In an incredible turn of events, Kirkgate's 'little piece of Yorkshire' will be re-opening this week.
Many of our hearts were broken last Tuesday when Wapentake sadly announced they would be closing their doors.
But in news that has lifted our spirits higher than you could ever imagine, Wapentake will now be re-opening following investment from local bar group Inglenook.
Announcing to Instagram, Wapentake said: Earlier this week we announced our closure with an extremely heavy heart, but we have some bloody good news. Despite the recent hardships and the dramatic collapse downt’ road, our Little Piece Of Yorkshire will be staying open! We survive!!!
"We are thrilled to share that thanks to the support of our incredible community and the dedicated efforts of Ignition, Wap, which spearheaded the renaissance of Kirkgate—Leeds’ oldest street—will continue to serve you all."
Cue a collective sigh of relief from almost everyone in Leeds.
The post continued: "We will keep you all updated and hopefully be back bigger and better than ever! This has been a very hectic week and the takeover is sudden so please bare with us while we settle back in and welcome Ignition. We’ll be reopening our doors on Wednesday at 9am!"
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So now it's more important than ever to pop down and visit, in an effort to make sure closures like this don't happen again (even if they do reopen).
Te CEO of Inglenook Group and Operator at the Ship and Regent said: “As a local lad, I am proud to be part of the rescue of this well-loved pub. It is so important that we re-energise our towns and cities and keep investment moving forward. Please join us in celebrating the re-opening of Wapentake!
Famed for their iconic Yorkshire pudding burgers and stunning Sunday roasts, this little oasis is the perfect spot for friendly service and brilliant food.
Trust us, it's one you don't want to miss out on and we're so happy it's back.
Domo will officially open the doors to its Leeds venue this summer.
Get ready for Domo Leeds, a Sardinian independent 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 from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
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Domo has confirmed it will officially open the doors to its first Leeds venue on Friday June 5, so we really don't have long to wait.
Located at the iconic Tower Works development, Domo Leeds will offer a vibrant new canal-side destination, perfect for the summer months.
Alongside the main restaurant menu, there’ll be a dedicated bar food menu designed around relaxed dining and carefully crafted small plates designed to pair with the drinks offering creating a more informal way for guests to experience Sardinian flavours.
Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years
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Of course, it's the one and only Béres.
It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.
After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.
And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.
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Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.
But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.
Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.
They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.
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The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.
They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.
But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?
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24th June 2024 
