The iconic city centre pub will be celebrating all the very best local breweries at its beer festival later this month.
There's nothing quite like a nice fresh pint, and we all know Whitelock's Ale House know how to pour a good one.
And luckily for us, they'll be hosting their incredible beer festival later this month on Thursday 20 to Saturday 23 June from 11am each day.
The festival, which first launched back in 2016, has a new theme each year.
The theme this year? Leeds.
Well more specifically, 'Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!' as the pub aims to celebrate all things local beer over the course of the weekend, shining a light on all the fantastic local breweries in the region.
Leeds legends Northern Monk and Kirkstall Brewery will be making an appearance, as well as some smaller breweries such as Piglove and Meanwood Brewery.
They will all be coming together to Turk's Head Yard to celebrate local beer in all its glory.
Assistant general manager Kotryna spoke about the festival: “I think it's important that such an iconic venue plays its role in the community. “Whitelock’s is known for championing the best in local beers and produce and the best of local people and therefore, ‘Leeds! Leeds! Leeds!’ is a natural theme in that respect.
“It's also important that we bring something unique to the city each year. Leeds has a habit of not celebrating itself as much as it probably should. We are kind of quiet about how good we are sometimes and it's nice to be able to do something that's focused on what is good about Leeds’ beer scene.”
Whilst you're there, you can also sample Whitelock's new summer menu which is being released the week before. What fantastic timing.
Entry is completely free so show up, have a couple pints and say cheers to how brilliant our beer is in Leeds!
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Clementine Hall -
7th June 2024 
