The White House: Leeds pub closes for upgrade to 'add a touch of magic' and create 'stunning' new garden area

A popular north Leeds pub has closed its doors for a major refurbishment project to "add a touch of magic".

The White House, on Wetherby Road, Oakwood, closed yesterday (October 24) as internal work on revamp got under way.

Scaffolding had been in place earlier in the month for external improvements to the Chef & Brewer pub, which is based near the entrance to Roundhay Park on Wetherby Road. It is expected to reopen once the refurbishment is complete next month.

The project includes upgrades to the function room and an extension of the front garden with a new "glass balustrade" being installed to create a "stunning" new garden area, according to pub bosses. The pub is run by general managers Adam Berry and Claire Short.

The White House pub, on Wetherby Road, near Roundhay Park in Leeds, pictured with scaffolding on the outside as it closes until November for a major refurbishment project.placeholder image
The White House pub, on Wetherby Road, near Roundhay Park in Leeds, pictured with scaffolding on the outside as it closes until November for a major refurbishment project.

In a message emailed to customers, the pub said: "Adam, Claire and the team are adding a touch of magic to the pub you know and love, before we reopen in November."You'll be welcomed back to our beautiful pub by the same friendly team with mouth-watering new menus, a stunning new garden area and some sensational specials that will be updated regularly with delicious seasonal choices!"

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