Roundhay: the best places to eat, drink and shop

Popular for its beautiful parkland and lake, Roundhay offers an idyllically peaceful spot to escape the buzz of the city and with a wealth of restaurants, pubs, shops and things to do, there’s plenty of entertainment on offer.

Eating Out

The Garden Room

The Mansion, Roundhay Park (Shutterstock)

Housed inside The Mansion at Roundhay Park, this stylish restaurants boasts a superb location to enjoy breakfast, lunch and elegant afternoon teas, with views overlooking the lakes and parkland to enjoy as you dine.

Visit: The Mansion, Mansion Lane, LS8 2HH – dine.co.uk

Ira B’s

This popular Jewish deli serves a range of freshly made sandwiches and soups to eat in or enjoy on the go, ideal for a hearty lunch time snack. Their famous salt beef sandwich is a must-try on the menu and if you can’t decide, opt for a bit of both and enjoy a cup of chicken soup alongside.

Visit: 27 Chelwood Drive, LS8 2AT – ira-bs.co.uk

Soosi Mediterranean Grill

Serving an array of Mediterranean, Italian and Persian cuisine, including seafood, pizzas and tasty grilled kebabs, there’s a great variety of dishes to try in the relaxed, contemporary surroundings.

Visit: 613 Roundhay Road, LS8 4AR – soosirestaurant.com

Del Verde Restaurant

Diners can enjoy everything from pastas and pizzas, to seafood and meat dishes at this stylish family-owned Mediterranean restaurant nestled within the grounds of Roundhay Park Golf Course.

Visit: Park Lane, LS8 2EJ – delverde.co.uk

Mykonos

Tuck into the authentic tastes of the Greek Isles at this cosy eatery where you’ll find a selection of flavoursome dishes, including lamb moussaka, calamari, beef stifado, and hot and cold sharing platters which are perfect for two.

Visit: 627 Roundhay Road, LS8 4AR – mykonosleeds.co.uk

Raja’s Restaurant

Established in 1983, Raja’s has earned a reputation as one of the city’s finest Indian eateries and with an array of specialities which are unique to the restaurant, including the Handi Gosht, Navratan Korma and Murgh Masalam, it offers diners a taste of something new.

Visit: 186 Roundhay Road, LS8 5PL – rajasleeds.co.uk

Drinking

The Roundhay Fox

Boasting plenty of rural charm, with a hearty traditional food menu and a variety of cask ales, craft beers, British gins and fruity softails, this welcoming inn will make you feel right at home.

Visit: Princes Avenue, LS8 2EP – vintageinn.co.uk

Banyan Bar & Kitchen

Enjoy a tipple or two at this modern bar and kitchen, where a variety of creative cocktails dominate the drinks menu, alongside a range of G&T’s, beers, ciders and wines.

Visit: 62 Street Lane, LS8 2DQ – arcinspirations.com

Sylva

If you’re looking for a quiet spot to have a drink with friends, this striking independent café nestled on the edge of Roundhay Park offers the perfect location to unwind with a coffee, or something stronger in the upstairs bar on an evening.

Visit: Louis House, Princes Avenue, LS8 2FA – sylvacafe.com

Things to do

Tropical World

Meerkats (Shutterstock)

Home to a variety of exotic animals and birds, from crocodiles and meerkats, to monkeys and butterflies, Tropical World has plenty to discover as you journey from the rainforest to the desert, right through to the nocturnal world.

Visit: Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park, LS8 2ER – tropicalworld.leeds.gov.uk

Thackray Medical Museum

Located just over a mile away from the centre of Roundhay, this unique museum will whisk you into the fascinating world of medicine to get a glimpse of what life was like on the grimy streets of Leeds before the discovery of pain relief and anaesthetics.

Visit: 141 Beckett Street, LS9 7LN – thackraymedicalmuseum.co.uk

Roundhay Park

With more than 700 acres of glorious parkland to explore, along with lakes, woodland, attractive gardens and a wealth of sporting facilities, Roundhay Park provide a great outdoor playground to enjoy some leisure time.

Visit: Mansion Lane, off Prince Avenue, LS8 2HH – roundhaypark.org.uk

Jackrabbits Pottery

Indulge your artistic side at this ceramic studio where you can get creative using paints and sponges to put your own unique stamp on a piece of pottery.

Visit: 633A Roundhay Road, LS8 4BA – jackrabbitspottery.com

Shopping

Room 7 Fashion Boutique

A must visit for fashion fans, this trendy boutique stocks a diverse range of luxury clothing, footwear, bags and accessories, with a variety of designer labels on offer to suit every budget.

Visit: 64 Street Lane, LS8 2DQ – room7.co.uk

Haley & Clifford

Providing an array of tasty local produce, including artisan breads, cheeses, cakes, meats and wines, this deli and takeaway is a great spot to stock up on some fresh and tasty nibbles that you won’t find on the supermarket shelves.

Visit: 43 Street Lane, LS8 1AP – haleyandclifford.co.uk

Daisy Chain

Priding itself on its huge range of unusual and exclusive flowers, and talent for creating the most eye-catching designs, this nationally acclaimed florist is the place to head for unique gifts or a personal treat.

Visit: 58 Street Lane, LS8 2DQ – daisychain-leeds.com