Best in Leeds

The winners of the Yorkshire Evening Post's Oliver Awards 2023 (Photo by Gerard Binks)

Entries for the Yorkshire Evening Post's food and drink awards now open

Our reviewer tried Neighbourhood, a New-York inspired day-to-night restaurant and bar on Greek Street in Leeds (Photo by Google/National World)

Here's what I thought of one of the city's busiest party venues

Venue, on Town Street in Horsforth, is a live music bar opened by Horsforth Brewery and The Tavern. Photo: Simon Hulme

Look inside this new live music bar opened by a local brewery

Eating Out

What I thought of an Indian restaurant in Leeds that doesn't serve curries

CAF Farsley, an espresso bar and deli, opens in Farsley on Monday, November 27.

New espresso bar and deli opens serving speciality coffee

Award-winning pizza chef Mark Baber, the owner of Wood Fire Dine pizzeria in Rothwell (Photo by Simon Hulme/National World)

Pizzeria named among top 100 restaurants in the UK by OpenTable

The Faux Philly, a vegan steak sandwich from The Cheese Yard at Trinity Kitchen, Leeds, is a culinary marvel and a scientific innovation.

I tried this vegan steak sandwich and couldn’t believe it wasn’t real meat

Here are my favourite places to eat in Leeds

15 of the best places to eat in Leeds according to Danny Malin

Our reviewer visited Fleur Cafe in The Light, Leeds (Photo by National World)

I tried the ornate restaurant that’s famed for its bottomless brunch

The new Cinnabon shop on Commercial Street (Photo by National World)

Cinnabon opens new bakery and coffee shop

Bars and Pubs

The Black Bull, located on Town Street in Horsforth, has been acquired by Horsforth Brewery. It is now named The Bull.

Look inside this popular Leeds pub that was taken over by a popular brewery

The Black Bull has been taken over by Horsforth Brewery, which will transform the venue into a sports pub. It is due to open on November 24. Photo: Google

Popular brewery transforms historic pub into a sports venue with craft beer

Power, Corruption & Lies, in Call Lane, Leeds, stands among the top bars in the city.

I tried this Call Lane disco bar popular with cocktail lovers

The Hirst's Yard bar has been transformed into a Christmas Ski Lodge, with an impressive seven metre, 3D facade

First look as bar transformed into stunning winter Ski Lodge

Outdoors

A werewolf at the Yorkshire Scare Grounds, on Hell Lane, in Wakefield.

I put Yorkshire Scare Grounds to the test - and it was terrifying

Here are 7 pictures showing Meanwood Park's transformation after 'passionate' Leeds residents campaign for new equipment

7 pictures showing Meanwood Park's transformation

The city's first marathon in 20 years will take place on the same day as the Leeds Half Marathon.

'Significant' road closures have been announced ahead of marathon

The Yorkshire Evening Post's own reporters have shared their favourite spots in the city - and the reasons why they love them.

9 of the best places in the city and why we love them according to YEP reporters

Shopping

Joe Browns is opening in the White Rose Shopping Centre Leeds next month. Photo: Joe Browns

Fashion retailer announces opening date for new store in Leeds shopping centre

Cox & Cox, a stylish homeware and furniture store, has opened a pop-up in Victoria Quarter, Leeds city centre.

Take a look inside the glamorous furniture pop-up store decked out for Christmas

Leigh Unwin, right, opening her new The Style Attic boutique in Swillington (Photo by The Style Attic)

Family-run business opens new boutique after transforming former laundrette

As it prepares to welcome five new stores before Christmas, Victoria Leeds has unveiled its festive decorations

11 dazzling pictures of the new Christmas decorations in Victoria Leeds

More Best in Leeds

Here is what I thought of the Otley Tap House. Picture by National World

I tried this cosy and great-value pub in Otley

The ladies toilets at the The Golden Beam in Headingley (Photo by Steve Riding/National World)

Two Wetherspoons pubs scoop coveted rating in the Loo of the Year Awards

Hideout can be found on Lidgett Hill in Pudsey. Image: Google Street View

What I thought of a Pudsey bar serving a vast array of beers and cocktails

Kulture Coffee now transforms into a bar every Thursday to Sunday from 4pm onwards

Inside the cafe and bar now serving coffee cocktails and craft beer

Grant Dexter is the managing director of Escapism Bars - he's pictured here in the Tiki Hideaway on Call Lane (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Meet the managing director of the business behind seven much-loved bars

We spoke to the top chef about his new ideas, handing back his Michelin star and why it’s never been a better time to become a chef

Watch as we visit Michael O'Hare in his Michelin-starred restaurant

The Margaritas at Neon Cactus are just £6 each when ordered with the "tacoverload" platter. Photo: Steve Riding.

