If you're not having a roast dinner on a Sunday then really what are you doing out in Leeds.
Leeds really does have a wealth of foodie options: from award-winning Michelin star restaurants to some of the best greasy grab-and-go 2am kebabs, there's really something for every hour of the day.
On the day of rest, our attention turns towards a British classic. The humbled roast dinner with multiple helpings of thick gravy, piled high with cuts of meats, roasted potatoes and all the veggies we can possibly cram on to a plate.
Whilst we do love a roast dinner that comes with all the above on a plate, ready for us to tuck in to: there's something about a carvery, especially the kind where you can head back over for seconds, that takes our Sunday dinner to a different level.
Here's where to fill up in and around Leeds...
Hawthorne Farm, Yeadon
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There's everything from a small veggie carvery with a midweek discount to the huge Carvery Ultimate Weekend portion, which comes as a large plate with three traditional Yorkshire puddings and three pigs-in-blankets. Take your pick from our 14-hour slow-roasted meats, our best-ever, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, crispy roast potatoes, a wide range of vegetables, and all the trimmings.
Serving up carveries every single day of the week- there's a whopping thirty different carvery options on the menu to take advantage of at Hawthorne Farm in Yeadon.
Corn Mill Lodge Hotel and Restaurant, Farnley
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The Corn Mill Hotel and Restaurant serves their Sunday roast 12-3 pm and pride themselves on cooking up roasts with freshly cooked seasonal vegetables, and our renowned homemade Yorkshire puddings. Reviews state that "the highlight of this meal was the roast beef which you could cut with your fork"- so we have high expectations for this one.
Located on Pudsey Road in Farnley, The Corn Mill Hotel and Restaurant is open to guests staying in the hotel, but is open to reservations from those looking for their roast fix too.
The Yew Tree Inn in Otley offers three meats with homemade yorkies, mash, roasties, parsnips and unlimited vegetables for £8.95. Plus, they're one of the most dog-friendly pubs in and around Leeds, there’s a roaring fire for them to warm up by as you down your weekend pint and there’s plenty of space underneath the tables for even the largest of dogs to lie down and nap.
Now, adding to their dog-friendly amenities, the pubs is offering a mini Sunday roast that’s perfect for your companion. The pub is also collecting donations for 'Your Pet Food Bank Charity' in Sheffield who have a lorry going to Ukraine before the end of the month: so feel free to bring in your donations and your dog for a roast.
Home of the takeaway roast, Man V Roast is a student favourite for a whole host of reasons. Charging a minimal amount for copious gravy, thick cut slices of beef or lamb- and the offering of unlimited tea and coffee: this is the perfect stop for anyone wanting to cure that Sunday hangover with carbs aplenty (especially if you can't face sitting in a restaurant).
Each box contains meat and two veg, including gravy, carrots, peas, cauliflower, cheese, roasted or mashed spuds, stuffing and a Yorkshire pudding for just £7.
Tobys Carvery, Chapel Allerton
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Sometimes you just want a carvery and know what to expect. There's clearly a reason that everyone thinks of Toby's when a meat and carb Sunday craving comes along, and here in Leeds there's quite a few to choose from.
The Chapel Allerton spot is easy to access from the city centre and has plenty of room inside. Make sure to book in advance for any location though, these chain pubs book up days in advance and carvery places are limited. On the menu, you'll find a choice of meat with a Yorkshire pud before you get to load up on potatoes two ways, unlimited veggies and gravy galore.
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British Pie Week 2026 – all the best places to find a pie in and around Leeds
Sweet, savoury, filled or plain: pies are a staple in the British diet.
It's the best week of the year...it's British Pie Week, not that we need much of an excuse to celebrate that flaky, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pastry, but we're taking all the excuses we can this week to embrace all things pie related.
We've rounded up al our favourite spots to grab a pie, as a lunchtime snack or on the go in the city centre - so take your pick, whatever the occasion.
Dave's Pies and Ales
Kirkstall Road, Burley | Open from 5pm
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Dave's Pies and Ales is locally known as the smallest pub in Leeds - and whilst the menu and seating area might be teeny, what it does do, it does well.
