Taking a trip to Sheffield? Here are some great places to grab a bite to eat.
Yorkshire's biggest city boasts an impressive array of independent restaurant, bars and cafes. There's a diverse food and drink scene that caters for all budgets, tastes and occasions. Whether you're after a slap up eight-course tasting menu to tantalise your tastebuds or looking for a quick sampling of street food for on the go; we've got you covered.
Gatsby
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This late night drinking spot combines beats, booze and bites for an epic night out on the tiles. Think loaded fries, burritos and an extensive taco menu, all served up alongside your favourite cocktails. Why not try their 'Pop Ketel On' cocktail, which combines Yorkshire tea infused vodka, peach bitters and prosecco.
There are local DJs playing tunes all night if you're craving a boogy and there's a heated, cosy beer garden for those dreamy long summer nights ahead of us. Come for an evening or book onto their ultimate hip-hop brunch to kickstart your weekend for only £29.95 a head!
Gatsby, 73-75 Division Street
Cutlery Works
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This converted cutlery factory turned food hall is definitely one for the foodies. Currently the biggest food hall in the North, there are 14 different vendors offering food and drink from across the globe.
Start your culinary journey in India with the Chana Masala at Ma-Ba or sample some Szechuan delicacies from China Red. Have more of a sweet tooth? You can find indulgent ice cream sandwiches and dark drinking chocolate at craft chocolate counter Bullion. There really is something for everyone here so grab a table and get stuck in!
73–101 Neepsend Lane, Sheffield
Joro
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Serving up ultra local produce in a beautiful setting, this modern British restaurant is one of the swankiest places to dine in Sheffield. Set in an open plan dining room, they aim to create an immersive experience offering 5, 8 and 10 course tasting menus.
A relaxed and communal atmosphere is achieved where guests revel in the shared passion for food and drink. An ever-changing menu means you will only be eating the freshest ingredients prepared excitedly by the team and presented beautifully.
294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield
Public
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Occupying the former gent's toilets below a grade one listed Victorian town hall, Public is a tiny haven of delicious drinks and mouthwatering food. Offering small plates like bone marrow with parsley salad and burrata with roasted squash, this is a fabulously unique date night spot to impress your significant other.
You could easily walk past Public due to its secret, underground location, but seek it out and we can promise it will be well worth the search.
Surrey Street, Sheffield
Kommune
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This 16,000 square foot, Scandi inspired food hall in the heart of the city centre offers everything from wood-fired pizzas to colourful, Korean soul food. There are also a few bars to choose from if you fancy a classic cocktail or a fine wine to go alongside your food.
As well as food and drink vendors there are a range of independent, local retailers with their products on sale. Pick up a specialist magazine from La Biblioteka or take home some craft beer from The Hop Hideout to enjoy at home. This bustling hall really is your one-stop shop for a fantastic day out in Sheffield.
Otley has announced its intention to bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028.
Entering into the national competition launched by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), the West Yorkshire town is hoping to be the first-ever town to claim the title.
The Town of Culture competition invites towns across the UK to showcase their cultural story and develop ambitious programmes that celebrate local heritage, creativity, and communities.
The winning town receives a £3 million grant from the Government to deliver a major year-long cultural programme in 2028 designed to boost civic pride, attract visitors, and provide everyone with the opportunity to participate in cultural activities.
Their bid is focused around the Otley 800, a year-long programme that will mark the 800th anniversary of the granting of the Royal Market Charter in 1227 and the bridge over the River Wharfe in 1228.
These two historic moments transformed Otley into the bustling market town that it is today, so it deserves to be recognised.
Work has been going on behind the scenes for the past two years, with the council and Otley BID working with residents to put plans in place for the special year.
More than 70 organisations have been involved.
Mayor of Otley Cllr Paul Carter said: “Otley has always been a town that punches above its weight. This bid is about celebrating our history, but also about investing in our future — creating opportunities for our community, raising our profile and making sure Otley continues to thrive for the next 800 years.”
The shortlist for UK Town of Culture 2028 is set to be announced later this year, with each chosen town receiving £60,000 to help deliver their full bids for the competition. Fingers crossed!
Permission granted for new ‘Corn Exchange Pavilion’ to be built in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
The green light has been given for a brand-new pavilion to be built outside the Corn Exchange in Leeds city centre.
Yesterday, Tuesday 31 March, the planning committee of Leeds City Council officially gave the green light to plans submitted by CX Leeds Ltd.
These include plans to build a pavilion outside the Corn Exchange, one of Leeds' most iconic city centre landmarks.
The new building will go where that rather underwhelming patch of astroturf currently lays, in front of the Cornucopia mural and next to the bus shelter.
It lies between New Market Street and Crown Street.
DEN Architecture state that the materials selected will create an intriguing single-storey structure that compliments the surrounding area.
They stated: “The scale of the building and roof form of the proposal pays tribute to the previous tram and bus shelters that once occupied the site.
"While retaining the appropriately subservient nature of any new building in close proximity to the Corn Exchange. This will also provide greater visibility of the Cornucopia Mural.
“The building has been designed following extensive and thorough analysis, with a clear understanding of the built environment and the area’s historic significance.”
It's not yet been decided upon what the building's use will be, although Leeds city council suggests it could be used for "outdoor functions, shops and cafes".
When first put forward to the council back in December 2024, the plans were met with three objections from the public.
So, what would you like to see go into this new space?
Clementine Hall -
22nd March 2022 
