A new all-day drinking and dining kitchen is to open in an historic building in Leeds next week.
'& Company' will open its new venue on June 18 in the Grade II-listed 10-12 East Parade.
Open for dining, drinks, and weekend socialising, it features an outdoor courtyard and a selection of grazing options to enjoy throughout the day.
One of the pizzas on the menu at new opening &Company / Image: & Company
There are three different menus on, too.
The 'from 8' focuses on the work crowd, promising to "have the coffee machine on, our chefs ready to kickstart your day with fresh, hearty plates to get you going." Think cold brew coffee, fresh pastries and wholesome breakfast dishes.
The 'from noon' features some lovely-looking sourdough pizzas, topped with the likes of sausage and fennel, nduja and pimento peppers, or squash and vegan mozzarella. Other tempting plates include beef burgers, teriyaki tofu, chicken Milanese and sea bream with dill, fennel, lemon and tomato.
Alongside these is a selection of salads, sandwiches, and small plates ranging from burrata to beer-battered cod. There's also a small menu catering to children and an extensive drinks list spanning cocktails, wine, beers and more.
The team at &Company outside their Liverpool site / Image: & Company
& Company already has a well established site in Liverpool, this new opening will be its first in Leeds.
Helen Gibbons, head of operations at & Company, said: "We're so excited about bringing our offering to Leeds, just in time for a summer that's sure to be one to remember after this challenging period.
"We're serving the highest quality food and drink with a casual ease, and ensuring our guest's comfort is always a priority, for every occasion. From a quick breakfast before a big meeting, lunch with friends, or after-work dinner and drinks, & Company at 10-12 East Parade is the destination of choice for any occasion.
"We're delighted to be opening in Leeds, and we can't wait to welcome our guests for a well-deserved good time after a challenging period for everyone."
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Leeds’ most famous pub has announced the return of its annual FREE Beer Festival this summer
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Georgina Pellant -
8th June 2021 
