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2. Whitelock’s Ale House

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When it’s blowing a hooley outside, Whitelock’s is just the city centre shelter you need. Dive down the little alley round the back of Trinity or off Briggate and step into the warm interior of one of the oldest public houses in Leeds. With over 300 years of history behind it, you won’t regret the diversion.

The decor is pure old school charm, all antique stained glass, dark furniture and original tiles, but don’t be fooled. The giant ale list is bang up to date, there are cocktails for the liquor-lovers and the classic pub grub has a few modern twists. Pull up a pew by the original log fire and tuck into black pudding scotch duck eggs and ale-battered haddock and chips while you get the feeling back in your toes.

Whitelock’s Ale House, Turk’s Head Yard, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HB.

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Snake & Tiger

Snake & Tiger is a tattoo studio for tattoo lovers. They’re super nerdy about the history of tattooing – even their name is a reference to an iconic Japanese tattoo design which has stood the test of time. There are four resident tattoo artists catering to a range of styles, including traditional and Japanese (naturally). You can also get delicate fine line ink here, as well as dot work and more. They’ve got a couple of claims to fame too – they’ve tattooed actress Lena Headey and Olympic boxer Nicola Adams.

Snake & Tiger, 11 Thorntons Arcade, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6LQ. Bookings are made through the studio and through individual artists.

Gusto

Work lunches sometimes call for a dose of luxury and Gusto offers it in spades. This Greek Street favourite is not only geographically convenient, but it serves up refined Italian classics across a two or three course lunchtime set menu, where rigatoni arrabbiata rubs shoulders with veggie orzotto. It’s an elegant dining room with plenty of wow factor, complete with a small smattering of plug sockets and free wifi. The tables are big enough for tablets or laptops so you can spread out and get down to the nitty gritty with ease.

Gusto, 10 Greek Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RU.

Teppanyaki

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For a dose of theatrics before your show, it has to be Teppanyaki. Chefs cook Japanese cuisine with flair on the hot plate right in front of you. And when we say flair, we mean that they juggle, flip food and even set things alight. A meal here is guaranteed to get you hyped for the show at the theatre to come. Their set menus mean that you’ll be feasting on three courses from £28.50 per person. Start with slurpable miso soup, before tucking into king prawns, scallops and salmon with noodles and veggies and finish off with a slice or two of refreshing melon.

Teppanyaki, Belgrave Hall, Belgrave Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8DD.

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Gravity

Gravity is the ultimate bedtime prep day out – your little ones will be wiped out after a day bouncing around this incredible trampoline park! And don’t worry about bigger kids ruining all the fun, because Gravity hosts special parent-and-toddler sessions from Monday to Friday for kids aged 18 months to five years. They’ll have space to jump, bounce and spring around 100 interconnected trampolines, learning and building confidence as they go. They also run a monthly parent-and-toddler event with special themes and light shows.

Gravity, Cardigan Fields, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2DG.

Swithens Farm

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Swithens Farm offers an almost endless array of farmyard fun for the toddlers to enjoy in Leeds. Feeding the animals is one of the biggest highlights – you can grab a bucket of carrots and make friends with Shetland ponies, donkeys, llamas, emus, rabbits, lambs and more. The animals will steal your heart, but make sure you save time to visit the indoor Play Barn. It’s home to a special cushioned ball pool for toddlers, while parents and guardians can enjoy a well-deserved break in the cafe next door – fun for all the family!

Swithens Farm, Swithen’s Lane, Rothwell, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 0BT.

You can make an unforgettable first impression when you host your big business lunches at these impressive Leeds restaurants.

When you’re wooing a client or chewing the business fat, it helps to get out of the boxy surroundings of the office. So why not host your next tête-à-tête at one of these perfectly splendid Leeds restaurants that offer the best in both luxury and practicality? From free wifi and plenty of plug sockets to big tables and menus good enough to seal a deal with, business lunches have never been so easy or so tasty.

Beef Chilli

Warm and comforting served with rice and tortilla chips and finished with sour cream and pink onions

from 781 kcal

£12.90

Cantina

One of the city’s first all vegan eateries, Cantina has been serving cheap diner-style dishes out of the Old Red Bus Station for years now. If you want vegan junk food, you can grab a great feed for under a tenner here. Burgers are layered up to perfection, and they come with chips to boot, making them excellent value for money. You could go for something hearty and comforting, like The Classic with its fried seitan burger, or go for something zingier, like the Club Med, a deep-fried cauliflower steak with sun dried tomatoes, rocket, cream cheeze and balsamic glaze.

Cantina, The Old Red Bus Station, 101 Vicar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7NL.

