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10 of the best Valentine’s Day restaurant offers in and around Leeds

From cocktail tasting to natural wine and small plates to special set menus...

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Valentine's Day is all about love, appreciating others and of course, food - so here are the best foodie deals in and around Leeds so you can start feeling the love.

Whether you're celebrating the big day with your significant other, heading out on the town with your pals or just looking to give yourself some well-deserved self love - there's nothing better then enjoying a lovely meal out.

But it doesn't always have to be a huge slap-up meal which breaks the bank, after all many of us are still feeling the pinch from the back of last year.

So we've pulled together a list of places in and around Leeds who are feeling super generous this Valentine's Day by offering us some great menus which can save us a few pennies.

From cocktail tasting to natural wine and small plates to special set menus, keep reading to find out where you'll be spending Valentine's Day this year...

The Ox Club

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | The Headrow

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We adore the Ox Club here at The Hoot, they use live-fire cooking to serve up incredible dishes in a beautiful, relaxed setting. This Valentine's Day they are spoiling us with a 4 course set menu for just £55 per person.

Expect sharing cuts of rare breed beef, seasonal sides and indulgent desserts, as well as some excellent natural sparkling wines to impressive your dining companion with.

Book your table here.

Livin' Italy

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Wharf Approach, Granary Wharf

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Livin' Italy is one of the most romantic spots in Leeds, and this year they are hosting an evening named Love at First Bite. Because as they put it, 'Nothing Says 'Ti Amo’ like Good Food and Fizz' right?

Enjoy a glass of fizz on arrival followed by two courses for £34 or three courses for £39 from their A La Carte menu, expect a variety of pizzas, meats and pasta’s including a delicious seafood cannellone filled with octopus and ricotta.

To top it all off there will be live music to really set the mood and get you feeling all loved up. To book your spot, take a look at their website.

The Maven

Thursday 9 - Sunday 26 February 2023 | Call Lane

Calling all cocktail lovers, this one's for you. The Maven, a sexy and sophisticated speakeasy cocktail bar on Call Lane, are hosting a special Valentine's six-course tasting menu and it looks absolutely fantastic.

Guests can indulge in a romantic selection of bespoke cocktails paired with small bites, which just like you and your partner make for a match made in heaven. All of this for just £30 per person, it's a no brainer.

Kino x MorMor

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | New Briggate

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Now if we are talking about a perfect love match, then there is no better pairing than Kino and MorMor. The Levantine inspired kitchen serve up the most exquisite small plates inside Kino, a beautiful restaurant next door to the Leeds Grand Theatre.

This Valentine's Day you can dine on 4 incredible courses plus a glass of Prosecco for just £34.95 a head. The menu includes highlights such as confit duck, charred shallots with fennel, grilled lobster tail, and seared beef heart with Jerusalem artichoke.

So what are you waiting for? Book here now.

Estabulo

Monday 13 February – Wednesday 15 February 2023 | The Light, The Headrow

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Did someone say all-you-can-eat steak? Yes, we certainly did. Estabulo is know for their incredible (and unlimited) grilled meats as well as their cosy, romantic atmosphere.

This Valentine's Day you can enjoy their unlimited dining experience alongside a glass of prosecco on arrival as well as a luxurious sharing dessert. The menu starts at £19.95 for the veggie lunch, £20.95 and £34.95 for unlimited meat options during the lunch service and £29.95 for veg and fish, and £44.95 for meat during dinner.

Dijon Boys and Number 8 Cocktails

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Stonegate Road, Meanwood

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Tucked away inside a cosy cocktail bar in the heart of Meanwood, the Dijon Boys will be cooking up a storm inside Number 8 Cocktails.

Expect mouthwatering small plates, romantic sharing platters and incredible cocktails and wines. You'll get three courses for just £35 and we can assure you that both the food and drink will blow your mind.

