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Leeds & York’s independent guide.
Handpicked restaurants, bars, cafés and local favourites, plus proper deals worth knowing about.

Tidy Picks

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.

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Rita's Beer Hall and Ballroom

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds​

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Rita’s is a lively Woodhouse Lane bar serving cocktails and giant pizzas alongside live music, sport, games and late-night dancing.

Blue Sakura

Blue Sakura

Merrion Way, Leeds 

 

Blue Sakura serves all-you-can-eat sushi, Asian grill dishes and Japanese-style tapas on Merrion Way.

Valhalla

Valhalla

Patrick Pool, York​

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Valhalla is a Viking-inspired York bar serving craft beer, cask ales, mead and hearty food with live music and plenty of Norse character.

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Moods

Kirkgate, Leeds ​

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Moods is an all-day café, bar and restaurant in Leeds’ historic First White Cloth Hall, serving speciality coffee, brunch, cocktails and evening snacks.

Tasca Frango

Tasca Frango

Colliergate, York​

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Tasca Frango is an independent York restaurant serving Portuguese-inspired small plates, piri-piri chicken, fresh seafood and carefully chosen wines.

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Bruncho

The Headrow, Leeds​

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Bruncho brings bold brunch to The Headrow, serving French toast, breakfast rolls, iced matchas and its famous Turkish eggs in a giant Yorkshire pudding. Expect colourful dishes, playful flavours and a brunch that's just as good for photos as it is for eating.

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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.

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Pre-theatre dining with wine at Kendells

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.

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Available: 5pm to 7:30pm Tuesday–Thursday, 5pm to 6:30pm Friday–Saturday

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Early evening dining at The Whitehall Restaurant & Bar

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.

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Available: From 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday

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A snack and a pasta dish for £18.50 at Sarto

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.

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Available: Lunchtimes and early evenings, Monday to Sunday.

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