With a raft of new independent bars, pubs and restaurants opening over the last few years, there is now so much variety across the city – from Wetherby to Morley. One of the suburbs that has seen an influx in new openings over the last 18 months is Oakwood.
Located minutes away from Roundhay Park, the suburb’s bustling high street has become a hotspot for new businesses, adding new competition for the well-established favourites of Roundhay Road.
Here’s my ultimate guide to a night out in Oakwood – with 14 places to eat and drink to choose from. Venues are listed in a geographical loop from up one side of Roundhay Road and back down the other.
Here’s my ultimate guide to a night out in Oakwood – with 14 places to eat and drink to choose from. Venues are listed in a geographical loop from up one side of Roundhay Road and back down the other.
![The Melbourne opened its doors last autumn, taking over the space on Roundhay Road that was previously occupied by Johnston’s dry cleaners. It was founded by the team behind The Brunswick, a popular bar on North Street, at the edge of Leeds city centre, which serves up burgers, fried chicken, Sunday roasts and plenty of craft beer.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQyZGU0OTM2LTRhMzYtNDA5ZS04ZDIyLWI0NGQ0MjBkOTFiYjoxOWEwMDU3OS1lYjk2LTRhMjQtYjc0Yy1jNWQ5MTVkNWFkNmY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
13. The Melbourne
The Melbourne opened its doors last autumn, taking over the space on Roundhay Road that was previously occupied by Johnston’s dry cleaners. It was founded by the team behind The Brunswick, a popular bar on North Street, at the edge of Leeds city centre, which serves up burgers, fried chicken, Sunday roasts and plenty of craft beer.Photo: James Hardisty
![Our penultimate stop is Preston, one of North Brewing Co's seven venues in the city. Opened in 2013, Preston boasts a rotating tap list from the Leeds brewery and other local brewers, as well as cask ales and hot coffee roasted in West Yorkshire by Darkwoods.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmRiNTVhNzZiLWM5NWQtNDk1Yy04NzI2LTNmZTgxZTVhY2M4ODo3ZTY4MTVkMS0wODBlLTQ2ZGMtOWY4MS1iZmIxNWI3OWFkOGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
14. Preston
Our penultimate stop is Preston, one of North Brewing Co's seven venues in the city. Opened in 2013, Preston boasts a rotating tap list from the Leeds brewery and other local brewers, as well as cask ales and hot coffee roasted in West Yorkshire by Darkwoods.Photo: James Hardisty
![Our final stop on our night out in Oakwood is the much-loved Italian restaurant Rico's, which serves a vast menu including cannelloni, fillet steaks, pizza, pasta and fish and meat dishes. There's a large wine list, as well as a kids menu.](https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmE1NWFlYzAwLWY1MDgtNDQ5YS04NDIxLTZkNTUwYjIxNDc3ZjowMjU0MTg3Zi0yN2U3LTQxNjUtYjVmNy02YzRjNjQ0Mzc4NWU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
15. Rico's
Our final stop on our night out in Oakwood is the much-loved Italian restaurant Rico's, which serves a vast menu including cannelloni, fillet steaks, pizza, pasta and fish and meat dishes. There's a large wine list, as well as a kids menu.Photo: James Hardisty