There's a pub in Leeds whose owners love Yorkshire puddings so much, they eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Wapentake on Kirkgate dishes up pub staples in a cosy space, serving up the ultimate Yorkshire scran as an optional extra for every dish on its breakfast, brunch and Sunday lunch menu.
Inside Wapentake on Kirkgate / Image: Wapentake
Popular menu staples include their 'Yorkshire breakfast' and breakfast hash, but there are also some super-northern additions - like crisp butties, Yorkshires with gravy, and stuffed Yorkshire puds.
The dedicated Yorkshire pudding dishes are what's really got us excited - like their breakfast Yorkshire puddings, which come filled with baked eggs, crispy bacon bits and Henderson’s relish.
Breakfast Yorkshire Puds with baked eggs, crispy bacon bits and Henderson’s relish / Image: Wapentake
Other must-tries include their Yorkshire pudding burgers, which come slathered in gravy and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Available as a meaty or vegan option, these look beyond incredible - served with chunky hand-cut chips on the side.
Or, of course, if you really want the ultimate Yorkshire experience you could always spring for their roast on. a Sunday. The presentation on these makes it all about Yorkshire again: perfectly fluffy, large puds stacked on top of your main and its accoutrements.
The Yorkshire pudding burger filled with meat, cheese and served with chunky chips on the side / Image: Wapentake
As well as serving up Yorkshires a-plenty, there's so much more to be discovered here too - not least a brilliant selection of craft ales and beers, many of them brewed right here in Yorkshire.
There's also a solid coffee menu if you're at a loose end in the day, with some tasty home-baked options like fruit loaf, brownies and blondies to be enjoyed alongside.
Tea, meanwhile, is, of course, Yorkshire (gold or decaf) or Taylor's of Harrogate. We wouldn't have it any other way, PG tips is beyond sacrilege.
Wapentake has to be the most Yorkshire spot in Leeds - and based on their Instagram, it's about to get a whole lot busier after they posted that local Youtuber Danny Malin was down recently trying their aforementioned Yorkshire pudding burger.
Silver's Deli is opening up a sister shop, and this time it's about everything baked.
We all know and love Silver's Deli for their stacked subs and breakfast sandwiches that could cure any hangover no matter how severe.
They're so good, that they even bagged the coveted Uber Eats Restaurant of the Year Award last year.
And rightly so, because everything Silver's do is absolutely class.
The progress so far. Images: The Hoot Leeds
And it seems there's just no stopping Silver's, as last month they announced that they'll be opening a sister shop named 'Silver's Bakehouse' serving up everything, yep you guessed it, baked.
What exactly has not yet been revealed, with owner Chris keeping details tightly under wraps.
But what we do know is that every single thing will be made fresh, with love, in-house, at their new brand spanking new location in Farsley.
They've been keeping adoring fans updated on their socials with renovation updates, and it's already looking absolutely top tier.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Silver's Deli said: "Well it’s happening. I said no more shops, but it’s kinda necessary, and I just love all things baked.
"There’s waaaaaaaaay too many details to share on this right now, but go give our sister shop @silvers_bakehouse a new follow and hold on tight. This is gonna be fun as fuck."
We're in no doubt that this venture is going to be absolutely brilliant, and you best believe we'll be first in line to try one of those brownies.
Silver's Bakehouse will be located on Town Street in Farsley and is opening next Friday 22 May - just in time for the late May bank holiday weekend. We'll see you there.
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Leeds speakeasy crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world by industry experts
Clementine Hall
The beloved Domino Club is receiving its flowers, and rightly so.
Rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most respected accolade of excellence, The Pinnacle Guide is a worldwide ranking of the best bars across the globe.
Based on a thorough self-application process, rigorous assessment modules, followed by a series of spot check interviews and anonymous in-bar reviews, it's no easy feat to get a spot on this list.
Which is why it makes The Domino Club's achievement all that more impressive.
Known amongst locals and visitors alike as basically one of the coolest bars in town, the hidden speakeasy invites you through a barbershop in the Grand Arcade where downstairs you'll find a dimly lit jazz and cocktail bar oozing sex appeal.
Not only are the cocktails exceptional, but their live music listings is something to behold playing everything from jazz and funk to cabaret and disco every Wednesday - Sunday.
Announcing the news to Instagram, The Domino said: "Listed by The Pinnacle Guide. The Domino Club has been recognised on the global list of the world’s best bars.
"What began as a hidden basement bar in Leeds, built around live music, cocktails and atmosphere, is now being recognised alongside some of the finest bars in the world.
"A huge thank you to our team, musicians, suppliers and every single guest who has supported us over the years. This means a lot. Leeds belongs on the world cocktail map."
We absolutely could not agree more and if you haven't ventured behind the barbershop and discovered the magical Domino Club, then we very much recommend you do.
Georgina Pellant -
13th July 2021 
