Two Leeds restaurants have come up trumps in OpenTable's Top 100 Restaurants for 2025.
Now that's quite an achievement if you're asking us.
And it's not the first time for the brilliant Bavette bistro over in Horsforth, who were also featured on the list last year just months after opening their doors.
Known for its fabulous French cuisine, warm atmosphere and unbeatable service - Bavette is a firm favourite from locals and tourists alike.
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Also featured is The Highland Laddie, who after only opening this year have been scooping up the awards including Best Pub in the UK by The Good Food Guide.
Run by the masterminds behind Empire Cafe, this laidback old school pub are serving elevated pub classics as well as bar oysters and brilliant pints of Guinness. Sounds like our kind of place if you're asking us.
The list is curated not by critics, but by diners, taking feedback from the general public and curating the top 100 from their feedback and reviews.
Each year, OpenTable looks at customer reviews and metrics to determine the top restaurants across the country.
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And if there's anyone's opinions we truly trust, it's the punters spending their hard-earned cash.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Bavette said: "We’re in the top 100! Delighted to say we’re in OpenTable’s top 100 UK restaurants list again this year. The whole team are incredibly proud of our 4.9/5 rating, based on customer reviews.
"A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to reply to Open Table’s email after their visit this year, we really appreciate them."
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Clementine Hall -
8th December 2025 