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Southern Fried Chicken Burger

Crispy southern fried chicken breast. Served on a soft glazed bun, with a salad garnish, mayo, coleslaw and skin-on-fries

from 1236 kcal

from £13.90

Senbon Sakura

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Senbon Sakura is high on the list of cheap places to eat in Leeds. It’s small but perfectly formed and it serves great Japanese fare for a decent price. You could have a cracking wok fried rice dish on your table for under a tenner, with the Senbon Sakura special packing in the value with chicken, beef and king prawn. Grab a Pumpkin Katsu Curry for £8.60 and you’ll get a plate piled high with crunchy breaded pumpkin, slow cooked veggies and steamed rice. Sushi is reasonable too – five pieces of succulent salmon sashimi are under £5.50!

Senbon Sakura, 71 Great George Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3BR.

Summer wedding food ideas 

So we hope this has given you some food for thought. There are so many options when it comes to summer wedding food. Be adventurous, have some fun and don’t forget to have a few iced water stations around to keep yourself and your guests well hydrated.

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Summer dessert ideas

For dessert serve up Eton Mess drizzled with local berry coulis, keeping things seasonal. Decorate your desserts with delicate locally grown organic edible flowers such as colourful violas.

Make an impact with a beautifully curated dessert table. Individual meringues, macarons, little pots of chocolate mousse, gooey Belgian chocolate brownies or brown butter blondies means everyone can find a desert to fit their taste.

And don’t forget a beautiful light and summery wedding cake. Think about summer flavours such as; lemon and elderflower, champagne and strawberry or the ever-popular white chocolate and raspberry.

Tropical World

It’s time to head into the wild with a trip to Tropical World. This mini-zoo is one of the best things to do with toddlers in Leeds, packed full of incredible wildlife for them to discover for the first time. Cute creatures like curious meerkats and playful monkeys are always popular, but you can even get up close with creepy crawlies like tarantulas as you make your way from the desert to waterfall, rainforest and aquarium. You can spend hours hunting for all kinds of animals, but when you need a rest they have a cafe for you to take five in.

Tropical World, Princes Avenue, Roundhay Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1DF.

Ultimate Skin

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Ultimate Skin is one of the best and most well-known tattoo studios in Leeds, having been around since 1997. They’ve got seven full-time tattoo artists on their roster, specialising in traditional, neo-trad, pattern work and Japanese tattoo styles. There’s a regular line up of incredible guest artists from around the country as well as a set of realism tattooists from Spain. They’re all friendly and knowledgeable, making it the perfect place to get your first tattoo. Want rid of old ink? They do laser removal here too.

Ultimate Skin, 33 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8JD. Bookings are made through email or the website contact form.

Corona 330ml 18+

Cheers! 330ml ABV 4.6%

139 kcal

£5.00

Crunchy greens with carrot-ginger dressing

This recipe draws inspiration from the sunny-orange flavour of green salads with carrot-ginger dressing at Japanese American restaurants. The pulpy, aromatic dressing may be the star, but a salad is only as good as its lettuce. After washing and thoroughly spin-drying the greens in a salad spinner (alternatively, you can pat them dry in a clean kitchen towel), one way to maximise their crunch before adding the dressing is to refrigerate them, covered, for at least 30 minutes. Little Gem has a sweet, juicy sturdiness, but regular packaged mixed greens, baby spinach and chopped romaine hearts work, too.

By: Eric Kim

Serves: 2 to 4

Total time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

1 small carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped

1 (2½cm) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

60ml extra-virgin olive oil

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1½ tsp soy sauce

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp onion powder

Salt

2 to 4 heads Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated, or 1 romaine heart, chopped

60g fresh mint leaves

Method:

1. Make the dressing: in a food processor, purée the carrot, ginger, olive oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, onion powder, a pinch of salt and 1 tablespoon cold water until as smooth as possible, 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Dress the salad: place the lettuce leaves in a large serving bowl. Add a couple of tablespoons of the dressing and toss, then add more as needed to evenly coat. The salad should be lightly dressed, not drowned; don’t use every drop of dressing if you don’t need to. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt as desired. Top the salad with the mint leaves and serve immediately.

The Maven

What makes The Maven one of the coolest bars in Leeds? It could be that it doesn’t have any external signage, only an inconspicuous door and the tiled stairs within. Perhaps it’s the well-dressed mixologists making creative (and endlessly quaffable) concoctions from behind the bar. It might even be the decor – we’re talking dark walls adorned with kooky artwork and cosy leather booths. And then there’s the soundtrack, which will have you dancing all night long. Let’s face it, it’s all of the above.

The Maven, 1-3 Call Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 7DH.

