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.
Madre is one of those few restaurants that has been making us jealous of Manchester for years - but finally, it’s Leeds’ turn.
A couple of months after the launch of Salon Madre, a colourful pool hall and taqueria, it’s time for Leeds to welcome its sister restaurant.
Madre will open its doors on Wellington Place this week, promising to educate us all in the art of ‘sobremesa’, which means to linger at the table long after the meal is over.
And trust us, after popping in for a sneak peek today, you won’t be in a rush to leave this place.
The unit has been totally transformed by the Madre team - it’s all jagged angles on the tables and soft curves on the walls, with a colour palette that goes all the way from deep terracotta to neon green.
From an open kitchen you can see the team constructing tacos and piling oysters with jalapeño mignonette and salsa brava.
The menu is split neatly into four sections - snacks (elote, wings, Caesar salad and guac); raw (oysters, tuna tostadas, and aguachile); tacos (including birria); and parilla (wood-fired dishes like BBQ octopus and slow cooked lamb breast).
Click through the gallery below to see inside Madre Leeds
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Pull up a seat at a tile-topped table and you can expect to dig into everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
Pop down on a Tuesday and you can take advantage of Madre’s two-for-one taco deal - we can’t really think of a better evening than tucking into dinner at Madre before heading across the road for happy hour margs and a game of pool at Salon Madre.
Madre is brought to the city by the teams behind London’s famous Breddos Tacos and esteemed Liverpudlian eatery Belzan.
Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