Here's what I thought of the Margaritas at this city centre bar

Alley Cats in Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. The Leeds bar will reopen next week after being saved by North Brewing Co. (Photo by Tony Johnson/National World)

Brewery unveils plans for much-loved bar it saved from closure

Here are the best bars and pubs in Leeds according to Tripadvisor reviews

The 13 top-rated pubs and bars in the city

HAMA Korean, formerly Yokohama, has taken over the former Chophaus site in Oakwood, Leeds (Photo by National World)

Highly-rated Korean restaurant to reopen in former Chophaus site

Michael O'Hare is rebranding his Leeds restaurant The Man Behind The Curtain, which will reopen as Psycho Sandbar in the new year (Photo by National World/Talk Leeds)

Michael O’Hare on rebranding his restaurant and handing back his Michelin star

Alley Cats in Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton. The Leeds bar will reopen next week after being saved by North Brewing Co. (Photo by Tony Johnson/National World)

Much-loved bar saved by local brewery after being forced to close

Every JD Wetherspoon in Leeds ranked by the price of a pint of Carling

Rooftop bar unveils stunning winter terrace with heaters and tequila cocktails

The new venue, called The Northern Market, will feature a food market, beer hall, and a range of frozen cocktails (Photo by Northern Monk Brewery)

Opening date confirmed for new food market and beer hall

Award-winning Leeds chef Molly Payne will appear on the new series of MasterChef: The Professionals (Photo by Bruce Rollinson/National World)

Award-winning chef announced as contestant on Masterchef: The Professionals

Arjun Bhat is the head chef at Ma-He Coastal Indian in the Merrion Centre (Photo by Jonathan Gawthorpe/National World)

Meet the head chef behind the city's new coastal Indian restaurant

Our reviewer tried the outdoor winter terrace at Wellington Street bar Green Room (Photo by Green Room)

I try the rooftop terrace that’s been transformed into a cosy winter garden

London Street Kitchen will open its first restaurant in Brudenell Road, Hyde Park, next month (Photo by London Street Kitchen)

Top-rated food truck to open first permanent restaurant

Bar Three is one of the longest standing bars in Wetherby.

Here is what I thought of this recently refurbished village pub

The Wardrobe, Leeds. Image: James Hardisty

What I thought of a Leeds city centre bar that serves Slap and Pickle burgers

These 15 restaurants are the best-rated in Leeds on Tripadvisor

The city's top 15 restaurants and what customers had to say about the food

Here are 21 of the best places to get a curry in Leeds, as recommended by Yorkshire Evening Post readers

21 of the best curry restaurants in the city according to our readers

Here are 12 new openings in Leeds - and five more on the way!

12 exciting new openings you must try and five more on the way

Staff at Roland’s, in Call Lane, Leeds, make choosing a bottle of wine far less daunting than it could be. Photo: Steve Riding.

Here's what I thought of this classy wine bar in the city centre

Top Stories from the YEP

Stone Brig Lane has once again been transformed into a Christmas spectacle, lighting up the night with an enchanting display of magic.

Nine spectacular photos of a city street illuminated with Christmas lights

Leeds City Council, which unveiled a series of proposed cost-cutting measures this week, said it could save around £660,000 over the next five years if it ends its lease at the Thwaite Watermill museum in Stourton. Photo: Simon Hulme.

Future of museum hangs in balance as council unveils cost-cutting proposals

Leeks grabbed the sword at the Harrison and Potter Trust Homes. (pic by Google Maps)

Neighbour pulled samurai sword on man he thought was buying drugs