The Hawthorn in Haworth has been ranked in joint first place this year.
It's roast season. Lashings of gravy, Yorkshire puds and all the veggies you could wish for piled high on a plate for the best day of the week has become something of an obsession for us Brit's, and there's plenty of people on a mission to find the most tender meats, flavoursome roasties and measure that all-important gravy thickness to find the best roasts around.
Rate Good Roasts provides us with an annual list of roast dinners that are well worth the type, and the number one recommended is not too far from Leeds.
Now in it's fifth year, the Instagram page reviews roasts across the country and ranks ten different categories, including: meat, veggies, sides, Yorkshire puds, drinks, value, potatoes, gravy, service and sides- so there's no messing about here.
The Hawthorn in Haworth is known for its picturebook perfect interiors steeped in history and stand-out menu, the country pub received a whopping 95% ranking.
The former home of a clock-makers, The Hawthorn serves up a selection of meats every single Sunday, including dry-aged Heritage breed beef topside; slow roasted braised shoulder of Swaledale lamb; Chicken Supreme; market fish; a veggie Goulash Crumble and a Chateaubriand for two, all of which include garlic-roasted potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, green beans, carrots, bacon and chestnut winter greens, cauliflower cheese, a Yorkshire pudding and some pan juice gravy.
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There's also smaller portions of beef, ham and lamb for the little ones, as well as a tasty-looking sides menu with parmesan truffle roasted potatoes, pigs in blankets and extra helpings of bacon and chestnut winter greens and cauliflower cheese.
Also making a feature in the top ten list was Michelin Guide recommended Ox Club in Leeds, scoring 91%; The Tetley with 81% and newcomers to the roast scene, Braizin' Squad in Meanwood, who snagged 14th place with an impressive 78%.
Located in Haworth, The Hawthorn is around an hour from Leeds, and makes the perfect day out in the country. Start off with a walk around the town or take full advantage of the beautiful green spaces around before heading over to The Hawthorn for Sunday roast.
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Leeds
A bar in Leeds is serving £1 Baby Guinness shots in celebration of St Patrick’s Day
Baby Guinness shots for a quid? It would be rude not to.
Get ready to raid your wardrobe for anything green, because one of the funnest (and booziest) holidays of the year is just around the corner.
Of course, we're talking about the almighty St Patrick's Day that is taking place on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
It's a day filled with merriment, Irish music and plenty of Guinness. Whether that be pints of the good stuff or shots of Baby Guinness.
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We're particularly a fan of the latter.
And there's a few spots in Leeds where you'll be able to get those bad boys for just one pound.
Roxy Ball Room & Roxy Lanes are hosting the offer which will be available from Friday 13 - Sunday 22 March, that's over an entire week of £1 shots for you to get stuck into.
All you have to do is download their brand-new rewards app, claim the voucher and leave the rest to them.
The voucher can be used at any time during the day and at any of their Leeds locations. Pretty class if you ask us.
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And you're really spoilt for choice because you'll find Roxy Ball Rooms on Merrion Street and Boar Lane as well as a Roxy Lanes on The Headrow.
Not only will you be able to bag yourself a £1 shot, but in the same timeframe they're also offering limited edition Jameson shots to mark the occasion as well as two for £10 pints of Guinness.
Of course you'll be able to enjoy all the usual Roxy games and unleash your competitive side, from beer pong and tech darts to karaoke and ice-free curling.
So, get your mates together and get ready to grab a bargain this St Patrick's Day by downloading the Roxy Rewards App here.
Everything you need to know about the St Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
It’s the 27th year of St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Leeds, and this year they're going to look a little bit different.
Although St Patrick's Day is officially on Tuesday 17 March, Leeds will host its annual celebration this Sunday 15 March 2026.
Guests can expect a day packed full of entertainment and plenty of Guinness although this year, there will be no parade running.
In a statement on social media, the team said: "The Leeds St Patrick’s Day Parade committee would like to inform you of an important change to this year’s festival day.
"Due to matters out of our control, we have had to make the decision not to have floats and walkers travel the parade this year. This is a decision which was not made lightly and we hope to have this aspect back next year - bigger and better than ever.
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“However, we will still be celebrating St Patrick’s Day in Millennium Square. There will be lots of entertainment and displays in the square for all to enjoy. It is still set to be a brilliant day - so don’t miss out."
So, from 10:30am this Sunday there'll be a whole host of people heading to Millennium Square to celebrate.
The event itself is completely free of charge, with plenty of opportunities to raise a glass of Guinness or for the little ones to make the most of a day out with rides and refreshment stalls.
This is a community led event co-ordinated by the Leeds St Patricks Day Parade Committee supported by local sponsors, with funding support from Leeds City Council, and the Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme.
Sophie Smith -
7th January 2023 
