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

What a spot.

Clementine Hall - 22nd May 2026

Silver's Bakehouse is finally here, and it's just as fabulous as we'd hoped.

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.

So, what's on offer at Silver's Bakehouse?

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Well, as masterminds of the almighty sandwich you'll be happy to know you can still get one here. However, their iconic sub sarnies have had an Italian makeover and are now served in fresh, springy sourdough which is baked onsite.

Elsewhere on the menu you'll find brown butter buttermilk brownies (try saying that three times), a range of delicious cookies, sausage rolls, soft amaretti biscuits and Dark Arts tiramisu.

There's also a fab selection of Italian drinks on offer in a swanky new fridge, as well as a coffee menu so you can pick a brew to go hand in hand with your chosen baked good.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

The interior is just as gorgeous, complete with yellow walls, red tiles and a mirror hanging above the baker's table so you can really see all the magic happen.

And trust us, it is magic.

There's a couple of benches outside so you can plonk yourself in the sunshine to enjoy your sarnie, which is what we'll be doing in this glorious bank holiday sunshine.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

You can really tell this is a proper labour of love, and Chris and the team have done a cracking job of keeping that Silver's spirit in there.

Go and say hello to congratulate them on this fabulous new opening, it's a great addition to Farsley and the Leeds foodie scene.

Read more: An Italian-American ‘paninoteca’ and diner serving stacked subs has opened in Leeds

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The beautiful West Yorkshire valley walk that ends at a top gastropub

Daisy Jackson The beautiful West Yorkshire valley walk that ends at a top gastropub

The beautiful West Yorkshire valley walk that ends at a top gastropub

If your idea of a perfect Sunday doesn't involve a stroll in the countryside followed by lunch in a country pub - we can't be friends.

And if that does sound like your idea of a very nice day out, we've found a pretty spectacular walk-roast combo for you, right here in West Yorkshire.

You can start your day by strolling through surprisingly varied and very green countryside, with stunning valley views, before resting your weary legs beneath the table of an award-winning gastropub.

If you haven't guessed it yet - we're off to the Shibden Valley, just outside Halifax, where your gentle hike will lead you straight to the warm embrace of the Shibden Mill Inn.

The walk begins in the car park beside the pub, but don't get tempted in for a pint just yet.

There's an easy-moderate 5.6km circular that will lead you along a country lane, dropping down to cross a brook, then heading back up a gentle incline towards the top of the valley.

The views along the Shibden Valley from here are beautiful - lush green fields dotted with trees as far as the eye can see.

Then the route takes you along some wide open fields, with plenty of wildlife to spot along the way, before heading into peaceful woodlands.

You can take a break here to paddle in the stream before continuing on through farmland, with friendly horses to say hello to.

Views along the Shibden Valley Circular. Credit: The Hoot Leeds

Views along the Shibden Valley Circular. Credit: The Hoot Leeds

Then you'll find yourself back at the Shibden Mill Inn, a pub that's consistently finding itself in the prestigious Top 50 Gastropubs list.

Dating back to the 17th century, it's a pretty white building converted from a former mill, with ivy climbing all up its walls.

There's a sizeable beer garden - with a live musician playing when we popped in - but it's hard to resist the cosy charm of the pub's interior, where staff have to duck beneath the low ceiling beams and no surface feels totally straight.

The Shibden Mill Inn's Sunday roast offering does a set menu, with two courses for £40 or three for £45, changing seasonally.

You'll find pub classics on the starters, like chicken liver parfait and homemade soup, before delving into the main event - the Sunday roast.

We love a pub that gives you both mashed AND roasted potatoes, which the Shibden Mill Inn does, along with roast seasonal veg and a towering Yorkshire pudding.

The Sunday roast at the Shibden Mill Inn

Chicken liver parfait, and soup — The Sunday roast at the Shibden Mill Inn

There's roasted salt-aged sirloin of beef, cooked perfectly pink (though they're happy to give it a bit longer if you prefer your meat to not be blushing); or an excellent wedge of belly pork with crispy crackling.

And on the side, a portion of cauliflower cheese that is actually more cheese than cauliflower. Perfect.

Puddings are a nice mix of heavy winter favourites and lighter, fruitier desserts - but we go full stodge, with a chocolate fondant dessert topped with torched marshmallow, salted caramel, and sugared pecans, and have no regrets.

If you want to replicate this Sunday walk and roast, you can see the full circular route here.

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An Italian-American ‘paninoteca’ and diner serving stacked subs has opened in Leeds

Clementine Hall

The team behind Stuzzi - one of Leeds’ best-loved Italian restaurants - have opened up a brand-new sandwich shop.

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

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.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

They're open afternoon and evening, so whether you fancy a quick sandwich whilst exploring Sunny Bank Mills or tucking into some hearty grub alongside a few pints from the brewery, they've got you covered.

Sandwich wise you can opt for a 'Hero' which is your classic semolina sub stuffed with either grilled pork and greens, pork and veal meatballs or crispy buttermilk chicken tossed in a creamy Caesar salad.

Or you can get your sub grilled and pressed with fillings like dry aged beef and peppers or your classic grilled cheese with hot honey.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

They've also got potato rolls filled with very naughty deep fried mozzarella, basil pesto and marinara sauce. One thing's for certain, you won't leave here hungry.

If you're after something sweet they've got a selection of soft serve on the menu, perfect for soaking in the sunshine this summer.

If you don't fancy a sandwich you can get the fried mozz and the meatballs on their own, and on Sundays the menu gets a special roast revamp where all subs come with crispy, herby potatoes. Yum.

Images: The Hoot Leeds

Images: The Hoot Leeds

This is a great addition to Leeds and it seems like you lot are loving it as much as we do, with the space being full to the brim with hungry punters ever since they opened their doors back in March.

So get yourself to Amity for a few pints and check out the deliciousness that La Grassa has to offer. Bellissimo.

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