Choose from a range of pies and peas with classic ales on tap to choose from inside this micropub 12-11pm every day of the week.
Whitelocks Ale House
Turk's Head Yard, just off Briggate | Kitchen open from 12pm
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Whitelocks is known in Leeds for its Sunday Roasts, warm fire and homely pub ambience- but their pies are the unsung heroes on the menu.
The beef and ale pie is made from Yorkshire Meat Co. beef, a Wetherby-based supplier that brings beef from the likes of Tancred Grange Farm in Richmond to Leeds. This one is served with chunky chips and sautéed seasonal veg, seat by the fireplace optional.
Pieminister
Duncan Street, Leeds city centre | Open from 12pm
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Available as a Sunday roast, bottomless brunch or just a plain old (but beautifully presented) pie and mash, Pieminister is famous for its pies for all the right reasons. On the shelves in your local supermarkets and available as a sit-down scran on Boar Lane, Pieminister is a place where pies are guaranteed to make up the majority of the menu options.
Finer Pleasures
Multiple locations
If you don't know about Josh at Finer Pleasures, then you're seriously missing out. Josh is somewhat of a pie-oneer (sorry), and is the master of creating weird and wonderful pie creations from lasagna pies to gammon, egg and pineapple pork pies.
You can find him over in Crossgates most Wednesdays, but you're best bet is to keep an eye on his socials for the best chance on bagging one of his pies. Trust us, they're like gold dust.
Wilsons Butchers
Austhorpe Road, Cross Gates | Open from 7.30am
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Located in Armley, Morley and Pontfract - Wilsons Pies and Pasties is a small indie chain from Wilsons Butchers and crowned champions of the Yorkshire Small Pork Pie Championships.
At lunch time, the shops offer a true Yorkshire delicacy of pie and mushy pies with optional (but essential) mint sauce. All Wilsons pies and pasties are made using locally sourced produce in Garforth, so these a true Leeds pies, and well worth sampling.
Five of the best new openings to come out of Leeds so far this year
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It's been a very busy start to 2026 so far this year in Leeds, and we're definitely not complaining.
It's safe to say our city is thriving, we've welcomed everything from shops and Italian cafes to tequila bars in just two months.
In case you've missed any of them, allow us to give you the lowdown of what's new in the city.
So, without further ado...
Salon Madre
Wellington Street, Leeds city centre
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Leeds welcomed its newest late-night destination last Friday, and it’s going down as smoothly as its tequila. Salon Madre is a Mexican-inspired bar with a dedicated margarita menu, fabulous food, and an atmosphere that’ll make you want to get up dancing almost immediately. And if you fancy unleashing your competitive side, then there’s plenty of pool tables ready and waiting to be played.
A slice of Puglia has landed over in Pudsey with this fabulous Italian cafe. Nodding to his hometown of Puglia, Fabio has created the Italian experience right here in Leeds, inviting people to swing by for Italian coffee, homemade pizza slices, as well as gelato by the cone (or tub) full.
Topshop
John Lewis in Victoria Gate, Leeds city centre
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One for the girlies… because Topshop is officially BACK in Leeds. The iconic high-street favourite has returned, taking over a dedicated space inside John Lewis inside Victoria Gate and yes, we’re already planning the outfit rotations. After Topshop and Topman disappeared from the high street back in 2021, it’s safe to say we’ve all felt the gap in our wardrobes. And of course… Joni jeans, we’ve missed you dearly.
Pollini's Pizza
Lands Lane, Leeds city centre
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These guys are known for dishing out huge New York-style pizza slices for less than £4 in Leeds Kirkgate Market since 2022. And now with a second site in Leeds, the big boy slices are making their way across the city, from classic margaritas to meat feasts.
And you best believe we were the first people down to grab it, because we can’t resist a slice from Pollini's.
Pop Mart
Briggate, Leeds city centre
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Pop Mart officially opened on Briggate in January, and Leeds turned out in full force with queues stretching all the way down Thornton’s Arcade. With endless blind boxes to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re a Labubu girlie or obsessed with the Crybaby series, you can now get your favourites right here in Leeds.
Sophie Smith -
17th March 2022 
