Hickory's Smokehouse will be taking over the empty Lawnswood Arms site in Adel.
Founded in Chester in 2010, Hickory's Smokehouse is a popular chain barbecue restaurant known for its authentic Texas-style BBQ meats and platters.
This will be the chain's third venue in Yorkshire and its very first site in Leeds.
Taking over the former Lawnswood Arms site in Adel which closed months ago for a major refurbishment, the new venue will open this Sunday 16 June just in time for Father's Day.
Guests can expect the full barbecue experience in a family-friendly atmosphere, complete with big booths to seat groups as well as a secure play area for kids.
The new space will also feature an outdoor drinking and dining area (fingers crossed the sun starts to make an appearance), as well as multiple large screens for people to watch live sport.
Menu highlights include frickles (aka fried pickles), eight-house smoked beef ribs, huge smokehouse platters with all the meat you can imagine and whole deep fried onions which are made perfect for dipping and sharing.
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Did someone say a Euros watching party with a Hickory's BBQ platter? Sounds like a plan.
The Hickory Smokehouse's Adel website says: "We are so excited that Hickory's is coming to Adel, Leeds at the start of summer.Β We're getting to know the area & looking forward to meeting you all.Β
βWeβre preparing to unveil our unique take on Southern hospitality to you, our neighbours and the good people of Adel, Leeds & beyond.β
Bookings are now open and you can book your table here.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping Β£1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinsonβs Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.Β
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinsonβs Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.Β
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The Grade II-listed buildingβs features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: βPlanning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the cityβs appetite for The Cut & Craftβs signature hospitality.Β
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βThe brandβs deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.Β
βWe want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.βΒ
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just Β£30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Clementine Hall -
12th June 2024 
