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
Image: Toby Carvery
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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Five of the best new openings in Leeds recently – from ice bath cafes to listening bars
It's been a brilliant couple of months for new openings in Leeds.
We don't know about you, but we think our city is really thriving with all it has to offer at the moment.
There's been a flurry of new spots opening up, and if you haven't visited them then we urge you to check them out.
But first, allow us to tell you all about them...
Domo
Tower works, 2 Globe Rd, Holbeck, LS11 5QG
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Introducing Domo, an independent restaurant born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities that aren't often seen outside the island, all made entirely in-house.
Located right on the water's edge, we've got a feeling this is going to be our go-to spot this summer for long lunches fuelled by spritzes.
Also born in Sheffield, this one's for the matcha lovers and we know there's a lot of you. Think iced banana bread matcha, superfood smoothies and refreshing acai bowls served in a super cool setting.
Kontrast
84-86 Railway Street, Saxton Gardens, LS9 8HB
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After already making a big name for themselves over in Manchester, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath cafe concept over to Leeds. Located under the railway arches, Kontrast features two traditional saunas, one infrared sauna, and four ice baths, each varying in temperature between three and 13 degrees. It's the perfect space to enjoy solo or with a group of like-minded wellness-loving people.
Scott and his partner have opened the coolest, 70's inspired record bar that is full of his massive record collection alongside a carefully curated cocktail menu with a twist. With the best view of Sunny Bank Mills, Pardon Me is just the most chilled out place to watch the world go by whilst sipping on a coffee or a glass of wine whilst hearing everything from hip hop and soul to deep house, and disco. We loved our visit and we know you will too.
We all know and bloody love Silver's Deli over in Bramley, but now they’ve branched out to Farsley and opened the wonderful their very own bakery which is already a sell-out.
The all-new neighbourhood bakehouse is slinging out the likes of homemade focaccia, buttermilk brownies, sausage rolls, cookies, tiramisu and, of course, the ever-so-famous sandos but this time in homemade, fluffy focaccia.
The best restaurants in Yorkshire named at prestigious National Restaurant Awards
Clementine Hall
The best restaurants in the UK have been named at the National Restaurant Awards – and Yorkshire has done pretty well for itself.
The prestigious awards took place last night, listing the top 100 places to eat in the entire UK.
Four restaurants in Yorkshire managed to make it into the top 100 of the country’s best restaurants.
Coming in at a very impressive number 13 is Sheffield restaurant JÖRO, who's year has gone from accolade to accolade after being awarded none other than a Michelin star back in February.
Often hailed as the city's best restaurant, JÖRO is run by husband-and-wife team Luke French and Stacey Sherwood.
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They recently relocated into a bigger space near the edge of the Peak District in Oughtibridge, which has allowed them to expand their offerings.
Here's what the judges had to say: 'A much larger and better-equipped kitchen has allowed French - whose CV includes Midsummer House in Cambridge - to evolve his already finely-tuned and distinctive cooking style.'
JÖRO announced the news to Instagram, saying: "To be sat in a room filled with incredible people from across the industry is truly inspiring and being listed is something our younger selves only dreamed of achieving."
Over in Leeds, beloved neighbourhood bistro Bavette placed at number 83 where owners Sandy and Clement stated they were "Over the moon" to have made it onto the list.
Elsewhere in Yorkshire, The Angel at Hetton came in at number 47 being declared as a 'Yorkshire institution' whilst The Star Inn at Harome took number 78 as one of the first pubs in England to be awarded a Michelin star.
Sophie Smith -
17th March 2022 
