The Green Room – Just Being Grown on Wellington Street
The Green Room is due to open this summer as a plant-based restaurant and rooftop bar founded by Will Habergham and Pj Gardner (pictured). Inspiration Will, a New Zealander, brought the concept back to Leeds after visiting family, inspired to plan a venue which will serve as a coffee shop during the day and a […]
JAMROCK – brighten up winter with a taste of the Caribbean
When it’s cold and dark it’s good to be reminded of sunshine. It is no coincidence that the BBC schedules Death in Paradise, set on a Caribbean island, for January. It was a similar mindset that drew me to the pink neon of JAMROCK, the new Caribbean restaurant and bar on Calls Lane. On entering, I imagined friends sipping rum cocktails at […]
Rebound Social – Wellington Street’s New Venue
A new arrival in Leeds combines dark and moody with quirky and eye-popping (the latter being the street art). It’s an intimate space, yet a safe place to relax and enjoy food, drink and an indie playlist. There’s a strong focus on live music, and this venue will showcase the best of Leeds College of […]
Catch – A fish and chip shop with a difference
Catch opened a few weeks ago in Headingley, and since then I’ve often walked past and wondered what the food is like. Last Saturday, I found out. Growing up I would have fish (or more often a battered sausage) and chips a lot. It was a family treat that I will always have fond memories […]
Liquor Studio – One of a Kind
The Liquor Studio, a spirit school, has expanded its offer to include rum. It’s the only spirit school in the country. The Studio, which is above Hedonist Bar on Lower Briggate in Leeds City Centre, has so far focused on gin, hosting very popular Gin Creation classes, where visitors make and take home their own […]
