Yeadon Market, Town Hall Square, Leeds, LS19 7PP, everything is on offer from Leeming’s fish van, the butcher’s finest cuts of meats and organic fruit and vegetables.

HORSFORTH FARMERS MARKET At St. Margaret’s Church, Church Lane, LS18 5LA, regular and guest stall-holders ensure there is always something different and a lively atmosphere. Their variety of seasonal food can be purchased on the first Saturday of every month between 9:30am-12:30pm.

MIDDLETON MARKET Located within the heart of Middleton Gardens, this emerging market brings together the community of Middleton in support of their local traders. So check out their variety of stall holders between 8am to 4pm on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. 250

MORLEY MARKET

KIRKSTALL ABBEY MARKETS In the Victorian market town, the small but ideal market square is open for trading on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays between 9am and 1pm at 1 Market Pl, Pudsey LS28 7BE, packed full with established traders and loyal customers.

Morley Market is a permanent home to 60 stalls of fashion, homeware and food. The traditional market hall can be found on Queen Street, LS27 8DS open from 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat. Here you’ll find the likes of Compassionate Kitchen and Lucy’s Deli.

OAKWOOD FARMERS MARKET This true farmers market takes place on the third Saturday of every month, from 9am-12:30pm. Meet up with your friends or family by the Oakwood Clock for a morning filled with local, organic produce, award winning farmers and sweet treats

REAL FOOD ILKLEY MARKET 8

Held on the first Sunday of the month at The Grove, Ilkley Market is filled with a range of food and craft stalls, led by a small group of volunteers. Between 10am-3pm, you’ll find popular traders such as Ilkley Brewery and Primal Cut. 251

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MORLEY MARKET

REAL FOOD ILKLEY MARKET 8

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

WETHERBY FARMERS MARKET Held on Wetherby Market Place between 9am to 1pm, the local community can explore recognisable stall-holders selling a variety of quality produce and products. You’ll traditionally find jams, homemade pies and cakes with samples of delicious food on offer.

MONTHLY CRAFT & FOOD MARKET AT CROSS FLATS In Beeston at Cross Flats Park on the last Saturday of the month, you’ll find the recurring craft and food market organised by Better Action for Families, open from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

HOLBECK URBAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

CHAPEL ALLERTON FARMERS MARKET Even if it may be smaller than other markets, it’s worth taking a visit to The Three Hulats Pub, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3NB. On the last Sunday of the month, you’ll be surrounded by handmade food and locally-sourced produce. 252

At the Cross Keys Pub in Holbeck Urban Village, a monthly farmers and craft market takes place between 12pm-4pm on the first Saturday of the month. Traders set up their Yorkshire produce in the beautiful courtyard, with food and drinks served inside. 253

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

HOLBECK URBAN VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

BLUE COLLAR BARBERING BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 90 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... Our barbers have a combined barbering experience of over 75 years!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.30 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 18.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 BLUECOLLARBARBERING.COM 0113 345 4310

A motley crue of Leeds’ most talented barbers We ain’t flash, we ain’t fancy, we ain’t perfect! In fact, far from it, but we’re grafters! We’re the grafters who will make you feel flash & fancy, we’re the grafters that will listen when you’ve had a bad day/week/month & we’ll keep on listening while making you feel 1,000,000% better than when you walked in! (We know that ain’t a real percentage but you get the drift). We’re the grafters that take the most pride in every single moment spent doing the tiny little thing of cutting your barnet. This ain’t a job for us, it’s a passion & when you walk out feeling as passionate about yourself as we did while giving you the best cut of your life, we know we’ve done our job! So we’ll smile & keep on grafting, making others feel as awesome as you now feel! We are MORE THAN GRAFT! We are THE GRAFTERS CHOICE! We are Blue-Collar Barbering!

254

BROWNS FAMILY JEWELLERS DID YOU KNOW... Our family run business has been established for over 150 years.

CITY CENTRE

120 KIRKGATE, LS1 6BY CROSSGATES 36 AUSTHORPE ROAD, LS15 8DX MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 BROWNSFAMILYJEWELLERS.CO.UK LEEDS@BROWNSFAMILYJEWELLERS.CO.UK

0113 320 7010

An independent British jewellers founded in Harrogate by the Brown family in 1840 Our independent business was founded by the Brown family, and has involved six generations of knowledge and expertise in the jewellery industry. Our collections are designed to the highest quality and we create unique pieces for every budget and occasion, from fashionable every-day pieces to statement jewellery and classic, fine jewellery. With stores in Leeds, Harrogate, Crossgates, Halifax and Sheffield, Browns Jewellers have become firmly established in the County of Yorkshire. Browns Family Jewellers & Pawnbrokers began in 1840, running with lower interest rates than other pawnbrokers. The family have copied this uniquely independent and ethical approach ever since.

255

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

BLUE COLLAR BARBERING BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 90 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

DID YOU KNOW... Our barbers have a combined barbering experience of over 75 years!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.30 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 18.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 BLUECOLLARBARBERING.COM 0113 345 4310

254

BROWNS FAMILY JEWELLERS DID YOU KNOW... Our family run business has been established for over 150 years.

CITY CENTRE

120 KIRKGATE, LS1 6BY CROSSGATES 36 AUSTHORPE ROAD, LS15 8DX MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 BROWNSFAMILYJEWELLERS.CO.UK LEEDS@BROWNSFAMILYJEWELLERS.CO.UK

0113 320 7010

255

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CHILLI-SHOP TOY SHOP FOR HOT FOOD CITY CENTRE 70 MERRION STREET MERRION CENTRE, LS2 8LW

DID YOU KNOW... We have the largest Hot Ones collection outside of America.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 FRANK@CHILLI-SHOP.CO.UK 07721 633233

DALE PHOTOGRAPHIC DID YOU KNOW... The majority of our staff are related.

SHOP | CITY CENTRE 60-62 THE BALCONY, THE MERRION CENTRE, LS2 8NG MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 DALEPHOTOGRAPHIC.CO.UK 0113 2454256

Hot Ones featured sauces & best chilli foodie produce The hottest shop in Leeds. The 1st chilli shop in the north, with the largest collection of featured cult YouTube show Hot Ones sauces this side of the Atlantic. Amazing foodie items including the best taste in the world, local produce, chilli sauces, jams, Chutneys’, cheese, Chocolates & Snacks. This is the place where you come for ideas to spice up your life, and brilliant gifts including sauces that taste like your football team.

Experts in photography, selling new & used digital & film equipment Dale Photographic is an award-winning, family run retailer selling a large range of digital and film equipment. Available online, by phone and in our Leeds store. Visit us for expert & friendly advice, sales, repairs and part exchange.

Free tasters every day, a must visit for tourists. Opposite Taco Bell on Merrion Street.

256

257

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CHILLI-SHOP TOY SHOP FOR HOT FOOD CITY CENTRE 70 MERRION STREET MERRION CENTRE, LS2 8LW

DID YOU KNOW... We have the largest Hot Ones collection outside of America.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 FRANK@CHILLI-SHOP.CO.UK 07721 633233

DALE PHOTOGRAPHIC DID YOU KNOW... The majority of our staff are related.

SHOP | CITY CENTRE 60-62 THE BALCONY, THE MERRION CENTRE, LS2 8NG MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 DALEPHOTOGRAPHIC.CO.UK 0113 2454256

Free tasters every day, a must visit for tourists. Opposite Taco Bell on Merrion Street.

256

257

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

DESIGNER EXCHANGE PRELOVED LUXURY FASHION STORE | CITY CENTRE 22 QUEENS ARCADE, LS1 6LF

DID YOU KNOW... The most expensive bag sold was a whopping £80k but most items are under £500.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 18.00 UK.DESIGNEREXCHANGE.COM 0113 243 2269

Shop, sell and swap preloved luxury fashion Designer Exchange has built a platform that focuses on promoting sustainability in luxury fashion without compromising the client experience. The process to buy a pre-loved luxury piece for less, swap it for something new or sell your unwanted designer pieces is now simpler, quicker and safer than ever before. Both in-store and online, Designer Exchange has more than 3,500 unique and authentic designer items from 100 different brands ranging from timeless classics like Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton to everyday fashion house favourites like Prada, Celine and Gucci. With some items up to 85% of the original retail price, why pay more?

258

FRED ALDOUS LTD ARTS & CRAFT SUPPLIES CITY CENTRE 34 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DR

DID YOU KNOW... We work hard to preserve analogue photography; which is why we stock film, darkroom chemicals & photographic paper.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 FREDALDOUS.CO.UK 0113 243 3531

We’re an arts, crafts and gift retailer with stores in Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield We are an arts, crafts and gift retailer that has been trading since 1886. Our family run, independent business has now crossed the Pennines from Manchester to help people make anything in Leeds. You will find everything you need to make anything you want, from fine art materials and model making tools to haberdashery and craft supplies. We are pleased to now stock a range of our own brand products, which includes the Fred Aldous Block Printing Kit, our Sketchpad range with limited edition covers produced by local artists and our high quality picture frames. We can provide the right tool or material for whatever project you might be working on, because we love people who want to create.

259

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

DESIGNER EXCHANGE PRELOVED LUXURY FASHION STORE | CITY CENTRE 22 QUEENS ARCADE, LS1 6LF

DID YOU KNOW... The most expensive bag sold was a whopping £80k but most items are under £500.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 18.00 UK.DESIGNEREXCHANGE.COM 0113 243 2269

258

FRED ALDOUS LTD ARTS & CRAFT SUPPLIES CITY CENTRE 34 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DR

DID YOU KNOW... We work hard to preserve analogue photography; which is why we stock film, darkroom chemicals & photographic paper.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 FREDALDOUS.CO.UK 0113 243 3531

259

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

KONCEPT CREATIVE HUB | CITY CENTRE 94 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

LOOK OUT FOR...

HIP RETAILER | CITY CENTRE 49-51 VICAR LANE, LS1 6DS

DID YOU KNOW... We were originally founded in Leeds over 30 years ago.

Our unique creative collaborations featuring tattooists, DJ’s, local artists & videographers.

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00

KONCEPTSTUDIO.CO.UK 07368 447474

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 THEHIPSTORE.CO.UK 0113 245 0652

Modern Lifestyle Curators | Since 1987 HIP has a long history of providing new and exciting products to enhance the lives of people who care about good design and quality. Conceived in 1987 as a pioneer of menswear in the city of Leeds UK, HIP has evolved through the years to become a true lifestyle retailer offering top tier brands from a range of categories. It was the local community spirit that allowed us to flourish, like minded individuals who share the same appreciation for ‘nice things’ as we do. With exciting in-store experiences and an innovative digital platform that aim to educate and engage, we can now grow this community to fit the modern world we live in.

260

Koncept is a creative hub in the heart of Leeds providing simple multi-functional spaces for a unique creative collective Our exclusive, creative spaces are a hotbed for the best of independent talent within the Leeds area; all with a uniquely aligned vision for a new era in health, beauty and wellbeing. Our mission is to provide a journey that not only enhances the outward appearance but works to simultaneously nourish the inner glow and wellbeing of the client. To us, beauty is more than getting numbers in and out of the door, its building a safe space and a relationship within our community of clients to provide an experience and a place where any and all are welcome. What we offer is more than just an appointment, it’s a transformative encounter that challenges the traditional industry norms and helps our clients shine a light on their own unique beauty.

261

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

KONCEPT CREATIVE HUB | CITY CENTRE 94 KIRKGATE, LS2 7DJ

LOOK OUT FOR...

HIP RETAILER | CITY CENTRE 49-51 VICAR LANE, LS1 6DS

DID YOU KNOW... We were originally founded in Leeds over 30 years ago.

Our unique creative collaborations featuring tattooists, DJ’s, local artists & videographers.

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00

KONCEPTSTUDIO.CO.UK 07368 447474

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 THEHIPSTORE.CO.UK 0113 245 0652

260

261

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MORLAND BATHROOMS LORDS BARBERING

DID YOU KNOW... BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... We are four of the leading barbers in West Yorkshire; all with our own unique skills and a refreshing view of the world.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 LORDSBARBERING@OUTLOOK.COM LORDSBARBERING.CO.UK 0113 345 1001

Best damn barbershop on planet earth Inclusive AF barbershop specialist in all your barbering needs. Hair cuts, beard trims and shaves all done to a metal sound track with a cold beer in your hand. Never will you have been to a barbers like this nor will you ever find one. Come in late enough and nip downstairs to The Domino Club with live music every night.

262

This year we are celebrating 75 years trading. We have been based at 21 High Court Lane since 1946!

LUXURY BATHROOM SHOWROOM CITY CENTRE 21 HIGH COURT LANE, LS2 7EX MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: 9.00 - 15.30 INFO@MORLANDBATHROOMS.COM MORLANDBATHROOMS.COM 0113 245 3108

A trusted family business that’s delivered exceptional customer service, traditional values and modern luxury for over 75 years Morland Bathrooms of Leeds is the bathroom specialist for you if you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary bathroom that packs plenty of wow factor and meets all your practical needs. Established 75 years ago, we pride ourselves on offering you a wide range of exceptional products and expert support throughout your project, including matching you with quality bathroom installers.

263

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MORLAND BATHROOMS LORDS BARBERING

DID YOU KNOW... BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 7 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... We are four of the leading barbers in West Yorkshire; all with our own unique skills and a refreshing view of the world.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 LORDSBARBERING@OUTLOOK.COM LORDSBARBERING.CO.UK 0113 345 1001

262

This year we are celebrating 75 years trading. We have been based at 21 High Court Lane since 1946!

LUXURY BATHROOM SHOWROOM CITY CENTRE 21 HIGH COURT LANE, LS2 7EX MONDAY - FRIDAY: 9.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: 9.00 - 15.30 INFO@MORLANDBATHROOMS.COM MORLANDBATHROOMS.COM 0113 245 3108

263

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

OUR HANDMADE COLLECTIVE GIFT SHOP | CITY CENTRE 19 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... The idea of OHC was born on a gloomy March day in 2013 over a shared plate of chips and a tuna melt when our co-founders were both exhibiting at a craft fair which no one came to!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 16.00 MONDAY: CLOSED OURHANDMADECOLLECTIVE.CO.UK 0113 418 2304

PANDA REFILLS ZERO WASTE SHOP | CITY CENTRE UNIT BS1, KIRKGATE MARKET LS2 7HY

DID YOU KNOW... We were Leeds’ first zero waste shop, although we’ve been through a few changes over time!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 THURSDAY: 11.00 - 17.30 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00

PANDAREFILLS@GMAIL.COM PANDAREFILLSHOP.CO.UK

The home of hand picked gifts Founded in 2013, Our Handmade Collective is a multi award winning shop which features thousands of handcrafted products that you just can’t find on the main High Street. We’re very proud of our Yorkshire heritage and the majority of our Designer Makers are local to us, with a few hand picked favourites from further afield. Housed in the historic Grand Arcade, we sell gifts and cards for any occasion or recipient - so whether you’re looking for #justacard or if you want to #shoplocal we’ve got you covered! We appreciate not everyone is able to visit us in person so our online shop features the same great selection of marvellous Makers and products that we hold instore with a range of postage and delivery options. Visit the Gift Shop of the Year 2021/2022 for the perfect handpicked gift!

264

Making zero-waste easy Our mission is and always has been, to promote zero and low waste shopping to everyone - we see it as a sustainable and achievable alternative to heavily packaged convenience shopping. We do this by trying to make it as accessible, affordable, interesting, friendly and as fun as we possibly can, we’re not perfect, but who is? Here’s to being imperfectly zero waste and still trying.

265

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

OUR HANDMADE COLLECTIVE GIFT SHOP | CITY CENTRE 19 GRAND ARCADE, LS1 6PG

DID YOU KNOW... The idea of OHC was born on a gloomy March day in 2013 over a shared plate of chips and a tuna melt when our co-founders were both exhibiting at a craft fair which no one came to!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 16.00 MONDAY: CLOSED OURHANDMADECOLLECTIVE.CO.UK 0113 418 2304

PANDA REFILLS ZERO WASTE SHOP | CITY CENTRE UNIT BS1, KIRKGATE MARKET LS2 7HY

DID YOU KNOW... We were Leeds’ first zero waste shop, although we’ve been through a few changes over time!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 THURSDAY: 11.00 - 17.30 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00

PANDAREFILLS@GMAIL.COM PANDAREFILLSHOP.CO.UK

264

265

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SIMCHA GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... Your heirloom jewellery can be upcycled into a beautiful new ring, designed and hand made by Stephen.

CRAFT GALLERY AND JEWELLERY STUDIO | CITY CENTRE BALCONY LEVEL, THE CORN EXCHANGE CALL LANE, LS1 7BR TUESDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.30 SIMCHAGALLERY.CO.UK 07967 750588

SMART INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT LTD BUY TO LET SPECIALIST & MANAGING AGENT 2A HIGH COURT, LS2 7ES

DID YOU KNOW... We are one of the few remaining privately owned residential property agencies in Leeds City Centre.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 FRIDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SMARTIM.CO.UK ENQUIRIES@SMARTIM.CO.UK 0113 887 8158

Jewellery, art, cards, textiles, hand made by Stephen and Anne Roper, and ceramics & glass by leading UK makers Our quirky gallery on the Corn Exchange balcony is a feast of contemporary craft and art, inspired by nature. Artist jeweller, Stephen Roper is drawn to the wild places: woodlands, seashores and surging streams, tumbling down from the mountains Textures of bark and lichen, delicate forms of leaves and ferns, and the beauty of weathering and decay, all inspire Stephen’s silver and gold jewellery collections, which he makes in the gallery studio. He explores organic forms and textures in free-flowing designs, which feel both ancient and contemporary Stephen also undertakes jewellery commissions, which can include the upcycling of your heirloom jewellery, into a fresh new design Textiles, art cards, mixed media artworks and jewellery are all made by artist designermaker Anne Roper, in the gallery. She loves multi-layered colours and textures, combining metallic threads, paint, embroidery, felt and crochet Studio ceramics and art glass by leading UK makers, include Akiko Hirai, Thomas Petit, Will Shakspeare, Kirsti Brown, Kevin Warren, Kim Anson, Richard Wilson and Robert Goldsmith.

266

Smart Investment & Management provides a credible and professional approach to the residential property market Smart Investment & Management is committed to being at the forefront of the residential property market. With our expertise and guidance, we will help you to find the perfect home or buy to let investment and assist you in maximising your yield and capital growth to ensure your new assets future is secure. We will always provide transparent information and do our best to deliver the best customer service. Whether you are a tenant, landlord, new or experienced investor we want to make sure you are fully satisfied with our service and will continue to work with us in the future. We are confident we can meet your needs, ensuring trustworthy and honest advice every step of the way.

267

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SIMCHA GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... Your heirloom jewellery can be upcycled into a beautiful new ring, designed and hand made by Stephen.

CRAFT GALLERY AND JEWELLERY STUDIO | CITY CENTRE BALCONY LEVEL, THE CORN EXCHANGE CALL LANE, LS1 7BR TUESDAY - SATURDAY : 09.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.30 SIMCHAGALLERY.CO.UK 07967 750588

SMART INVESTMENT & MANAGEMENT LTD BUY TO LET SPECIALIST & MANAGING AGENT 2A HIGH COURT, LS2 7ES

DID YOU KNOW... We are one of the few remaining privately owned residential property agencies in Leeds City Centre.

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 FRIDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SATURDAY: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SMARTIM.CO.UK ENQUIRIES@SMARTIM.CO.UK 0113 887 8158

266

267

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOP

TEMPLE BARBERSHOP BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 63-65 GREAT GEORGE STREET LS1 3BB

LOOK OUT FOR... Sausage dogs Frank and Ernie are front of house and meet and greet everyone who comes through the door.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 TEMPLEBARBERSHOPLEEDS@GMAIL.COM TEMPLE-BARBERSHOP-LEEDS.BUSINESS.SITE

0113 245 9695

Casual, friendly barbershop that feels more like a hang out than a barbers Temple Barbershop on Great George Street is a friendly barbershop with an established dream team, specialising in the sharpest haircuts and beard trimming. We are a family here at temple and with over 50 years collective experience you can be sure of the best Leeds has to offer! In our casual friendly setting, you’ll make friends and enjoy our attention to detail, where we go above and beyond to listen to your needs. Only opening 2 years ago, and a pandemic later, we’re still here and thriving.

268 268

GIFT SHOP | CITY CENTRE LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE CALL LANE, LS1 7BR

LOOK OUT FOR... We have thousands of Yorkshire themed items!

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.30 THEGREATYORKSHIRESHOP.CO.UK 0113 243 4305

Nowt like a gift from Yorkshire The Great Yorkshire Shop is a celebration of Yorkshire built on the pride and passion of the county. Specialising in selling a selection of handpicked goods that have been chosen to bring you the best of the county, made by ourselves and other independents of Yorkshire. You’ll find cards, gifts, foods, art, homeware, candles and beauty products that are not found on the high street. Visit The Great Yorkshire Shop in the Leeds Corn Exchange, a Grade 1 listed Victorian building in the heart of Leeds city centre. It is home to over 30 independent shops, cafes, boutiques and salons - and we’re proud to be one of them! You can also shop with us online where we have an even bigger selection of Yorkshire items!

269

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOP

TEMPLE BARBERSHOP BARBERSHOP | CITY CENTRE 63-65 GREAT GEORGE STREET LS1 3BB

LOOK OUT FOR... Sausage dogs Frank and Ernie are front of house and meet and greet everyone who comes through the door.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 THURSDAY: 10.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY: 10.00 - 19.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 TEMPLEBARBERSHOPLEEDS@GMAIL.COM TEMPLE-BARBERSHOP-LEEDS.BUSINESS.SITE

0113 245 9695

268 268

GIFT SHOP | CITY CENTRE LEEDS CORN EXCHANGE CALL LANE, LS1 7BR

LOOK OUT FOR... We have thousands of Yorkshire themed items!

MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: 10.30 - 16.30 THEGREATYORKSHIRESHOP.CO.UK 0113 243 4305

269

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

TOOL BOX DID YOU KNOW... Get 2 x cylinder/mortice keys cut for £5 when u bring your copy of the Little Black Book with you to the shop.

DIY & KEY CUTTING | CITY CENTRE ROW F STALL 416/417 KIRKGATE MARKET, VICAR LANE LS2 7HY MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

VILLAGE DID YOU KNOW... We are open online 24/7 so if you can’t make it to visit us in store, we can ship worldwide!

BOOKSHOP & GALLERY | CITY CENTRE 10-12 THORNTON’S ARCADE, LS1 6LQ MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12.00 - 18.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 17.00 HELLO@VILLAGEBOOKS.CO VILLAGEBOOKS.CO

THETOOLBOX-TOOLSTORE.BUSINESS.SITE

07793 412735

Small, family run business in Kirkgate Market You will find us at the bottom end of the indoor market. Key cutting is £3 for cylinder and 3.50 for mortice so we are very competitive. We also cut some high security keys for modern composite doors and locks. We offer a wide range of DIY products including hand tools, screws, nails, glues, batteries, padlocks and more!

Village offers a selection of contemporary art, design, fashion and photography publications

We were established in 2006 and are still going strong 15 years later.

Village is a bookshop & gallery offering a selection of contemporary art, design, fashion and photography publications. We also source self-published and small press zines from artists around the world. Our bookshop supports a not-for-profit gallery space. Through regular exhibitions, book launches and artist talks, we aim to promote work from talented emerging artists and photographers within the city, and provide a platform to showcase work by established artists from further afield.

270

271

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

TOOL BOX DID YOU KNOW... Get 2 x cylinder/mortice keys cut for £5 when u bring your copy of the Little Black Book with you to the shop.

DIY & KEY CUTTING | CITY CENTRE ROW F STALL 416/417 KIRKGATE MARKET, VICAR LANE LS2 7HY MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

VILLAGE DID YOU KNOW... We are open online 24/7 so if you can’t make it to visit us in store, we can ship worldwide!

BOOKSHOP & GALLERY | CITY CENTRE 10-12 THORNTON’S ARCADE, LS1 6LQ MONDAY - FRIDAY: 12.00 - 18.00 SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 17.00 HELLO@VILLAGEBOOKS.CO VILLAGEBOOKS.CO

THETOOLBOX-TOOLSTORE.BUSINESS.SITE

07793 412735

Village offers a selection of contemporary art, design, fashion and photography publications

We were established in 2006 and are still going strong 15 years later.

