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 […]
Whitelocks Re-opens Its Doors on 17 May!
Leeds’ oldest pub has been closed for six-and-a-half-months, a record in its 306 year history, so there’s every reason to make the first week one of celebrations. Visitors can enjoy Yorkshire’s own independent local brews, with an unrivalled selection of craft beer and ales, gins, ciders, coffee and pub food classics. Whitelock’s Owner, Ed Mason, […]
CORA – Set to open in Boston Spa in May
Elizabeth Cottam, renowned for Leeds’ HOME and The Owl, has spread her wings to Boston Spa, where CORA, a contemporary bakehouse and dining room, will invite customers to sample bakery and patisserie-based breakfasts, lunch and afternoon tea tasting experiences, enhanced by ever-changing speciality cakes, pastries and wines. CORA will contribute to the existing mix of […]
Zaap Thai – Headingley’s latest street food favourite
Zaap Thai opened a new franchise in Headingley, welcoming diners as lockdown lifted across England on 12 April. After a busy day of work and training, my boyfriend and I were hungry and wanted to make the most of the newly opened eateries in Headingley. So, we headed over to Zaap Thai on our bikes […]
Deli 91 – Open in Farnley
Lockdown has at least generated renewed support for local businesses, and residents and people working in West Leeds can do so by shopping at Deli 91. We sometimes forget when we’re rushing to and from work in the City or other towns that small, independent shops are right where we live, some of them selling […]
