The brand new 'barkery' will be selling a range of homemade dog friendly treats, beauty products, toys and clothing.
A married couple from Nottingham are set to open their brand new 'Dog Barkery' in Leeds city railway station this month.
Owners Arran and Liam Giles started their company during lockdown, after having trouble finding suitable treats for their French bulldogs who had numerous dietary requirements.
They used this to their advantage and started their company, 'The Barkery' after seeing a huge gap in the market.
Soon they opened kiosks in numerous shopping centres across the UK, selling their homemade doggy delights to customers and furry friends nationwide.
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After being approached by the railway network, this will be their first standalone shop and we are incredibly excited that it is in Leeds.
Some of their most popular products are their doggy doughnuts, aka the 'woofnut', that come in a range of flavours and are all free from wheat, gluten, grain, meat and dairy.
Flavours range from Sizzling Bacon and Cute-cumber to Marshmallow and Cheesecake. It's got us wondering if there are any human options available.
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Not only that but there will be dog friendly cookies and 'wuffles' available as well, all topped with handmade dog chocolate and covered in a delicious doggy crumb.
The new Leeds store will also sell adorable doggy clothing and accessories which can be personalised at the in-house customisation station.
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There'll be a range of toys made from sustainable materials and handmade beauty products to pamper your perfect pooch.
The shop will be opening this Friday, September 16 at 7.30am and as it's the only location that is dog friendly, why not take your furry friend with you to sample all the delights they have on offer.
Find out more about the store and it's wonderful success story here.
Whitelock’s Ale House has announced the return of its annual Beer Festival - hoorah!
There’s nothing quite like a nice fresh pint, and we all know Whitelock’s Ale House know how to pour a good one.
So it's with great glee that we can fill you in on their upcoming Beer Festival which will be returning to the iconic festival from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June 2026.
The four-day festival will celebrate the best of independent brewing in Leeds, with beers sourced exclusively from local breweries.
Featured breweries will include Northern Monk, Kirkstall Brewery, Anthology, Amity Brew Co. and more.
Known as the oldest pub in Leeds, Whitelock’s Ale House has long championed independent beers and local brewing culture.
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This year’s festival aims to spotlight the strength and diversity of the city’s brewing scene, with the tagline 'Beer tastes better up north!'
Beer will be pouring throughout the weekend across Whitelock's Ale House and The Turk's Head, with further brewery announcements and festival details set to be shared in the coming weeks via their Instagram.
The best part? Entry to the festival is completely free.
Talking about this year’s festival, General Manager Beth said: “Beer has always been at the heart of Whitelock’s, so this felt like the right year to celebrate both the breweries on our doorstep and the city we’ve called home for more than 300 years.
"Leeds has a brilliantly strong independent beer scene right now, and we’re looking forward to showcasing some of the best breweries the city has to offer across the weekend.”
You can find out more about Whitelock's Ale House and their fabulous Beer Festival here via their website. Cheers to that!
Inside Leeds’ very first sauna and ice bath cafe hidden behind a railway arch
Clementine Hall
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept has landed in the city centre.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds combines saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space features two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
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The space is absolutely gorgeous, complete with trendy tin ceilings, fairy lights and soft furnishings.
Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
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The same goes for the saunas, with one silent and one sauna giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
There's a fab little cafe too offering all sorts from electrolyte slushes to ginger shots and a range of coffees and matcha.
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Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
Officially opening their doors this Friday 29 May, Kontrast are offering free sessions over the weekend so you can try before you buy. Book your spot here.
Clementine Hall -
15th September 2022 
