Further North Leeds review: Here’s what I thought of the Chapel Allerton bar from North Brewing Co
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That’s the promise from Chapel Allerton bar Further North - one of North Brewing Co’s seven Leeds venues - which has been on my radar to try out for a while.
With a day off, and feeling cooped up after cleaning the house and doing a mountain of life admin, I decided to wander down to the Harrogate Road bar to enjoy a leisurely drink and get stuck into a book. The bar is renowned for its cosy atmosphere so I hoped I’d feel comfortable enough visiting on my own.
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Hide AdAs soon as I opened the door, I was very warmly greeted by the bartender who immediately struck up a conversation. Further North is split over two floors, with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors downstairs which can be opened up when the sun is shining, and a good spread of tables and a leather sofa upstairs. I found a quiet spot upstairs by the window and took in my surroundings.
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The decor is super homely - mis-matched chairs and tables, royal blue walls, fairy lights and wooden panel flooring. Prints from a local artist hang on the walls and I also spotted the bar’s 2019 Oliver Award proudly displayed on a shelf.
As a North Brewing Co bar, there’s of course a fantastic range of the Leeds brewery’s core beers and specials, including the new collaboration with Darkwoods Coffee, a 5.8% IPA coffee sour. If you’re struggling to choose, staff are more than happy to tell you their favourites and there’s a great wine list too.
I was in the mood for something off the cocktail menu, priced at a reasonable £7.50-£8.50, so opted for an espresso martini. Further North’s take on this classic includes creme de cacao as well as coffee liqueur. Served in a small glass, it was silky smooth and had a real bitter kick with plenty of espresso and just the right amount of sugar syrup. The creme de cacao gave it a smooth, chocolatey finish and it was one of the best espresso martinis I’ve tasted.
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Hide AdI settled in with my book for a couple of hours and felt so relaxed that I had to pull myself away. By the time I wandered back downstairs, every seat was full of locals catching up with friends.
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Further North lived up to all my expectations and I’m lucky to have it right on my doorstep. I think they’ll be seeing as much of me as my own living room will.
Factfile
Address: 194 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 4NZ
Telephone: 0113 237 0962
Opening hours: Mon-Wed, 3pm-11pm; Thur-Fri, 3pm-12am; Saturday, noon-12am; Sunday, noon-11am.
Scores
Drinks: 9/10
Value: 8/10
Atmosphere: 8/10
Service: 8/10