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The Leeds restaurant named for serving one of the UK’s best Sunday roasts

Is it Sunday yet?

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall - 25th October 2023

A new study has revealed Leeds the UK city with the best roast dinners, but this one restaurant takes the biscuit.

It is absolutely no surprise that us Leeds lot love a roast.

A proper Yorkshire pudding, crispy roast potatoes and lashings of thick gravy - when it's done right, you just can't beat it.

And now, a Leeds restaurant is being celebrated for serving one of the UK's best ever Sunday roasts, hooray!

The study, ran by price comparison website Idealo, has overall crowned Leeds as the UK's best city for 'Instagrammable roast dinners', and as part of the research has crowned the Ox Club to be serving one of the best in the UK.

And we have to say, we wholeheartedly agree.

The roast dinner from the Ox Club.
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A cult foodie favourite amongst locals, the Ox Club which is attached to rooftop bar Headrow House focus on live fire cooking and have maintained a spot on the Good Food Guide for a few years now.

Known for their incredible steaks, it is no surprise that their Sunday roast is absolutely banging.

Choose from roast rump cap of beef with bone marrow gravy, black pudding and onion porchetta with pig trotter gravy or grilled squash with truffle grains and wild mushroom.

The menu is ever changing with the season, but we assure you that with any visit you certainly won't be disappointed.

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The real star of the show (in our opinion) are the Pomme Anna potatoes, layers of soft fondant potatoes with a crispy, crunchy outer edge. You won't find a better potato in the city.

Katy Phillips, senior brand and communications manager at Idealo, said: “The most important aspect of a roast is, of course, the taste, but everyone looks for something a bit different.

"Choice is abundant across the UK, so we wanted to help find the best spots in the biggest cities for those on a roast hunt or just wanting to try their best local Sunday lunch — whether your priority is affordability, luxury, tradition or modern flavours.”

Read more: Celebrate spooky season with Tattu’s sensory Halloween dining experience

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Here’s 10 of the best places to visit in Farsley at the weekend

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

Farsley is one of Leeds' most beloved suburbs, and it's not hard to see why.

Drenched in history and industrial heritage, Farsley has a lot to say for itself and is overflowing with things to see and do.

It has a real community feel to it which you can feel almost instantly, and it's filled with loads of independent businesses which makes Farsley the perfect spot to explore at the weekend.

Here are our top picks of what to do in this this up-and-coming suburb of Leeds this weekend.

Westroyd Park

12 Sunfield Dr, Stanningley, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 6DS

Westroyd Park is a beautiful green gem situated in the heart of Farsley. A sprawling expanse of greenery featuring free tennis courts and colourful gardens with the lovely West Royd House at its centre.

Thanks to the brass band that play every weekend, the park really comes alive throughout the summer making it the perfect place to bring a picnic, relax and take in the stunning scenery.

Sunny Bank Mills

Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5UJ

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Sunny Bank Mills is an inspirational commercial and cultural destination in the heart of the local community of Farsley. Founded in 1829, these beautifully restored mills are now home to a range of independent organisations both large and small.

Visit their 3,000 square foot art gallery and view the work of local artists, designers and makers. You can buy many of the pieces on display or have a go yourself at one of their many workshops and creative courses.

Grumpy's

2 Old Combing, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5UJ

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Tucked away inside Sunny Bank Mills, Grumpy’s has built a huge reputation for its incredible wood-fired pizzas, laid-back atmosphere, that more or less has a proper community feel at the forefront.

Created by sisters Alex and Cassie, the family-run restaurant was even named after their dad, 'Grumpy' himself, and that personal touch runs through everything they do.

Read more: The family-run neighbourhood Leeds restaurant that’s about more than just pizza – it’s about community

Amity Brew Co.

Sunny Bank Mills

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'Community, friendship and good beer' are Amity's ethos. Opening in December 2020 they have quickly become a Farsley favourite. Located in the Sunny Bank Mills, the brewpub serves limited batch beer on-site to their local community, focusing on modernised takes on classic beer styles.

La Grassa

Inside Amity Brew Co.

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La Grassa is a new concept from Stuzzi Leeds co-founders Jimbob Phillips and Brett Lee, that just a few weeks ago opened up inside Amity Brew Co.