Read more: Dijon Boys: The new must-try small plates spot taking over Meanwood

Pizza Punks

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Bond Street

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What's better than pizza? You guessed it, heart-shaped pizza. And this Valentine's Day, Pizza Punks will be serving these in abundance alongside Love Heart flavoured cocktails to really get you in the mood.

Known for their punk’d up pizza - a San Fransician sourdough base served with your choice of unlimited toppings for no extra cost. Spice up your heart shaped pizza with toppings from black pudding to garlic and rosemary roasties, Sriracha caramel pork belly to beef shin ragu. And what's better is that you can get 2 pizzas or 2 pasta dishes, plus 2 Love Heart cocktails for only £22.

Book your table here.

The Botanist

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Trinity Leeds

 
 
 
 
 
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If there's one thing The Botanist do well, it's sharing. From their famous hanging kebabs to their luxurious skillets of gooey cookie dough, you can't help but reach your spoon over across the table to pinch a bite or two. 

Luckily for us, their Valentine's set menu has been designed for sharing and makes for the ultimate romantic experience. For just £39.95 per person, expect oozy baked truffle camembert fondue, their signature warm cookie dough dessert and the ultimate sharing hanging kebab. You'll also receive a limited-edition Confetti Martini cocktail each to really get the party started. 

Sakku

Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 February 2023 | St Peter's Place

What better way to celebrate love than dining in luxury with unlimited Japanese cuisine and fizz, right? Sakku are known for their incredible all-you-can-eat Japanese dining experience - expect sushi, bao buns, yakitori, tempura, incredible cocktails and so much more.

This Valentine's season you can enjoy the dining experience alongside a glass of prosecco on arrival and a delicious sharing dessert to top the night off. Lunch costs £36.95 and dinner is just £48.95, you even order from an iPad on your table so you and your loved don't have to talk to anyone but each other.

Book your Sakku experience here.

Issho

Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Victoria Gate

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If you're really looking to push the boat out this Valentine's Day and treat the one you love, then this set menu at Issho carefully curated by Head Chef Angelina is the one for you.

For £70 per person, you will receive a whole host of exquisite Japanese delights. From a luxury Sushi Platter featuring all the fresh fish you could imagine to Yakiniku Rib Eye Steak, you will be truly spoilt at Issho as you're taken on a special culinary journey.

You can view the full menu here.

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Famous Leeds restaurant receives £500,000 investment ahead of landmark refurbishment

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One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business.

Set within one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, The Box Tree is a renowned restaurant that has been a defining name in British fine dining since 1962.

Originally a 1720 stone farmhouse, The Box Tree became one of the North's most celebrated restaurants, earning two Michelin stars in 1977 and establishing a legacy shaped by chefs including the one and only Marco Pierre White.

And now, The Box Tree is heading in a brand-new direction having received a £500,000 investment.

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From August, the restaurant will temporarily close before reopening on early September, unveiling a new dining experience that honours more than 60 years of heritage and history.

The refurbishment will be led by award-winning interior designers Studio Two, who's work is known for creating spaces that are both timeless and individual.

Alongside the refreshed interiors, guests can look forward to an enhanced dining experience, where every element has been thoughtfully considered to complement Head Chef, Brayden Davies' modern approach to British cuisine.

But before closing its doors for refurbishment, The Box Tree will present The Box Tree: Eras – a limited four-week dining series celebrating defining moments from the restaurant's culinary journey.

Head Chef, Brayden Davies said: "The Box Tree has an incredible history, and before we begin the next chapter, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate everything that has come before it.

"The Eras dinners are inspired by the chefs, dishes and moments that have shaped the restaurant over the decades, while reflecting where we are today. At the same time, we're incredibly excited about what's ahead. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in The Box Tree and allows us to create a
dining experience that reflects where we are today while respecting everything that makes this restaurant so special."

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10 of the best beer gardens, rooftops and terraces in Leeds

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Summer is here and the sun has got its hat on, so there's only one place for it.