270

271

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

WELCOME SKATE DID YOU KNOW... At Welcome you’ll find the biggest and best known brands and also an ever evolving assortment of the finest independents.

SKATEBOARD SHOP | CITY CENTRE 10-12 THORNTON’S ARCADE, LS1 6LQ MONDAY: 11.00 - 18.00 TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 WELCOMELEEDS.COM 0113 234 0185

The best in skateboard hardware, footwear and clothing Welcome is one of the best known and most highly regarded skateboard stores in the UK, owned and operated by experienced skateboarders it not only offers all the best in skateboard hardware but also a huge selection of associated footwear, clothing, accessories and media. The brands stocked include Nike SB, Thrasher, Carhartt WIP, Polar Skate Co, adidas, New Balance, Vans, Bronze, Dime, Yardsale, Dickies, Palace, Lakai, Emerica, Alltimers, Quasi & much more. The friendly and knowledgeable staff are on hand to help with whatever you require, be it guiding you through your first skateboard purchase, up to date info on the latest exclusive footwear releases, or maybe just some directions to local spots.

272

273

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

WELCOME SKATE DID YOU KNOW... At Welcome you’ll find the biggest and best known brands and also an ever evolving assortment of the finest independents.

SKATEBOARD SHOP | CITY CENTRE 10-12 THORNTON’S ARCADE, LS1 6LQ MONDAY: 11.00 - 18.00 TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00 WELCOMELEEDS.COM 0113 234 0185

272

273

SUBURBS

SUBURBS &

TOWNS Beyond the city centre, there are dozens of areas to explore all over Leeds. From traditional towns to stylish suburbs, there are perfect places to visit in every direction. Find out where to go and the many amazing things to do whilst there.

274

275

SUBURBS

SUBURBS &

274

275

SUBURBS

SUSTAINABLE SUBURBS

by Craig Worrall @edible.leeds

Food is one of the cornerstones of human existence; without it, we would simply not exist. The quality of foods we have access to and consume matters, not only for human health, but also for the health of soils where our foods are grown and for the health of our ecosystems. In short, modern, intensive agricultural food systems are broken. Thankfully, there is a new generation of growers, producers and eateries springing forth with practical solutions. These individuals, visionaries and culinary

artists are the food heroes we and the sacred earth have been hankering for. The following list of independent, local businesses are not just the future of food, they are the now of food. They are actively taking the positive steps required to building more sustainable, creative and community focused foods. They need your support more than ever. They want to know who you, the consumer are, they want you to know who they are, and they want to show you that they care.

276

HONEST EDIBLES Honest Edibles has been at the forefront of delicious, plant based food in Leeds since 2015. Owners, Billy and Liv, two of the loveliest and most vibrant souls you’re ever likely to meet, serve the very best of local, seasonal and ethically sourced produce at the first vegan restaurant in Leeds, as well as catering at events and running a cookery school. Their dedication, love and passion for great tasting food is coupled with a keen attention to detail and aesthetics, which satisfy our ability to eat with our eyes as well as with our mouths.

HAREWOOD FOOD AND DRINK PROJECT Nestled on the borders between Leeds and Harrogate lies the Harewood Estate, home of the Harewood Food & Drink Project. HFDP boasts a myriad of on-site entities that cater for all tastes and occasions - whether it’s afternoon tea and cakes on the terrace or Bistro Nights at Muddy Boots Cafe. The real excitement and culinary magic though is Hidden Harewood, a seasonal pop-up dining experience that showcases the delightful array of seasonal produce grown on and foraged from the wild spaces at Harewood and displays the fathomless talents of executive chef Josh Whitehead. Josh is one of Leeds’ most creative and innovative chefs and his exploratory approach to flavour combinations will tantalise your tastebuds and please your eyes like never before. 277

SUBURBS

SUSTAINABLE SUBURBS

by Craig Worrall @edible.leeds

276

SUBURBS

BARE VEG

4 WILD SEASONS 4 Wild Seasons is a pop-up dining experience I established in 2017. As a head chef, forager and wild alchemist, my primary focus is on showcasing the very best of seasonal wild foods and every dish aims for a minimum of 90% purely wild ingredients. I gather, preserve, infuse, ferment, churn, dry, smoke, brine and cure all of the wild products, and if the ingredient isn’t wild it is organically farmed and free from harmful pesticides. Collaborating with other chefs, this is a dining experience with a difference: smoked cep ice cream, wood ants, japanese quince knickerbocker, heart of the forest... yes please!

Bare was very much a sit down cafe serving delicious organic foods and drinks which has now become a mix of organic fruit and veg sales with a takeaway food and drinks option, though if you’re lucky you’ll find one of their outdoor seats to pop your bottom on. Bare is worth a visit just to meet the owner Stu, who aside from being a whizz in the kitchen always has an engaging tale to share. Bare stocks its shelves with a range of organic foods supplied by local producers, including bread, pastries, milk, cheese, cakes and savouries, and they also serve some of the best coffee in Leeds.

1. Honest Edibles @honestedibles 2. Honest Edibles @honestedibles 3.Harewood Food and Drink @harewoodfoodanddrink 4. Four Wild Seasons @4wildseasons 5.Bare Coffee @bare_coffee 278

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE AT MEANWOOD VALLEY URBAN FARM.

Established in 2018, CSA is a project aimed at connecting farmers with consumers and vice versa. Led by Luke Tilley and Ben Lawson (aka the Market Garden Team) both of whom have been heavily involved in the Leeds permaculture food scene for many years. They run a subscription veg box scheme, incorporating fresh, seasonal and organic produce grown on site, and also run sessions teaching volunteers how to grow fruit and vegetables. Luke and Ben not only nourish through access to healthy food but also through learning about healthy food.

NELL’S URBAN GREENS Nell’s Urban Greens is a sustainable, urban micro-farm. Nell’s specialises in the growing of microgreens and they distribute their fresh produce, by bike, to cafes, restaurants, street food vans and farmers markets. Their produce is available to the wider general public through their community produce scheme and local plant sales. All the microgreens are grown naturally, with the seasons, in peat free organic compost in their specially designed greenhouse. 279

SUBURBS

BARE VEG

1. Honest Edibles @honestedibles 2. Honest Edibles @honestedibles 3.Harewood Food and Drink @harewoodfoodanddrink 4. Four Wild Seasons @4wildseasons 5.Bare Coffee @bare_coffee 278

COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE AT MEANWOOD VALLEY URBAN FARM.

SUBURBS

BEDFORD ABUNDANT FIELDS COMMUNITY EDIBLE FOREST GARDEN GARDENS Situated just two minutes walk from the hustle and bustle of Hyde Park Corner lies Bedford Fields, an oasis of peace and tranquility. This open access garden highlights how forest gardening can be a viable alternative to the modern intensive agriculture industry. The garden plays host to a wide range of edible and medicinal plants while demonstrating a variety of forest gardening techniques and hosting regular workshops and community get-togethers, making it a fascinating educational resource for children, adults and experienced gardeners.

280

Abundant Edible Gardens is the creative vision of Caroline Scott who has been integral to the Leeds food scene for over 10 years. Caroline loves helping people to transform their gardens into abundant and beautiful spaces that work in harmony with nature and are easy to look after. She has a vision of cities that are overflowing with edible and wildlife friendly plants, increasing food security and the health and wellbeing of people and planet. Through Abundant Edible Gardens, Caroline offers courses packed with info and advice on how to get the most from your garden regarding food production and benefits to wildlife.

EDIBLE LEEDS Since 2012, Edible Leeds has been taking the people of Leeds out to explore their local parks and green spaces in search of seasonal, wild, edible foods including; plants, fungi, herbs, roots, shoots, flowers, leaves and seeds. I set up Edible Leeds to connect people with nature and culture through positive engagement, interaction and mindful consumption of their local foodscapes. Seasonal courses offer an immersion with nature by discussing, identifying and offering advice on how best to make use of those wild foods and then brings it full circle by creating a delicious outdoor meal with the day’s wild gatherings at the end of each course.

SWILLINGTON ORGANIC FARM Since 1999, Swillington Organics have been farming in the way that farming should be done: organically and without the use of chemical pesticides and fertilisers. Their mindful, sensitive and caring approach to both land and creature are rare and admirable philosophies and concepts within the modern day food systems. Through a number of farm share schemes and sustainable food boxes Swillington offer a range of quality farmed foods for sale to the public.

6. Community Supported Agriculture @csanetwork_uk 7. Nell’s Urban Greens @nellsurbangreens 8. Bedford Fields Community Forest Gardens FB @bedfordfieldsforestgarden 9. Abundant Edible Gardens @abundant_edible_gardens 10. Edible Leeds @edible.leeds 11. Swillington Organic Farm @swillingtonfarm 281

SUBURBS

280

SUBURBS

by Thom Archer @thomarcher

NEIGHBOURHOOD NOSH CHOPAN

HAREHILLS

It’s just as well you’re asked to take your shoes off before entering your group’s private dining enclosure at Chopan, because the Afghan grill restaurant’s food will knock your socks off. The mixed grill showcases what they’re all about best, including buttery tender chicken wings, flame-grilled lamb chops, delicately spiced koubideh and thudding chapli kebabs all served on top of a mound of fragrant rice studded with tender nuggets of lamb neck.

ABYSSINIA As with any city, getting stuck into Leeds City Centre is only scratching the surface of its food & drink community. The past 18 months of being neighbourhood-dwelling homebodies has really put suburban spots into the spotlight, allowing us to rediscover local heroes and community hubs. The restaurants, cafes, baristas, wine bars, takeaways, bakeries, and shops that give our suburbs their character (and in some cases,

their ludicrous property prices - thanks for that). Here are ten places that are worth negotiating the ring road for:travel far, and with an outside alfresco space and a cosy indoor area they offer the perfect place to taste what’s on offer. If you like what you try, why not give their brew school a go? They’ll teach you all you need to know about brewing ale from their very own head brewer Mike Quirk. 282

HAREHILLS There’s no denying that when it comes to African food’s representation in Leeds, North African countries’ cuisine dominates, but there are a couple of stand-out places from the East and West worth hunting down. Since 2014 Abyssinia, and particularly their special, has been bringing the people of Leeds up to speed with Ethipoian food and customs - the Abyssinia Special is a selection of 15 stews and dry-fries influenced by Ethiopia’s ancient spice route all served with injera - a bouncy, spongey, fermented flatbread used in place of cutlery. 283

SUBURBS

by Thom Archer @thomarcher

NEIGHBOURHOOD NOSH CHOPAN

HAREHILLS

SUBURBS

JUICY AFRICAN KITCHEN

HANAMATSURI

BEESTON And over in Beeston, the small family-run cafe-restaurant Juicy African Kitchen reps West African food, with an emphasis on Nigerian cuisine like jollof, egusi & ogbono soup, swallows, and for the connoisseurs, cow foot and goat head. Definitely get the suya - skewers of beef or goat grilled with a homemade spice blend called yaji, which gives the meat a right whack of smokey, nutty, umami heat.

JERK EXPRESS HYDE PARK A pretty varied menu of Caribbean street food including all the big hitters you’d expect - oxtail, curry chicken, fried chicken, plus coco bread sandwiches and burgers. As the name suggests, the star is the jerk though - marinated for 24 hours with a blend of herbs and spices imported from Jamaica before being smoked over pimento in the traditional jerk pans on the patio out front.

284

NAPOLI NEL CUORE HORSFORTH Two pizzerias, both alike in dignity. In fair Town Street where we lay our... you get the idea. Horsforth is spoilt in having Trattoria il Forna and Napoli nel Cuore within arms length of each other, serving regional antipasti, pasta, and Neapolitan pizzas. Napoli nel Cuore’s atmosphere just about edges it though - last time I visited the owner was sat at a keyboard, serenading the dining room with a performance of Nessun Dorma.

MEANWOOD The closest thing to a private chef as most of us mere mortals are ever likely to experience; each one of sushi bar Hanamatsuri four seats gives you a front-row seat to watch in awe as Chef Kaoru finesses the freshest, sustainablycaught fish and seafood and A5 grade wagyu into precise pieces of sashimi, nigiri, and hosomaki over the course of an hour-and-ahalf Omakase tasting menu.

285

SUBURBS

JUICY AFRICAN KITCHEN

HANAMATSURI

284

285

SUBURBS

FRESH BAKERY Hyde Park The clue’s in the name - this is a bakery, but with a bit of a difference. The baking here is done in a tandoor - naan and roti dough are slapped on the searing hot walls of the round oven for a matter of seconds until crispbottomed and blistering with air bubbles. You can grab a handful of them to take home for a quid, or for a deeply satisfying lunch on the go, get one to dredge through a bowl of lentil soup, or fill it with chicken shawarma or seekh kebab.

SUBURBS

HERN

Chapel Allerton An extremely rare gem of a bistro, with a reassuringly short menu - bread, snacks, and a couple of options each for starters, mains, and dessert all fit onto a chalkboard, and chop and change daily, using local produce at the height of seasonality, preserved reminders of harvests-past, locally reared, thoughtfully utilised cuts of meat, and cameos from their neighbours, cheesemonger George & Joseph.

MUDDY BOOTS CAFE Harewood Village While their grand, ex-auction house dining room and tapas through a fine-dining lens is an occasion you’ll want to get dressed up and go all-out for, you can get a taster of it as you walk through to get to La Bodega their basement wine-bar, with a more relaxed environment and a smaller, more casual menu to match. Makes a great starting point for an evening out.

286

MORLEY CONVENIENCE STORE Curveball time! A perfect storm of Gen Z’s appetite for new snacks with TikTok-friendly aesthetics and the proliferation of delivery apps has seen a trend of convenience store franchisees turning their shops into imported-sweet shops & dessert bars. Behind Morley’s Premier’s unassuming frontage is a cocktail bar, waffle bakery, pizza kitchen, popcorn & nacho stand, and 8 slushie taps. That’s more than some pubs have keg lines. If you’re local, they’ll even deliver your snacks in one of their hyper-branded zero emissions golf buggies. 287

SUBURBS

HERN

286

SUBURBS

SUPPING THE SUBURBS by Mark Costello, Horsforth Brewery

HORSFORTH BREWERY

Tucked away in a basement off New Road Side in Horsforth in a former Indian Restaurant, Horsforth Brewery moved to our new premises in October 2020, enabling a permanent taproom and shop space for the first time. We stock all of our own products plus a wide selection of guest breweries on keg, cask and the shelves, focussing on breweries not available locally, with the occasional known favourite thrown in as well!

1 Whilst Leeds is still heavily focussed towards the city centre, there is a surprisingly numerous amount of venues out there punching above their weight in offering unique drinking experiences, with more cropping up all the time. The ingenuity shown by these places during the pandemic has been inspiring and from our personal experience we’ve seen how much of a positive impact indies can have in their community. It’s a challenging experience but ultimately incredibly rewarding when what people try to do succeeds 288

MANJIT’S KITCHEN

One of the true gems of the Leeds indie food scene. Manjit and Michael have two places - in Leeds Kirkgate Market and on Kirkstall Road and for me it’s the Kirkstall Road venue where what they offer really shines - great service, lovely atmosphere, unbelievable food and a great choice of beers.

3 289

SUBURBS

SUPPING THE SUBURBS by Mark Costello, Horsforth Brewery

HORSFORTH BREWERY

MANJIT’S KITCHEN

3 289

SUBURBS

JIM’S BOTTLE SHOP

A tiny venue on Town Street in Horsforth, Jim’s is one of the best places to grab some of the best beer around for either drinking in or takeaway, enhanced by the recent addition of the ‘bit on the side’ alleyway seating area. Emma who runs the place is one of the best in the business and will tell you all you need to know about every beer they stock, no small feat when they’ve got a constantly changing selection!

6 5

NOMADIC BEERS Situated slightly out of town, it might not appear to be in the best location but with the addition of Springwell to the Leeds beer scene, Nomadic Beers’ taproom completes a nice little crawl between there and town. Focussing on high quality cask and keg (with the occasional can), Nomadic are the best in the area at what they do, and have a lovely taproom space to show it off! 290

CRAFT AND WORLD BEERS Based in Drighlington, Andy opened Craft and World Beers in early 2020 and has created a wonderful beer haven over there. Not only is he a big supporter of Horsforth Brewery, the range he carries shows how committed he is to the local beer scene, whilst also having a great selection of Belgian, German and traditional UK beer, mixed in with the more common “hype” breweries.

RAYNVILLE SUPERSTORES No list of beer places in Leeds would be complete without Raynville who stock the widest range of beers (albeit not ours for a while, hook me up Johnny), Johnny’s been one of the leading figures in the Leeds beer scene for years.

291

SUBURBS

JIM’S BOTTLE SHOP

6 5

291

SUBURBS

BEER 30

TERMINUS TAP ROOM AND BOTTLE SHOP

These brothers created Terminus a few years ago to house The Meanwood Brewery and their own taproom and bottle shop and as a brewery owner, I’m jealous of the space they’ve created. It’s super cool, great beer selection, secluded so no traffic noise in the outside area, a true delight in suburban drinking.

Another brewery with a taproom and bottle shop, this time in Morley, tucked away off the beaten track in City Mills, these guys love brewing up interesting styles (Kiwi Sour anyone?) and stock a wide range of other breweries’ beers as well.

AMITY BREW CO

11 Starting last year, Amity have been making big waves in the beer scene from their amazing venue in Sunnybank Mills in Farsley, so amazing I tried to get it for ourselves! They’ve already done collabs with a lot of the big boys and their taproom is a delight.

CASPAR’S BOTTLE SHOP

An independent beer shop in Chapel Allerton, Caspar’s is an Aladdin’s Cave of beer, with the fridges upon entering being a big temptation!

1. Black Horse Otley @blackhorseotley 2. Horsforth Brewery FB @horsforthbrewery 3. Manjit’s Kitchen @manjitskitchenuk 4. Jim’s Bottleshop @jimsbottleshop 5. Nomadic Beers @nomadicbeers 6. Craft and World Beers @craftandworldbeersuk 7. Raynville Superstores @northernmonk 8. Terminus Tap Room and Bottle Shop @terminus_tap_ and_bottle_shop 9. Amity Brew Co @amitybrewco 10. Beer Thirty @beer30shop 11. Caspar’s Bottleshop @casparsbottleshop

9 292

293

SUBURBS

BEER 30

TERMINUS TAP ROOM AND BOTTLE SHOP

AMITY BREW CO

CASPAR’S BOTTLE SHOP

An independent beer shop in Chapel Allerton, Caspar’s is an Aladdin’s Cave of beer, with the fridges upon entering being a big temptation!

9 292

293

SUBURBS

GRUMPY’S BAR AND WOOD FIRED PIZZA Another in Farsley’s Sunnybank Mills, Grumpy’s has what so many food focussed places overlook quality beer. With a rotating selection of some of the best breweries around, Grumpy’s not only brings you top notch pizza but the beer to go with it.

ARCADIA

Offering the best selection of keg and cask beers in Headingley, Arcadia is one of the staples of the Leeds beer scene over the years and continues to be so. As part of the Market Town Taverns group you know you’re going to get the best kept cask ale around from both local and national breweries, plus a selection of craft keg lines too.

12. Grumpy’s Bar @grumpysleeds 13. Arcadia @arcadialeeds 294

295

SUBURBS

ARCADIA

12. Grumpy’s Bar @grumpysleeds 13. Arcadia @arcadialeeds 294

295

SUBURBS

GET OUT OF

TOWN

It’s time to get out of town. As much as the city centre keeps us entertained, feeds our cravings and fuels our shopping habits, sometimes it’s worth exploring the outer suburbs and what they have to offer. Many of these smaller districts have become a thriving hub of social spots and independent businesses. Areas outside the centre, both in the LS postcode and its neighbouring towns, have begun to grow as a result of the pandemic, with more people working from home and enjoying their own surroundings. Here are some of the best places to check out, out of town. 296

In the north, Headingley and Hyde Park buzz with students and good times; from drinks on the Otley Run to film at the Hyde Park Picture House and music at Brudenell Social Club, you’ll be forever entertained. Further on, Horsforth then Harewood continue the theme of names beginning with ‘H’ making for great places to both live and visit. This idea is completed by Harrogate, an attractive spa town to saunter around Valley Gardens, revive at the Turkish Baths, and dress up in Betty’s Tea Rooms. Further on, Knaresborough is an idyllic postcard picture, with a beautiful river to boat on or walk besides, and quaint cafes to unwind in. This side of Leeds has an abundance of outdoor beauty spots, including Fountain’s Abbey,

Brimham Rocks and the glorious expanse of the Yorkshire Dales. On the edge of which are the thriving market towns of Skipton, Ilkley and Otley, with coves, moors and chevins to ramble and traditional centres to roam. Elsewhere, in the affluent town of Wetherby, you might bump into your sporting heroes as Leeds United train at the nearby Thorp Arch. Then indulge yourself in street food and beer at Wetherby Brew Company, which also offers hands-on classes by brewing your own beer. A few miles north east from here leads to York, where historic charm meets modern culture; you can discover all about the YO postcode, from city to country to coast, in our guide The Book of York. 297

SUBURBS

GET OUT OF

TOWN

SUBURBS

But the closest cities to Leeds are Bradford and Wakefield, where you can visit The National Science & Media Museum and St George’s Hall, and The Hepworth Gallery and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, respectively. Bradford is also known as the place to go for a proper curry. The BD postcode has some lovely unique towns too, notably Saltaire, with its famous Hockney Exhibition at Salts Mill, and Haworth, home to the Bronte sisters. Down south from Leeds centre you’ll love rediscovering Morley. After a huge regeneration plan for the quiet market town, Morley has blossomed into a social haven, with Morley Bottoms hosting several independent bars surrounding the new pedestrianised area, allowing more outdoor seating. Perfect all around in the summer or winter months, take a wander into Prospect, Seven Hills, Resident or Oscars for a tipple or two. To the west of Morley is where you’ll find Farsley, the home of Sunny Bank Mills. Famously known for being a textile mill previously, Sunny Bank Mills is now a commercial and cultural destination in the heart of the local community. Restored into a beautiful creative space, you can find SCRAP and Mill Kitchen here. The streets of Farsley speak for themselves, with successful businesses like Truman Books, Saint Jude and Sabroso Street bringing together the community from near and far. The same could be said for so many suburbs in Leeds, from Garforth and Chapeltown to Meanwood and Roundhay. All the neighbouring districts have something to offer, it’s just making the time to explore something new. The city centre of Leeds isn’t the only place you can go to enjoy a fun-filled day out with friends, family or yourself. 298

299

SUBURBS

299

SUBURBS

Everyone deserves a perfect day - and as much as spending a lazy day in bed can sound perfect it’s always worth making that extra bit of effort to brighten up someone’s (or your own) day. Going extravagant and overthe-top can make a nice surprise after the usual busy, working week. Whether you want to treat yourself to a luxurious spa retreat, play on a picturesque golf course or enjoy a classy afternoon tea, you can find something for everybody to love.

2 1 by Georgia Suggitt

PERFECT DAY 5

300

As soon as I think of luxury, a relaxing spa weekend automatically pops into my mind. Thankfully, Leeds have several spa locations to choose from, perfect for when you don’t want to travel too far from home. Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa towards Garforth offer a haven of relaxation at their spa, with 7 lavish treatment rooms, a steam room, a colour therapy sauna, a swimming pool and an indoor whirlpool. With experts in facials and pampering treatments, you’ll be drifting off into tranquility before you even arrive. Chevin Country Park Hotel and Spa have a unique alpine feel if

you love being at one with nature. This Otley hotel and lodges are surrounded by the Yorkshire Dales and a scenic lake, so you can rest and unwind in their woodland cabins and external hot tubs under the stars. Choose from their range of cabins, lodges and hotels rooms to spend the night after an amazing spa experience. Their stress-free, calming environments include hot stone massages, glass beauty facials and aromatherapy. How could a day spent in a lakeside hot tub, surrounded by woodlands not make the perfect day? 2 37 301

SUBURBS

2 1 by Georgia Suggitt

PERFECT DAY 5

300

SUBURBS

4 But luxury doesn’t always mean to splash the cash. A perfect day out can be as simple as a long walk through the stunning landscapes of Yorkshire. Beamsley Beacon, otherwise known as Howber Hill, will take you on a modest seven mile hike around the south side of the Yorkshire Dales. Tucked away between Ilkley and Skipton, you can enjoy the countryside views and cultural landmarks Leeds has to offer. Scenic walks can be found everywhere, from the classic grounds of Temple Newsam and Roundhay Park, to the hidden gems like Eccup Reservoir and the Trans Pennine Trail.

