Well hello there The Victoria, it's great to have you back.
If you're a Leeds local with a love for good pubs, then you're probably familiar with The Victoria on Great George Street.
Built way back in 1865, this historic pub served punters for decades and became famous for its cosy feel, bustling dining room and live Jazz Sundays.
Having been closed for a few years, it is now officially back and it's all thanks to two Leeds powerhouses joining forces.
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Whitelock's Ale House and Kirkstall Brewery have been restoring The Victoria for around 18 months, and their hard work has well and truly paid off.
From the moment you step through the door you're whisked to times gone by.
The attention to detail is nothing short of extraordinary, we reckon you could spend hours here nestled in a booth looking at all the little touches that make it so special - and we highly suggest you do.
From the high ceilings and inviting arches to the dark wood with ornate detailing, The Victoria simply oozes charm and is the perfect spot for a cosy festive tipple.
So it's good timing that they've just reopened and will be celebrating with live Christmas music on the weekends and proper hearty pub grub.
Of course there's a banging drink lineup, with all the Kirkstall ale you could ask for as well as a well curated wine list and seasonal cocktails.
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If you've missed The Vic then you're not going to be disappointed, its special feeling has remained intact and treated with the utmost care.
So pop along to The Victoria and welcome her back to the city, we know you're going to love it.
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Leeds has been crowned the best city in the UK for foodies outside of London
Clementine Hall
It's fantastic news for our city as Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for foodies.
It's news that we've been pretty certain of for some time, but it's still nice to be recognised isn't it?
It comes from a new study carried out by credit card brand Aqua who analysed 30 major UK cities across a range of dining and social media metrics, including cuisine variety, restaurant availability, meal affordability, Michelin recognition and TikTok hashtag volumes.Â
Coming in at number on was, of course, London.
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With 47 cuisines, 22.5 restaurants per 10,000 residents and 81 Michelin-starred establishments, the capital unsurprisingly continues to dominate the UK’s culinary scene.
But in at number two was our glorious city of Leeds, supported by the highest restaurant density in the study, with 38.5 establishments per 10,000 people, and strong affordability compared with cities in the south.
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We will absolutely take that.
Other northern spots to feature on the list include Sheffield and Bradford in sixth and eighth place.
The top ten UK cities for foodies are:
London
Leeds
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Wolverhampton / Leicester
Sheffield
Birmingham / Glasgow
Bradford / Swansea
Preston
Milton Keynes
Here in Leeds we've got so many fabulous food spots, with new openings cropping up every month it's hard to keep track.
From the multi award-winning Bavette Bistro in Horsforth to the highly acclaimed indie Bundobust that started off in Leeds - you certainly won't find yourself hungry or at a loss for somewhere to eat here.
Clementine Hall -
5th December 2025 
