One of Call Lane's most popular bars, Roland's, has revealed plans to open a second site in the centre of Harrogate.
The hugely successful Leeds cocktail bar, known for its grown-up atmosphere, killer cocktails and swanky hidden rooftop garden, has managed to land a second unit in nearby Harrogate off the back of its on Call Lane.
What was once a Moss Bros clothing store on Parliament Street, Harrogate will be converted into the second bar for Roland's Cocktail Bar.
The cocktail bar originally opened in Leeds back in 2014 but plans to expand across Yorkshire.
The new Rolands bar will be the second to open. / Image: Rolands Leeds
At present, Harrogate Borough Council has approved plans for the new cocktail bar along with their licence application.
The licence suggests that the bar will open from 10 am until 2.30 am every day of the week, so there will certainly be enough time to take in Rolands' new home and compare it to the debut Leeds venue.
According to ELG Planning, the company working on behalf of Rolands, the cocktail bar has considered a number of venues over the past five years, but finally have settled in Harrogate.
Rolands will join the Harrogate Arms, Revolución de Cuba, Mojo, Viper Rooms and Wetherspoons on Parliament Street and hope to not fall fate to the mass closure the road has seen in recent years.
Jamie's Italian and Wagyu Bar and Grill both have closed after struggling to survive in the popular Harrogate location.
It is not clear when the new Roland's venue will open, but the owners will certainly strive to ensure that they continue to serve up "exceptional drinks, great music and a good time".
The signature collection of Rolands' cocktails are available for takeaway too. / Image: Roland's Leeds
The Leeds Call Lane location currently hosts a courtyard, roof-terrace and indoor space. The cocktail bar has created a signature collection of drinks since their opening, which are available to drink inside the bar and to takeaway.
A new Souvlaki Corner is set to open in south Leeds.
If you're a Leeds local who loves food, then you'll have most likely heard and dined at Souvlaki Corner.
It's an absolute gem of a restaurant and takeaway, situated in Wortley selling fabulous authentic Greek food at a great price.
And now they're opening a new site in the nearby town of Morley which is going to be even bigger and better. Get in.
The new site will feature a bigger space with more seating, offering both dine-in and takeaway options, as well as a brand-new bar.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Now you're talking our language.
Souvlaki Corner told The Hoot: "We’re excited to confirm that Souvlaki Corner will be opening a new site in Morley, Leeds. Our targeted opening is in around four weeks, although we don’t have an exact opening date yet and will confirm this closer to the launch.
"One of the highlights of the new restaurant will be a traditional Greek spit where we will cook whole lamb in the proper Greek way. It will be cooked over charcoal to give the authentic Greek flavour that people would experience in Greece.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
"Our chefs are Greek, bringing authentic knowledge and experience from Greece. The interior design will also reflect the style of the Greek islands, so when people visit they will feel like they are stepping into a little part of Greece."
They continued: "Souvlaki Corner was created to bring authentic Greek street food to Leeds, focusing on freshly grilled souvlaki, gyros, and traditional flavours served quickly and affordably. Since launching our first location, the response from customers has been fantastic, and Morley felt like the natural next step as we continue to grow."
Neighbourhood Leeds bistro hailed as ‘a bit horny’ and ‘brilliant’ by national critic Camilla Long
Clementine Hall
Food critic Camilla Long visited Leeds for her latest review for The Times with her sights set on Horsforth's finest - Bavette Bistro.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
So it was only a matter of time until The Times popped in for a review, and this one is truly glowing.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The review labels Bavette as "warm, unmannered and unpretentious" as well as "authentically French".
Long describes the food as "gorgeous, confident, surprising" with a menu that "isn’t too long" and "filled with sturdy, noble dishes, whiffing mightily of the sea and the soil."
It continues: "All of it made with generosity and cheer, served fast by nimble waiters, with a long, if slightly eccentric, wine list. To bang out French dishes with this much fiddly detail and to do it to a full room is not easy. Yet all four courses came in under two hours, for about £75 a head, which in London terms is nothing.
"It’s not that this place was perfect, it’s that it was decidedly not perfect. A bit too much chat about the menus; the oeufs in the meurette not quite runny enough. But the point is: it didn’t matter. All of it came charmingly together. It felt relaxed, just right."
The review is then wrapped up with a pleasing five stars, the cherry on top of the cake.
It's a review only restaurants can dream of, and we can't think of a more deserving team - congratulations Bavette.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
