Chippy teas, fish finger butties and even Market fish baos - we've rounded up all the best Fish Friday treats.
Keep reading to find out all our favourite fish dishes in and around Leeds...
St Michael's Fisheries
Open 11.30 - 3pm and from 5pm | St Michael's Grove, Headingley
St Michael’s Fisheries is considered to be one of, if not the oldest chippy in Leeds and has operated almost completely uninterrupted over the last century.
The takeaway even operated during the Second World War as fish and chips was one of the few items that weren’t rationed during this time - and still today you'll find fried fish, chips and mushy peas served from the Spitfire fryers.
Whilst Three's A Crowd is a joy of a gastropub to visit every single day of the week, the Fish Friday deal is the one that's got us heading back at the end of the working week.
you can grab yourself a signature Three’s A Crowd fish and chips, served with mushy peas, charred lemon and tartar sauce paired with an ice cold pint of beer or champagne for £20.
Find out more here.
Power Corruption and Lies
Open from 12pm-10pm | Call Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Think you've seen it all when it comes to a chippy tea? Think again. Head down to Power, Corruption & Lies for fish inside a bao bun. Fresh from Leeds Kirkgate Market and fried onsite, served with crushed edamame, tartare sauce and curry sauce - this is the chippy tea we never knew we needed.
Find out more here.
Murgatroyds
Open 11.30am - 10pm | Harrogate Road, Yeadon
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Now this might be a little further out, but it's well worth a visit. Open since 1994, Murgatroyds go through a whopping 1275 fishes each day with a sit-in diner and takeaway option to choose from.
It's also a great option for those hopping over to Leeds Bradford Airport - you can get 15% off your meal when you show your plane ticket.
Open from 8am-sellout | Boar Lane, Leeds City Centre
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Fish finger butties are truly the ultimate comfort food - and Things In Bread pile them high, pack in the tartare sauce and plenty of greenery for a giant lunchtime treat.
Find out more here.
Eat Your Greens
Open 12-11pm, Wednesday - Saturday | New York Street, Leeds City Centre
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Another contender for the best fish finger butties is Eat Your Greens. The independent foodie spot by a greengrocers by day and restaurant by night, and specialises in all-things organic.
Find out more here.
Eats
Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
27th March 2024 
