The Whitehall Restaurant and Bar has made it onto a list of the top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK.
Labelling themselves as 'an independent in the city of Leeds', Whitehall is a modern restaurant based on Wellington Street serving up British cuisine using classic ingredients.
Guests can enjoy high quality classics such as fish and chips as well as pizza and pasta, but over the past few years they have become famous for their incredible Sunday roast.
And now, this accolade has been recognised by viral Instagram account Rate Good Roasts who have released their ultimate top 10 Sunday roasts in the UK list.
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The Rate Good Roasts panel sampled more than 200 Sunday dinners across the country, assessing them on everything from meat to venue to value for money.
Whitehall Restaurant and Bar comes in at number 8, after a thorough review against 10 categories including vegetables, sides, potatoes, gravy, Yorkshire pudding, venue, drinks, value, and service.
The Loch & The Tyne, Old Windsor 96% and Hawksmoor, Manchester 96%
Castle Farm, Midford 95.5%
Belzan, Liverpool 95%
The Elgin, Maida Vale 94% and Gladstone Bistro, Stalybridge 94%
Greens, Sale 93%
Bank, Bristol 92.5%
Jones&Sons x Madame Pigg, Dalston 91% and The Whitehall, Leeds 91%
The Gin Trap Inn, Ringstead, 90%
Maray, Manchester 89%
Tom Casson, the account’s chief judge, said: "There's something romantic about a Sunday Roast. It's an event. Whether it’s an opportunity to see old friends or a family celebration of some kind. You don't want to be let down. As an adult, it almost feels like you are going out, out on a Sunday.
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"You want a stand out dish on the specials board, a lamb or a porchetta and a creative main option for our veggie or vegans friends. Personally I want the Yorkshire puddings big enough to act as a vessel for the gravy. Potatoes need to be in that sweet venn diagram spot of fluffy and crispy."
Whether you fancy a succulent rump of beef or a vegetable wellington, Whitehall caters to all in a relaxed, intimate setting and we can certainly see why it has been ranked on this list.
We’ve been waiting for this one and trust us, it’s just as good as we’d hoped.
If you’re a fan of a cheeky margarita, a taco and a bit of a boogie then this is the spot for you - and let’s be honest, who isn’t.
Introducing Salon Madre, made famous over in Manchester and now with another spot in Liverpool, think late nights fuelled by margaritas, cosy dates over tacos and lively game nights.
The new Leeds site is located on Wellington Street, perfect for those wrapping up work over on Wellington Place and looking to blow off some steam.
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The space is huge, with floor to ceiling windows letting loads of light in during the day and plenty of red neon lights setting the vibe for the evening.
There's about 20 different variations of margaritas and tequilas on the menu, as well as fresh Mexican beers on tap if you're not ready for a shot just yet.
But it's not just about the drink, the food menu is top notch too.
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There's tacos and quesadillas all made with hand-pressed tortillas, twice-cooked chicken wings in a range of flavours from Mexican cola to Yucatan buffalo, and of course there's stacked nachos which are perfect for snacking on between sips of margarita.
If you're feeling competitive then they've got six pool tables as well as darts, and Lucha Libre on the big screens if you'd rather watch the play happen than play yourself.
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Salon Madre will have DJs on in the evening and on a Friday and Saturday they'll even be open til 1am.
Welcome Salon Madre, we can't wait for this to become our new late-night party destination. You can take a look at their menu here.
Inside Leeds’ newest Italian cafe and gelateria that’s inspired by the streets of Puglia
Clementine Hall
A slice of Puglia has landed in Pudsey and people are already flocking to the scene.
It's rare in the UK (let alone Leeds) that you find a real, authentic gelateria like you'd find on a cobbled corner in Italy.
But luckily for us, an Italian-inspired cafe serving up just that and more has opened over in Pudsey.
Meet Pino, a beautiful spot created by Fabio who has drawn inspiration from his hometown of Puglia - a region on the southern coast with a vast coastline.
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Named after his father Giuseppe, at Pino you'll find proper punchy Italian coffee, pastries and homemade pizza which they'll warm up for you fresh. But what we're really interested in is the gelato.
Yes it may not be what you're craving during this time of year, but we're in no doubt that come summer there will be queues out the door full of punters looking to grab a scoop.
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Fabio makes it fresh in the kitchen every single day in a variety of flavours, and you can have it in a cone, tub, takeaway tub or even via affogato. We can't think of a better afternoon pick me up.
The space is light, airy and inviting, and the service has that perfect Italian charm that you'd expect.
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It's a really honest spot that comes from humble beginnings, and it's exactly the type of place that we need to be supporting right now.
You can find Pino on Robin Lane in Pudsey, and you'll probably see us there. Take a look at their socials here.
Clementine Hall -
3rd January 2024 