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Dakota Hotel

You can add a touch of elegance to future business lunches in Leeds at Dakota Hotel. It’s home to a spectacular grill restaurant where you and your guests can tuck into delightful plates like North Sea trout, Yorkshire ox cheek and Thirkleby duck breast – wow them with Yorkshire’s finest produce. There’s wifi, plugs and big tables, but you can always dine in the restaurant, before shifting over to one of their two bars to round off your discussions. And why wouldn’t you with creative cocktails, local gin and hand-picked wine?

Dakota & Salon Privé, 8 Russell Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5RN.

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Whitelock’s

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Whitelock’s is one of the oldest pubs in Leeds and it offers a theatre prix fixe menu exclusively for Leeds Grand Theatre ticket holders. You have to book in advance and show a valid ticket when you’re there, but your reward is two courses for £14 or three courses for £17 – it’s an absolute steal! You could be tucking into smoked mackerel and pale ale rarebit to start, jalapeño sausage and mash for your main and a triple chocolate brownie with a dollop of ice cream to finish. You won’t be needing those theatre snacks after all.

Whitelock’s, Turk’s Head Yard, Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HB.

Mango slaw

There is something intriguing about coleslaw with mangos

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There is absolutely nothing new about coleslaw, but there is something slightly intriguing about coleslaw with mangos. Often, when we think of coleslaw, we think of it as a side for fish and chips, barbecue or heavy, mayonnaise-drenched cabbage. But just think about the cool, crunchy sweetness of the cabbage, carrots and mango, paired with the spicy kick of jerk chicken. What’s a better combination? You also don’t have to serve it as a side: it can be tucked into a sandwich or wrap. One of the best things about this recipe is that all the ingredients are readily available, and there are many shortcuts you can take, like using a bagged mix. Who wants to ruin their knuckles on a box grater, or break out the food processor?

By: Millie Peartree

Makes: 3 cups

Total time: 5 minutes, plus chilling

Ingredients:

1 (225g) bag coleslaw

2 large, slightly firm mangoes (about 800g), peeled, pitted and thinly sliced

½ cup chopped fresh coriander

2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tbsp honey or agave syrup

¼ tsp celery salt

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Method:

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Toss with tongs or a fork to combine.

2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Onion rings (V)

Put a ring on it! A classic favourite

361 kcal

£4.30

Rekorderlig Strawberry & Lime 18+

500ml ABV 4%

330 kcal

£5.20

Lotherton

As historic houses go, this is one of the best. Lotherton Hall is a grand country house on the outskirts of Leeds. It acts as a doorway into the past, showing you how the upper classes lived in 19th-century Britain and inviting you to venture below stairs into the carefully restored servants quarters. You can even see the clothes of the time in their specialist fashion galleries.

As you explore, you’ll stumble upon famous works of art and carefully crafted pieces by the most important designers and makers of the time. From fine furniture to ceramics and jewellery, they have it all. The view from outside this stunning stately home is just as good. Landscaped Edwardian gardens give way to orchards and deer parks, while closer to home, Lotherton’s very own zoo, Wildlife World, promises Humboldt penguins, capybaras and more.

Lotherton, Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3EB. The house is open from March to October. Tickets are £9 for adults and £4.55 for children. Membership is £27.05 and gives you unlimited visits for a year. Please note, Wildlife World’s Africa walkthrough is currently closed, but the penguin enclosure is open as usual.

Whether you want finger dots, fine line florals or a full sleeve of your favourite things, here are the best places in Leeds to get sick tats.

You’re ready. It might be your first tattoo, it might be your 50th, but you’re feeling the need to feel that buzzing pain, set to walk away with an incredible piece of artwork, part of your body forever. You know what you want, but where should you go to get it done? Leeds is full of cool tattoo studios packed with talented tattooists, so we’ve rounded up the best ones in the city. All you have to do is choose!

Treeside Alpacas

Can you imagine your little ones’ faces when they’re given the reins of an alpaca on a short wander through the Yorkshire countryside? Treeside Alpacas’ friendly herd make for the perfect adventure companions – first you’ll choose which one to take with you, whether it’s calm Bruno, confident Kimbo or playful Bailey. Then you can walk, stroke and feed the lovely creatures with their passionate, expert staff on hand to answer any burning questions you have, like ‘why do they chew so funny?’ or ‘how do they get their trendy hairstyles?’

Treeside Alpacas, Moss Carr Farm, Newmarket Lane, Oulton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9DW.

Bramham Park

Built in 1698 and inspired by Lord Bingley’s grand tour, Bramham Park toes the line between traditional baroque and Palladian architecture. As to who designed it, no one knows. Many a famous name has been thrown around, including Giacomo Leoni, Thomas Archer and James Paine, but the most popular theory is that Lord Bingley designed it himself.

