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The charming French bistro that’s been a Leeds favourite for over 30 years

A real gem.

Clementine Hall - 5th November 2026

Tucked away from the bustling streets of the city centre you’ll find a Leeds institution that has been serving diners since 1991.

You've probably walked past Sous Le Nez hundreds of times and not popped in.

But if we can convince you to do anything, it's to head down those unassuming stairs on Quebec Street and ask for a table.

Set in a cavernous basement, the space is full of nooks and crannies, and in a flash, you’ll be whisked away to the South of France with stellar service and white tablecloths to match.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

Their food is classic French cuisine done to an excellent standard.

We're talking indulgent French onion soup, rich pan-seared duck breast, juicy rump steak with silky peppercorn sauce and moule-frites served in a sauce good enough for drinking.

And if the food isn't enough to get you excited, then wait until you hear about the wine list.

Featuring over 300 wines, you'll find a tipple to suit every taste and every flavour on the menu.

As well as its a la carte menu, they offers it's menu du soir which is available until 6:45pm on weekdays and on a Saturday lunch time.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

It includes three courses including half a bottle of excellent wine per person. I mean, you really can't get better value then that, can you?

More recently, renowned food critic Jay Rayner praised Sous Le Nez for its fabulous food and we couldn't agree more. And if it's good enough for Jay, then it's certainly good enough for us.

This is the sort of spot that is full of regulars no matter the time of day, whether they’re stopping by for a quick lunch or indulging in their evening menu - it’s no surprise they’ve been a firm Leeds favourite for over 30 years.

You can find out more about Sous Le Nez and book your table here.

Read more: Leeds bistro earns praise from renowned food critic Jay Rayner

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One of Leeds’ most loved sushi restaurants has just opened a second location in the city

Clementine Hall

Because one Fern Modern Sushi wasn't enough, we've now got two.

And guess what? It's even better than the first.

Fern Modern Sushi located in the unassuming Central Arcade has become a firm foodie favourite after opening just a couple years ago.

Run by the wonderful Chef Fern, who you could say is somewhat of a local celebrity at this point, the restaurant is known for serving delicious sushi with the freshest fish possible and traditional Japanese dishes with modern flair.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

Full with hungry punters no matter the time of day, it's no surprise that Chef Fern has just opened Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 on Park Row.

This beautiful new space is serving up all the classic Fern dishes, from stacked donburi bowls and perfectly rolled sushi to miso glazed cod and hearty bowls of ramen.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

Different for this location, though, is their exclusive cocktail menu - so you can wine and dine to your heart's content.

The interior has also levelled up, complete with a huge open kitchen so you can pull up a chair and eat whilst watching the magic happen.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

And this isn't all that Chef Fern is up to, after opening Tori Nori on Vicar Lane a few months ago this will be her third restaurant in the city centre, and that is no easy feat.

She's even got another restaurant imminently opening in the Central Arcade which will be focused on traditional katsu dishes, and we wouldn't be at all surprised if she had something else lined up in the pipeline.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

Fern Modern Sushi 2.0 officially opens on 19 November, but is open now for soft launch with limited bookings.

You can find out more and book your table here.

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A pub in Leeds has been crowned the third best in Britain by The Good Food Guide

Clementine Hall

A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.

The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.

Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.

These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.

Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.

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Images: The Hoot Leeds

This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.

We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.

Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.

They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'

"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.

"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.

"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."

You can read the full list here.

Read more: Inside Leeds’ newest cocktail bar inspired by 1970s Hollywood and Japanese listening bars

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