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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.
The Monk’s Tray at Meat:Stack
Meat:Stack and local favourites Northern Monk have joined forces to bring you The Monk’s Tray – a burger, sides and a pint for £20. Taking centre stage is the Texan BBQ MKII, loaded with smashed beef, smoked bacon, chipotle BBQ sauce, ranch, pickles and Beyond beer-battered onion rings. It comes with beef dripping fries, an extra helping of beer-battered onion rings and a fresh pint of Northern Monk Beyond to round things off.
Available: Available all day, every day throughout October
Sunday tapas for two: £30 at Ambiente
Settle in for a relaxed Sunday at Ambiente Leeds, where £30 gets you six tapas dishes to share, available all day every Sunday. Enjoy homemade focaccia, meatballs and patatas bravas, alongside three more dishes of your choice from the Sunday menu. With its setting beside the River Aire, it’s a lovely spot to linger over lunch and make an afternoon of it.
Available: All day, every Sunday
25% off at Fleur for students
Students can enjoy 25% off à la carte food and bottomless brunch at Fleur Restaurant and Bar throughout October. Bring your student card to this spot in The Light and tuck into duck spring rolls or mac and cheese croquettes, followed by king prawn linguine or sirloin steak. Save room for the signature Dubai chocolate French toast – a sweet way to round off your visit.
Available: Throughout October. One student card can be used per table, for a maximum of six people