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Fresh finds, local favourites and brilliant independents worth knowing about across Leeds & York. From places we’ve just discovered to proper Tidy favourites, these are the spots we think deserve a little extra attention.
A handpicked taste of the latest offers, deals and local perks from brilliant independents across Leeds & York. Like what you see? Head to our Latest Offers page to discover even more.
Pre-theatre dining with wine at Kendells
Kendells Bistro brings the charm of a tucked-away French village bistro to the city, with a pre-theatre set menu that’s as tempting as it is good value. French-inspired favourites include Burgundy snails in garlic and parsley butter with puff pastry, slow-roasted duck leg and beef bourguignon. Enjoy two courses for £31.90, three for £36.90, or make an evening of it with three courses and half a bottle of house wine for £44.90.
Available: 5pm to 7:30pm Tuesday–Thursday, 5pm to 6:30pm Friday–Saturday
Early evening dining at The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar
Make an evening of it at The Whitehall, where the Early Evening Menu offers three courses and half a bottle of wine (or another selected drink) for £38. Available Monday to Saturday, from 5pm to 7pm, the menu features tempting dishes such as Yorkshire grain-fed chicken, monkfish tail and classic fish and chips, with sticky toffee pudding for a sweet finish. Steak upgrades are also available.
Available: From 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday
A snack and a pasta dish for £18.50 at Sarto
Sarto’s popular lunch and pre-theatre offer pairs a snack with a fresh, house-made pasta dish for £18.50. Start with extra virgin olive oil focaccia, tomato and basil bruschetta, or scamorza arancini with charred red pepper aioli, before tucking into campanelle with cashew cream or fettuccine with vodka cream, guanciale and pistachio crumb.
Available: Lunchtimes and early evenings, Monday to Sunday.
Light Night Leeds
Leeds Millennium Square & City Centre
28 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026
Light Night Leeds returns during October half-term with two evenings of dazzling projections and immersive artworks. Explore seven installations across Millennium Square and nearby venues, including In Dual Light on Leeds Civic Hall.
Ice Cube at Christmas
Leeds Millennium Square & City Centre
19 Nov - 31 Dec, 2026
Ice Cube at Christmas returns to Leeds’ Millennium Square from 19 November to 31 December 2026. Enjoy the covered outdoor ice rink, festive food, Winter Bars and family attractions, with Penguin Club and accessible skating sessions available.
UK Championship Snooker 2026
York York Barbican
28 Nov - 06 Dec, 2026
The UK Championship returns to York Barbican from 28 November to 6 December, with 32 of the world’s best snooker players competing for the prestigious Triple Crown title. Limited seats remain for selected sessions—book now to experience the action live.
