Celebrating all types of curry and beer, this festival is going to be a feast for the senses.
After the success of the 2021 festival, Leeds' Curry and Beer Festival is returning to the city for 2022 with a whole host of independent traders offering food and drink from around the world.
Located in the leafy back garden of the city: Roundhay Park, Sunday 3 July 2022 will see one of Europe's largest parks transformed into a foodie hub that champions independents from around the city and beyond.
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Whether you’re a fan of the dhansak, saag, korma, jalfrezi, or vindaloo, there’s sure to be something for everyone here with the festival promising a ream of different street food traders turning up to cook on the day. Of course, it goes without saying that Leeds knows what it’s doing when it comes to top beer – so we expect to see some of Yorkshire’s finest pulling up with their freshest craft brews too.
The food offerings will take each visitors senses on a trip around the world. Inside the international food village, the best cuisine from Thai, Greek, Italian Pizza and American will all feature alongside the star attraction of curries aplenty.
At present, over twenty five food traders have already confirmed, but its expected that even more may follow in the wake of the 2021 festivals' success.
The boozy selection of beer will come from some of the city's most successful breweries. The likes of the award-winning North Brewing Co. and Kirkstall Brewery will be providing a selection of lagers, ales, stouts and other beverages alongside Piglove Brewing Co. and Kingfisher Indian Beer. Craft and speciality beers will be available to serve the masses in attendance, with keen bartenders on hand to help you find your perfect drink.
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To ensure that the festival is a weekend event that serves more than the beer drinkers in your group, there will be a selection of activities to keep children big and small entertained with respective interest.
Fairground rides, glitter stations, face painting, henna tattoos, slides and bouncy castles all feature on the plans for the 2022 Curry and Beer Festival, with a huge stage to feature local and international musicians, singers, bhangra dancers, dhol drummers and steel drummers too.
The festival is currently taking on food trader and craft stall applications and organisers are encouraging local businesses to apply for a spot at Roundhay Park on Sunday 3 July 2022.
Tickets go on sale Friday 14 April from 9am, for more information, including how to reserve your place at this incredible feast, visit their website.
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Eats
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
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And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
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If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
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Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Yorkshire pub ‘delighted’ to be crowned the best in the region for 2026
Clementine Hall
There's no denying that Yorkshire does pubs properly, but one in particular has been crowned the very best.
This year's National Pub and Bar Awards have been announced, where each year a team of experts pick the very best pub in the 94 counties across the UK.
Taking the number one spot for Yorkshire and the Humber is a fabulous little pub nestled in the bustling market town of Skipton.
The Woolly Sheep Inn is an award-winning, dog-friendly pub that is known for its huge selection of Timothy Taylor's cask ales and hearty pub grub.
Not only can you eat and drink here, but they've also got a few cosy rooms for you to stay in if you're planing on a quick staycation in North Yorkshire.
But don't just take our word for how brilliant it is, here's what the National Pub and Bar Awards had to say about it: "The Woolly Sheep Inn is a vibrant town-centre pub in the heart of Skipton, offering an exceptional combination of high-quality food, outstanding drinks and comfortable accommodation – all delivered with genuine Yorkshire hospitality.
"The team prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming environment where guests can enjoy everything from a relaxed drink at the bar to a celebratory meal or overnight stay. The offer blends traditional pub values with a progressive approach to quality and service, ensuring the site appeals to both loyal locals and visitors to the area."
Announcing the exciting news, The Woolly Sheep Inn said: "We're delighted to share that The Woolly Sheep Inn has been named Yorkshire and the Humber regional winner at the National Pub and Bar Awards 2026.
"This award is a proud moment for everyone at the pub and reflects the years of hard work, care, and commitment that Andy, Drea, and the team have put into making The Woolly Sheep such a special place to eat, drink, and stay in Skipton."
You can have a look at all of the pubs that won in the awards here.
Sophie Smith -
15th April 2022 