Not all of the luxury, award-winning eateries can be found in the city centre of Leeds. The suburbs have just as much to offer. Out towards Oakwood near Roundhay Park you can find Chophaus, a modern steakhouse and bar serving premium meats, flawless cocktails and seasonal, innovative dishes. Compliment your mouth-watering steak with fine wine or international liqueurs to really spoil yourself. Contemporary British kitchen in Chapel Allerton, Black Market, create a twist on international trends and flavours. Their diverse menu and new perspective of food forms the ideal spot to end your perfect day. There are an endless amount of ways you can plan the perfect day for yourself or somebody else. Luxury or not, everyone has their own preferences and knows how to truly treat themselves. Whether that be strolling through Leventhorpe Vineyard and tasting their delicious wines, booking a table at your favourite restaurant or planning a self-care day at your nearest spa; it’s only right we treat ourselves to the perfect day.

Taking some time out of your daily routine to try something new can always lead to a perfect day. One of the longest traditions held in England is afternoon tea, consisting of delicate pastries, cakes and sandwiches within a beautiful setting. Luckily we have plenty of appealing locations within Leeds that regularly host afternoon tea events. Stick your pinky fingers out at Oulton Hall for an afternoon of iconic treats, a glass of bubbly or a traditional cup of tea. While The Woodlands Hotel in Gildersome offer an elegant afternoon tea overlooking the gardens in summer, or in front of a roaring fire in the winter. 302

1. Ilkley Moor @shackletonadventures 2. Thorpe Park Afternoon Tea @thorpeparkhotel 3. Chophaus @chophausleeds 4. Woodlands Hotel @hotelwoodlands 5. Chevin Country Park Hotel FB Chevin Country Park Hotel

5 303

SUBURBS

5 303

SUBURBS

EDWARD STREET BAKERY

SALTAIRE by Marko Husak @bundobustmarko

BINNS OF SALTAIRE The upturn in trade during lockdown afforded the award winning butchers to move to a bigger premises. They specialise in dry aged steak, award winning pork pies, home made sausages, and a daily special sandwich menu. They sell deli produce too. 42 Bingley Rd

Salts Mill @saltsmillofficial Saltaire is famous for being a Victorian model village and UNESCO world heritage site. Built by mill owner and philanthropist Sir Titus Salt in 1851 for his team of mill workers, Saltaire is now home to an eclectic mix of hipsters, artists, young families, and professionals who are attracted to the neighbourhood by its BD postcode house prices, idyllic surroundings, and easy access to Leeds city centre. Over the last couple of years Saltaire has stepped up as a food and drink destination, which gives people further incentive to hop on the 15-20 minute train from Leeds to visit this beautiful Bradford ‘burb. Here are some of my favourites in the Saltaire & Shipley area……… 304

CAP & COLLAR Self proclaimed to be the first Micro Pub in the Bradford area, ‘The Cap’ has a well curated selection of cask ales, lagers, craft beer, cider and Perry. There is a real cosy & local vibe about the place, and it perfect for a solo pint of bitter & a good book. 4 Queens Rd

What started out as a weekend pop up outside the founder’s house on Edward Street, ESB is now in its third, and permanent, location. The artisan bakery specialises in bread, savoury pastries and sandwiches such as their very own homage to Sausage & Egg McMuffin, and a killer Katsu Sando. 40 Bingley Rd

FANNYS ALE HOUSE Recently re-opened under new ownership after being closed for the best part of 15 months, Fanny’s Ale House (named after sir Titus Salt’s wife), is a characterful pub offering a selection of 9 traditional cask ales. 63 Saltaire Rd 305

SUBURBS

EDWARD STREET BAKERY

SALTAIRE by Marko Husak @bundobustmarko

SUBURBS

SALT BEER FACTORY

FRANCOS

NORDISH

Half Italian, half Polish, Franco fuses the two cuisines together all under one roof. Bigos, pierogi, pasta, and pizza are all on the menu, along with continental sandwiches, and booze and deli produce to take home.

A Scandinavian inspired bakery specialising in Sourdough & Baltic black bread, and a rotating menu of the fanciest sweet treats including strawberry, cream & thyme Danish pastries, Kladdkaka (a Swedish sticky chocolate cake), and more! Provisions & natural wine are also available.

44 Bradford Rd

79 Victoria Rd

JINNAH BISTRO PARA PICAR Bradford is home to some of the best Kashmiri cuisine in the land, and Jinnah is THE BEST in the Saltaire area. Jinnah has a small menu and focuses on freshness and the best ingredients. Try the Chicken Karahi. Try it all. 69 Bingley Rd

New on the scene is Para Pica, a small cafe offering up legit Spanish Tapas such as huevos rotos, tortilla, croquetas, & burnt Basque cheesecake. They also do breakfasts with chorizo sausage. 93 Kirkgate 306

ROSSINI

Brewing modern craft beer in an old tram shed, on state of the art brewing equipment, SALT have fastly become one of the hottest name in the industry. Drink fresh beer and admire the shiny stainless steel vessels. 199 Bingley Rd

An upscale Italian restaurant, Rossini serves up Italian dishes such as Scallope Di Pollo, Merluzzo & Cacciucco. Pizza and classic pasta dishes also feature on the menu. 26 Bradford Rd

SALTAIRE BREWERY One of Bradford’s original breweries originating in 2003, Saltaire Brewery is famous for its cask ale such as their award winning traditional ‘Blonde’, and more hop forward beers such as ‘Cascade’. Theres nothing better than drinking a fresh pint at the brewery. Dockfield Rd

SHIMLA SPICE

Authentic Pakistani cooking where you can bring your own booze from neighbouring Shipley Triangle. The menu offers all the greatest hits that you’d expect to see at any typical Bradford curry house. 69 Otley Rd. 307

SUBURBS

SALT BEER FACTORY

FRANCOS

NORDISH

44 Bradford Rd

79 Victoria Rd

ROSSINI

An upscale Italian restaurant, Rossini serves up Italian dishes such as Scallope Di Pollo, Merluzzo & Cacciucco. Pizza and classic pasta dishes also feature on the menu. 26 Bradford Rd

SHIMLA SPICE

SUBURBS

SHIPLEY TRIANGLE The Shipley Triangle is a must for serious craft beer fans, boasting a large selection of the latest brews to drink in or takeaway. The bottle shop also hosts regular art exhibitions, and gigs. 47 Bradford Rd

THE WATERSIDE BISTRO

Reviewed and loved by food critics Jay Rayner and Giles Coren, The Waterside Bistro offers a master class in classic British & French cooking with things like ‘Assiette of Yorkshire Lamb’ on the menu, but with a chilled and casual vibe.

TAMBOURINE

7 Wharf Street

Tambourine offers the best coffee in Saltaire in a hip, and cool environment. A small brunch menu is on offer (sweetcorn fritters, breakfast butties), as well as brownies and cakes. 38 Bingley Rd

308

1. Binns of Saltaire @binnsofsaltaire 2. Fanny’s Ale House @fannysalehousesaltaire 3. Franco’s FB @Francos 4. Nordish @nordish.saltaire 5. Jinnah Bistro @girlaboutwestyorkshire 6. Para Picar @para_picar_popuptapas) 7. Rossini FB @Rossini 8. Salt Beer Factory @saltbeerfactory 9. The Triangle @shipleytriangle 10. Tambourine Coffee @tambourinecoffee 11. Fanny’s Ale House @bundobustmarko

309

SUBURBS

THE WATERSIDE BISTRO

TAMBOURINE

7 Wharf Street

Tambourine offers the best coffee in Saltaire in a hip, and cool environment. A small brunch menu is on offer (sweetcorn fritters, breakfast butties), as well as brownies and cakes. 38 Bingley Rd

308

309

SUBURBS

NORTH FAR Harewood House @chapterhousetheatreco So, what is North Far? North Far refers to the area stretching from the edge of North Leeds and outwards to the border of North Yorkshire. For many, this area of Leeds is a hotspot for those hoping to swap the city landscape for something a little more rural; here, you won’t struggle to find sprawling greenery as well as market towns holding weekly local produce markets, and traditional independent high-streets. In North Far, you’ll find some of Leeds’ most treasured spaces when it comes to escaping the hustle and bustle of the city. 310

SUBURBS

In this short series for North Far, we’ll take a closer look at what some of these spaces have to offer, such as Horsforth, Ilkley, Otley and Wetherby. But we must give an honourable mention to the smaller towns and villages, of Adel, Harewood, Guiseley and Tadcaster, which play a big role in making this fantastic area of Leeds so well-loved. The first stop on the route through North Far is the village of Adel. Just minutes away from the busy outskirts of Leeds city centre, and you’re well into the idyllic suburb of Adel; as well as being a popular area for many Leeds residents, the village also plays host to a number of independent shops and eateries which prove incredibly popular for locals. The neighbouring village of Eccup offers even more spots for walking and cycling with rolling fields, country lanes, a reservoir, and views for miles. Further on from Eccup is Harewood; renowned for the opulent 18th-century mansion, Harewood House, the Harewood estate also boats expansive landscaped grounds as well as a family-friendly farm and bird garden which is even home to parrots and flamingos. In the village, you’ll find more green spaces as well as a village pub, library, and hall. Guiseley welcomes travellers from near and far from Leeds/ Bradford Airport with a true taste

of Yorkshire, with a serving of fish and chips. Once known for housing the biggest fish and chip shop in the country, Guiseley is another popular residential area with a real community spirit; boasting independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, including the ever-popular Murgatroyds fish and chip restaurant. Tadcaster has a rich history as a market town dating back to 1270; the markets continue to this day and are held weekly. The town is also the proud home to the John Smiths Brewery, continuing its long association with the brewing industry because of the quality and accessibility of the local water supply. Stay tuned as we continue the North Far series this week, taking a more in depth look at all the fantastic places which make up Leeds. Happy adventuring! 311

SUBURBS

OTLEY

Otley, a quaint market town which often gets overlooked as nothing more than a pit-stop on the route to the Dales, but we can guarantee that Otley is so much more than the A road that runs through it. With access from all transport links and plenty of cheap places to park, Otley really packs a punch when it comes to keeping you entertained for a full day out. The town sits at the foot of the spectacular Chevin, a popular trek for many as well as a regular training spot for Olympic triathletes Jonny and Alistair Brownlee, and is the gateway town to even more breath-taking greenery in North Yorkshire. Otley’s charm is equally down to its historical townhouses and cobbled courtyards, as much as it’s down to its vibrant commercial centre full of independent shops, bars and eateries.

Otley Chevin @marillhirst 312

As the title of ‘market town’ might suggest, Otley has a rich history of markets held in the town, and some of the first markets are recorded to have been held all the way back in 1227; although it has only been held in the current Market Place from around 1800. Now, Otley’s infamous market is a treasure trove of everything from artisan and local produce, to crafts, clothes, handmade jewellery and gifts, which spills over from the market square into neighbouring streets and into high street shops and tea rooms. The River Wharfe and its neighbouring park, Wharfemeadows, also play a large role in making Otley a great place for a day out; both just a short walk away from the town centre, here you can enjoy an

afternoon boating along the river or a riverside walk and trip to the nature reserve. Close-by, sitting adjacent to the river is the superbly named Tittybottle Park, which earned its name from the nannies, children and mums who visited when it was formed in 1909. Lining many of Otley’s cobbled streets, are bustling bars, eateries and independent shops which in themselves are worth dedicating a whole day to exploring. For a good old-fashioned day out treat, Uncle Joes fish and chips serves up the local’s favourite portion. And to make it even better, across the road at North bar customers of Uncle Joes are welcomed to take their hearty portion and enjoy them with a pint or two of their choice of cask or draught ale. 313

SUBURBS

OTLEY

Otley Chevin @marillhirst 312

SUBURBS

For something slightly sweeter, head to Manor Square for Sift. This cafe unmistakably specialises in beautifully crafted cakes from triple peanut blondies to raspberry cheesecake brownies, the counter is truly a sight to behold for those die hard sweet-toothers. But don’t worry, savoury fans are covered too with sausage rolls and sandwiches galore. But Otley’s offerings of tea rooms and eateries by no means ends there; for more daytime coffee, cake and sandwiches, try Bloomfield Square, Milk Bar café and bistro, Chippendales Tea Rooms, Cranberry, among a whole host of others. For an evening bite to eat, there are plenty of local favourites to choose from, including the cosy Thai restaurant, Nam Jai Thai, as well as Il Vicoletto, Bon Apps River Lounge and Italian Restaurant, Il Bucco, alongside many others. Market towns are notoriously great spots for pottering around and trying to find any hidden gem independent shops; in Otley, you certainly won’t struggle to find them. One of Otley’s independents which many people travel near and far to pay a visit is a plant nursery aptly named Otley’s Courtyard Planters. Based in a historic cobbled stable-yard, this charming nursey caters for both expert gardeners and novices alike. With the owners having lived within the courtyard since the 1970’s, and can certainly offer knowledgeable advice on the best plants or pots for any situation.

A stone’s throw away is the Curious Hop, a speciality beer shop selling an extensive range of craft beers, real ales and world beers along with an amazing selection of ciders. But we must also pay honourable mention to Chevin Health & Wholefood store, Jenni’s Dresser, Patisserie Viennoise, and of course, the infamous 20p shop.

314

315

SUBURBS

314

315

SUBURBS

WETHERBY

AWARD-WINNING FLORAL TOWN

1 On the most northernly fringe of Leeds and the cusp of North Yorkshire, Wetherby is a small market town that packs a punch. It boasts panoramic views along with beautiful historic architecture, is a shopper’s paradise and can be the perfect stop off point for any country-walking dwellers. Wetherby sits proudly alongside Yorkshire’s famous river Wharfe, and its quaint charm can bring Leeds folk a million miles from the rush and tumble of city centre life. This award-winning market town encapsulates the essence of what we adore so much about our revered Yorkshire towns, and to top it off, it’s only a short journey away from Leeds. 316

Ask anyone in the know about Wetherby and one thing will spring to mind; the market days. Every Tuesday since 1240, the people of Wetherby have come together to trade food and essentials in the famous weekly farmers market (yes that’s over 2 800 years!). Still to this day you’ll find locally sourced produce from the town’s own farmers, fresh meat, eggs, bread, cakes and vegetables; everything you’d need without having to visit the supermarket. The friendly Yorkshire service is unrivalled across the nation and the prices are always reasonable.

Being just metres from the North Yorkshire border means there are scenic views a-plenty, with Wetherby being surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and many picturesque walking routes. The famous golden river Wharfe runs directly through the heart of Wetherby and the bankside walks take you under a piece of historic Yorkshire architecture in Wetherby bridge. The ancient monument has taken the towns inhabitants from either side of the market town for over 700 years and has been granted grade 2 status! The sign that greets you on entry to Wetherby tells you all you need to know about its beauty; ‘Welcome to Wetherby, award winning floral town’. Walking the streets of Wetherby is a blessing on account of just how meticulously well-kept the local parks and flower beds are. Thanks to the help of local contributors, volunteer groups and a council with an eye for detail, Wetherby is decorated with hanging baskets, seasonal flowers and evergreens galore; a real eye pleaser for visitors and locals alike. 317

SUBURBS

WETHERBY

AWARD-WINNING FLORAL TOWN

SUBURBS

Shopping in Wetherby is never a chore. Being a compact market town, all of Wetherby’s shops are within close walking distance and fit snuggly within the walls of its ancient stone architecture. The snickets and ginnels that cut through the town are lined with a wonderful selection of contemporary boutique shops that offer everything you’d need, from designer clothing to home décor. Azuzu Ladies Fashion have been in Wetherby since the 1980s and still offer the town high street fashion from a family run independent business. For entertaining the little ones, Treasures on Wetherby high street offer wooden toys, craft kits and all the major toys you’d expect from a toy shop. They even have miniature trolleys for the kids to take around the shop, making for an enjoyable shopping experience.

and flavour. With gluten free and vegan options available, they cater for all your dietary requirements whilst retaining the quality in their fresh home cooked meals. For more of a lighter bite, North St Deli boasts freshly made coffee and a scrumptious selection of cakes; perfect shopping fuel. It would be rude whilst visiting Wetherby not to sample their famous fish and chips from the local Wetherby Whaler – do believe the hype!

Wetherby resides as a half-way house between Edinburgh and London, which means once upon a time it was the place weary travellers hoped to line their stomachs before the journey ahead. Luckily, we no longer have to travel by horse and cart, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to getting some tasty fodder in the many eateries of this market town. If it’s a taste of Asian cuisine you’re after, Mango serve up traditional Indian meals with an impressive mix of spice 318

319

SUBURBS

319

SUBURBS

ILKLEY With the breath-taking Ilkley Moor overlooking the town, Ilkley resides as a collection of the things we love so much about the small Yorkshire town placed casually amongst the grandeur of the rolling countryside; as if dropped from a height amongst the greenery. In the early 19th century, Ilkley rose to fame for its state of the art spa facilities, as well as for its clean country air and bustling social scene. And although a town is no longer deemed worth a visit on account of its potential for bathing in cold water, Ilkely has continued to retain its popularity in its ever-growing food and drink scene which compliments Ilkley’s potential for a fantastic day out.

Nora’s @nippynora It goes without saying that one of Ilkley’s main attractions is of course Ilkley Moor. Part of Rombalds Moor, the moorland between Ilkley and Keighley, the moor rises to 4027 metres above sea level, and is well known as the inspiration for Yorkshire’s “county anthem”, On Ilkla Moor Baht’at, which is certainly well-worth a listen. The moor is ideal for a day out walking, hiking, or even climbing and scrambling on the famous Cow and Calf rocks.

ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE

Lido @brionycooke 320

lkley is also home to a true treasure trove of nostalgia at the Toy Museum. Housing one of the finest private collections of toys in the North of England, the museum is filled wall-to-wall with exhibitions of retro dolls and dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures, as well as a selection of games with wooden and paper toys. With toys dating from 350BC to the present day, the museum also plays host to a 1940’s English working model fairground; the perfect excuse to take a trip down memory lane. 321

SUBURBS

ROLLING COUNTRYSIDE

Lido @brionycooke 320

SUBURBS

For some more old-fashioned fun, Ilkley’s outdoor Lido is a goto for the summer months; take a plunge at one of the country’s few remaining outdoor pools, and enjoy a picnic in the tranquil setting of the lido grounds and take in the fantastic views over Ilkley Moor. You can also test the waters of this famous spa town in the colder months in the indoor pool. But Ilkley’s aquatic offerings don’t end there of course; for many city dwellers, Ilkley is the place to go in the summer months as Leeds folk flock to the nearest sprawling green spaces, and the nearest body of water. Ilkley’s stretch of the River Wharfe is celebrated 2 with the Riverside Gardens, perfect for an afternoon walk, picnic, or even fishing expedition! When it comes to food and drink, Ilkley really packs a punch. Real Food Ilkley is a speciality fine food and local produce market which is held on the first Sunday of each month (except January). Having grown over the years, the market now holds over 30 stalls showcasing a range of produce. Produce at the market ranges from bread and baked goods, to coffee, cheeses, condiments, organic fruit and veg and plenty more.

322

And Ilkely’s offering of fine foods only carries on in its independent eateries, as the charming streets are lined with cosy cafes, country pubs and lively restaurants. For a quick pit-stop on a busy day-out, Daniel’s Café is the ideal spot. The café, which gains its name as a token to owner, Miruna’s father, serves fresh hand cut sandwiches alongside homemade soups, hearty breakfasts, and delicious cakes and pastries. For more of the same, try the Ilkley Café Company, Toast House and the award-winning the Little Tearoom.

For evenings and late afternoons, Ilkely plays host to a number of cosy and inviting bars, including the Ticket Office, Ilkley’s first-class drinks carriage. Located within Ilkley’s historic railway station, the Ticket Office is the ideal spot to start, or end your evening. Friends of Ham is another favourite among locals, serving an award-winning offering of charcuterie alongside craft beer and quality wines all within an irresistibly atmospheric setting.

323

SUBURBS

322

323

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

C'EST CHOCOLAT

BONDGATE BAKERY BAKERY | OTLEY 30 BONDGATE, LS21 1AD

DID YOU KNOW... Bondgate Bakery was first established back in 1984.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 07.30 - 14.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED BONDGATEBAKERY.COM 01943 467516

Bakery in Otley making scrumptious bread, cakes and savouries Since 1984, this small but busy bakery has been producing scrumptious bread, cakes and savouries. Many products are vegetarian. Everything is hand made on the premises using only the best ingredients, including local free-range eggs, untreated flours and sunflower or olive oils. They have won so many awards, including Best UK Bakery (NEC Deli Awards) and Best Small Independent at the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards. We have a passion for what we do and now offer online shopping via our website for click and collect or for local home deliveries. Otley is a wonderful market town that is full of small independent shops, well worth a visit!

324

DID YOU KNOW... Producing fine quality filled chocolates is not for the ‘hobby’ chocolatier. Our loose chocolates are made by expert English and Belgian producers with many years training.

CHOCOLATE SHOP | WETHERBY 3 CHURCH STREET, LS22 6LP TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 15.30 EXTENDED OPENING HOURS IN THE RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS CESTCHOCOLAT.CO.UK 01937 582772

Purveyors of fine continental chocolates, bespoke confectionery gifting, sweets, chocolates and ice creams to go We are a small independent with a dedicated team that takes pride in what they sell. We take great care to ensure every item reaches you in peak condition. We are happy to advise our customers and always provide the all-important personal service when it comes to creating the perfect gift. When our customers are happy, we are happy. It’s as simple as that. We aim to be a ‘one stop shop’ for anyone wanting to buy quality chocolates and confectionery. We pride ourselves on the breadth of our product ranges and continually scour the UK and Europe to bring you that something unique and special. We are one of the only very few shops to offer the award-winning Dumon® chocolates in the UK. Pop in and see for yourself.

325

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

C'EST CHOCOLAT

BONDGATE BAKERY BAKERY | OTLEY 30 BONDGATE, LS21 1AD

DID YOU KNOW... Bondgate Bakery was first established back in 1984.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 07.30 - 14.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED BONDGATEBAKERY.COM 01943 467516

324

DID YOU KNOW... Producing fine quality filled chocolates is not for the ‘hobby’ chocolatier. Our loose chocolates are made by expert English and Belgian producers with many years training.

CHOCOLATE SHOP | WETHERBY 3 CHURCH STREET, LS22 6LP TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 15.30 EXTENDED OPENING HOURS IN THE RUN UP TO CHRISTMAS CESTCHOCOLAT.CO.UK 01937 582772

325

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

CRANBERRY CORNER HOUSE INTERIORS DID YOU KNOW... All products we sell are hand picked by the owner Melanie, who has always had a love for interior decor.

FURNITURE/HOME INTERIORS SHOP ILKLEY 17 LEEDS ROAD, LS29 8DP MONDAY - TUESDAY: 10.30 - 17.00 WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 17.00

CORNERHOUSEINTERIORS.CO.UK 01943 609519

A warm and welcoming interiors shop in the very heart of Ilkley Corner House Interiors opened in August 2017, in the spa town of Ilkley and was born from a passion for interior decor, from heritage and classical to quirky and contemporary styles. Corner House Interiors offers a diverse and eclectic mix of products suitable for all homes, styles and budgets that have been sourced and hand picked from all corners of the globe. From lovingly handcrafted chairs and footstools made locally in Yorkshire, hand thrown pottery from America, and eye-catching statement pieces to vintage and upcycled treasures originating from all over the UK and Europe. You will find that distinctive piece you were looking for, or perhaps didn’t know you needed!

326

DID YOU KNOW... Our Pulled Pork is slow roasted in our oven for 15 hours.

