The Cross Keys
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
The Cross Keys might seem like one of Leeds sharp-looking modern pubs, but inside you’ll find a roaring open fire and plenty of alcoves to relax in with a local ale.
The Cross Keys might seem like one of Leeds sharp-looking modern pubs, but inside you’ll find a roaring open fire and plenty of alcoves to relax in with a local ale.
‘The Traumatic Surreal’ celebrates the 100th anniversary of Surrealism with artwork by women artists in German-speaking countries after WWII.
free entrySee a different side to the work of painter John Hoyland at The Henry Moore Institute’s exhibition of his playful sculptures.
free entry‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entryLeeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00Enjoy a magical family adventure where ballet meets fairytale in Northern Ballet’s brand-new children’s production.
from £8.25Boris Maas responds to the work of Victorian painter John Atkinson Grimshaw in a new exhibition of light installations and photographs.
free entryAccess a deeper level of consciousness and find true relaxation through an hour long sound bath with Lee Bloomfield.
from £17.50As we approach International Women’s Day 2025, we stand at a pivotal moment to celebrate the strides made toward gender balance and equality and acknowledge the challenges that remain.
from £15.00The Midnight Bell is an old-fashioned boozer in Holbeck’s Urban Village, Water Lane, with a hugely popular beer garden and seasonal dishes.
Bar and beer garden Water Lane Boathouse is the brainchild of the owners behind Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Super Friendz.
Hilton Doubletree is a upscale chain hotel with great, floor-to-ceiling views over the Leeds skyline.
Find small and perfectly formed plates that give you an authentic flavour of Spain at La Casita in Ilkley.
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
When looking for some of the best folk music to be found in the north and a hearty local pint, the Grove Inn is the perfect pub.
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.
Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London.
Modern and family-friendly hotel in the centre of Leeds, complete with classy restaurant and in-house fitness rooms.
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
The Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
New year, new you. Let us tell you exactly what food and drink you should consume over the coming weeks.
Street art, LGBTQ+ History Month, and the first film festivals of the year are amongst our cinema highlights this month.
Feminist farce, a magical circus show and Oldham Coliseum return with a brand-new off-site show. All in our latest theatre guide.
Readings are springing up everywhere as the live literature and spoken word scene starts to defrost.
Masters of minimalism, leftfield electronica and cutting edge pop. We bring you the lot in our latest live music round up.
We might be past the holiday season, but Manchester and the North's arts and cultural calendar is still packed with brilliant events and activities for families
Galleries are racing to announce new exhibitions so check out our top picks, from art films and nostalgic paintings to Hockney's collages.
We're enjoying an arty start to the new year in 2025 in Tours and Activities with plenty of arts based events, games and workshops.