Ian Jones

Food and Drink Editor

Written by Ian Jones

Leeds
Shop
Chirpy

Chirpy is a quaint design shop in Leeds with workshops and one-off events. They boast unique goods and accessories for home decor.

Leeds
Restaurant
LS6

LS6 is an independent café with flamboyant decor and a long-list of celebrity patrons. LS6 boasts a reputation for being the best breakfast around the Leeds area.

The Midnight Bell
Leeds
The Midnight Bell

The Midnight Bell is an old-fashioned boozer in Holbeck’s Urban Village, Water Lane, with a hugely popular beer garden and seasonal dishes.

Bar at The Cross Keys
Leeds
Restaurant
The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys is a modern gastropub with an open fire and fine range of local ales.

The White Swan Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
The White Swan

The White Swan is a charming side-street pub next to the world famous City Varieties Theatre. It serves simple hearty food and a range of continental and American beers.

Oranaise Cafe Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
Oranaise

Oranaise is a North African cafe with a smart range of fresh food, savoury pastries, and drinks.

Harewood House
Leeds
Restaurant
Harewood House

Harewood House is one of Leeds’ most regal buildings, and features a luxurious teahouse that should satisfy even the most traditional tea-drinker.

Patisserie Valerie Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
Patisserie Valerie

Patisserie Valerie is a high-quality chain patisserie located on St. Paul’s Street in Leeds.

Sky Lounge Leeds
Leeds
Restaurant
Sky Lounge, Doubletree Hilton Hotel

Restaurant, bar and tearoom on the 13th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. It’s called the Sky Lounge for a reason, with glorious views of the Yorkshire skyline.

The Man Behind The Curtain
Leeds
Restaurant
The Man Behind The Curtain

Man Behind The Curtain is a stylish, exclusive fine dining restaurant in the Victoria Leeds shopping centre, with a flair for the weird and wonderful.