Having lived all over the city since moving to Leeds eight years ago, within a few weeks I knew this popular suburb was going to be my home for a while. And as a keen foodie and someone partial to a good night out, I quickly got stuck into Chapel Allerton’s offering.
There’s everything you could need, from homely pubs for an after-work pint to family-run restaurants serving delicious food from all over the world. And two new additions are set to arrive in the suburb soon - a new Italian restaurant, Capri, on Gledhow Valley Road and a Greek restaurant taking over the former Dapur Malaysia site.
Here’s my ultimate guide to a night in Chapel Allerton - with 25 bars, restaurants and pubs to choose from.
19. Alleycats
Alleycats is a lovely little local bar and kitchen, serving true comfort food - from mac and cheese to burgers and loaded fries. It's easy to lose track of time here, enjoying vinyl records and game consoles while enjoying cocktails, craft beers and more. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
20. The Three Hulats
We're crossing over Harrogate Road and back up to Stainbeck Corner, and the first stop is The Three Hulats, a popular Wetherspoons which had a refurbishment a couple of years ago. There's everything you'd expect from a 'Spoons - including funky carpets - and a big outdoor seating area. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
21. Seven Arts
Seven Arts is at the heart of the Chapel Allerton community - the independent venue hosts a number of events, film, theatre, dance, music, spoken word and comedy, with an on-site bar and cafe. You can enjoy pizzas from Canteen from Weds-Friday, too. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
22. Aagrah
Walk past Aagrah any night of the week and you'll find it packed with diners. The contemporary Yorkshire-based chain serves traditional regional dishes from India and Pakistan - perfect for a curry night. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
23. La Princesse
La Princesse has been serving Moroccan cuisine to Chapel Allerton diners for more than 20 years now. A cosy restaurant with friendly staff, it's the perfect start to a date night or a quieter evening with friends. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
24. Hern
Leeds chef Richard Adams is big on simplicity - his restaurant Hern offers a weekly set menu that makes the most of the produce he gets in from local suppliers, from plum stones to a whole carcass of meat. It's a restaurant with a difference and an experience that has to be tried. Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe