Based out of a Leeds pub, local takeaway Puds and Grub has been a relatively unassuming new addition to the city's food scene - until now.
After being featured on the latest episode of Youtube chanel 'Rate My Takeaway', hosted by popular Leeds man Danny Malin, owner Gemma Beetham says they've been inundated with new order requests.
41-year-old funnyman Malin has become quite the internet star in recent months, racking up a whopping 143,000 subscribers on his Youtube channel to date.
Known for his hilarious reviews delivered in a no-nonsense style, Malin's been highlighting some of the country's best (and most overlooked) takeaway spots - recently driving down to Bolton's 'Grandma's Kitchen' with his own portable table to sample owner Ms Love's famous fry-up.
For his next video, he's put the spot light back on Leeds - driving up to Farsley Celtic Football Club to uncover a hidden gem somewhat closer to home.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYhMbg2xBTY
Puds and Grub is Malin's latest discovery. Newly operating out of The Nest at Farsley, it's been going since the start of 2021.
Danny opts for their 'cow & chicken' burger (Cheeseburger and BBQ chicken fillet, smoked paprika mayo, bbq sauce, tomato and lettuce) and the excellently-named 'Chipsy king' (loaded fries topped with bacon, spring onions, grated cheddar, peppercorn gravy and rosemary), praising both enthusiastically.
Still with room to spare, he also tucks into the 'Big bueno hank' - three gooey cookie squares, stacked together and topped with Kinder Bueno, vanilla icecream and a mix of sauces.
So far, Danny's review has racked up nearly 200,000 views.
He sings the praises of his order enthusiastically, which has led to the takeaway being suddenly inundated with requests.
"We have had a lot of people getting in touch which is great." said Grub and Pud owner Gemma Beetham.
"We are expecting this weekend to be busier.
"Now we have a permanent weekend home at the nest we are looking forward to the next stage of opening whereby people can enjoy our food inside."
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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 -
4th May 2021 
