The Leeds steakhouse has had a menu makeover, with plenty of delicious dishes now available.
Back in 2020, the beloved chain Blackhouse went into administration, and the company closed its venues in Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
Fast forward 18 months and the Leeds site is busier than ever before, having undergone a menu makeover.
Being the only remaining Blackhouse site, the steakhouse had a lot to live up to, but at least upon The Hoot's visit, the popular restaurant more than met our expectations.
Fish Tacos.
The intimately-lit interior is complimented by quiet chatter and attentive service, even at their lunchtime sittings.
As much as the atmosphere and decor is important, in a steakhouse, it's all about the food and the new menu certainly leaves many hard decisions to be made.
Will it be Truffle and Porcini Popcorn to nibble on or the Curried Cauliflower Beignet? Those all-important delicious decisions begin even before dipping into your starter.
With so many worldwide-inspired dishes to choose from, there is something for every dietary requirement, even vegans and vegetarians- a rarity at steakhouses.
For starters, the Blackened Fish Tacos are topped with guac, pickled cabbage, Pico de Gallo and créme fraîche, making them the perfect light bite to tempt your palate.
The steak sandwich.
For a vegetarian-friendly starter, the Smoked Paprika Houmous will have your lips smacking at the taste of the crumbly Cruidtés and garlic crisp breads, dipped into light, but sweet, houmous.
Meat lovers will be keen to try the range of additional starters available.
Think Pulled Beef Bon Bons, Goan Chicken Skewers, Chicken Liver Parfait and even a Beef Brisket Pasty with Wasabi mayo.
Pair this with a Blackhouse steak for the ultimate meaty dinner.
The famous Blackhouse steak.
On the steak menu, discerning steak-eaters can choose their favourite cut: be it rump, fillet, sirloin or T-bone, before pairing it with chips or mash.
The Premium West Country options are all PGI certified, chosen from a small butchers in the South West, but it's the sharing cuts that have our mouths watering.
We're talking up to 1.2kg of pure steak. The English Longbone, or Tomahawk, is not for the fainthearted, nor is the Blackhouse Chateaubriand.
These Blackhouse specialities may not be new to the menu, but they are firm customer favourites for their juicy flavours and plentiful servings.
Of course, the main courses on offer centre around the steak menu, but there are plenty of other tempting dishes on offer too.
The Half-Roasting Chicken is the ultimate winter warmer for anyone looking for a cosy lunchtime treat. Served with skinny chips, stuffing and mouth watering gravy, the half chicken is plenty to keep you going on a cold windy day.
The Squash Ravioli is just as tempting and perfect for vegetarians that don't want the same old pasta and sauce combination for their dinner.
Topped with mushrooms, kale and Pecorino, the ravioli is a sauce-less dish that focuses on the fusion of natural flavours.
Those wanting to test out the famous Blackhouse-steak without committing to an English Tomahawk won't be able to resist the Blackhouse Steak Sandwich.
We're talking fillet steak, tenderly cut into chunks and topped with onion, mushroom, burnt onion mayonnaise, horseradish cream and mature cheddar, all between two soft pieces of bread. Served with skinny fries, this is another winter warming dish that is perfect for an afternoon treat.
The beautiful restaurant.
For dessert, wine is on the menu. Grab a glass of Clos l'Abeilley Sauternes, a french dessert wine that evokes aromas of wild honey and apricot compote.
The Blackhouse Menu is available from their East Parade location every day of the week.
We recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment, particularly during the weekend when the restaurant offer Bottomless Brunch and a Sunday roast.
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For more information visit the Blackhouse website.
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Independent Leeds matcha stand forced to close by council despite 3,000 people signing petition
An independent matcha stand in Leeds has been forced to closed due to council concerns.
You may remember back in August when the whole of Leeds rallied to save Sips Matcha over in Headingley.
The front garden matcha spot has become a firm favourite for students and locals alike over the past year, gaining more than 12,000 followers on Instagram.
The self-proclaimed 'tiniest matcha stand in Leeds' is located in the residential area of Little Woodhouse and is run by the lovely Matt and Julia.
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However, in August their retroactive planning application was rejected by the council and they were given 28 days to remove the shed.
In a published document via Leeds City Council website, multiple reasons were listed for the decision to refuse planning permission for the bright-green matcha shed.
The electronic letter signed by Martin Elliot, Chief Planning Officer, listed spoiling the property's character, increased footfall, and a failure to comply with numerous development and design policies.
In response, Matt and Julia launched a petition urging people to save Sips Matcha, labelling the painted wooden shed-turned-coffee shop as a 'Community Stand'.
Despite over 3,000 signatures, Sips Matcha have announced on their social media today that the shed must be removed by the end of November.
The statement reads: "our retrospective planning was declined, we appealed, and the appeal was dismissed. then the dreaded email arrived: the shed has to come down by the end of november.
"we don’t have all the answers yet, but we’re working out what happens next. over 3,000 of you signed the petition and it meant the world. thank you for every sip, share and signature. come say hi while we’re still here."
We're absolutely gutted for them, so make sure you pop by for a matcha before the end of November to give them a proper farewell.
Here are six of the most exciting new restaurants and cafes coming to Leeds this year
Clementine Hall
The year is almost coming to an end, but Leeds is still bursting at the seams with plenty of new openings.
We love talking about food here at The Hoot, so allow us to indulge and let you know what foodie spots are opening in the city over the next couple of months.
Recently we've had everything from rotisserie chicken shops to Miami-inspired bodegas open up, and it seems like 2026 is the gift that keeps on giving...
It's been a long time coming but we hope you haven’t forgotten that viral matcha and acai spot Acai and the Tribe is coming to Vicar Lane very soon.
Known for its colourful acai bowls, smoothies and coffee, the brand already has locations across the UK, and now its setting up shop in Leeds.
Joe & the Juice
1 Trinity St, LS1 6AP
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Girlies grab your Stanley cups and book that pilates class, because Joe and the Juice is finally coming to Leeds. It's been open across the pond in Manchester for just over a year now, and we've been waiting with bated breath to see when they'd make the triumphant step to LS1. Well, the time has come…get ready for all the matcha, juices, coffees and, of course, their iconic Tunacado sandwich.
This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.
And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.
This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'egg-cited' about it...sorry.
The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties, funky branding, and quick, reliable service. Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order.
After opening in Meanwood just a few weeks ago they're now coming to the city centre, get in.
If you're a fan of thick, chewy noodles, then you're going to like this one.
And that's because The Merrion Centre in Leeds is set to welcome Lano Noodles, an authentic hand-pulled noodle spot. Specialising in freshly made noodles, authentic Lanzhou-style beef noodle soup and traditional Chinese snacks, the independent restaurant will be unlike anything you can currently find in the city.
Sophie Smith -
23rd November 2021 