La Grassa is a new Italian-American ‘Paninoteca’ and diner concept, where you can get your hands on paninos filled with house-made meats, cheeses and glossy sauces. But be warned, your hands may get a bit messy whilst doing so.

Silver's Bakehouse

62 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5LF

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Just when you thought Leeds’ favourite sandwich spot couldn't get any better, they go and open a bakery.

Silver's Bakehouse has opened its beautiful pastel green doors today over in Farsley to queues of excited fans eager to get their first taste. Expect focaccia sandwiches, gooey brownies, chewy cookies and loads more.

Pardon Me

Unit 12, The Twisting, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, LS28 5UJ

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Tucked away in the beautiful Sunny Bank Mills, Pardon Me is a record bar built around 'music, atmosphere, and detail'.

It's been launched by Scott Rapson, who grew up in the Scottish Highlands and fell in love with music around the time of the arrival of hip hop in the early 80s. Bartenders here create a small but perfectly formed menu of cocktails and pour natural wines from Wayward Wines in front of a wall of vinyl, while a collection of Scott's records play as a soundtrack to your evening.

Cargo Wines

Sunny Bank Mills

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If you're after a proper nice wine bar then this is the spot for you. They've got a wine for everyone in a gorgeous, chilled out atmosphere. If you need us, we're probably here.

St Jude's

 69 Town St, Farsley, Pudsey LS28 5HX

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If you're after some lovely brunch and a cup of coffee, then look no further than St Jude's. This fabulous all-day dining spot serve up a really varied menu so everything that can get something they fancy.

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The family-run neighbourhood Leeds restaurant that’s about more than just pizza – it’s about community

Declan Kelly Declan Kelly

It doesn’t take long to see why this place has become such a firm favourite with the Farsley crowd.

We finally took a trip to Grumpy's Bar and Wood Fired Pizza and safe to say, you were absolutely right about this one.

Tucked away inside Sunny Bank Mills, Grumpy’s has built a huge reputation for its incredible wood-fired pizzas, laid-back atmosphere, that more or less has a proper community feel at the forefront.

Created by sisters Alex and Cassie, the family-run restaurant was even named after their dad, 'Grumpy' himself, and that personal touch runs through everything they do.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

From supporting local community events to creating a genuinely welcoming space where you can rock up in trainers or stay for hours without realising, it feels like much more than just somewhere to grab food. It feels like part of the neighbourhood’s personality.

And then there’s the pizza.

Everything is made fresh in-house, and watching the team stretch out the dough before piling on all the toppings adds a bit of theatre to the whole experience.

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The wood-fired pizzas are definitely the stars of the show, coming out with that perfect crispy base, soft airy crust, and smoky finish that makes you immediately think, “yeah, that’s the good stuff.”

They also offer a gluten-free base, so there’s something on the menu for everyone to dig into.

But the small plates deserve their flowers too. Dishes like their burrata are a proper crowd-pleaser, served with fresh seasonal tomatoes and bread perfect for scooping up every last bit of creamy goodness.

Add in dough balls and arancini, and suddenly the table starts looking less like a couple of starters and more like a full-on sharing feast.

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One thing we loved? The personality behind the menu. A lot of the pizzas are named after famously grumpy TV and film characters, which gives the whole place a bit of humour and fits the vibe perfectly.

And while we came for the pizza, one surprise standout was the banana split dessert. Fun, nostalgic, slightly over-the-top in the best way, and exactly the kind of thing you don’t think you’ll order… until it shows up and suddenly everyone’s fighting for the last spoonful.

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What makes Grumpy’s special, though, is that it never feels like it’s trying too hard - it’s casual, friendly, and welcoming.

Add in the sunny terrace, a few drinks, and a table full of pizzas shared between mates, and it’s easy to see why people end up staying way longer than planned.

There’s no rush here, just good food, good company, and a place that quietly gets everything right without making a fuss about it.

We finally get why Grumpy's Bar + Wood Fired Pizza is such a Farsley favourite… and trust us, we’ll definitely be back.

Read more: Inside Leeds’ new neighbourhood bakehouse from the team behind Silver’s Deli

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