COFFEE SHOP & CAFE | OTLEY 61-63 KIRKGATE, LS21 3HN MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 08.30 - 16.00 THURSDAY: CLOSED FRIDAY: 08.30 - 16.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 14.00

JIMBOWINDER44@GMAIL.COM 01943 851340

Locally roasted coffee, home made cakes, freshly made sandwiches and Brymor ice cream Cranberry is independenty run by Tom and his team, providing great coffee and food to residents and visitors to the lovely little town of Otley. We were voted Best Cafe in Otley in 2020. Since 2014 we have worked hard to share a passion for coffee with our customers and are often complimented on the quality. It’s not just coffee we care about though, we also have a large range of loose leaf teas, proper hot chocolate and a wide and ever changing range of milkshakes made with locally produced Brymor ice cream. Working in our 5* hygiene rated kitchen we have Ann preparing delicious breakfasts and lunches using local produce wherever possible. We serve our sandwiches on freshly baked baguettes and also have gluten free options including omelettes, toasties, salads and Jacket potatoes. Our cakes are made in house by Ann and Tom and are perfect for an afternoon (or morning) treat.

327

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

CRANBERRY CORNER HOUSE INTERIORS DID YOU KNOW... All products we sell are hand picked by the owner Melanie, who has always had a love for interior decor.

FURNITURE/HOME INTERIORS SHOP ILKLEY 17 LEEDS ROAD, LS29 8DP MONDAY - TUESDAY: 10.30 - 17.00 WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 10.30 - 17.00

CORNERHOUSEINTERIORS.CO.UK 01943 609519

326

DID YOU KNOW... Our Pulled Pork is slow roasted in our oven for 15 hours.

COFFEE SHOP & CAFE | OTLEY 61-63 KIRKGATE, LS21 3HN MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 08.30 - 16.00 THURSDAY: CLOSED FRIDAY: 08.30 - 16.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 14.00

JIMBOWINDER44@GMAIL.COM 01943 851340

327

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

JEREMY BLOOMFIELD THE JEWELLER

FRIENDS OF HAM BAR & CHARCUTERIE | ILKLEY 8 WELLS ROAD, LS29 9JD

DID YOU KNOW... We won the Best Retail Environment at the 2015 Northern Design Awards.

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 23.00 (KITCHEN: 11.00 - 21.00) SUNDAY: 10.00 - 21.00 (KITCHEN: 11.00 - 18.00) FRIENDSOFHAM.COM 01943 604344

Craft beer and natural wine served up with artisan meat and cheese Following our success in Leeds, we decided to open a second bar in 2015 and bring the same high quality beer, wine, meat and cheese to the people of Ilkley. Situated in the beautiful old Ilkley Gazette offices we kept many of the unique features, creating a cosy and inviting space inside and have recently added covered outdoor terraces to the front and rear. Located on Wells Road, a stones throw from the train station, we welcome bookings and walk-ins and are dog friendly. Open from 10am, 6 days a week, for breakfast and coffee - we serve our unique blend of craft beer, natural wine, cured meats and artisan cheeses throughout the day.

328

LUXURY JEWELLERS | ILKLEY 42 THE GROVE, LS29 9EE

DID YOU KNOW... 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Jeremy Bloomfield Jewellers on The Grove and what a 20 years it has been!

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED JEREMYBLOOMFIELD.CO.UK 01943 601420

Luxury jewellers who sell Diamonds, coloured gemstone jewellery along with brands such as Georg Jensen Denmark When you come into the boutique at Jeremy Bloomfield Jewellers you’ll be sure to get a warm Yorkshire welcome from our experienced team. Jeremy himself is on hand and has nearly 30 years of experience after working with his jewellery designer brother Sheldon. He has revamped the little jewellers that he bought 20 years ago into a must visit venue in Ilkley. Come and see our beautiful, handpicked diamond and coloured gemstone jewellery, we are proud of our range of pearls and gold and our extensive collection of silver jewellery from acclaimed Danish brand Georg Jensen. Our inhouse designer and gemmologist, Jackie Higgins FGA DGA can help with any ideas for a special bespoke piece too. Come to Jeremy Bloomfield The Jeweller, you will always find something very special.

329

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

JEREMY BLOOMFIELD THE JEWELLER

FRIENDS OF HAM BAR & CHARCUTERIE | ILKLEY 8 WELLS ROAD, LS29 9JD

DID YOU KNOW... We won the Best Retail Environment at the 2015 Northern Design Awards.

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 23.00 (KITCHEN: 11.00 - 21.00) SUNDAY: 10.00 - 21.00 (KITCHEN: 11.00 - 18.00) FRIENDSOFHAM.COM 01943 604344

328

LUXURY JEWELLERS | ILKLEY 42 THE GROVE, LS29 9EE

DID YOU KNOW... 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of Jeremy Bloomfield Jewellers on The Grove and what a 20 years it has been!

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED JEREMYBLOOMFIELD.CO.UK 01943 601420

329

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MOSS & MOOR

KATE MELL FLOWERS FLORIST | BOSTON SPA 160 HIGH ST, LS23 6BW

DID YOU KNOW... We’ve been flowering Boston Spa and beyond since 2004!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 16.30 KATE@KATEMELL.CO.UK KATEMELL.CO.UK 01937 841415

Boutique independent florist passionate about creating fabulous florals for weddings, events, celebrations or just because... Being described as “Exceptionally Creative Perfectionists” is the cherry on the cake as we are lucky enough to already love what we do. Our gorgeous shop, in the beautiful village of Boston Spa, is brimming with colour and scent. This is where the magic happens - weddings are designed & created, flowers for events are arranged and our famous tied bouquets (regularly described as ‘WOW’) are hand-made with love. We deliver locally, spreading our floral loveliness to those in need, to cheer up or to congratulate. To place an order you can call to speak to a real person or you can place an order on our fab online shop! “Everyone I see keeps telling me they were the best flowers they’ve ever seen” - Sarah

330

FOOD & DRINK

DID YOU KNOW... There are subtle design details throughout, such as the restaurant’s banquette seating which is inspired by Yorkshire dry stone walls.

RESTAURANT & GARDEN CENTRE ILKLEY COUTANCES WAY, LS29 7HQ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 MOSSANDMOOR.CO.UK 01943 663699

A gardening hub for foodies and lifestyle lovers to discover, enjoy and be inspired Set against the backdrop of Ilkley Moor and the famous Cow and Calf rocks, Moss & Moor has taken the concept of a garden centre and given it a big shake. At its heart is a mission to ‘Live Well, Eat Well, Grow’. Visitors will find everything to make their green spaces bloom, but there’s also a wonderful restaurant, café, artisan foodhall and a home & lifestyle store all under one roof at this new independent family owned destination. The restaurant, headed up by chef Kevin Gratton, takes care to showcase ingredient quality and offers breakfast, brunch and lunch as well as the delights of afternoon tea with a selection of finger sandwiches and treats. Menus include a Buddha bowl of soft-boiled eggs, avocado and chickpeas with greens as well as hearty and nourishing dishes and a traditional Sunday Roast. If you prefer alfresco dining, the terrace is also open and serves the delicious menu including coffees, teas and wonderful locally-baked goods.

331

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MOSS & MOOR

KATE MELL FLOWERS FLORIST | BOSTON SPA 160 HIGH ST, LS23 6BW

DID YOU KNOW... We’ve been flowering Boston Spa and beyond since 2004!

TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.30 - 16.30 KATE@KATEMELL.CO.UK KATEMELL.CO.UK 01937 841415

330

FOOD & DRINK

DID YOU KNOW... There are subtle design details throughout, such as the restaurant’s banquette seating which is inspired by Yorkshire dry stone walls.

RESTAURANT & GARDEN CENTRE ILKLEY COUTANCES WAY, LS29 7HQ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 MOSSANDMOOR.CO.UK 01943 663699

331

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MUDDY BOOTS CAFE & BISTRO DID YOU KNOW... Wherever possible, we use produce sourced from the Harewood Estate, the land surrounding the cafe.

CAFE & BISTRO | HAREWOOD HAREWOOD VILLAGE HALL, LS17 9LX CAFE EVERY DAY: 08.00 - 16.00 BISTRO FIRST AND THIRD WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH: 18.30 - 23.30 HAREWOODFOODANDDRINK.COM/ MUDDYBOOTSCAFE 07979 787217

Cafe & Bistro in Harewood village cooking home-made seasonal specials all day every day Brought to you by the critically acclaimed Harewood Food & Drink Project, Muddy Boots Cafe & Bistro, is a dog friendly Cafe in the heart of Harewood village. It’s renowned for it’s great value, great quality, homecooked, seasonal food as well as it’s warm welcome. Expect all the classic breakfast items and an ever changing range of seasonal lunch specials. We also open the cafe for our legendary Bistro nights on the first and third weekend of each month where the Harewood Food & Drink Project team of Chefs take turns leading in the kitchen. You can book on to the Bistro nights at www.exploretock.com/harewood. Come and enjoy #atasteofharewood. Great food you can feel good about.

332

NORA'S INTERIORS & GIFTS DID YOU KNOW... We won Independent Gift Retailer of the Year Award in 2013.

HOME ACCESSORIES & GIFT SHOP ILKLEY 58 THE GROVE, LS29 9PA MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 NORAS-SHOP.COM 01943 609911

Nora’s is an award winning home accessories and gift shop located on The Grove in the centre of the delightful Spa town of Ilkley, West Yorkshire Run by Victoria and her fabulous team, Nora’s opened its doors in May 2010 and was born from a desire to bring something fresh to a high street that seemed focused on product profit rather than product passion. We pride ourselves on only selecting things that are useful, beautiful and (most importantly) well made. We specialise in Yorkshire products and showcasing and supporting independent British designers and makers.

333

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

MUDDY BOOTS CAFE & BISTRO DID YOU KNOW... Wherever possible, we use produce sourced from the Harewood Estate, the land surrounding the cafe.

332

NORA'S INTERIORS & GIFTS DID YOU KNOW... We won Independent Gift Retailer of the Year Award in 2013.

HOME ACCESSORIES & GIFT SHOP ILKLEY 58 THE GROVE, LS29 9PA MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 NORAS-SHOP.COM 01943 609911

333

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SIFT CAFE & BAKERY

PHATE CLOTHES SHOP | BOSTON SPA 160 HIGH ST, LS23 6BW

DID YOU KNOW... The shop name is a combination of the owners names - Steph and Kate.

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 09.30 - 16.30 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 16.00

CAFE & BAKERY | OTLEY 11 MANOR SQUARE LS21 3AP

DID YOU KNOW... We still retain our original bank vault from the 1950s, check it out on the way to the loo!

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 ROSIE@SIFTOTLEY.COM SIFTOTLEY.COM

PHATE-ONLINE.COM 07885 995345

Independent Womenswear Boutique Our aim is simple - we want to provide our customers with the latest, high quality fashion at affordable prices. We are located on the bustling high street in the village of Boston Spa, 3 miles south of Wetherby and have plenty of free parking nearby. We stock a broad range of brands including Girl In Mind, Sundae Tee, Postcard from Brighton and Luella. For 10% discount both instore and online mention The Little Black Book (online code LBB10).

334

Fully vegetarian cafe & bakery, located in a grade II listed former bank Sift is a fully vegetarian cafe & bakery, located in the gorgeous town of Otley in a bright green Grade II listed former bank. Well known locally for our amazing range of cakes, many of which are gluten free or vegan, as well as our small but perfectly formed menu, Sift aims to be a peaceful break in your day, where you can enjoy a delicious Dark Woods coffee and a piece of cake in calm, plant filled surroundings.

335

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SIFT CAFE & BAKERY

PHATE CLOTHES SHOP | BOSTON SPA 160 HIGH ST, LS23 6BW

DID YOU KNOW... The shop name is a combination of the owners names - Steph and Kate.

SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 09.30 - 16.30 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 16.00

CAFE & BAKERY | OTLEY 11 MANOR SQUARE LS21 3AP

DID YOU KNOW... We still retain our original bank vault from the 1950s, check it out on the way to the loo!

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 ROSIE@SIFTOTLEY.COM SIFTOTLEY.COM

PHATE-ONLINE.COM 07885 995345

334

335

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

STAFFORD HALL ANTIQUES & VINTAGE DID YOU KNOW... We have just been filmed to be aired soon, on BBC Antiques Road Trip which was exciting and will be great for us and local businesses.

ANTIQUES SHOP | WETHERBY SAPPHIRE HOUSE, 6 CROSS STREET LS22 6RD TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 STAFFORDHALL.COM 07960 935728

THE ART WORKS DID YOU KNOW... The Art Works have framed everything from standard art prints to taxidermy vampire bats.

GALLERY & FRAMERS | OTLEY 11-15 COURTHOUSE STREET, LS21 3AN MONDAY - TUESDAY: 08.30 - 16.30 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 08.30 - 18.00 FRIDAY: 08.30 - 16.30 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 15.30

ARTWORKSFRAMING.CO.UK 01943 466030

Buying and selling antiques, fine watches and jewellery Our new store is located on Cross Street, Wetherby, in a charming period building that suits the collection of antiques perfectly. After studying Interior Design in Leeds, then working within the industry, David moved to work with quality jewellery, later to run his own pre-owned watch business whilst moving closer to setting up the current antiques and vintage shop. He says: “I’m not sure it is possible to formally train as a dealer, what is most important is the passion.” “When we see something unusual, that’s the trigger, it’s visceral. Although I like certain styles, I’m not defined by period. This is why we have an eclectic mix of antiques, collectables, coins, watches, jewellery, antiquarian, paintings, and statement pieces of vintage jewellery.” Visit Stafford Hall Antiques and Vintage to discover the extraordinary beauty and refined elegance of items from a bygone era. Often handmade by skilled craftsmen you’re sure to discover something magical, unparalleled by modern design and with a fascinating past that could also be a sound investment.

336

Bespoke picture framers, art gallery and locally sourced cards & gifts The Art Works is an independent gallery and framers, based in a Grade II listed building in the centre of historic Otley. The open plan workshop features authentic art nouveau flourishes, including original stained glass windows and glass ceiling. You can browse the gallery, which showcases pieces from established and upcoming Yorkshire artists, as well as our range of unique cards and gifts from independent suppliers. You can also see the framing workshop, where our experts craft bespoke frames for the wide array of pieces we are trusted to showcase. If you would like to have something framed, please just pop in to have an informal, no pressure chat. We’ll discuss your options and the wide range of framing choices available. There’s parking on site, so it’s easy to drop by. If you have any questions, we’ll be happy to discuss the processes and share our passion for everything framing!

337

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

STAFFORD HALL ANTIQUES & VINTAGE DID YOU KNOW... We have just been filmed to be aired soon, on BBC Antiques Road Trip which was exciting and will be great for us and local businesses.

ANTIQUES SHOP | WETHERBY SAPPHIRE HOUSE, 6 CROSS STREET LS22 6RD TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 STAFFORDHALL.COM 07960 935728

THE ART WORKS DID YOU KNOW... The Art Works have framed everything from standard art prints to taxidermy vampire bats.

GALLERY & FRAMERS | OTLEY 11-15 COURTHOUSE STREET, LS21 3AN MONDAY - TUESDAY: 08.30 - 16.30 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 08.30 - 18.00 FRIDAY: 08.30 - 16.30 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 15.30

ARTWORKSFRAMING.CO.UK 01943 466030

336

337

FOOD & DRINK

THE BOX TREE

THE ILKLEY CAFE COMPANY RESTAURANT | ILKLEY 35 CHURCH STREET, LS29 9DR

DID YOU KNOW... We have a private dining room that you can book. We accept parties of 10-50 people, making us the perfect place to celebrate your special day.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 18.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 13.30 18.00 - 20.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 14.30

THEBOXTREE.CO.UK 01943 608484

The North’s most iconic award winning restaurant Celebrating 60 years of excellence, The Box Tree is set in a charming grade II listed cottage, offering the highest quality of produce alongside a carefully selected wine cellar. The Box Tree represents a combination of 21st century efficiency and exquisite good taste. Whilst the kitchen boasts the latest equipment, the restaurant features a collection of art and antiques which define the style and grandeur for which the Box Tree is famed. The tasting menu changes regularly to coincide with seasonal produce and the menu showcases beautifully prepared and presented dishes with both modern and classical influences. With a warm Yorkshire welcome and great food set in dining rooms exuding luxury and style, it is perfect for any occasion. See you soon! Simon, Rena & the team.

338

CAFE | ILKLEY 14-16 WELLS ROAD, LS29 9JD

DID YOU KNOW... We serve the best poached eggs in Ilkley!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 15.30 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00

THEILKLEYCAFECOMPANY.CO.UK 01943 600064

Independent, licensed cafe serving a high quality, extensive breakfast and lunch menu The Ilkley Cafe Company is a family run business founded in 2017. Owners Neville and Sara invested in a refurbishment of the premises both inside and out, adding large parasols and heaters to the patio area. They pride themselves in providing delicious dishes made from great quality ingredients, mostly locally sourced. For breakfast, you can enjoy something a little fancier such as Italian sausage ciabatta or a tasty potato cake served with fresh smoked salmon and a poached egg. For lunch, there’s a great selection of homemade soups and sandwiches. For something hot and tasty, try the chicken parmigiana, a stacked burger or the fancy fish finger ciabatta. The freshly ground coffee or selection of Suki teas are a great accompaniment to a slice of home-made cake or scone. Also serving a selection of chilled Ilkley Brewery beers, lager, wine and Prosecco. Vegetarian, gluten-free and vegan options available.

339

FOOD & DRINK

THE BOX TREE

THE ILKLEY CAFE COMPANY RESTAURANT | ILKLEY 35 CHURCH STREET, LS29 9DR

DID YOU KNOW... We have a private dining room that you can book. We accept parties of 10-50 people, making us the perfect place to celebrate your special day.

WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 18.00 - 20.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 13.30 18.00 - 20.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 14.30

THEBOXTREE.CO.UK 01943 608484

338

CAFE | ILKLEY 14-16 WELLS ROAD, LS29 9JD

DID YOU KNOW... We serve the best poached eggs in Ilkley!

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 15.30 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00

THEILKLEYCAFECOMPANY.CO.UK 01943 600064

339

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

THE ILKLEY SHOE COMPANY DID YOU KNOW... We stock one of the largest ranges of handmade gents footwear in Yorkshire!

SHOE, BOOT AND LEATHER JACKET STORE | ILKLEY 9/17 THE GROVE PROMENADE, LS29 8AF

THE LAZY BIRD

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 17.00

DID YOU KNOW...

THEILKLEYSHOECOMPANY.COM 01943 603072

Authorised stockists of Loake, Barker, Tricker’s, Cheaney, Jeffery West, DLSports, Aigle, Hunter and Oakwood brands We arrived in Ilkley after a brand change in 2011 and have since more than doubled our floor space making us one of the biggest independent traders in the beautiful spa town of Ilkley. We specialise in mens handmade footwear from famous brands like Loake, Cheaney, Barkers and Tricker’s along with the more free spirited Jeffery West and boast one of the largest ranges in Yorkshire. We stock a large range of high quality leather goods and the Oakwood and Trapper leather jackets and coats are building into a bigger part of our business leading us to expand our store earlier in 2021. These go along side our much valued shoe repair and key cutting section and our high class dry cleaning service by Classic Cleaners. Great service and old fashioned approach to customer care await you in The Ilkley Shoe Company.

340

Our restaurant is inspired by the ridiculously great tasting fried chicken on a holiday to San Francisco.

RESTAURANT | WETHERBY 8 BANK STREET, LS22 6NQ WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 14.00 - 00.00 THELAZYBIRD.CO.UK 01937 587897

Free range great tasting chicken, banging flavours and belting tunes The Lazy Bird is a Wetherby standout for some seriously good grub and diligently crafted cocktails. We have a quaint restaurant and bar with a large, spacious upstairs roof terrace. Were a free range chicken and vegan chicken house. We spent lockdown eating plenty of chicken and developing a menu to bring flavours of Asia, South America and the U.S. We use a lovely bit of kit called a thermodyne, which seals in heaps of flavour and moisture and helps bring out the true freshness and quality of our fried chicken.

341

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

THE ILKLEY SHOE COMPANY DID YOU KNOW... We stock one of the largest ranges of handmade gents footwear in Yorkshire!

SHOE, BOOT AND LEATHER JACKET STORE | ILKLEY 9/17 THE GROVE PROMENADE, LS29 8AF

THE LAZY BIRD

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 17.00

DID YOU KNOW...

THEILKLEYSHOECOMPANY.COM 01943 603072

340

Our restaurant is inspired by the ridiculously great tasting fried chicken on a holiday to San Francisco.

RESTAURANT | WETHERBY 8 BANK STREET, LS22 6NQ WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 14.00 - 00.00 THELAZYBIRD.CO.UK 01937 587897

341

FOOD & DRINK

THIRTY NINE CAFE & BAKEHOUSE CAFE | ILKLEY 39, THE GROVE, LS29 9NJ

DID YOU KNOW... The side door of the cafe was originally the entrance to a shop where ladies had their corsets fitted!

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES

39THEGROVE.CO.UK 07943 704543

An eclectic and individual cafe serving all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, handmade cakes and awesome coffee Situated in the vibrant town of Ilkley our team of amazing people make food by hand with love and local ingredients. The Thirty Nine mission is simple; leading with taste and a focus on happy food, with ingredients and suppliers which are as local and as sustainable as possible. The Cafe decor is colourful and bright bringing a little bit of the outside in, our service is relaxed, yet attentive, creating a welcoming and inviting environment for breakfast, lunch, brunch or just a coffee. Our amazing flower walls change with the seasons along with our menu. Proudly independent, family owned and operated, we make as much as possible on site from scratch, to ensure the highest quality and best possible flavour. We have both inside and outside covered seating and are available for events and venue hire.

342

TOM FOOLERY BAR | BOSTON SPA 179 HIGH ST LS23 6AA

DID YOU KNOW... We only drink the best here, working with local and international craft breweries like Cloudwater, Northern Monk, Polly’s Brew Co and Mikkeller to name but a few.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 00.00 TOMFOOLERYBOSTONSPA.CO.UK 01937 541500

Bar and Community hub serving brunch, speciality coffee, cocktails and craft beer Tom Foolery was set up in October 2016 with one aim; to give the local community of Boston Spa a hub where they can meet, eat, party or just relax after a hard day. Our bar is licensed for alcohol from 11am until 12am most days, where we keep the good vibes going with varied playlists, friendly service and top banter. Our Wine list was carefully curated over lockdown by Marc and Nathan working closely with Berkmann Wine Cellars, and James has rustled up a fresh twisted classic cocktail menu to keep things fresh for the summer! Taking fun seriously since 1986.

343

FOOD & DRINK

THIRTY NINE CAFE & BAKEHOUSE CAFE | ILKLEY 39, THE GROVE, LS29 9NJ

DID YOU KNOW... The side door of the cafe was originally the entrance to a shop where ladies had their corsets fitted!

WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR UPDATES

39THEGROVE.CO.UK 07943 704543

342

TOM FOOLERY BAR | BOSTON SPA 179 HIGH ST LS23 6AA

DID YOU KNOW... We only drink the best here, working with local and international craft breweries like Cloudwater, Northern Monk, Polly’s Brew Co and Mikkeller to name but a few.

SUNDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 00.00 TOMFOOLERYBOSTONSPA.CO.UK 01937 541500

343

FOOD & DRINK

Marcelo Bielsa @tankpetrol

WETHERBY BREW CO BREWERY | WETHERBY YORK ROAD ESTATE, YORK RD LS22 7SU

DID YOU KNOW... You can brew your own beer with us and return to serve a pint to your friends a few weeks later.

FRIDAY: 16.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY: 13.00 - 21.00 WETHERBYBREWCO.COM 01937 584637

Independent microbrewery, taproom and bottle shop supplying a range of cask and bottled beers Established in 2017 and located a short walk from the pretty historic market town of Wetherby, we’re an independent microbrewery quickly building a great reputation for small batch beers. Our taproom and bottle shop is open every weekend, offering a selection of our cask and bottled beers plus a wide range of guest bottles and cans. You’ll find up to 10 draft beers on offer at our taproom (6 cask and 4 keg) where we regularly welcome a range of street food vendors (you’ll find a list of upcoming street food and events on our website). You can even brew your own beer with us! Reserve a space on our halfday hands-on brewing experience and as well as expert guidance, you’ll receive refreshments, lunch, beer tasting and a gift pack to take home!

344

345

FOOD & DRINK

Marcelo Bielsa @tankpetrol

WETHERBY BREW CO BREWERY | WETHERBY YORK ROAD ESTATE, YORK RD LS22 7SU

DID YOU KNOW... You can brew your own beer with us and return to serve a pint to your friends a few weeks later.

