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.
If it's good enough for Anton Stach, then it's good enough for us.
Well, it really is the signing that nobody saw coming...and it’s happening right opposite the station.
Meat:Stack, the Newcastle-born, award-winning burger joint on Bishopgate Street in Leeds, is giving the people what they want - a burger with Anton Stach’s name on it.
Introducing ‘The Moustachi Burger', officially launching Tuesday 18 August where Anton Stach himself will be down at Meat:Stack to meet United fans, sign autographs and, of course, tuck into his very own creation.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Even better, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to The Elhadj Diouf Foundation (EDF), a charity chosen by Stach that supports children through education.
Not only that, but it's a great opportunity to support Meat:Stack that has been suffering from the ongoing road works for months on end now.
So really, you've got no excuse to come down and tuck into the special which will be available through the opening weeks of the season.
Anton Stach, Leeds United and Germany midfielder, added: “Leeds has felt like home from very early on, and a lot of that is the people and the places around the ground, the businesses fans go to before and after a game. Meat:Stack is one of them, and they’ve had a hard time with the building work on their doorstep. The Moustachi Burger is a lovely nod to my YouTube channel too.
"This is a team on the rise in a city on the comeback, and support has to go both ways. I wanted to back a business Leeds fans care about and raising money for a foundation my family has given so much to at the same time means everything. I’ll be there on the 18th, bring your appetite.”
Independent Leeds coffee shop crowned one of the UK’s best for 2026
Clementine Hall
A list of the UK's best independent coffee shops for 2026 has been released, and one in Leeds has come up trumps.
The coffee shop in question may come as no surprise to some of you, as some would say that after 15 years in the city it's become somewhat of an institution.
Of course it's none other than Laynes.
Founded in 2011 by Dave Olejnik, Laynes began life on New Station Street and quickly became one of the first venues in Leeds to focus on carefully sourced and roasted coffee beans, helping lead the way for the city's now-thriving independent coffee scene.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's a proper Leeds staple at this point, sat proudly with its glowing yellow exterior and queues out the door full of punters looking for their morning caffeine fix.
But it's not just us who think it's flipping fantastic, as a new study has revealed the top 10 most popular independent coffee shops in the country and Laynes comes in at a very respectable number 8.
The list, made by Capital on Tap, analysed coffee across the UK looking at Google reviews, monthly searches and social media success.
Laynes was in some pretty good company including Idle Hands in Manchester and Kaf Coffee in Glasgow. But most importantly, none of the top 10 were in London - make of that what you will.
The top 10 most popular independent coffee shops for 2026:
Neighbourhood Café, Belfast
Colonna & Small’s, Bath
Established Coffee, Belfast
Hard Lines Coffee, Cardiff
Rough Handmade, Liverpool
Idle Hands Coffee, Manchester
Full Court Press, Bristol
Laynes Espresso, Leeds
Kaf Coffee, Glasgow
Dom’s Coffee, Cambridge
Bravo Laynes, a well earned accolade for one of our favourite spots in the city.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
