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All the latest food and drink news in Leeds and surrounding areas. Looking for somewhere new to enjoy eating out at this weekend? Discover the latest restaurant openings, the best recommendations as well as bar and restaurant reviews from the Yorkshire Evening Post’s expert team.

I’m making a Halloween boo basket this year and Sainsbury’s has everything I need

How to make a Halloween boo basket with treats and gifts

The Famous Original, a new 4.4% IPA, is the culmination of Jamie Allsopp's five-year mission to revive one of Britain's most influential brewing names.

Descendant of originators of IPA brings pub tour to Leeds

There are 15 Wetherspoons pubs across Leeds

The 15 Spoons pubs ranked by Google - as one named among best in UK

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury's will sell you a pumpkin for 50p this year - here's how

Restaurant launches 'Thali of Fortune' with range of prizes

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Wetherspoons Stick or Twist, Leeds opening 20-07-2021

Stick or Twist named as one of the top 10 Wetherspoons in the UK

These 14 Leeds takeaways have been ordered to make improvements

14 local takeaways which have been ordered to make improvements

Bar staff Kate Eccles gearing up for another day of Oktoberfest in Leeds

Leeds raises a stein as Oktoberfest brings a beer-filled bash

Dole are among the many food vans you can visit in Trinity Kitchen.

I visited the Leeds city centre food van serving Irish spice bags

Meet the Leeds chef of the week at Galleria, Andy Castle

Meet the chef bringing seasonal flavours to Leeds restaurant Galleria

Oktoberfest in Leeds

'I swapped my usual Leeds pub plans for Oktoberfest'

Kuala Lumpur Cafe in Headingley

Beloved independent Leeds Malaysian restaurant set to close its doors

Get Baked closed its Headingley store earlier this year and opened a new venture in Covent Garden.

'We got it wrong': Leeds-founded viral bakery announces store closure

With UK Chocolate Week kicking off on October 18, we have rounded up 13 of the finest chocolatiers, masterclass studios, and hot chocolate hotspots across Leeds and West Yorkshire to satisfy every sweet tooth

12 top chocolate spots in Leeds for UK Chocolate Week

The pop-up giveaway forms part of the brands' nationwide 'Are You a Melt?' campaign, fronted by TV chef Sam Holland

How to get free Tony's Chocolonely & Yorkshire Tea in Leeds

Karen Wright's prized hostess trolley

Karen Wright: Perfect hostess gets trolley help

Karen Wright's tasty pizza recipe

Have a taste of mediterranean at home

13th October 2026
Leeds city centre bar Elbows on The Table are taking over the kitchen at Kirkstall Brewery pub Cardigan Arms from this week.
John Kelly is the founder of Elbows on The Table and co-founder of Kirkstall Brewery.
Pictured John Kelly in the Cardigan Arms, Leeds
Picture Gerard Binks

‘In our style’: What to expect as restaurant takes over pub’s kitchen

FYR Grill opened in Leeds at the end of September

New immersive restaurant with 'sensational' flavours opens in Colton

Changes will include new big screens and a match-day menu (image is illustrative only)

Community pub pauses service for exciting sports-themed refurbishment

Tong Garden Centre near Leeds. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

How 9 Leeds garden centre cafes were rated at food hygiene inspections

The Box Tree, Ilkley.

I tried The Box Tree after its £500k refurb and loved the new chapter

Chef of the week - Cinnamon Kitchen at the Queen Hotel, Leeds. Pictured Head chef Tariq Ghumman preparing a starter dish Hakka Paneer - Stir-Fry Honey, Sesame, Soy and Chilli. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 8th October 2026.

'A totally new concept': Cinnamon Kitchen chef on first year in Leeds

The new Tabula Rasa bar that has opened in Leeds city centre.

I tried the Leeds cocktail bar named one of Britain's best

Get your order in now for Christmas turkeys - and save some money if you have a Nectar carda

Sainsbury's Christmas food orders are live and turkey starts at £7.20

These curry houses are the best in Leeds according to Tripadvisor

Sainsbury's has everything from Halloween treats and party food to decorations and baking kits for spooky season - and there's up to 25% off with Nectar. Stock image.

Sainsbury's Halloween offers worth knowing about with up to 25% off

Here are 13 underrated restaurants in Leeds

13 underrated restaurants according to YEP readers

Manahatta, East Parade, Leeds, has reopened following a major refurbishment. Picture: James Hardisty. Date: 8th October 2026.

First look pictures of popular bar following big birthday refurb

Wei Song said she was "absolutely thrilled" to have won two awards.

Leeds sauce maker wins two Great British Food Awards

Danny Malin shares the food he's been eating in Yorkshire this week

The ‘roast dinner’ loaded sausage roll that had me saying 'wow' Danny Mei Lan Malin

The 10 best restaurants in West Yorkshire, according to OpenTable

"Brinner" will be available at two Leeds Greggs.

Greggs is serving breakfast at dinnertime at two Leeds shops next week

Savannah Roqaa is the founder and owner of Savvy Baker located in Leeds City Centre

‘I’m taking on one of Leeds’ biggest matcha chains through a campaign'

BBC Presenter Jon Kay, Dawn Butler MP, Syed Belal Ahmed, Junior Rashid and BBC's Luxmy
Gopal.

Pudsey restaurant named Editor’s Choice winner at Curry Life Awards

Sam Pullan and Sandy Jarvis from Leeds Hospitality Collective.

Leeds hospitality businesses meet to shape new collective

Ready for a mince pie? 'Tis the season to complain about Christmas arriving early

Half-price mince pies make an early Christmas taste test tempting

10 great steakhouses in Leeds according to Google reviewers

We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

The brewery on Taverner's Walk in Sheepscar.

Brewery launches crowdfunding campaign for new city centre taproom

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range has everything needed for a cosy three-course vegetarian dinner, with 25% off for Nectar customers. Stock photo.

My indulgent three-course Sainsbury’s vegetarian dinner

YEP readers have given their verdict on who brews the best pint of amber nectar in Leeds

YEP readers name the best beer brewed in the city

Ad Feature Discover which Yorkshire restaurant has scooped a top award

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Hargreaves (pictured) wass jailed for a string of offences, including drug dealing and stealing a motorbike

Biker saw drug dealer riding his stolen motorcycle in online video

Kammy to join pupils and Jonny Brownlee for Children in Need challenge

Permission for new flats near the city’s Grand Theatre and Wrens pub have been rejected

New flats blocked over fears of noise from nearby pubs and restaurants

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