FRIDAY: 16.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY: 13.00 - 21.00 WETHERBYBREWCO.COM 01937 584637

344

345

SUBURBS

SOUTH So, what do we mean by ‘South’? As the name might suggest, South refers to the areas in the south of Leeds, from Armley and Morley, all the way to Rothwell and Garforth. Each of these popular suburbs, and the people who reside in them contribute to creating the fabric of Leeds. Here, you won’t struggle to find longstanding family-run businesses, trusted and well-loved by locals, as well as popular independent shops, pubs, and attractions. 346

SUBURBS

The first stop on the route through South is Armley. Armley is a popular district which, like much of Leeds, grew in the industrial revolution and was home to several mills; one of which plays host to the Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills. Once one of the world’s largest woollen mill, Armley Mills is now an award-winning museum, containing exhibits dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, portraying the expansive history of textiles, clothing, and locomotive manufacture in the area. Armley Mills proves to be a guaranteed trip down memory lane, offering an education on the history of Leeds for everyone. Further on from Armley is Beeston, renowned for being the home of Leeds United’s Football Stadium, Elland Road. As a result, Beeston also plays host to a set of stellar set of pubs, fish and chip shops and other trusty takeaways who are ready to feed the fans whether it’s a celebration, or commiseration. As an inner-city area of Leeds Hunslet is still reminiscent of its rich industrial past, showcasing 19th century industrial buildings and terraced housing. Despite playing homage to its past, Hunslet continues to prosper to this day as it follows the trend of Leeds generally and the expansion of office and industrial sites south

of Leeds city centre. Further south you’ll find Rothwell, a modest market town and home to a number sprawling green spaces, characterful buildings and unique landmarks. When paying a visit to the market town, you’ll be immediately greeted with one of Rothwell’s unique landmarks, an archway made from the jaw bones of a whale which have a unique history themselves. Rothwell plays host to two main parks which are much-loved by locals, Rothwell Country Park and Springhead Park; the former offering beautiful wildflower meadows, ponds packed with active wildlife, woodland, and sculpture trail, whilst the latter is equipped with a café, skate park, aviary, tennis courts, playground and even a dementia friendly garden. Stay tuned as we continue the South series this week, taking a more in depth look at all the fantastic places which make Leeds mighty. Happy adventuring! 347

SUBURBS

GARFORTH

On the very outskirts of the West Yorkshire county line, Garforth is a town that is more than worth the short journey. Originally expanded in the seventeenth and eighteenth century thanks to the wealth of coal mines nearby, this suburban town still continues to grow and excite those that visit. It boasts a wealth of pubs, places for grub and scenic walks nearby and stands toe-to-toe with some of the best places to visit around Leeds.

If the local tipple is something you fancy, Garforth is home to one of the most up and coming independent breweries in west Yorkshire in the aptly named Quirky Ales. Based on Ash Lane, this craft ale brewery offers a range of speciality ales. They offer IPAs, classic smooth Blondes and even a Dark Strong Ale for the more traditional of us. The tap room is conveniently connected to the brewery so

348

the ales don’t travel far, and with an outside alfresco space and a cosy indoor area they offer the perfect place to taste what’s on offer. If you like what you try, why not give their brew school a go? They’ll teach you all you need to know about brewing ale from their very own head brewer Mike Quirk. Cutting down on plastic waste and taking care of the environment has become a daily objective in everybody’s lives now more than ever. This is no exception in Garforth, as the locals do their bit by supporting Refill & Go, a one-stop-

shop with a mission to reduce plastic waste and help create a greener future. Refill & Go are a family run business that offer everything you’d get from your usual supermarket haul, just with a fraction of the single use plastic waste and a much heavier use of recycled materials. If you’re new to plastic free shopping, or need a few bits and bobs whilst you’re out, Refill & Go is the perfect place to visit to get all the essentials whilst doing your bit for the environment!

349

SUBURBS

GARFORTH

348

349

SUBURBS

The positive effects of filling our lives with the vibrancy of plants and flowers is no longer a secret. If you’re in need of something to spruce up the garden, or something a little more delicate to sit on the window sill, Garforth Garden Centre are expert purveyors of inspiring plant life. They’ve a range of show-stopping displays of flowers and greenery as well as a hardy outdoor area with evergreens and shrubbery to boot. If the garden centre shopping helps you work up an appetite, the Topiary Restaurant on site serves up Lazy breakfasts and tantalising afternoon teas. All of the baked goods are lovingly homemade and the menu is ever-changing, so be sure to ask for the specials! You can even bring along your favourite four-legged friend! @dumouchelpatisserie

On the subject of food, Pride and Produce are an independent, familyowned café offering a selection of tasty food and drink in the heart of Garforth. Working with a number of local independent suppliers, Pride and Produce have a genuine pride to the dishes and drinks that they create. They offer a brunch menu and a lunch menu with a number of mouth-watering meals that cater for all dietary requirements. A special mention has to go to the ‘super charged salad’ buddha bowls that feature locally grown greens from ‘Nell’s Urban Greens’. 350

351

SUBURBS

351

SUBURBS

MORLEY

HISTORICAL MARKET TOWN Thanks to the magnificent collaboration of a number of local volunteers, Morley has its own miniature locomotive in the form of ‘Churwell Woodland Railway’. As an effort to maintain and restore Clark Springs and Jappa & Daffil Woods for the use of the public, an inspired team of volunteers set about creating the track that runs through the heart of the woods. What better way to enjoy the local scenery of Leeds than on the back of a miniature train? Follow the postcode LS277UQ to arrive at the station and make sure to check the booking procedures on the Churwell Woodland Railway website!

@steviecampbelluk Being just 5 miles from the centre of Leeds, this historical market town is a lesser-known treasure amongst the suburbs of Leeds. Its streets are lined with beautiful Victorian buildings as well as a Grade 2 listed town hall that holds its own traditional concert hall (You may recognise it as the courthouse from Emmerdale!). Made famous originally for its textile production, Morley is now a bustling town that possesses all the attributes to guarantee you enjoy a great day out. 352

353

SUBURBS

MORLEY

353

SUBURBS

On South Queen Street in the centre of Morley is the ever-socharming tearoom of Good Stuff. An appropriately named café, this friendly, family run business serves a selection of scrumptious bakes and hot drinks. With authentic British tea room décor and friendly staff that are happy to chat, this is a welcoming place to visit for a sweet treat or a winter warmer. Their freshly made sandwiches are favourites of the locals so we’d definitely recommend you try them! A hidden treasure in this South Leeds market town, Beer Thirty is a certified gem.

SUBURBS

Tucked away in City Mills, Beer Thirty is an independent bottle shop that source all kinds of wonderful ales available to buy both in store and online. The shop is cosy and quaint and has a hand pull tap for you to enjoy a quiet tipple whilst you browse the beverages. For those of you that love craft beer, this place is Morley’s best kept secret. The staff will be more than willing to help you find the perfect drink amongst their vast range of independently brewed ales.

If you’re visiting Morley for its vibrant nightlife, Palaco is one of the local’s favourite spots for Tapas and a lovely spot to enjoy a pint or two. They serve incredible tapas 7 dishes and create a warm welcoming environment making it a popular spot on an evening. Palaco offer the opportunity for you to dine in and enjoy the full tapas experience or nibble small plates and indulge yourself in the drinks from the bar.

INDULGE YOURSELF Another hot spot for enjoying 8an evening tipple is Prospect bar on Queen Street. This proudly independent bar pours the best beer from the local breweries nearby and are deeply knowledgeable about the ales they serve. The drinks options are always rotating and keep you wanting to come back to taste the next small batch brew. As well as excellent beer, they have a hearty food menu and even offer bottomless bunch. Keep an eye on their social for their ever-changing menus and beer choices! 354

355

SUBURBS

355

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

Morley Town Deal Board and Leeds City Council have secured £24 million from the government’s Towns Fund to invest in projects to transform Morley. Based on people’s ideas, suggestions, and feedback, the proposals build on the proud and successful history of the town, and outline a plan which will deliver on Morley’s fantastic potential. Find out more at: www.leeds.gov.uk/campaign/morley-town-deal

LIBERTY EMPORIUM DID YOU KNOW... We are a mother and daughter, family run business.

HANDMADE PRODUCTS | MORLEY 78 QUEEN ST, LS27 9BP TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY - MONDAY: CLOSED LIBERTYEMPORIUM.CO.UK 07787 566458

Handmade, self-care products, bath bombs and soaps Liberty Emporium is run by mother and daughter, located in Morley Indoor Market in the town centre. We work hard researching the marketplace and resourcing the highest quality base ingredients possible, to ensure the products we produce are of the highest standard and meet our customers expectations. Available on our website or in store, you can treat yourself or someone else with our handmade soaps, bath bombs, wax melts and diffusers. Our best-selling wax melt scents include Velvet Orchid, Snow Fairy, Pear Drops and Snow Champagne. You can also find our section for kids which include bath bombs that look like an xbox controller, a unicorn or a mermaids tail.

356

357

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

LIBERTY EMPORIUM DID YOU KNOW... We are a mother and daughter, family run business.

HANDMADE PRODUCTS | MORLEY 78 QUEEN ST, LS27 9BP TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY - MONDAY: CLOSED LIBERTYEMPORIUM.CO.UK 07787 566458

356

357

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

NORTHERN MONK REFECTORY LDS DID YOU KNOW...

MARTIN’S JEWELLERY BOX JEWELLERY STORE | MORLEY 88 QUEEN ST, LEEDS LS27 9EB

DID YOU KNOW... As well as selling silver and gemstone jewellery, we also sell scarves, bags and gifts.

We are the fasting growing business in Yorkshire (Ward Hathaway, 2021).

BREWERY TAP ROOM | HOLBECK MARSHALL STREET, LS11 9YJ TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12:00 - 22:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00 SUNDAY: 12:00 - 21:00 NORTHERNMONK.COM 0330 223 5707

TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 09:30 - 17:00 SATURDAY: 09:30 - 16:00 MARTINSJEWELLERYBOX.CO.UK 0113 252 0821

Manufacturing Jeweller undertaking repair and restoration of Gold and Silver Jewellery. Martins Jewellery Box is a company located in Morley and was born from my passion for repairing and selling jewellery since 1993. I began my career at the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham School of Jewellery, where I graduated with a Higher National Diploma and became fully qualified in 1989. I then became a shop owner which fulfilled my passion for giving a high street experience for locals and visitors where I sell jewellery, scarfs, bags and costume jewellery.

358

Home of Northern Monk Brewing Co A craft revelation rooted in the industrial revolution. Northern Monk Refectory is a first-floor bar located in the Grade II listed Old Flax Store; a former mill in Holbeck. On the ground floor is Northern Monk’s original brewing facility, which still brews and releases several small-batch beers a week, poured fresh in the bar upstairs. Only a 10-minute walk from Leeds train station, the Refectory features a large beer garden, plus the top-floor Chapter Hall hosts events and can be booked for unique weddings and private functions. 20 taps of fresh Northern Monk Beer - Beer Cocktails - Natural Wines Refectory Kitchen - Bottle Shop - Events Space

359

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

NORTHERN MONK REFECTORY LDS DID YOU KNOW...

MARTIN’S JEWELLERY BOX JEWELLERY STORE | MORLEY 88 QUEEN ST, LEEDS LS27 9EB

DID YOU KNOW... As well as selling silver and gemstone jewellery, we also sell scarves, bags and gifts.

We are the fasting growing business in Yorkshire (Ward Hathaway, 2021).

BREWERY TAP ROOM | HOLBECK MARSHALL STREET, LS11 9YJ TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12:00 - 22:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 12:00 - 23:00 SUNDAY: 12:00 - 21:00 NORTHERNMONK.COM 0330 223 5707

TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 09:30 - 17:00 SATURDAY: 09:30 - 16:00 MARTINSJEWELLERYBOX.CO.UK 0113 252 0821

358

359

FOOD & DRINK

SEVEN HILLS

PROSPECT BAR | MORLEY 1 QUEEN STREET, LS27 9DQ

DID YOU KNOW... The bar was previously a chemist in the 1950s!

FOOD & DRINK

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: 16:00 - 23:00 SATURDAY: 13:00 - 23:00 SUNDAY: 13:00 - 22:00 WAYNE.DUNNINGTON@HOTMAIL.COM

BAR | MORLEY 1 BRUNSWICK ST, LS27 9DG

DID YOU KNOW... We serve delicious hot roast beef sandwiches on Sundays.

WEDNESDAY: 16.00 - LATE THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 15.00 - LATE SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 12.30 - LATE SEVENHILLSMORLEY@GMAIL.COM 07928 008552

Independent craft ale bar serving a wide range of beers, wines and spirits

An independent bar serving craft beers at Morley Bottoms

Prospect, located in the heart of the recently developed Morley Bottoms area, is an independent craft ale bar featuring a weekly rotation of pales, IPA’s, stouts and more from some of Yorkshire’s finest breweries. The bar also boasts a wide selection of speciality gins and spirits, including it’s own “Prospect” gin crafted by Loiners, along with small plate dishes provided by Martins Street Food. The bar has a cosy, intimate atmosphere with walls drenched in artwork by local artists which is available to purchase, as well as hosting monthly live music nights. Prospect is the perfect location for a great drink in Morley, wether that’s celebrating with with family or friends, or a casual pint after work.

An emerging independent bar in the thriving, hidden spot of Morley Bottoms. Along with serving a delicious menu of cocktails, ciders, mulled wine in the festive season and an extensive selection of gin, we’re proud to support local breweries by providing local IPA’s, pale ales and craft beers. You can have a tipple of traditional favourites like Moretti, or switch it up and try some of our guest, limited edition beers like Pineapple Pale, Kviek West Coast IPA from Horsforth or Humble Pie Wheat Beer. We recently launched our cocktail and craft gin menu with classics like Mojitos and Strawberry Daiquiris. Visit us on a Sunday and soak up the alcohol with our infamous hot roast beef sandwiches.

360

361

FOOD & DRINK

SEVEN HILLS

PROSPECT BAR | MORLEY 1 QUEEN STREET, LS27 9DQ

DID YOU KNOW... The bar was previously a chemist in the 1950s!

FOOD & DRINK

WEDNESDAY-FRIDAY: 16:00 - 23:00 SATURDAY: 13:00 - 23:00 SUNDAY: 13:00 - 22:00 WAYNE.DUNNINGTON@HOTMAIL.COM

BAR | MORLEY 1 BRUNSWICK ST, LS27 9DG

DID YOU KNOW... We serve delicious hot roast beef sandwiches on Sundays.

WEDNESDAY: 16.00 - LATE THURSDAY-FRIDAY: 15.00 - LATE SATURDAY-SUNDAY: 12.30 - LATE SEVENHILLSMORLEY@GMAIL.COM 07928 008552

Independent craft ale bar serving a wide range of beers, wines and spirits

An independent bar serving craft beers at Morley Bottoms

360

361

SUBURBS

young professionals and for families of all ages, they are great to live in and exciting to visit. Which is not to say that the near north of Leeds is all about the urban buzz, as green spaces abound too, providing a rural retreat amongst it all.

NORTHNEAR

Elsewhere, suburbs such as Armley, Harehills and Chapeltown have less aspirational reputations but offer plenty. All packed with their own personalities thanks to the multi-cultural make-up of each area and the forwardthinking community work of its residents, you’ll find creativity and character oozing out of these more affordable streets, all within walking distance of the city centre. Inside just a few miles, there is so much to discover. Keep reading to find out more about how to hit the north of Leeds…

VIBRANT AREA

Kirkstall Abbey @steviecampbelluk When heading north out of Leeds city centre, it is not immediately apparent that you have left. Merging seamlessly from one vibrant area to another, there is no sudden countryside, no rows of residential streets, no obvious signs of the suburbs. Instead, the shops, bars and cafés of town are replaced by the shops, bars and cafes of Leeds’ bustling university area. The theme continues into Hyde Park and Headingley, where housing begins to appear all around, but the lively social scene remains. Indeed, throughout these areas, and beyond to Meanwood, Chapel Allerton, Kirkstall and Roundhay, the nearest places to the north of Leeds’ centre are a wonderful example of city living. For students, for 362

363

SUBURBS

NORTHNEAR

VIBRANT AREA

363

SUBURBS

A couple of miles north of Leeds city centre is an area that has become well known far beyond its locality. Headingley is famous with folk across the country, and indeed the world, for two distinct reasons: students and sport. The latter is because of Headingley Stadium, home to Leeds rugby league club and Yorkshire cricket club since 1890. From then to now, it has welcomed millions of visitors from inside and outside of this city and county, to become an iconic figure in the sporting world. Recently renovated, Leeds Rhinos attract crowds of up to 20000 and a similar capacity flock to England test matches.

HEADINGLEY 364

Within a square mile of the stadium are residential streets which over recent decades have been increasingly filled with student living. This has led to Headingley becoming known for its unique nightlife, and in particular the Otley Run. This infamous pub crawl takes in vibrant bars like The Box and Manhatta, plus long-time favourites Woodies, The Original Oak and The Skyrack, amongst countless others. The likes of Arcadia and Head of Steam focus more on the quality of its ales than the quantity of booze, and alongside the influx of youth, the area continues to cater for its original residents and local visitors too. Community centre Heart hosts regular events of music and comings together, Salvo’s has

been one of Leeds’ best restaurant for decades, and Cottage Road Cinema is still going strong since 1912. Another old theatre sits beautifully in Headingley’s neighbouring district, where Hyde Park Picture House charms all-comers with original features and arthouse films. Just along the road from here you’ll find Brudenell Social Club, a Leeds institution which has transformed from a working men’s club to one of the nation’s coolest music venues, bringing an eclectic mix of music and clientele.

UNIQUE NIGHTLIFE 365

SUBURBS

HEADINGLEY 364

UNIQUE NIGHTLIFE 365

SUBURBS

It is no surprise that Leeds University and Leeds Beckett are situated between the city centre and the aforementioned areas. As well as providing their own entertainment and amenities, the surroundings provide amply, with cafes such as Opposite, restaurants like Home, pubs including The Fenton, and bars such as Strawbs all keeping students fed, watered and happy. Indeed, these suburbs of Leeds will do that for everybody. Whether you’re visiting here for the sport, moving here as a student, or living here as a local, the abundance on offer in Headingley and its surroundings ensures that there is something for everyone to enjoy.

This combination of students, locals and visitors continues all around the adjoining areas, and makes for a happy formula. In Woodhouse, whose moor brings in sunbathers, runners, drinkers, skaters and more, and which also hosts a big bonfire night celebration. In Burley, where cheap and awesome eateries like the Corner Café and Manjit’s Kitchen are rife, and where Left Bank has turned a stunning church into a unique event space. And in Kirkstall, with its evocative ancient abbey, its huge annual family festival, its natural valley walks, and its popular local brewery.

366

367

SUBURBS

366

367

SUBURBS

BRAMLEY PUDSEY

FARSLEY

For a small, historically workingclass village which often goes overlooked, Farsley has a lot to say for itself. It’s with thanks to its industrial heritage that this village is now a spectacle of charming terrace rows, religious architecture, and astonishing mill complexes. With that being said, the rich tapestry of history which this quaint village carries does not make it synonymous with a typical sleepy village, instead it only adds to the vibrancy of this up-andcoming suburb of Leeds.

Over the past decade, Farsley’s independent business scene has blossomed, largely due to the regeneration of Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous familyowned mills in Yorkshire.

THE SOUL OF THE SUBURBS

Farsley’s close neighbours are the market town of Pudsey and the district of Bramley; both with a rich history of textile production similar to Farsley, these districts are now popular spots for residents of Leeds so reside in. 368

The Constitutional and Get Cooking are two of Farsley’s alternatives for a slightly more mature day-out, or night out. The Constitutional is not only a successful combination of comedy club, bingo hall, and venue of music, quizzes, theatre and spoken word, but also a successful

369

SUBURBS

BRAMLEY PUDSEY

FARSLEY

Over the past decade, Farsley’s independent business scene has blossomed, largely due to the regeneration of Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous familyowned mills in Yorkshire.

THE SOUL OF THE SUBURBS

369

SUBURBS

combination of contemporary and old-school; the decor and atmosphere is reminiscent of a retro cosy comedy club. With events every week, The Constitutional is a reliable spot for some light-hearted fun and some delicious craft ales. The Constitutional and Get Cooking are two of Farsley’s alternatives for a slightly more mature day-out, or night out. The Constitutional is not only a successful combination of comedy club, bingo hall, and venue of music, quizzes, theatre and spoken word, but also a successful combination of contemporary and old-school; the decor and atmosphere is reminiscent of a retro cosy comedy club. With events every week, The Constitutional is a reliable spot for some light-hearted fun and some delicious craft ales. Get Cooking offers a range of cooking classes, courses and workshops for both novices and experienced foodies alike. Options for cooking classes and courses include Mediterranean, Spanish, Latin American & South Asian cuisine, as well as bread-making and herbalism. But the classes aren’t strictly limited to cuisine; lampshade making courses are also available at this space in Farsley’s Springfield Mill.

370

And for that all important pint or two, you won’t struggle to find your idea of the perfect pub between Farsley, Pudsey and Bramley. Farsley offers a perfect mix of oldy-worldy pubs such as The Fleece and The Village Wine Bar, and contemporary bars, such as Number Thirty Three as well as newcomer to Farsley, Amity Brew Co. In Pudsey, head to the Fox and Grapes for a warm and cosy atmosphere alongside a menu of Sunday lunches and platters to be washed down with a pint of your favourite ale. Bramley’s the Abbey Inn offers a country pub atmosphere, with indoor and outdoor seating, local ales, regular quizzes, pool tables and another great menu of fodder!

371

SUBURBS

370

371

SUBURBS

@bramleybaths 372

Considering Farsley’s history of textile production, it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that the village plays host to a number of crafty and creative independent shops. The Jewellery Makers, based in Sunny Bank Mills create bespoke handmade pieces of jewellery which they sell online, as well as offer classes to learn to make your very own. Also based within the mill is Scrap Creative Reuse Arts Project, a space full to the rafters with discarded materials such as textiles, paper

and card, plastics, metals, rubber, and lots of other miscellanea, originally destined for landfill. The store also doubles up as a refilling store, where customers are welcomed to refill cleaning and self-care products, as well as purchase eco-friendly items.

373

SUBURBS

@bramleybaths 372

373

SUBURBS

CHAPEL ALLERTON

& MEANWOOD

Travelling out of Leeds city centre towards Harrogate soon arrives at the sought-after location of Chapel Allerton. Before the turn of the millennium, there was little to distinguish Chapel Allerton from other residential areas of Leeds; convenient and pleasant, yes, but not yet the coolest place to be.

@deliziosaleeds 374

In the past two decades that has all changed, as Chapel Allerton quickly became and retained its place as the suburb to settle in for twenty and thirty somethings. As those early residents become forty and fifty somethings and newcomers continue to move in besides, the area has grown with them into a quaint and vibrant urban village.

PLACE TO BE

Centred on a roundabout from Harrogate Road to Stainbeck Lane, on which bars, cafes, restaurants and flats surround each side, the bustle of community life is immediately apparent here. Independent coffee shop Opposite faces independent bar The Woods, and a wander down the road finds several traditional trades thriving; at The Fruit Stall greengrocers, Neil Smith’s butchers, Tarbett’s fishmongers and Sunshine bakers.

Specialist shops abound too; amongst others, there’s Hopscotch Shoes, The Perfumed Garden, Angels Too, Armadillo Toys, Chirpy, New Collection, Baa Ram Ewe, Rebel & Rose and The Little Bookshop. And the admirable lifestyles that many aspire to here are provided for by the likes of eco store The Refilling Station and wellbeing duo Yoga Kula and Pilates Studio.

375

SUBURBS

CHAPEL ALLERTON

& MEANWOOD

@deliziosaleeds 374

PLACE TO BE

375

SUBURBS

A walk away from Chapel A is the similarly popular suburb of Meanwood. In between the two centres, The Beck & Call pub provides a wonderfully warm stop off, as both a family-friendly local and a hipster-friendly social. And when in Meanwood, the drinks continue to flow at excellent nearby trio Alfred’s, Boot & Rally and Terminus. Much of Meanwood remains a traditional residential area, but an influx of places have also helped it develop into one of Leeds’ most happening areas. Unique restaurants such as Zucco and HanaMatsuri have emerged alongside old favourites like Kirby’s fish shop to attract new folk here without diluting Meanwood’s original feel. Indeed, beyond the food and drink, there are wonderful walks to be had, at Meanwood Park and Meanwood Valley Trail in particular. Both Meanwood and Chapel Allerton are displaying that the evolution of an area can bring in the new whilst keeping the best of the old. Long may they continue to evolve.

