One of Call Lane's most popular bars, Roland's, has revealed plans to open a second site in the centre of Harrogate.
The hugely successful Leeds cocktail bar, known for its grown-up atmosphere, killer cocktails and swanky hidden rooftop garden, has managed to land a second unit in nearby Harrogate off the back of its on Call Lane.
What was once a Moss Bros clothing store on Parliament Street, Harrogate will be converted into the second bar for Roland's Cocktail Bar.
The cocktail bar originally opened in Leeds back in 2014 but plans to expand across Yorkshire.
The new Rolands bar will be the second to open. / Image: Rolands Leeds
At present, Harrogate Borough Council has approved plans for the new cocktail bar along with their licence application.
The licence suggests that the bar will open from 10 am until 2.30 am every day of the week, so there will certainly be enough time to take in Rolands' new home and compare it to the debut Leeds venue.
According to ELG Planning, the company working on behalf of Rolands, the cocktail bar has considered a number of venues over the past five years, but finally have settled in Harrogate.
Rolands will join the Harrogate Arms, Revolución de Cuba, Mojo, Viper Rooms and Wetherspoons on Parliament Street and hope to not fall fate to the mass closure the road has seen in recent years.
Jamie's Italian and Wagyu Bar and Grill both have closed after struggling to survive in the popular Harrogate location.
It is not clear when the new Roland's venue will open, but the owners will certainly strive to ensure that they continue to serve up "exceptional drinks, great music and a good time".
The signature collection of Rolands' cocktails are available for takeaway too. / Image: Roland's Leeds
The Leeds Call Lane location currently hosts a courtyard, roof-terrace and indoor space. The cocktail bar has created a signature collection of drinks since their opening, which are available to drink inside the bar and to takeaway.
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
Images: The Sheff
The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
Images: The Sheff
But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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Leeds restaurant crowned one of the best local restaurants in Britain just three months after opening
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The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and three Leeds spots have made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year three restaurants in Leeds have earned themselves a place on the numbered list.
One in particular has been included just three months after opening.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The Smithfield opened in April taking over the old Reliance space on North Street, and it's safe to say they had very big shoes to fill.
But they have done with ease, celebrating Yorkshire produce to a crowd that are overjoyed to see the space being brought back to life.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Here's what the Good Food Guide had to say after awarding The Smithfield with 80th place: "Opening in one of the city’s most hallowed restaurant sites was always going to invite comparison. In its day, the Reliance was a much-loved neighbourhood haunt that became the gateway drug for a generation of Leeds foodies, and a return to its burgundy paint job was a statement of intent from its new owners.
"Head chef James Donovan's CV includes Clerkenwell's Rochelle Canteen, and you don't have to do much dusting to see the Fergus and Margot Henderson's nose-to-tail fingerprints: pig's head, ox heart, hogget, and a meritocratic approach to the menu with produce leading the way – occasionally nudged along by a well-timed dollop of gribiche or a slick of bisque."
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Elsewhere on the list, it won't come as a surprise to see that the ever-so-brilliant Bavette has been crowned in 16th place. Described as a "convivial neighbourhood bistro in the northerly suburb of Horsforth" that perfectly exudes a "Franco-Yorkshire alliance".
And lastly for Leeds, the ultra-cool Empire Cafe takes spot 31 where "owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton have done a grand job here, rekindling the nostalgia while making the place feel emphatically of the moment, 'high-class yet down-to-earth'."
It's a trio of great wins for Leeds' foodie scene, and you can read the full list here.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
