The Leeds steakhouse has had a menu makeover, with plenty of delicious dishes now available.
Back in 2020, the beloved chain Blackhouse went into administration, and the company closed its venues in Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
Fast forward 18 months and the Leeds site is busier than ever before, having undergone a menu makeover.
Being the only remaining Blackhouse site, the steakhouse had a lot to live up to, but at least upon The Hoot's visit, the popular restaurant more than met our expectations.
Fish Tacos.
The intimately-lit interior is complimented by quiet chatter and attentive service, even at their lunchtime sittings.
As much as the atmosphere and decor is important, in a steakhouse, it's all about the food and the new menu certainly leaves many hard decisions to be made.
Will it be Truffle and Porcini Popcorn to nibble on or the Curried Cauliflower Beignet? Those all-important delicious decisions begin even before dipping into your starter.
With so many worldwide-inspired dishes to choose from, there is something for every dietary requirement, even vegans and vegetarians- a rarity at steakhouses.
For starters, the Blackened Fish Tacos are topped with guac, pickled cabbage, Pico de Gallo and créme fraîche, making them the perfect light bite to tempt your palate.
The steak sandwich.
For a vegetarian-friendly starter, the Smoked Paprika Houmous will have your lips smacking at the taste of the crumbly Cruidtés and garlic crisp breads, dipped into light, but sweet, houmous.
Meat lovers will be keen to try the range of additional starters available.
Think Pulled Beef Bon Bons, Goan Chicken Skewers, Chicken Liver Parfait and even a Beef Brisket Pasty with Wasabi mayo.
Pair this with a Blackhouse steak for the ultimate meaty dinner.
The famous Blackhouse steak.
On the steak menu, discerning steak-eaters can choose their favourite cut: be it rump, fillet, sirloin or T-bone, before pairing it with chips or mash.
The Premium West Country options are all PGI certified, chosen from a small butchers in the South West, but it's the sharing cuts that have our mouths watering.
We're talking up to 1.2kg of pure steak. The English Longbone, or Tomahawk, is not for the fainthearted, nor is the Blackhouse Chateaubriand.
These Blackhouse specialities may not be new to the menu, but they are firm customer favourites for their juicy flavours and plentiful servings.
Of course, the main courses on offer centre around the steak menu, but there are plenty of other tempting dishes on offer too.
The Half-Roasting Chicken is the ultimate winter warmer for anyone looking for a cosy lunchtime treat. Served with skinny chips, stuffing and mouth watering gravy, the half chicken is plenty to keep you going on a cold windy day.
The Squash Ravioli is just as tempting and perfect for vegetarians that don't want the same old pasta and sauce combination for their dinner.
Topped with mushrooms, kale and Pecorino, the ravioli is a sauce-less dish that focuses on the fusion of natural flavours.
Those wanting to test out the famous Blackhouse-steak without committing to an English Tomahawk won't be able to resist the Blackhouse Steak Sandwich.
We're talking fillet steak, tenderly cut into chunks and topped with onion, mushroom, burnt onion mayonnaise, horseradish cream and mature cheddar, all between two soft pieces of bread. Served with skinny fries, this is another winter warming dish that is perfect for an afternoon treat.
The beautiful restaurant.
For dessert, wine is on the menu. Grab a glass of Clos l'Abeilley Sauternes, a french dessert wine that evokes aromas of wild honey and apricot compote.
The Blackhouse Menu is available from their East Parade location every day of the week.
We recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment, particularly during the weekend when the restaurant offer Bottomless Brunch and a Sunday roast.
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For more information visit the Blackhouse website.
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The Maven has been a firm favourite for many years with those looking to enjoy some experimental and expertly made cocktails.
Hidden behind an unassuming door at the top of Call Lane, it was a great spot to visit if you were looking for something that little bit special.
Announcing the news to their social media, The Maven said: "From the bottom of our hearts we thank you for being our guests over the years and promise that until then, we'll do our best to give you the best nights out on Call Lane."
The Government wants the public to help decide if children should be banned from social media
Emily Sergeant
Should there be a minimum age to access social media? Should children be banned all together? The Government is asking the public to help decide.
In case you missed it earlier last month, the Government announced a social media crackdown in a bid to keep children safe amid rapid technology changes – with Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying he was looking to take ‘immediate action’ to make the online world safer for young people.
The new measures announced included a crackdown on ‘vile’ illegal content created by AI, as well as ‘fast action’ to shut a legal loophole and force all AI chatbot providers to abide by illegal content duties in the Online Safety Act or face the consequences of breaking the law.
It was also hinted at that setting a minimum age limit for social media – which Australia famously became the first country to do so last year – could be on the cards, and also the restricting of other harmful features like infinite scrolling.
The Prime Minister insisted that ‘no platform gets a free pass’.
And now, it’s your turn – parents, guardians, and young people across the UK are being urged to shape the country’s next steps on children’s digital wellbeing, as the Government has today (2 March 2026) opened what is said to be the the world’s most ambitious consultation on social media.
The consultation will aim to gather insights from the public on how to keep children safe online across social media, AI chatbots, and gaming platforms.
The Government has launched a consultation on banning social media for children / Credit: Julian Christ (via Unsplash)
“Millions of parents across the country worry about what social media is doing to their children’s sleep, concentration, and mental health,” the Government said in a announcing the launch of the consultation.
Many parents and campaign groups have called for an outright ban on social media for under-16s, however, others – including leading children’s charities like UNICEF – have warned that a blanket ban could drive children towards ‘less regulated’ corners of the internet, or leave teenagers unprepared for when they do come online.
This is why the Government says its consultation ‘looks beyond a ban’ and instead covers a full range of options – from curfews, to the impact of chatbots and gaming.
It also asks the questions about how any new rules would work in practice, in a bid to make sure they are effective.
On the social media side of things, three main questions are being posed in the consultaion:
Should there be a minimum age for social media, and if so, what age would be right?
Should platforms be required to switch off addictive features that keep children hooked late into the night – like infinite scrolling and autoplay?
And whether mandatory overnight curfews would help children sleep better, and what age they should apply to?
Speaking on the launch of the consultation today, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: “Technology is fundamentally changing childhood. Used well, it can open up new opportunities for learning, creativity and connection, but only if we get the balance right.
“That is why we want to hear directly from parents, teachers and young people about how we strike that balance and give children the very best childhood in a digital age.”
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall added: “We know parents everywhere are grappling with how much screen time their children should have, when they should give them a phone, what they are seeing online, and the impact all of this is having.
“This is why we’re asking children and parents to take part in this landmark consultation on how young people can thrive in an age of rapid technological change.”
The consultation is now live, and you can have your say here.
Sophie Smith -
23rd November 2021 