All of which deserves a drink, and Chapel Allerton delivers plentiful choice. Seven is an arts and events space with a great bar to relax in. The Mustard Pot is a local favourite with a homely feel and an expansive beer garden. And Further North is a cute and cool beer joint from the North Bar family. 376

377

@sushi_bar_hanamatsuri

SUBURBS

377

@sushi_bar_hanamatsuri

SUBURBS

OAKWOOD &

ROUNDHAY

Roundhay has long been considered an affluent area of Leeds. It is true that houses here have been known to reach seven figure prices and average double that of some other city suburbs. However, the reality of Roundhay is that this is an accessible and inclusive place, where everybody is invited to enjoy the wonders that make it such a desirable location.

SUBURBS

Situated over 3 miles north east of Leeds city centre, Roundhay has a feel of its own that is altogether more green and tranquil, but is equally filled with things to do. The most famous attraction here is Roundhay Park, a huge site of over 700 acres that includes gardens, lakes, parkland and woodland which makes it impossible not to feel closer to nature whilst here. Much outdoor exercise is on offer; you can walk, run, cycle, dance, row, skate, play tennis, cricket, football, bowls, golf, and sporting events are as diverse as triathlon and dragon boat racing. Less strenuous outside enjoyment is regular too, at farmers markets, food festivals, brass band performances, fair rides, and at Leeds’ largest bonfire night celebration. Of the many permanent attractions at Roundhay Park, Tropical World is a standout. This unique set up is a wildlife park that

DESIRABLE LOCATION

378

homes an array of tropical animals and plants. There is a beautiful butterfly house, an aquarium, rainforest, desert and waterfall, all occupied by respective life, from monkeys and meerkats to butterflies and bats. A magical trip for adults and kids alike. With the city’s most popular park situated here, it is no surprise that there are many amenities all over Roundhay. Its most famous pub, The Roundhay Fox, sits on the north west edge of the park, but to the south there are some great stop-offs in Roundhay’s neighbouring suburb Oakwood in the form of Preston and Stew & Oyster. Cafes like Tasty and Gron make Oakwood a wonderful alternative to Roundhay’s more visited hospitality row. 379

SUBURBS

OAKWOOD &

ROUNDHAY

SUBURBS

DESIRABLE LOCATION

378

SUBURBS

Of the many permanent attractions at Roundhay Park, Tropical World is a standout. This unique set up is a wildlife park that homes an array of tropical animals and plants. There is a beautiful butterfly house, an aquarium, rainforest, desert and waterfall, all occupied by respective life, from monkeys and meerkats to butterflies and bats. A magical trip for adults and kids alike. With the city’s most popular park situated here, it is no surprise that there are many amenities all over Roundhay. Its most famous pub, The Roundhay Fox, sits on the north west edge of the park, but to the south there are some great stop-offs in Roundhay’s neighbouring suburb Oakwood in the form of Preston and Stew & Oyster.

Cafes like Tasty and Gron make Oakwood a wonderful alternative to Roundhay’s more visited hospitality row.

@steviecampbelluk 380

Which is on Street Lane, a long and much-loved road filled on both sides by pubs and bars, shops and cafes and more. National chains like Pizza Express mix with city successes like Banyan and independent excellence such as Will & Bart’s, RAND and Harpo’s. It’s a social, bustling scene which provides whatever

atmosphere you’re looking for, whether that’s one to relax in or be invigorated by. And that typifies Roundhay; as an aspirational area that welcomes one and all, young and old. It is ideal for a free day out and great for a spending spree; there is lots to do alone and it’s fun with friends or family. Whoever you are, whatever you like, you’ll be sure to find something to enjoy in Roundhay.

381

SUBURBS

Cafes like Tasty and Gron make Oakwood a wonderful alternative to Roundhay’s more visited hospitality row.

@steviecampbelluk 380

381

SUBURBS

HAREHILLS & CHAPELTOWN

Nowhere is this more apparent than on the street out of Leeds on the edge of both Chapeltown and Harehills. Running more so through the latter, Roundhay Road is rough and ready on first appearances, but on closer inspection has dozens of amazing reasons to visit. These are to be found inside the eateries that line the street and serve up authentic cuisine from across the world. There’s Tasty’s from Pakistan, Yokohama from Korea, Maureen’s Caribbean, Piassa from Ethiopia…

RICH IN CULTURE Indeed, the fact that two other Ethiopian restaurants, Abyssinia and Abashawel, also live in Harehills show the abundance of traditional food on offer here, mostly of high quality and low budget. All of the places with that ethos are following in the footsteps of a long-time Harehills Road favourite, Anand Sweets, which has been serving delicious vegetarian Indian curries and sweets at pleasing prices for over two decades. 7

Anand Sweets @anandsweetsld Leeds is a city rich in culture and diverse in cultures. There are many areas filled with life from foreign origins, embedded harmoniously into the Leeds streets. This welcome mix of families from every continent is especially evident in two suburbs close to Leeds city centre: Chapeltown and Harehills.

by immigrants arriving in the UK and settling into these affordable areas of Leeds throughout the last century. Through generations, customs have been adopted by locals enjoying imported experiences and by newcomers adapting to a Leeds way of life. This has led to the hotpot of influences found there today, as traditional offerings from a variety of backgrounds sit alongside

Both places, about a mile out of town, have been enriched 382

383

SUBURBS

HAREHILLS & CHAPELTOWN

Both places, about a mile out of town, have been enriched 382

383

SUBURBS

Nearby, the Northern School of Contemporary Dance displays another side of the area’s creativity. This higher education institution is hugely respected in its field and also offers classes for interested dancers of all abilities and ages.

Like many deprived areas, Chapeltown has historically and perhaps unfairly received negative press, but there has been real resurgence in turning this into a united area. Enterprises such as the Reginald Centre, BAME Health and Wellbeing and Footprints Cooperative show the togetherness in making this not only an improved suburb of Leeds, but one that can be a uniquely joyful visit.

Credit: Leeds West Indian Carnival Whilst the multi-cultural make up of Harehills brings out pockets of small communities, over in Chapeltown there is the strong sense of one combined community spirit. Chapeltown is the hub for Leeds’ African and West Indian residents, and host to the city’s annual Carnival at Pottenewton Park. The vibrancy of the Carnival is not exclusive to that one day due to the close community bond here, plus the West Indian Centre keeping the sound systems playing and the party going. 384

Credit: Northern School of Contemporary Dance 385

SUBURBS

Credit: Northern School of Contemporary Dance 385

FOOD & DRINK

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

BLUEBERRY HILL STUDIOS DID YOU KNOW... Our company logo, mascot and chief of social media content Bertie (usually accompanied by his sister Winnie) will gladly offer a complimentary sniff and wagging tail upon your arrival.

MUSIC STUDIOS, BEER HALL & BAR PARK

BURLEY KIRKSTALL ROAD, LS4 2AZ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 23.00

BOTTLE CHOP DID YOU KNOW... We have refillable wine and beer to take away!

BOTTLE SHOP & MICRO DELI HEADINGLEY 14 WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5LX EVERY DAY: 10.00 - 22:00

BLUEBERRYHILLSTUDIOS.CO.UK 07776 002995

Music Studios, venue, coffee, beer hall & bar park Tucked away off the Kirkstall Road, Blueberry Hill Studios is an independently owned music rehearsal studio, bar and event space in Leeds. Our six purpose built studios are available to hire 7 days a week, with our friendly team on hand to help. We always aim to work alongside our neighbours, North Star Coffee Roaster’s provide us with some of the finest beans for your daily pick me up. In our beerhall and bar park we proudly serve an ever-changing line-up of 8 locally brewed draught beers, including our house pale brewed by Anthology, around the corner in Armley. We’ll deliver cocktails straight to your table, and have the incontestable Homeboy Pizza Co slinging fresh sourdough pizza your way on weekends, with DJs playing into the night.

386

HELLO@BOTTLECHOP.CO.UK BOTTLECHOP.CO.UK

Natural wines, craft beers and micro deli From the people behind Fika North, Headingley’s busiest speciality coffee shop. Bottle Chop is a wine shop, beer shop + micro deli. With a strong focus on sourcing natural wines and craft beers and rotating wines and beers on tap, pay once for your bottle and refill it time and time again... less packaging, wasted, smaller carbon foot print. Simple. This is booze with a conscience. All served up along side the micro deli, with fresh bread daily and sausage rolls to die for (meaty + vegan) the single deli counter is cram packed full of antipasti, charcuterie and cheeses. You can select any bottle of wine from the shelf or beer from the fridge, grab a cheese board and relax. Easy.

387

FOOD & DRINK

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

MUSIC STUDIOS, BEER HALL & BAR PARK

BURLEY KIRKSTALL ROAD, LS4 2AZ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 23.00

BOTTLE CHOP DID YOU KNOW... We have refillable wine and beer to take away!

BOTTLE SHOP & MICRO DELI HEADINGLEY 14 WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5LX EVERY DAY: 10.00 - 22:00

BLUEBERRYHILLSTUDIOS.CO.UK 07776 002995

386

HELLO@BOTTLECHOP.CO.UK BOTTLECHOP.CO.UK

387

FOOD & DRINK

BOWERY DID YOU KNOW... Husband and wife team set up the Bowery after being inspired by the coffee and culture they had encountered while travelling around the world. Their final destination before heading home…? The Bowery district of New York.

BROWN'S GREENS VEGETARIAN CAFE COFFEE SHOP & CREATIVE SPACE HEADINGLEY 54 OTLEY RD, LS6 2AL EVERY DAY: 09.00 - 16:00 THEBOWERY.ORG 0113 224 2284

Bowery is an independent coffee shop and creative space in the heart of Headingley Now entering its 13th year, this well established coffee destination serves up the perfectly smooth Allpress Espresso; on the food front there are fresh baked pastries, homemade brownies, chef prepped salads and seasonal sandwiches. To get a true flavour of the Bowery however, you should immerse yourself in all they have to offer: The lovingly curated retail space sells a range of plants, prints, homewares and jewellery by designer-makers nationwide. Take time to visit the gallery which showcases a wide range of contemporary art by emerging artists and do check out the wide-ranging programme of courses & workshops on offer.

388

DID YOU KNOW... Our coffee is roasted for us just 2 miles down the road.

CAFE | RAWDON 3B HARROGATE ROAD, LS19 6HW TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 15.30 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 09.30 - 15.00

07922 947992

Friendly, welcoming cafe serving up fresh, colourful and tasty veggie food Brown’s Greens is a family friendly veggie cafe in the heart of Rawdon. We have a delicious selection of fresh, colourful veggie and vegan dishes for breakfast, brunch and lunch. We also have a lovely selection of cakes, teas, and locally roasted coffee. You can enjoy a glass of wine or a beer with your meal too. Meet your friends, bring your family, everybody is guaranteed a warm welcome. You can bring your four-legged friends too...we even have treats for them. Come and have a look at our selection of handmade items from local makers. Beautiful as gifts or a treat for yourself.

389

FOOD & DRINK

BROWN'S GREENS VEGETARIAN CAFE COFFEE SHOP & CREATIVE SPACE HEADINGLEY 54 OTLEY RD, LS6 2AL EVERY DAY: 09.00 - 16:00 THEBOWERY.ORG 0113 224 2284

388

DID YOU KNOW... Our coffee is roasted for us just 2 miles down the road.

CAFE | RAWDON 3B HARROGATE ROAD, LS19 6HW TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 15.30 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 09.30 - 15.00

07922 947992

389

FOOD & DRINK

CAFÉ 164 DID YOU KNOW... The original 164 (opposite Leeds University) was founded by Ellie’s dad back in 1994 and it’s still going strong almost 30 years later. Bakery 164 operates independently to Cafe 164, but under the same bakery & sandwich concept.

BAKERY, SANDWICH & COFFEE SHOP

HEADINGLEY 103 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 3PX CITY CENTRE MUNRO HOUSE, DUKE ST, LS9 8AG

OPEN WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES FOR EACH LOCATION INFO@CAFE164.COM CAFE164.COM 0113 243 3266

Bakery specialising in ciabatta and focaccia sandwiches served with speciality coffee from local roasters Ellie & Matt Andrews opened Cafe 164 in 2011 in Leeds City Centre. We are an onsite bakery, specialising in ciabatta and focaccia breads which we make into our famous 164 sandwiches, serving the people of Leeds their lunch everyday. Alongside our bakery operations we are a coffee shop, serving our own house blend coffee, roasted locally. We are an eat in and take away venue, and we also host exhibitions and events. In 2020 we opened our second bakery and sandwich shop as a takeaway outlet in the bustling suburb of Headingley.

390

CATCH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY HEADINGLEY 9 WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5LT MOORTOWN 391 STREET LANE, LS17 6HQ

DID YOU KNOW... The Catch story started over 100 years ago in 1919, with ‘Old Granny’ Roberts selling kippers from her front parlour window in Hartlepool... little did Granny know that she was starting something much bigger!

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 11.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11.30 - 21.30 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 20.00 CATCHSEAFOOD.CO.UK 0113 340 1123 / 0113 340 1124

From traditional fish & chips to Catch seafood specials What’s the Catch? We have a passion for fresh fish and giving our customers a seafood experience with a difference. Our team of talented chefs start with the finest ingredients adding their own creative twists to create our unique selection of delicious seafood dishes and traditional fish and chip meals. Our drinks list includes a range of specially selected wines, spirits, beers, ales and seasonal cocktails to complement your meal.

391

FOOD & DRINK

BAKERY, SANDWICH & COFFEE SHOP

HEADINGLEY 103 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 3PX CITY CENTRE MUNRO HOUSE, DUKE ST, LS9 8AG

OPEN WEEKDAYS AND WEEKENDS SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING TIMES FOR EACH LOCATION INFO@CAFE164.COM CAFE164.COM 0113 243 3266

390

CATCH SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY HEADINGLEY 9 WEETWOOD LANE, LS16 5LT MOORTOWN 391 STREET LANE, LS17 6HQ

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 11.30 - 21.00 FRIDAY & SATURDAY: 11.30 - 21.30 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 20.00 CATCHSEAFOOD.CO.UK 0113 340 1123 / 0113 340 1124

391

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CHAPEL ALLERTON PILATES BESPOKE PILATES STUDIO CHAPEL ALLERTON 90 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4LZ

DID YOU KNOW... Specialist in pelvic health trauma and recovery.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 21.00 THURSDAY: 09.00 - 21:30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 12:00

0113 262 3174 CHAPELALLERTONPILATES.CO.UK

Learn to move well, increase body awareness and become stronger in mind & body We aim to enhance peoples’ lives through expertly taught and accessible Pilates in our calm, relaxing and inspiring studio devoted to people and the Pilates method provide a person-centred approach to the Pilates method, meeting individuals where they are, and bringing the most appropriate Pilates repertoire to them, whether that’s in a class or one to one. We provide a safe and encouraging environment for the growth and development of clients, teachers & student teachers progressing towards achieving their goals.

392

CROOKED CROWN BARBERSHOP BARBERS | HORSFORTH 105A NEW ROAD SIDE LS18 4QD

DID YOU KNOW... Crooked Crown also host exhibitions from a variety of local artists.

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 18:00 THURSDAY: 09.30 - 19:00 FRIDAY: 09.30 - 18:00 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17:00 CROOKEDCROWNBARBERS@GMAIL.COM

0113 281 9424

Quality men’s hairdressing in Horsforth Crooked Crown offer quality gents hairdressing in a cool yet unpretentious environment. Based in the busy suburb of Horsforth, the barbershop offers an extensive range of hair and beard services at great prices. The quirky vintage decor and eclectic selection of vinyl make it a great place to relax with a beer or coffee whilst the barbers do their thing. Crooked Crown stock top notch male grooming products too, from Reusel Captain Fawcett and Uppercut Deluxe. Salon owner Chris Walkinshaw has approaching 30 years in the industry and strives to offer clients a relaxing, enjoyable & professional experience.

393

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

CHAPEL ALLERTON PILATES BESPOKE PILATES STUDIO CHAPEL ALLERTON 90 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4LZ

DID YOU KNOW... Specialist in pelvic health trauma and recovery.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 21.00 THURSDAY: 09.00 - 21:30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 12:00

0113 262 3174 CHAPELALLERTONPILATES.CO.UK

392

CROOKED CROWN BARBERSHOP BARBERS | HORSFORTH 105A NEW ROAD SIDE LS18 4QD

DID YOU KNOW... Crooked Crown also host exhibitions from a variety of local artists.

TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 18:00 THURSDAY: 09.30 - 19:00 FRIDAY: 09.30 - 18:00 SATURDAY: 09.30 - 17:00 CROOKEDCROWNBARBERS@GMAIL.COM

0113 281 9424

393

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

FIKA NORTH

DINSDALES ART SUPPLIES WHY NOT TRY... Dinsdales range of papers: prices to beat the keenest web only stores and a huge range of colours. Also look for mountboards, paint, markers and more!

ART SUPPLY SHOP | HEADINGLEY 6-8 CHAPEL PLACE LS6 3HY MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: CLOSED

SPECIALITY COFFEE BAR HEADINGLEY 94 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA

WHY NOT TRY... An espresso martini with their speciality coffee is next level amazing.

MONDAY - TUESDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 22.00 BAGELS SERVED DAILY: 09.00 - 15.00

0113 278 1700 DINSDALES.COM

0113 824 3489 FIKANORTH.CO.UK

Art supplies and stationary since 1883

Gorgeous sun trap and beautiful interiors

Tucked away on a pretty, central Headingley side street (between Otley Road & North Lane) is Dinsdales. A treasure trove of paints, pens, pencils, papers and so much more, Dinsdales has been a stalwart of Leeds art & design material supplies for over 130 years now. Special offers are frequent and can save customers up to 75% - consistently the cheapest prices around. With free on street parking, Dinsdales is a joy to browse around to pick up those essential items at bargain prices, and to find that special something that will inspire, aid & encourage artistic creativity.

Arguably one of the best looking coffee shops in Leeds. Nestled in the leafy suburb of Far Headingley, their passion is obvious and results in serving the finest speciality coffee around. Sourcing beans from independent roasters in Leeds, Yorkshire, the UK and beyond... Serving the biggest, freshest pastries, cakes and massive bagels by day. Then by night beers from local breweries like Northern Monk and North Brew co and cocktails designed to delight. Inspired by Swedish coffee culture. Fika North [fee-ka] • Swedish (n.) a moment to slow down and appreciate the good things in life. Coffee with friends.

394

395

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

FIKA NORTH

DINSDALES ART SUPPLIES WHY NOT TRY... Dinsdales range of papers: prices to beat the keenest web only stores and a huge range of colours. Also look for mountboards, paint, markers and more!

ART SUPPLY SHOP | HEADINGLEY 6-8 CHAPEL PLACE LS6 3HY MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.30 SUNDAY: CLOSED

SPECIALITY COFFEE BAR HEADINGLEY 94 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA

WHY NOT TRY... An espresso martini with their speciality coffee is next level amazing.

MONDAY - TUESDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 WEDNESDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 22.00 BAGELS SERVED DAILY: 09.00 - 15.00

0113 278 1700 DINSDALES.COM

0113 824 3489 FIKANORTH.CO.UK

Art supplies and stationary since 1883

Gorgeous sun trap and beautiful interiors

394

395

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

GEORGE & JOSEPH CHEESEMONGERS DID YOU KNOW... George & Joseph are the middle names of the owner, Stephen’s, two oldest children.

CHEESEMONGERS CHAPEL ALLERTON 140 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED 0113 345 0203 GEORGEANDJOSEPH.CO.UK

An independent cheesemongers, specialising in the best artisan cheeses from Yorkshire, the UK and further afield We are Leeds’ only specialist cheesemongers, and have been trading from our shop in the north Leeds suburb of Chapel Allerton since 2013. We stock the finest Yorkshire cheeses, along with a selection of the highest quality British and European farmhouse cheeses. We also stock a range of cheese accompaniments, charcuterie, coffee beans, fresh bread and pastries, essentials such as butter, milk, yoghurt and eggs, alongside a selection of beers, wines and gin. We have a range of cheese hampers, cheese selections and other cheese-related gifts and we can make up any bespoke gift hamper you wish to suit any budget. We host regular Zoom cheese tasting events and are also available to host private tasting events. We were voted Best Speciality Cheese Retailer at the 2018 Great British Cheese Awards. Order online for free local delivery or collection from our shop, we can also ship nationwide for a small charge.

396

GLASSHOUSE GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... We make our own leaded, stained glass and hand painted ceramics.

SPIRITUAL GIFT SHOP 146 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 11:00-17:00

EMER077@GMAIL.COM 07811 453262

An Aladdin’s Cave of crystals, jewellery and bespoke artistry Glasshouse Gallery has been described by customers as ‘Leeds’ very own treasure trove made of stardust and rainbows’. An intoxicating sanctuary for the senses, the perfect place for beautiful gifts and precious things. We open a doorway into a world of enchantment, infused with incense, candles, essential oils and serenity. You’ll find a fantastic selection of crystals... tumble stones, geodes, pyramids and wands, plus our very own ‘little bags of healing crystals’. Our unique range of jewellery includes gemstones, sterling silver and Native American as well as a jewellery mending and bespoke making service. Glasshouse is home to an award winning collection of ceramics and steel sculptures, including the magical art of Wyn Abbot inspired by Ancestors and Ancient Cultures. Add to this a glittering blend of handmade blown and stained glass, fair trade goods, journals and oracle cards... and you have a glimpse of this very special independent shop.

397

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

GEORGE & JOSEPH CHEESEMONGERS DID YOU KNOW... George & Joseph are the middle names of the owner, Stephen’s, two oldest children.

CHEESEMONGERS CHAPEL ALLERTON 140 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED 0113 345 0203 GEORGEANDJOSEPH.CO.UK

396

GLASSHOUSE GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... We make our own leaded, stained glass and hand painted ceramics.

SPIRITUAL GIFT SHOP 146 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY 11:00-17:00

EMER077@GMAIL.COM 07811 453262

397

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

KATIE AND MAY

HOUSE OF KOKO CAFE | CHAPEL ALLERTON 62 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4LA

DID YOU KNOW... Koko’s run a monthly pop up restaurant where up and coming chefs showcase a taster menu of their design.

MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00

DID YOU KNOW... We opened our second shop in Chapel Allerton during the second lockdown last year, it was a crazy time.

CLOTHING AND LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE HEADINGLEY 88 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA CHAPEL ALLERTON 130 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NY TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 0113 2781946 KATIEANDMAY.CO.UK

0113 262 1808 HOUSEOFKOKO.COM

A unique coffee and tea house with creative food Situated in Chapel Allerton, Leeds, House of Koko is the brain-child of Shanshan Zhu and Chris Ball. A properly independent coffee and tea house that sells Leeds’ very own North Star coffee, a selection of premium loose teas and healthy, seasonal food. Not forgetting the cake bar stocked with delicious and curious cakes to make the driest mouth water. Expect a seasonal menu of plates, platters and paninis that you might not expect from a traditional coffee shop. Everyone is welcome in Koko. Families, babies, people looking for a place to work and even dogs.

398

Clothing and lifestyle boutiques based in Chapel Allerton and Headingley At Katie and May we aim to sell lovely quality products at prices to suit every budget. We want there to be something for everyone and we want everyone to feel welcome in our shop whether you are coming for a full shopping spree or just for a browse. We stock lots of lovely brands including Soaked in Luxury, Vero Moda, Grace and Mila, B Young, Sugarhill Brighton, Rockahula and we now stock a small range of our own brand. If you haven’t been in the shop before and you are local to us, please call in for a browse, we would love to meet you.

399

FOOD & DRINK

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

KATIE AND MAY

HOUSE OF KOKO CAFE | CHAPEL ALLERTON 62 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4LA

DID YOU KNOW... Koko’s run a monthly pop up restaurant where up and coming chefs showcase a taster menu of their design.

MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00

DID YOU KNOW... We opened our second shop in Chapel Allerton during the second lockdown last year, it was a crazy time.

