House of Koko
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
As well as great Northstar coffee, House of Koko in Leeds offers a variety of real teas, sourced from around the world, and some very rare indeed. A place where you will always be met with a smile.
What's on near House of Koko
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Chemistry with Mark Pajak and Jonathan Kinsman at The Chemic
Leeds’ live literature night Chemistry has now been going for over a year, offering an exciting mixture of invited readers and open mic acts.
free entry
Do Nothing at Brudenell Social Club
Among an exciting crop of British bands huddled loosely under the post punk banner, Do Nothing bring their debut record to Brudenell.
from £12.50
Pianos Become The Teeth at Brudenell Social Club
Brudenell Social Club Present Pianos Become The Teeth plus guests. Experience for yourself the genre-defying band performing their latest work.
from £17.00
Walking Tour: On Stage with Opera North
Tread the boards of the infamous Grand Theatre in Leeds with a behind the scenes look at the home of residents Opera North.
free entry
Lines and Lives: Some Poetic Inventions of Modernism at the Henry Moore Institute
Part of the Henry Moore Institute Research Library’s Special Collections, this display explores the oppositions and harmonies of the Modernist movement.
free entry
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Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way at Leeds Art Gallery
Sonia Boyce: Feeling Her Way at Leeds Art Gallery is powerful exhibition that celebrates the work of five black female musicians.
free entry
The Coral: The Making of the Debut Album at City Varieties
Celebrating the 21st anniversary of their eponymous debut album, The Coral’s James Skelly and Nick Power will gift audiences with an intimate evening.
from £27.50
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Beautiful Thing at Leeds Playhouse
One of our favourite plays of all time returns three decades after its debut, and we’re sure it will speak as loudly to audiences today as it did then.
from £15.00
Where to go near House of Koko
Leeds
Seven Arts
Seven Arts is a versatile, independent arts space in Chapel Allerton which delivers film, theatre, dance, music, poetry and comedy events, together with a welcoming café bar.
Leeds
Ned’s Cafe
Ned’s Cafe is an Independent and locally-loved little cafe on Stainbeck Road with some of the friendliest staff in town. The café has a large selection of meat and vegetarian breakfast, lunches and great, freshly-ground coffee.
Leeds
Dapur Malaysia
Dapur Malaysia serves up home-cooked South East Asian cuisine taking influence from Chinese, Indian and Malay cultures.
Leeds
Potternewton Park
Potternewton Park is a popular park in the heart of Chapeltown, just 2 miles north east of Leeds city centre.
Leeds
The Beck and Call Leeds
The Beck and Call is a friendly local pub with a vibrant culture of quizzes, workshops and excellent food, nestled in the heart of North Leeds.
Leeds
The Riley Theatre
The Riley Theatre at the Northern School for Contemporary Dance is Yorkshire’s largest dedicated dance house, hosting a year-round programme of dance and theatre events and performances.
Leeds
The Chemic Tavern
Historic real ale pub situated in the heart of the Woodhouse residential area, just over a mile north of Leeds City Centre.
Leeds
Stories Cafe
It’s all in the telling at this carefully crafted cafe.
Leeds
Woodhouse Moor
Woodhouse Moor is a popular park in Leeds near the universities district of the city and the Hyde Park area of Headingley.
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