It's not often that it's hot enough to sit outside and enjoy a cold, crisp pint here in England.

So when it is, we've got to take advantage of it and spend as much time as possible basking in that sweet sunshine.

We've chosen 10 of our favourite beer gardens and rooftop bars for you to gather with your mates, have a couple pints and soak up those rays. Just promise us you won't forget your suncream.

Green Room

36 Wellington St, LS1 2DE

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Whether it be a weekday or weekend, Green Room's sprawling roof terrace right in the centre of town is always busy and buzzing with an electric atmosphere.

Here you'll find pints from local breweries, cocktails, spritzes as well as live DJs and foodie popups.

Waterlane Boathouse

Canal Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5PS

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Fancy a pint with a lovely chilled atmosphere and relaxing canal side views? Waterlane Boathouse is the one for you.

There's plenty of seats in their beer garden meaning you won't be waiting long if it's full, and there's always some banging drink offers on too so you can get more booze for your buck.

Belgrave Music Hall

Cross Belgrave St, LS2 8JP

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Now this one is an absolute classic, especially for the students - but all for good reason.

Their rooftop terrace offers plenty of spaces for large groups around painted picnic benches, parasols and pergolas cover the immediate sunlight so that basking in the heat is manageable without having to keep your sunnies on all afternoon. You've have to walk a fair amount of steps to get to the top though, but it's well worth it.

The Original Oak

2 Otley Rd, Headingley, LS6 2DG

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The Original Oak in Headingley is a favourite for all ages, but if you’re a student looking for some sports action, you’ll feel quite at home at this Otley Run stop.

You can catch the latest Leeds United games throughout the rest of the season in the sunlight as the pub shows all the sports on their huge outdoor TV screen and you can bet that there will be plenty of space for you to join the crowd.

Headrow House

19a The Headrow, LS1 6PU

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Just like Belgrave, Headrow House has a rooftop beer garden that offers panoramic city views.The beer garden is decked out with greenery between the picnic benches and truly does offer an intimate hiding place from the city centre down below.

They've also always got some great DJs playing, so if you're looking for a spot to transition from day to night - this is the one.

Whitelock's Ale House

Turk's Head Yard, LS1 6HB

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Leeds' oldest pub, Whitelock's Ale House, is tucked away off Briggate at Turk's Head Yard. Here you'll find a gorgeous terrace with wooden booths that are decorated with festoon lighting and covers for if the heavens open. Which let's be honest, is a regular occurance.

Beck and Call

Stainbeck Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 2NP

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Nestled in lovely Chapel Allerton, the Beck and Call is a proper family pub with a sprawling beer garden. No frills, great drinks and plenty of room to soak up the sun. What more could you want?

A Nation of Shopkeepers

26-27 Cookridge St, LS2 3AG

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Nation of Shopkeepers' beer garden is one of the worst kept secrets in Leeds, but given it's a full courtyard's worth of outdoor drinking space right in the heart of the city, it's not exactly a surprise that everyone loves drinking here.

Serving up food and drink into the early hours basking in the sun trap or sheltering from a midday shower under the umbrella and pergola, this is an ideal day drinking spot for all weather in Leeds.

Piglove by the River

Clarence Rd, LS10 1EE

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If you're a real beer fan, then get yourself to Piglove Brewery where just outside of town you'll find a sunny oasis that'll have you feeling like you're outside of Leeds entirely.

Their riverside taproom right next to the River Aire features riverside benches for the sunny days and a heated indoor area for the rainier ones, open from Wednesday to Sunday. 

White Cloth Hall

27 Crown Street, LS2 7DA

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Leeds' newest all-day drinking and dining destination, White Cloth Hall, has a lovely sun-drenched terrace for you to enjoy. This is a fab spot if you fancy some fabulous street food, from Mexican tacos and steak sandwiches to charcuterie boards and fluffy focaccia pizza slices.

The drinks are also class too, with a great wine list and plenty of expertly crafted cocktails to choose from.

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