CLOTHING AND LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE HEADINGLEY 88 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA CHAPEL ALLERTON 130 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NY TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 17.00 0113 2781946 KATIEANDMAY.CO.UK

0113 262 1808 HOUSEOFKOKO.COM

398

399

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

LEEVANS JEWELLERS & PAWNBROKERS JEWELLERS | HORSFORTH 85B TOWN STREET, LS18 5BP

DID YOU KNOW... We originally started in Rodley in 1981 and moved to Horsforth in 1986.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00 SUNDAY: CLOSED 0113 2585714 LEEVANS.COM

MEAT IS DEAD VEGAN RESTAURANT | BURLEY 239 KIRKSTALL RD, LS4 2AS

DID YOU KNOW... We only opened in June 2021.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY: 08:00-23:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 08:00-01:00 SUNDAY: 12:00-23:00

MEATISDEAD.CO.UK 0113 294 9431

Welcoming family run local jewellery business since 1981. Leevans Jewellers & Pawnbrokers is an independent family run business, situated in Horsforth, Leeds and was established in 1981. At Leevans Jewellers we offer a friendly professional service where customers are our priority, we want every experience you have with us to be memorable and enjoyable down to the last detail. In our newly refurbished showroom we stock an extensive range of jewellery, from silver, gold and diamonds to pre-owned and antique, while offering a bespoke inhouse design service to create your perfect piece of jewellery. As well as our Pawnbroking service we also offer competitive prices for buying unwanted gold, silver and diamond jewellery. We also carryout all types of repairs from simple chain repairs to supplying and setting stones and remodelling customers jewellery.

400

Meat is Dead is an entirely plant-based venue Not just another food-place or just another bar, Meat is Dead is an entirely plant-based venue which is all of the above but so much more to boot, and, as far as we’re aware, is the first of its kind in the city of Leeds. We exist to unite, nourish and entertain – free of exploitation, harm and prejudice. Born from the shared dream of owners / lovers, Vic and Joe, to have a place where people can get great-tasting, clean, fresh food and feel free to let loose in a safe accepting space. Take our name as you wish, our only agenda is to bring people together to enjoy each other. There is no judgement within Meat is Dead. Come one, come all, join our flock and (we love pigeons, do ask) be more pidge!

401

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

FOOD & DRINK

LEEVANS JEWELLERS & PAWNBROKERS JEWELLERS | HORSFORTH 85B TOWN STREET, LS18 5BP

DID YOU KNOW... We originally started in Rodley in 1981 and moved to Horsforth in 1986.

MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00 SUNDAY: CLOSED 0113 2585714 LEEVANS.COM

MEAT IS DEAD VEGAN RESTAURANT | BURLEY 239 KIRKSTALL RD, LS4 2AS

DID YOU KNOW... We only opened in June 2021.

WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY: 08:00-23:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 08:00-01:00 SUNDAY: 12:00-23:00

MEATISDEAD.CO.UK 0113 294 9431

400

401

FOOD & DRINK

MILL KITCHEN DID YOU KNOW... Our croissants take 3 days to make!

CAFE & BAKERY | FARSLEY 1 THE OLD COMBING, SUNNY BANK MILLS, PARADISE STREET, LS28 5UJ MONDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 MILLKITCHEN.CO.UK 0113 257 1417

MORTON’S OF HORSFORTH BUTCHERS | HORSFORTH 54 TOWN ST, LS18 4AP

DID YOU KNOW... Not only do we sell meat, we also sell fresh fish and homemade sauces.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 08.00 - 17.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

0113 258 4702

Popular neighbourhood coffee shop, sourdough bakery and cafe Established in 2014, Mill Kitchen has been catering to Farsley’s breakfast, brunch and lunch needs for over 7 years and in 2019 they added a micro bakery in an adjacent unit where they now make all of their own sourdough bread and pastries (and cakes of course!) Leaning heavily on organic seasonal produce, the menu has plenty of plant-forward options alongside classic breakfast staples elevated with high quality ingredients. Coffee is a serious business and a long-running partnership with North Star Coffee Roasters ensures you won’t be let down on the caffeine front either.

402

We are Morton’s of Horsforth, an independent family-run butchers We were established in 1998 by Allan Morton, and have become one of Horsforth’s most respected butchers, supplying some of the best chefs and restaurants, and of course our loyal customers, with the very best of British meat rating highly in provenance, welfare and flavour. As a business we are committed to ethical practices, from farm to shop. You’ll see in store that we use biodegradable bags and urge you to bring in containers for your produce to save on excess packaging.

403

FOOD & DRINK

MILL KITCHEN DID YOU KNOW... Our croissants take 3 days to make!

CAFE & BAKERY | FARSLEY 1 THE OLD COMBING, SUNNY BANK MILLS, PARADISE STREET, LS28 5UJ MONDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 MILLKITCHEN.CO.UK 0113 257 1417

MORTON’S OF HORSFORTH BUTCHERS | HORSFORTH 54 TOWN ST, LS18 4AP

DID YOU KNOW... Not only do we sell meat, we also sell fresh fish and homemade sauces.

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 08.00 - 17.00 THURSDAY - SATURDAY: 08.00 - 18.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

0113 258 4702

402

403

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BREWING CO - SPRINGWELL DID YOU KNOW...

BREWERY | WOODHOUSE BUSLINGTHORPE LANE, LS7 2DF

Our brewery is 21,000 square feet!

FRIDAY: 17.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00

NORTHBREWING.COM 0113 3453290

PIZZA LOCO DID YOU KNOW... You can add pineapple as an extra topping for £100. 1 person (big up Ian) has done it so far.

PIZZERIA | OAKWOOD 484 ROUNDHAY ROAD, LS8 2HU TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 21.00 PIZZALOCO.PIZZA 0113 450 3056

The new home of North Brewing Co in Leeds Springwell is the new home of North Brewing Co in Leeds. This 21,000 square foot former steel works has been carefully restored by the team behind some of Leeds’ favourite beers and is home to their brewery, HQ, and 500 seat taproom. During the week the venue is home to the brew team, brewing hazy hoppy IPAs like Transmission, brightly coloured Triple Fruited Goses, and bold, uncompromising limited edition specials. Each weekend the brewery opens as a taproom where you can drink the beers next to the tanks where they were brewed. Street food comes from Little Bao Boy (fluffy, joyous Asian steamed buns) and Kerbside Kids (smashed burger patties), they have a rotating selection of DJs playing all vinyl sets, and some impressive cocktails on tap. Make sure you try the Springwell Pils – a crisp, refreshing lager named after the venue.

404

“Poofy crusts & thicc butties” We are a small neighbourhood wood-fired pizzeria on the edge of Roundhay Park. We love a speckled crust, but aren’t fussed on the traditional Neapolitan pizza rules, which shows on our ever-changing menu of classics such as the Salsiccia e Friarielli, and curveballs like the Scamorza & Marmite garlic bread. We pride ourselves on our infamous lunchtime panuozzi selection (Our signature bread crammed full and slung in the oven for a minute to make one voluptuous butty). Try the nduja panuozzo, please.

405

FOOD & DRINK

NORTH BREWING CO - SPRINGWELL DID YOU KNOW...

BREWERY | WOODHOUSE BUSLINGTHORPE LANE, LS7 2DF

Our brewery is 21,000 square feet!

FRIDAY: 17.00 - 00.00 SATURDAY: 11.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 11.00 - 17.00

NORTHBREWING.COM 0113 3453290

PIZZA LOCO DID YOU KNOW... You can add pineapple as an extra topping for £100. 1 person (big up Ian) has done it so far.

PIZZERIA | OAKWOOD 484 ROUNDHAY ROAD, LS8 2HU TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12.00 - 15.00 17.00 - 21.00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 12.00 - 22.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 21.00 PIZZALOCO.PIZZA 0113 450 3056

404

405

FOOD & DRINK

POOKY'S DELI CAFE AND DELI | HORSFORTH 92 NEW ROAD SIDE, LS18 4QB

DID YOU KNOW... Our hugely talented baker is a trained pastry chef who has worked for Marco Pierre White and in Michelin starred restaurants.

(CAFE) MON-SAT: 08.00 - 16.30 (CAFE) SUNDAY: 09.00 - 15.30 (BAR) FRI-SAT: 18.00 - 23.00 POOKYSDELI.CO.UK 0113 258 8811

RESIDENCE 74 CAFE & BAR DID YOU KNOW... Little secret: We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring Residence to Headingley! Follow us on our socials to be ‘in the know’...

CAFE AND DELI | COOKRIDGE 74 OTLEY OLD ROAD, LS16 6LQ MONDAY-THURSDAY: 09:00 - 21:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 09:00 - 22:00 SUNDAY 09:00 - 16:00 RESIDENCE74.CO.UK 0113 293 7946

Legendary brunches, lunches, coffee and cake plus a proper gem of a deli and cheese counter We are a relaxed and friendly café and deli on New Road Side in Horsforth. We make high quality food and drink for the café and to takeaway with an emphasis on it being fresh out of the kitchen. Breakfast is 8-11.30, Lunch is 11.30-3 and we run a brunch menu all day Sunday 9-2. We serve specialty coffee and you can enjoy it with one of our home-made cakes and pastries all day until close. We are also fully licensed and open up as a bar on Friday and Saturday nights serving wine and beer, plus cheese and charcuterie from our deli. Our deli has a fabulous range of delicious cheese and charcuterie, plus an extensive range of other foodie treats that range from local producers to continental cult classics which make the perfect present. It’s also possible to buy online through our website. We are family and dog friendly.

406

Casual, industrial-chic eatery offering both classic, and Mediterranean inspired dishes throughout the day. At Residence 74, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer experience from the moment our guests walk through our doors. Our brand ethos is to create a home-from-home atmosphere where the guests are the ‘Residents’ in a place that is all too familiar, with a range of carefully hand-picked comfort dishes that are simple, yet done to a remarkably high standard.

407

FOOD & DRINK

POOKY'S DELI CAFE AND DELI | HORSFORTH 92 NEW ROAD SIDE, LS18 4QB

DID YOU KNOW... Our hugely talented baker is a trained pastry chef who has worked for Marco Pierre White and in Michelin starred restaurants.

(CAFE) MON-SAT: 08.00 - 16.30 (CAFE) SUNDAY: 09.00 - 15.30 (BAR) FRI-SAT: 18.00 - 23.00 POOKYSDELI.CO.UK 0113 258 8811

RESIDENCE 74 CAFE & BAR DID YOU KNOW... Little secret: We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to bring Residence to Headingley! Follow us on our socials to be ‘in the know’...

CAFE AND DELI | COOKRIDGE 74 OTLEY OLD ROAD, LS16 6LQ MONDAY-THURSDAY: 09:00 - 21:00 FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 09:00 - 22:00 SUNDAY 09:00 - 16:00 RESIDENCE74.CO.UK 0113 293 7946

406

407

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

FOOD & DRINK

RILEY THEATRE THEATRE | CHAPELTOWN 98 CHAPELTOWN RD, LS7 4BH

DID YOU KNOW... Our building is a Grade 2 Listed former synagogue, and retains many of its original features. Our iconic green dome can be seen for miles!

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS NSCD.AC.UK/RILEY-THEATRE 0113 219 3018

SCOFFS FEEL GOOD FOOD VEGAN CAFE | HORSFORTH 86 NEW ROAD SIDE LS18 4LZ

DID YOU KNOW... We hold the plastic free champion award.

MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 15:00

A unique space to see incredible dance from across the UK and Europe

SCOFFSLEEDS.CO.UK 07368 321316

Riley Theatre is Yorkshire’s largest dedicated dance house. Situated at the prestigious Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) in vibrant Chapeltown, Leeds, we offer a unique space to see excellent and ground-breaking work from some of the most original dance artists on the UK and European scene.

Serving delicious plant based cafe style food in funky, fun surroundings

Our programme aims to reflect the full breadth of dance work made today, from established touring dance companies to more emerging voices, and we enjoy feeding in to Leeds’ growing reputation as an international city for dance.

We believe plant based eaters shouldn’t have to have limited choice on a menu. We serve traditional cafe style food...veganised. From breakfast sandwiches to burgers, cakes and donuts...we have something for everyone You will be amazed at the choice and quality!

Our affordable ticket prices, innovative programme and city location mean it’s easy to see incredible dance on your doorstep in Leeds.

On Friday and Saturday evenings you can order from our evening menu. Delivery or collection via UberEats and Just Eat.

408

409

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

FOOD & DRINK

RILEY THEATRE THEATRE | CHAPELTOWN 98 CHAPELTOWN RD, LS7 4BH

DID YOU KNOW... Our building is a Grade 2 Listed former synagogue, and retains many of its original features. Our iconic green dome can be seen for miles!

VISIT THE WEBSITE TO VIEW UPCOMING EVENTS NSCD.AC.UK/RILEY-THEATRE 0113 219 3018

SCOFFS FEEL GOOD FOOD VEGAN CAFE | HORSFORTH 86 NEW ROAD SIDE LS18 4LZ

DID YOU KNOW... We hold the plastic free champion award.

MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 15:00

A unique space to see incredible dance from across the UK and Europe

SCOFFSLEEDS.CO.UK 07368 321316

Serving delicious plant based cafe style food in funky, fun surroundings

Our affordable ticket prices, innovative programme and city location mean it’s easy to see incredible dance on your doorstep in Leeds.

On Friday and Saturday evenings you can order from our evening menu. Delivery or collection via UberEats and Just Eat.

408

409

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SCRAP DID YOU KNOW... We divert over 100 tonnes approx. of nontoxic business waste each year from landfill for creative art and play.

SEAGULLS REUSE ART SUPPLIES SHOP | FARSLEY THE SPINNING MILL, SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16:00

SCRAPSTUFF.CO.UK 0113 3452627

SCRAP is a wonderful environmentally friendly emporium filled with inspiring materials for creative art and play, all diverted from landfill SCRAP is a social enterprise with the environment at our heart. Since 2006 we’ve been diverting non-toxic waste, donated by local businesses, away from landfill and into our beautiful mill shop to sell for art and play. Our customers include schools and nurseries, students, events and arts organisations, families, individuals - anyone who wants to make, create and play with something a little out of the ordinary. As well as our ever-changing super inspirational scrap materials - paper, card, plastics, rubber, fabric and much, much more - we stock a huge range of new art supplies. Then there’s reSTORE, our eco-friendly plastic free refill station - all found within our Scrap Store in Farsley. Take your time to browse and chat about your ideas with our friendly staff team. We really look forward to welcoming you to Scrap.

410

DID YOU KNOW... Did you know that as a Social Enterprise any profit we make goes back into our volunteer programme and community projects.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | KIRKSTALL AIRE PLACE MILLS, KIRKSTALL ROAD LS3 1JL MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 0113 246 7510 SEAGULLSREUSE.ORG.UK

An environmental hub of creativity and colour Seagulls is a social enterprise specialising in the reuse of paint. Paint is processed blended and redistributed through our paint store. The paint is of high quality, and we have a huge range of paint and decorating related products instore. We offer a bespoke colour mixing service and can colour match to any of the commercial colour charts (Farrow and Ball, Little Green, Dulux etc). Seagulls Mosaic arts project offers workshops and large-scale community projects and sells a variety of mosaic tiles and kits. Seagulls recently opened LifeHouse a space for creativity, inspiration, building confidence, learning, and making. We host courses for creatives, makers and first timers, we hire our various spaces to established creatives and host Team building days for businesses. We also deliver a volunteer programme ‘We Grow People’ which is the core of our business.

411

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

SCRAP DID YOU KNOW... We divert over 100 tonnes approx. of nontoxic business waste each year from landfill for creative art and play.

SEAGULLS REUSE ART SUPPLIES SHOP | FARSLEY THE SPINNING MILL, SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY: 10.00 - 16:00

SCRAPSTUFF.CO.UK 0113 3452627

410

DID YOU KNOW... Did you know that as a Social Enterprise any profit we make goes back into our volunteer programme and community projects.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE | KIRKSTALL AIRE PLACE MILLS, KIRKSTALL ROAD LS3 1JL MONDAY - SATURDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00 0113 246 7510 SEAGULLSREUSE.ORG.UK

411

FOOD & DRINK

SEBBY’S DELI

SLOW RISE BAKERY DELI | HEADINGLEY 90-92 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA

DID YOU KNOW... We make all of our own cakes!

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 FRIDAY: 09.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 0113 230 2012 SEBBYSDELI.CO.UK

A friendly little cafe in leafy Far Headingley Sebby’s is an independent, family-owned café in Far Headingley. Having lived in the area most of our lives, we’re here to breathe new life into the much loved Sebby’s cafe, putting our own stamp on it and moving the business forward to a new chapter. Our menu features plenty of vegetarian and vegan options and focusses on using local suppliers and ingredients. There is an abundance of choice on the menu that are as flavourful as they are healthy. Inspired by people, we’re committed to creating positive partnerships and making Sebby’s a community hub for people to get together and enjoy each other’s company, whilst we take care of the rest. We can’t wait to welcome you!

412

DID YOU KNOW... Our opening day was the day before the first UK lockdown.

BAKERY & CAFE | HORSFORTH 2A SUNNYBANK AVENUE, LS18 4LZ MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 15.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 09.30 - 15.00 SLOWRISEBAGELS@GMAIL.COM SLOWRISEBAKERY.CO.UK

Yorkshire’s best bagels, sweet and savoury bakes made in Horsforth Slow Rise Bakery is an independent bakery and cafe based in Horsforth. We make the finest bagels in Yorkshire, made to an authentic recipe and process and never cut corners for the sake of a few saved minutes. Our bagels come topped with a variety of different flavours and they’re available to buy as they come or stuffed with a range of fillings, made to order right in front of you. Alongside our bagels, we offer a range of savoury and sweet bakes, ever changing monthly specials and a range of plants, prints and the most delicious coffee from Third Wave Roasters. Sit-in and takeaway available.

413

FOOD & DRINK

SEBBY’S DELI

SLOW RISE BAKERY DELI | HEADINGLEY 90-92 OTLEY ROAD, LS6 4BA

DID YOU KNOW... We make all of our own cakes!

MONDAY - THURSDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 FRIDAY: 09.00 - 21.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 0113 230 2012 SEBBYSDELI.CO.UK

412

DID YOU KNOW... Our opening day was the day before the first UK lockdown.

BAKERY & CAFE | HORSFORTH 2A SUNNYBANK AVENUE, LS18 4LZ MONDAY: CLOSED TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 15.00 SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 09.30 - 15.00 SLOWRISEBAGELS@GMAIL.COM SLOWRISEBAKERY.CO.UK

413

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

SUNNY BANK MILLS ARCHIVE ARCHIVE | FARSLEY SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ

DID YOU KNOW... You can take a 360 degree virtual tour of the Archive on our website!

MONDAY & SATURDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ARCHIVE@SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 01134267361

The Archive safeguards the Mill’s textile production, a unique collection of objects and stories The Archive contains over 60,000 lengths of cloth, 8000 fabric designs, 5000 dye cards, guard books, and artefacts associated with nearly 200 years of cloth production. A source of inspiration to history lovers, artists, and anyone fascinated by heritage and textiles and the stories of the people who worked here. We are open by appointment only please visit our website to book or alternatively contact the Archive Curator.

414

SUNNY BANK MILLS GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... We have supported over 500 artists and makers in more than 60 exhibitions and most of them are from Yorkshire!

ART GALLERY & GIFT SHOP | FARSLEY 83-85 TOWN STREET, LS28 5UJ TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 16:00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 16.00 MONDAY: CLOSED SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 01132563239

Contemporary art gallery, gift shop and tea-room in historic former textile mill Sunny Bank Mills is a former worsted mill in the heart of Farsley, West Leeds with culture at its core. Buy some art, or simply enjoy it, in the light and tranquil Gallery which supports local, regional, and national artists and makers at all stages of their careers across a broad platform of the arts. Be inspired and tempted by the unique range of hand-crafted ceramics, jewellery, glass, original prints, textiles, design led gifts and accessories selected by our small and friendly team or simply relax with some tea and homemade cake whilst soaking up the atmosphere or browsing the book collection. Explore our unique Archive, home to the history of the mill and it’s people; pick up or print off a map and do our family friendly trail or meander around the mill grounds and outside Gallery. Want More? Sign up for a workshop or course or attend an event. Free entry & parking.

415

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

SUNNY BANK MILLS ARCHIVE ARCHIVE | FARSLEY SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ

DID YOU KNOW... You can take a 360 degree virtual tour of the Archive on our website!

MONDAY & SATURDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ARCHIVE@SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 01134267361

414

SUNNY BANK MILLS GALLERY DID YOU KNOW... We have supported over 500 artists and makers in more than 60 exhibitions and most of them are from Yorkshire!

ART GALLERY & GIFT SHOP | FARSLEY 83-85 TOWN STREET, LS28 5UJ TUESDAY - SATURDAY: 10:00 - 16:00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 16.00 MONDAY: CLOSED SUNNYBANKMILLS.CO.UK 01132563239

415

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE CONSTITUTIONAL

TANDEM DID YOU KNOW...

Hannah & Hatty are also available to help restyle your home or business. Please get in touch for more info.

DID YOU KNOW... LIFESTYLE STORE AND COFFEE BAR MEANWOOD 574 MEANWOOD ROAD, LS6 4AZ MONDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 15.00

The Art Deco inspired bar has definitely got an “Accidentally Wes Anderson” vibe!

EVENT SPACE AND BAR | FARSLEY 51 TOWN STREET, LS28 5HX OPEN FOR EVENTS. IF THERE IS NO EVENT ON, THE BAR IS OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY EVENING AND SUNDAY AFTERNOON. THECONSTITUTIONAL.CO.UK 0743 488 1359

TANDEMLEEDS.COM

Plants, gifts, homewares and coffee A modern bohemian hub, Tandem opened in 2017 as the first independent gift and lifestyle store in the heart of Meanwood. Practical accessories and cosy must-haves are complemented by a takeaway coffee bar, in house baked goods and re-fill station. Designers Hannah and Hatty have a passion for interior styling, curating Tandem’s timeless and coherent look by carefully sourcing an eclectic mix of home-wares, gifts, plants, jewellery and mid-century rescued items. Handmade Tandem products and local artists prints sit amongst the beautifully dressed shelves which are regularly restyled and refreshed. Tandem offers something for everyone and hopes to inspire creativity within the home.

416

Comedy, theatre, spoken word, music and craft ales Run by the acclaimed Trouble at Mill team, The Constitutional is a hidden gem where you’ll discover an incredible range of performance from well-known names and the best up-and-comers. Since opening in 2018, the venue has quickly gained a strong reputation across the city, with appearances from names such as Don Letts, Arthur Smith, Dane Baptiste, Alan McGee, Red Ladder Theatre and many more. It’s also a hotbed of new talent, with many comics from our regular comedy nights going on to star on TV and radio. You’ll also find the unexpected and unusual - from our evening of academia Quantum Sauce (Science + Art + Beer = Mind Expansion) to lip-synching competitions and the legendary pop quiz! The independent bar also has a carefully curated selection of craft ales from our favourite local and national breweries. The Constitutional is twinned with nearby venue The Old Woollen at Sunny Bank Mills.

417

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE CONSTITUTIONAL

TANDEM DID YOU KNOW...

Hannah & Hatty are also available to help restyle your home or business. Please get in touch for more info.

DID YOU KNOW... LIFESTYLE STORE AND COFFEE BAR MEANWOOD 574 MEANWOOD ROAD, LS6 4AZ MONDAY: 10.00 - 15.00 TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY: CLOSED THURSDAY - SUNDAY: 10.00 - 15.00

The Art Deco inspired bar has definitely got an “Accidentally Wes Anderson” vibe!

TANDEMLEEDS.COM

416

417

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE LITTLE WAXING CO. DID YOU KNOW... You’re in safe hands! Since opening their first salon in Wakefield back in 2016, The Little Waxing Co. team have clocked up over 10,000 Brazilian waxes!

WAXING SALON FARSLEY 30 TOWN STREET, LS28 5LD CHAPEL ALLERTON 192A HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12:00 - 19:00 FRIDAY: 11:00 - 19:00 SATURDAY: 10:00 - 16:00 THELITTLEWAXINGCO.COM

Highly-rated specialist waxing salon in Farsley Since opening in 2019 on Town Street in Farsley, The Little Waxing Co. has become the go-to salon for all things waxing! Claire and the team of therapists have become renowned for providing a super-friendly, comfortable and professional waxing experience. When it comes to waxing they know their stuff. Waxing is all they do, so they have a meticulous eye for detail and promise the most comfortable treatment with not a single hair left behind. Nervous first-timers needn’t worry, the therapists are total professionals who have seen it all before and do everything to put you at ease throughout the treatment. And following on from the success of the Farsley salon, the Little Waxing Co. are opening a new salon in Chapel Allerton in Autumn 2021!