This is one of the most beautiful country houses in Leeds. It’s surrounded by 900 acres of rolling countryside. Here too, you’ll find a juxtaposition of styles, as the strict formality of 17th century design gives way to the natural landscapes of the 18th century. Needless to say, there’s oodles of exploring to be done – you can hunt out the hidden follies or simply follow the public footpath across the estate and take in the views, the choice is yours.

Bramham Park, Bramham Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS23 6ND. The house and gardens are open by appointment only. Entry to the house is £15 per person, with a minimum party of 10, and entry to the gardens is £8 for adults and £5 for concessions and children.

Once Upon a Vine

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If there’s one thing better than a mighty platter of cheese, it’s a mighty platter of cheese paired with the perfect wine. Once Upon a Vine is a wine shop first and foremost, but one that takes the food that accompany its tastings very seriously. If you can resist the temptation of the charcuterie, you can try four different cheeses for a reasonable £14.95.

What’s on offer? Délice de Bourgogne is a triple-cream Brie-like cheese, while Killeen is a goat’s gouda that might even tempt goat’s cheese sceptics. Baron Bigod Brie is so oozy it may escape the table, so eat it quickly. There’s more besides, plus pickles, chutney, crackers and sourdough – just don’t forget the wine.

Once Upon a Vine, 21 Town Street, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 5LJ.

It’s time to get the old grey matter into gear as Leeds International Festival of Ideas announces plans for 2022.

Leeds International Festival of Ideas – LIFi to its mates – has become one of the most reliably enjoyable, engaging and unique parts of the city’s calendar. 2021’s instalment saw the likes of Katherine Ryan and George Clarke coming to Leeds, and now planning for 2022 is well under way – it promises to be a doozy. Get ready for big announcements, renowned names and events to inspire.

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The old Leeds International Festival, which has been running since 2017, evolved last year into Leeds International Festival of Ideas. This year’s programme looks to build on its success, with a four-day programme of provocative debate, fascinating talks and some of the country’s greatest minds. Sound good? Well, they’ve just announced the first three guests, and if they’re anything to go by, LIFI22 is really going to lift off this year.

“It’s great to be announcing that the festival is back in 2022. With new dates and a new city centre home, we have another amazing line-up of speakers to once again discuss and debate some of those thought-provoking issues of our time,” Head of Festival and Co-Director of LeedsBID Martin Dickson told us. That new home is the recently revamped Howard Assembly Room and Howard Opera Centre, which will provide a gleaming, accessible hub for the events, right in the heart of the city. So, who have they got lined up so far?

Chef, restauranteur and Guardian Food columnist Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the trio of names announced. Credited with helping to popularise Middle Eastern cooking in the UK – once obscure ingredients championed in his columns have gone on to become store cupboard staples – he owns and runs a string of delicatessens and restaurants across London. He’s changed the way we view non-carnivorous cooking through his approach to vegetables, and is always an interesting, inspirational speaker.

He’s joined by David Olusoga OBE, Professor of Public History at The University of Manchester and author of the acclaimed Black and British: A Forgotten History. The noted British-Nigerian broadcaster and historian is an expert at bringing to light forgotten tales of the past, and telling illuminating stories about empire, war, racism and culture. A riveting public speaker, he’s interviewed Barack Obama, delivered must-see documentaries and his appearance at LIFI promises to be a hot ticket.

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Rounding off the initial hat-trick of guests is Lara Lewington, the journalist and TV presenter who co-hosts BBC technology programme Click. First as a reporter and then as a co-presenter, she’s built up a stellar reputation for shedding light on and explaining cutting-edge developments in the tech sector – she’s also technology columnist for Woman magazine. Her topic is a hot one. “I’ll be talking to a panel of experts about the metaverse,” she explained. “Do they see it as a dark dangerous path, or a liberating online life?”

More announcements are around the corner, so keep an eye out for updates and ticket news. There will be talks, debates and panels around hot-button ideas such as mental health, climate inequality, sports, social justice, comedy and exactly what it’s acceptable to laugh about. They’ll be releasing the full programme on Thursday 26th April 2022, as well as tickets, so put the date in your diary and get in there before anyone else.

Leeds International Festival of Ideas will take over Howard Assembly Room and Howard Opera Centre from Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th September 2022.

Yummy budget feeds are the order of the day at these Leeds eateries.

Looking for cheap places to eat in Leeds? Don’t worry, you’ve got loads of options. From vegan junk food dripping with plant-based cheese to traditional pie, mash and peas, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to bargain feeds. You can even tuck into Thai, Chinese and Japanese fare for under 10 of your hard-earned pounds. Bargains are all around, you just need to know the right places to look! Check them out.