Flavour, fragrance and pho at Nam Song

Perched on the corner of Merrion Street and New Briggate, on the former site of one of your local, late-night, dancing-on-tables cocktail bars, sits a tiny taste of authentic Vietnam. Welcome to Nam Song. A café, restaurant and bar all in one delicious package, Nam Song has been serving traditional ‘phin’ coffee and mouth-watering Banh […]

HUSH – It’s members only

This new Leeds venue, located on Hirsts Yard, celebrated its opening over the bank holiday week-end with a specially curated guest list. The HUSH interior, with a capacity of just 70 people, has an intimate modern backdrop with hints of opulence and glamour, offering private booths, table service and a private dance floor. Privacy is assured as […]

The Beehive, Thorner – Buzzing Again

Whether you’re a casual drinker or a serious diner, the new Chef and team at The Beehive is ready to welcome you through its doors once again. A new creative direction is being spearheaded by Alex Farolfi, the new Chef, who is enthusiastic about sourcing ingredients locally and around Yorkshire, including foraged food. His enthusiasm […]

Hyde Park Book Club Welcomes Eat in Diners

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Hyde Park Book Club has been a cornerstone for the community, offering coffees to those needing a pick me up, delivering laptops to those without, and sharing books across the City. They also continued their usual café service, mostly as a takeaway, but this week, like so many other Leeds establishments, […]

Grindhouse Opens on Upper Briggate

Grindhouse is Leeds’ first movie-themed bar, the brainchild of Dave Holmes (founder of Santiago) and Paul Handley (previously Santiago and Mojo). Work began on the bar in February 2020, with the intention of opening in May, but COVID had other ideas. Nonetheless, the team continued work on the premises. Paul said: “The hospitality industry has […]