418

FOOD & DRINK

THE OLD KING'S ARMS PUB | HORSFORTH THE GREEN, LS18 5JB

DID YOU KNOW... Look out for great street food pop-ups!

OLDKINGSARMSLEEDS.CO.UK

0113 345 2430

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 22.30 KITCHEN WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 12.30 - 22.00

Modern British pub with Thai Kitchen Nestled in the heart of the beautiful suburb of Horsforth, sits The Old King’s Arms, a lively family run modern British pub with a Thai kitchen. This friendly, community pub offers a wealth of changing cask ales supporting local breweries such as Kirkstall Brewery, as well as an array of craft lagers, premium gins and wines. Thai Quarter are permanent residents here in the King’s kitchen, the only place in Horsforth to serve authentic Thai cuisine. Head chef Maliwan’s authentic vibrant food is a true taste of Thailand and perfect when washed down with a nice cold pint of beer! There’s something for everyone at The King’s with regular live music, a monthly comedy night, community events and an ever popular quiz night with host Quizerella, you should be sure to make it a stop on your travels whenever you’re in Horsforth!

419

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

THE LITTLE WAXING CO. DID YOU KNOW... You’re in safe hands! Since opening their first salon in Wakefield back in 2016, The Little Waxing Co. team have clocked up over 10,000 Brazilian waxes!

WAXING SALON FARSLEY 30 TOWN STREET, LS28 5LD CHAPEL ALLERTON 192A HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 4NZ TUESDAY-THURSDAY: 12:00 - 19:00 FRIDAY: 11:00 - 19:00 SATURDAY: 10:00 - 16:00 THELITTLEWAXINGCO.COM

418

FOOD & DRINK

THE OLD KING'S ARMS PUB | HORSFORTH THE GREEN, LS18 5JB

DID YOU KNOW... Look out for great street food pop-ups!

OLDKINGSARMSLEEDS.CO.UK

0113 345 2430

TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 12.00 - 23.00 FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 12.00 - 00.00 SUNDAY: 12.00 - 22.30 KITCHEN WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY: 17.00 - 22.00 FRIDAY - SUNDAY: 12.30 - 22.00

419

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE OLD WOOLLEN EVENTS VENUE | FARSLEY SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ

DID YOU KNOW... The venue is one of the oldest buildings at Sunny Bank, and the rather fine bar is made from materials reclaimed from around the Mill.

VARIABLE OPENING HOURS SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OLDWOOLLEN.CO.UK 0743 488 1359

A 500-capacity venue in Farsley, presenting the finest music, comedy and performance The Old Woollen is a new venue in Farsley, with a capacity of 500 standing and 225 seated. It is a collaboration between Trouble at Mill Events and Sunny Bank Mills. It plays host to a wide range of shows, including live music and DJs from across genres, comedy, cabaret and spoken word. Plus the monthly Bingo for the People events are legendary! Recent acts booked include The Futureheads, The Beat, Nouvelle Vague, Mark Radcliffe, Lucy Worsley, Don Letts, Gyles Brandreth, and many more. Regulars also include seasonal makers’ and vintage fairs. The thing we hear most often from our audiences is “I can’t believe this is happening in Farsley.” The Old Woollen is set within a 20,000 sq. ft., four story building dating back to 1830. It is twinned with The Constitutional, which is just a few minutes’ walk away.

420

THE PERFUMED GARDEN DID YOU KNOW... We are about to celebrate our 25th birthday.

FLORIST & COFFEE BAR CHAPEL ALLERTON 19 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 3PD MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 15.00 THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

THEPERFUMEDGARDEN.CO.UK 0113 228 9777

Professional florist with an extensive range of plants, ceramics, essential candles and plant based coffee bar We are a professional long established florist based in Chapel Allerton north Leeds. We create stunning florals for collection and delivery around Leeds. We stock a huge array of indoor plants with beautiful ceramic plant pots, candles and skin care products packed with essential oils, stunning gift cards and accessories. We have our very own plant based coffee bar serving takeaway coffees, teas and vegan goodies.

421

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ENTERTAINMENT & CULTURE

THE OLD WOOLLEN EVENTS VENUE | FARSLEY SUNNY BANK MILLS, LS28 5UJ

DID YOU KNOW... The venue is one of the oldest buildings at Sunny Bank, and the rather fine bar is made from materials reclaimed from around the Mill.

VARIABLE OPENING HOURS SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS OLDWOOLLEN.CO.UK 0743 488 1359

420

THE PERFUMED GARDEN DID YOU KNOW... We are about to celebrate our 25th birthday.

FLORIST & COFFEE BAR CHAPEL ALLERTON 19 HARROGATE ROAD, LS7 3PD MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.00 - 15.00 THURSDAY - FRIDAY: 09.00 - 16.00 SUNDAY: CLOSED

THEPERFUMEDGARDEN.CO.UK 0113 228 9777

421

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ZERO MUDA REFILL STORE | HORSFORTH 85 NEW ROAD SIDE, LS18 4QD

DID YOU KNOW... We have lots of vegan options including sweets and fudge! We sell products from 25 independent Yorkshire businesses.

TRUMAN BOOKS

0113 440 9556 ZEROMUDA.CO.UK

BOOK SHOP | FARSLEY 95 TOWN STREET, LS28 5HX

DID YOU KNOW... We have over 3000 books in stock, and no we haven’t read all of them (but we’re working on it!).

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 17.30 THURSDAY: 09.30 - 19.00 FRIDAY: 09.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09:00 - 17:30 SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00 TRUMANBOOKS.CO.UK 0113 805 6019

Independent bookshop and cafe Truman Books is an independent bookshop and cafe on Town Street in Farsley. We have a carefully curated stock of new adult and children’s books, both fiction and non-fiction. You will also find a selection of gifts, cards and wrapping paper. Enjoy a cup of our excellent coffee, a delicious cake, and some bookish chat!

422

Zero Muda is Horsforth’s first refill store, focused on channelling profits into the local community Muda is the Japanese word for wastefulness and we pride ourselves in being socially and eco-conscious. We offer a wide variety of plastic free organic dried foods, oils, vinegars, wines, spirits, household and beauty refills. There are several ways to shop with us. You can shop directly in store where our friendly staff will be happy to assist you, or you can use our Container Drop-Off service and leave your labelled containers with us and collect your filled containers when convenient. Alternatively you can use our website to place a Click and Collect order to collect the next day. We use local and circular suppliers wherever possible and support local community projects such as Horsforth Litter Pickers. Some of our suppliers include Armley based North Star Coffee, fresh sourdough bread from Leeds Bread Coop and Yorkshire made household products from Miniml.

423

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE

ZERO MUDA REFILL STORE | HORSFORTH 85 NEW ROAD SIDE, LS18 4QD

DID YOU KNOW... We have lots of vegan options including sweets and fudge! We sell products from 25 independent Yorkshire businesses.

TRUMAN BOOKS

0113 440 9556 ZEROMUDA.CO.UK

BOOK SHOP | FARSLEY 95 TOWN STREET, LS28 5HX

DID YOU KNOW... We have over 3000 books in stock, and no we haven’t read all of them (but we’re working on it!).

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY: 09.30 - 17.30 THURSDAY: 09.30 - 19.00 FRIDAY: 09.30 - 17.30 SATURDAY: 09.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY: 10.00 - 16.00

TUESDAY - FRIDAY: 09:00 - 17:30 SATURDAY: 09:00 - 17:00 TRUMANBOOKS.CO.UK 0113 805 6019

422

423

Benjamin Craven @benjamincraven_ With photography thanks to: @brutal_ architecture and @Liam.gawry. 424

425

Benjamin Craven @benjamincraven_ With photography thanks to: @brutal_ architecture and @Liam.gawry. 424

425

VISION OF LEEDS

We certainly have much to look forward to, with the city filled with fresh potential and poised to rediscover itself. Our business community, which we know has suffered greatly, will help lead the charge towards that recovery and we will continue to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them as they showcase the very best of Leeds.

There’s no question this past year has been one of the most difficult periods Leeds has faced in living memory. Like all major cities around the world, we’ve seen many of the activities and events we know and love curtailed or cancelled as the incomparable challenges and tragic losses of COVID-19 cast a grim shadow over every facet of our day-to-day lives. But even in the grip of so much uncertainty and anxiety, we’ve also been inspired by the many extraordinary displays of compassion, civic pride and innovation which have sprung to life across our communities in dogged defiance of the virus. As we take our first steps beyond the restrictions which have shaped our lives for so long, it’s that twin spirit of unity and invention which will carry Leeds forward over the coming year. 426

2 1. Light Night Leeds (Google Drive – Lizzie Coombes) 2. Leeds United Mural (David’s Image)

We also have an exciting arts and cultural programme planned in 2021/22, with the return of the spectacular Light Night Leeds and a host of exciting exhibitions and events scheduled. And of course Leeds now boasts a Premier League football team who exemplify the city’s heart and courage and who will continue to excite and entertain us. Our focus throughout the next year will be to ensure that the people of Leeds can enjoy all of this safely and with confidence. There will of course be bumps on the road ahead but if we’ve proved one thing, it’s that with us all working together and looking out for each other, Leeds is unstoppable. Councillor James Lewis, leader of Leeds City Council 427

VISION OF LEEDS

2 1. Light Night Leeds (Google Drive – Lizzie Coombes) 2. Leeds United Mural (David’s Image)

As I leave the Train Station and walk up Park Row, the pavements have been widened and new cycle lanes introduced, providing a much better feeling of space for the pedestrian on one of the city’s principal walking routes. To my left, I see Greek Street, laid out in a new public realm scheme. Tables and chairs front every bar and restaurant as people make full use of the sunny day to eat and drink outside, catching up with friends that they may not have seen for some time. Greek Street has been transformed over the past couple of years from a low key side road as part of our highway network to now being a real focal point for our night-time economy.

ALL CHANGE When Covid restrictions eased, I took the opportunity to spend some time in Leeds City Centre to see what had changed over the past 16 months. Quite a lot in fact. 2. Leeds Corn Exchange (Insta @leedscornex) 3. Headrow (Google Drive – Stevie Campbell) 428

2 and the new public realm outside Leeds Playhouse entices me onwards, but I decide to take a right down Vicar Lane and head to the Corn Exchange, where I see work underway to create a new and improved setting for one of our most treasured buildings in the city.

Crossing the Headrow, I arrive at Cookridge Street and the transformation continues. New public realm fronts the Radisson Hotel. Lawn, trees and plants have replaced the parked cars that used to occupy the space. People informally occupy the space like it’s always been there, using it as somewhere to pause, dwell and watch life in the city go by.

I look forward to seeing this scheme completed as part of our proposals to make Leeds City Centre more people friendly, creating spaces for people to stop and pause and meet friends. Certainly if we can continue to take care of the quality of our surroundings, we will be taking a big step in helping the city centre to recover from the impact of the past 16 months.

Heading down the Headrow to Eastgate, the improvements in the paving continue with greater space for people making the road less dominated by traffic. As I get to Eastgate, new residential developments at Quarry Hill are rapidly reshaping the horizon

Martin Farrington, Director of City Development at Leeds City Council 429

@tobyziff LEEDS 430

431

@tobyziff LEEDS 430

431

THEN NOW

NEXT By Bert Blackwood

Photos by kind permission Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net and Bert Blackwood. 432

little in common to the Austrian City of Music and Arts... but look a little closer, dig a little deeper and you’ll find a connection that spans over 80 years.

THE CITY IS OPEN The city is open. The city has changed. That’s nothing new, cities do that. People move in, they move out. Centres dart and weave as priorities shift... from civic to financial, from manufacturing to culture... from the KirkGate to BrigGate or from Merrion to Trinity. As the city’s middle moves, be it forward or back... or even side to side... there are often pockets that get left behind. Spaces that are forgotten. Places that, given time, start to feel disconnected... that feel ‘other’. But with them comes opportunity... chances to learn from the past... turn those pockets inside out and grab a handful of change as we get back to the future.

As you walk out of the back of Leeds’ bus station, away from Kirkgate, you’d be forgiven if your surroundings didn’t evoke thoughts of Vienna. Quarry Hill, at first glance, seemingly has very 433

From 1938 to 1978, Quarry Hill was home. With 938 flats reaching out over 30 acres and stretching upward 8 storeys into the sky, it was a mega-monument to modernism, high-rise concrete and the future of living. Architect Richard Livett designed The Quarry Hill estate, the largest social housing complex of its time, to be everything to everyone who called it home... a nursery, shops and a public swimming baths were all included in the scheme. Looking back at pictures of the long since demolished structure, the size of the project is not lost and the design of the building is fascinating. The clean lines in juxtaposition with sweeping curves and huge arching tunnels were a modernist’s dream... a dream inspired by the Karl MarxHof complex, in Vienna.

THEN NOW

NEXT By Bert Blackwood

Photos by kind permission Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net and Bert Blackwood. 432

little in common to the Austrian City of Music and Arts... but look a little closer, dig a little deeper and you’ll find a connection that spans over 80 years.

ultimate demise, the sense of community was never wavering. Alongside photos that wouldn’t look out of place in design museums or in architecture coffee table books, you don’t have to dig deep to find pictures of families smiling, children playing and friends laughing as they strolled around their fortress style neighbourhood.

A FEELING OF COMMUNITY This similarly scaled workers’ housing in Austria’s capital was the muse, if not sheer blueprint for Livett and his housing project. This type of housing was seen by planners as a way of creating good, low cost, simple housing that would honour the working man and his family while enhancing a feeling of community. It did that. While the lack of upkeep led to its

On The Hill... Leeds Conservatoire, Yorkshire Dance and Leeds City College are paving the way for future musicians and dancers. A new community of culture has arrived and is becoming a destination for world-class art and artists. The Leeds Playhouse is one of the jewels in the city’s cultural crown, attracting productions that are innovative and ambitious. Then there’s Northern Ballet, a company of worldleading dancers dedicated to their craft, a new story and to showcasing their art to an audience that they, themselves are growing. Quarry Hill has become a creative melting pot; one you can wander through, past studios and classrooms,

After the flats were flattened in 1978, the sense of community was lost. The east side of Leeds City Centre remained distant from the bustling nearby streets. Slowly though, community has renewed... albeit in a different form. Amazing venues, like The Wardrobe now have neighbours that are dedicated to the arts. 434

435

sometimes hearing the strings, chords and melodies of Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi... Quarry Hill continues as it began... inspired by echoes from Vienna. In an example of life imitating life... Moda and Caddick Construction have begun development of the Quarry Hill site. Déjà vu will come as standard in a complex of homes, public space and amenities that will get to share centre stage with a community that jeté’d from the dust and rubble of the Quarry Hill Flats. Thanks to the arts, life has returned to Quarry Hill... The living is to follow.

435

Until its demolition in 2009, to make space for the Leeds Arena, The Brunswick Building sat overlooking the back of the Merrion Centre. Part of Leeds Polytechnic, and later Leeds Met, it was home to students learning about the Built Environment. Future Architects, Town Planners and Human Geographers were all thrown in together in this eccentric 1970s building. A monolith of concrete, tile and glass on the outside... inside floors crossed each other meaning that if you were sat in a classroom, you would be looking up through windows that perfectly framed the feet and legs of other students walking the corridors to their next class on the floor above. It was a strange jumbled up place that made you question why it was chosen to inspire future builders... all that said, it had a quality that was attractive... like standing in some past imagined future. But it wasn’t attractive enough.

look. The back of the Merrion Centre where few once lingered, unless you were waiting for the Access Bus... is becoming a destination before our eyes.

BECOMING A DESTINATION Town Centre Securities has been developing its ‘Arena Quarter’ of the city since 2012, developing and introducing new shops, bars and restaurants... some are wonderful, like the newly opened ‘Multistories’, a terrace bar atop a carpark, with 360 degree views, cold beer and THE Matt Healey in the kitchen cooking up some Tapas. Some... are opportunities for future improvement... but all adding to the story.

The old ‘Poly’ building made way for the Arena, which meant changes for the area around it. The Merrion Centre Market was replaced by a 24-hour gym, greasy spoon sandwich shops made way for coffee shop brand names and trendy spaces... heck, even the bowling alley has had a facelift from its 1980s 436

Be them generations of Poly’s, Met’s, Beckett’s or Uni’s, students are the lifeblood of our wonderful city. They come... they stay... they spend. Students change the city, they keep it the same... they are the next generation of loiners and the now generation of honorary northerners... so welcome in, make yourself a home.

Now the students are coming back and moving in. When complete, there will be nearly 10,000 apartments in the northern quarter of Leeds City Centre, most dual occupancy. The development of this ‘Student Village’ is on a scale that few who once occupied the Brunswick Building could have fathomed in their lectures about the city and its buildings.

WELCOME IN

437

look. The back of the Merrion Centre where few once lingered, unless you were waiting for the Access Bus... is becoming a destination before our eyes.

WELCOME IN

437

4 The scale of development south the city centre is massive. From Holbeck to Hunslet... from ‘Skywalk’ to ‘Stray’... from Northern Monk to The Tetley, the gaps are being filled, craft is replacing industry and a new mini-green-belt is supplanting a sea of brick and dereliction. One of the most exciting pockets of the ‘South Bank’ is Temple. This small corner of Holbeck was once a centre of industry. Tower Works, with its three Italian chimneys, was busy making pins, The Round Foundry was engineering locomotives while just around the corner at Temple Works, John Marshall was spinning flax to make linen.

SCALE OF DEVELOPMENT The Temple Mill was an amazing structure. Built in an Egyptian Revival style, the façade was all pillars and hieroglyphics. Its roof, covered in sixty-seven large conical glazed skylights, was insulated with plaster and soil, to ensure the perfect humidity for the materials below, and was then seeded with grass to bind it. The grass roof was ‘mowed’ by a small flock of resident sheep, obviously. Inside, the mill boasted the largest single room in the world. With only hollow pillars, doubling as 438

drainpipes, to break the view of this 2-acre room, it was a sight to behold. As time went on, as vacancy followed new occupants, care and attention wasn’t upheld. The soil was replaced with concrete and asphalt. Drainpipes were not repaired. The unexpected weight, combined with rusting, hollow supports lead to the inevitable. In 2008 the building collapsed and has been held together by scaffolding ever since The latter part of the 20th was not kind to the Temple area. Buildings became car parks, streets emptied and the once productive neighbourhood simply ceased. But century 21 had better ideas. Design and craft has taken industry’s seat. Local breweries; North, Leeds and Northern Monk have improved the

watering holes. Makers markets, new event spaces and high quality eateries have joined the neighbourhood. While designers, media mentors and creative consultants have moved into the spaces left behind. A millennial version of Victorian Industrial Leeds has been resurrected in the very place it ended. Joining the design and craft is a range of unique projects, adding scale and depth to this urban village. Mustard Wharf, a builtto-rent collection of boutique apartments, is rethinking the way people live in the city. CEG, the district’s major investor, is committed to creating sustainable workspaces... offices that work for this moment... with large communal areas, outdoor terraces and flexible spaces that work for short and long term clients.

439

Centre to all this is The Temple Mill. CEG are keen not to play a game of KerPlunk with a building of such importance, so they are going to be careful. Over the next five years they have made it their mission to thoroughly recce, reinforce and rebuild this shrine to industry back to its former glory. Once complete, the building won’t be kept private. The hope is Temple Works will provide a suitable fortress for the British Library and its collection, attracting audiences to the area, both local and tourist alike.

The trick they are trying to pull off is, not to eliminate the car altogether, but to create a better balance... starting on a human scale. They plan to improve the space and efficiency for all users; better directions for traffic; wider spaces to allow for cycling; and improvements to the walking environment in both safety and aesthetic appeal. Add to that a better, more attractive public transportation system and the hope is to create a reliable, better connected network, one that values the destination as well as the journey. It should be a system that doesn’t just allow for one type of traveller but is attractive enough to all to provide the luxury of choice... efficiency for the driver, comfort for the rider and a sense of place scaled and paced for someone on foot.

This little pocket of Holbeck was once a cradle for Industrial Revolution... after a brief hiatus... Temple is rising once more as a powerhouse with design, commerce and craft at its heart. In the 1960s and 70s Leeds positioned itself as The Motorway City. The M1 leads here. The nation’s highest motorway, the M62, crosses our southern edge and the UK’s first urban motorway, the Inner Ring Road, has burrowed through and under the city centre since its completion. Canals, bikes, trams and good old-fashioned two feet were being put to one side. Leeds was a Motown. While the car was being put on a figurative pedestal... Leeds City Council hatched a plan to get pesky pedestrians out of the way of the all-important driver by lifting them up a storey to a LITERAL pedestal. A report in 1963 recommended a two-tier system, leaving cars on the ground while placing pedestrians on a purpose built Skywalk above. This first floor walkway would wrap around the city’s buildings like a concrete snake, rendering the ground floor obsolete for everyone and everything but motors. The plans were short lived. Only small

lengths were completed and few examples survived past the 1990s as car pollution became a greater concern and pedestrians started to reclaim the roads. Despite major efforts to pedestrianise parts of the city centre, Leeds is still high on lists for congestion and pollution in the UK. The Motorway City of the Seventies did bring economic resurgence to a city failing at the time, however its legacy is a city that’s shaped, dependent on and in some ways choked by our automobiles.

When cars are one but not the only... we can look back to the past to improve the future... and while the canal boat might not be making a comeback... there’s plenty of room for bikes, buses and our own two feet... as long as we give them the space.

The time has come to find a different route. In 2018 LCC named BAM Nuttall and John Sisk as construction partners to deliver the Connecting Leeds transportation programme. BAM responsible for bus routes, key roads and park and ride enhancement, while Sisk are carrying out road and environmental works in and around the city centre. 440

441

SUBURBS

THANK YOU You don’t need us to tell you it’s been a tough time lately. Everyone everywhere has had their own challenges throughout 2020/21, and for independent businesses it’s been a constant struggle of closing, reopening and adapting. But as the release of this Little Black Book represents, Leeds is coming out of the other side with increased vibrancy and unique character. So we wanted to say thank you. To everybody that has helped the city, its people and its businesses. And to everybody that has somehow made this book happen in a pandemic. To the passionate individuals and the creative communities all over Leeds from the shop floors in Farsley and the bar rooms in Morley to the institutions

in Headingley and the developers in the city; the high, the low, the fast and the slow, Leeds really has been in this together.

INDIAN STREET STREET FOOD FOOD .. CRAFT CRAFT BEER BEER INDIAN

As this book testifies, with contributions from local people sharing great things, from independent business owners supporting each other, and from the council leader with a united vision and determination to not only survive, but to thrive once again. And of course, thank you to the people of Leeds, and to the visitors here, who keep coming back for more. It is you who make this great city what it is. Made by Leeds.

HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR BUSINESS WHO WE ARE Leeds experts. We’ve taken time, step by step, chat by chat, over 9 years to get to know the people and places that make Leeds. WHAT WE DO Results driven. Whatever your objectives are we get the local return on investment you need. 1.Finding: Successful property and tenant finding service. Full research and bespoke service to support as much as required. 2.Creating: Full creative brand services relating to both property and promotional activity. 3.Promoting: Across our established Leeds (and York) hyper local channels across print, online and social. We’d love to help you! Get in touch: david@independentlife.co.uk | 07969 221290 sarah@independentlife.co.uk | 07738 559339

LEEDS • MANCHESTER • LIVERPOOL 6 MILL HILL LS1 5DQ

442

61 PICCADILLY (Basement) M1 2AG

443 443

17/19 BOLD STREET (1st Floor) L1 4DN

SUBURBS

in Headingley and the developers in the city; the high, the low, the fast and the slow, Leeds really has been in this together.

INDIAN STREET STREET FOOD FOOD .. CRAFT CRAFT BEER BEER INDIAN

LEEDS • MANCHESTER • LIVERPOOL 6 MILL HILL LS1 5DQ

442

61 PICCADILLY (Basement) M1 2AG

443 443

17/19 BOLD STREET (1st Floor) L1 4DN

SUBURBS

444