MY LEEDS
INSIDER'S GUIDE:
To celebrate the launch of our new Leeds Flagship, tastemaker and illustrator Poppy Almond shares her city.
The birthplace of jelly tots, fizzy water and The Kaiser Chiefs. There's a lot to thank Leeds for, it seems. But amongst the many reasons we're in love with the city? It's unmatched people. Epic northern hospitality. Strong community. Cultural clout. And - it turns out - a whole lot of incredible food to consume too.
Heading there for 24 hours to check out the latest FLANNELS Flagship? Course you are. While you’re there, tastemaker, illustrator and Leeds native Poppy Almond has rounded up a hit list of the very best places to eat, chill and get your culture fix.
This is Leeds, curated by Poppy Almond, for FLANNELS.
FAVOURITE WEEKEND DINNER SPOT?
SARTO is a bar and restaurant in the centre of Leeds serving plates of beautiful handmade pasta. Order the tiramisu for dessert! Soo good!
Munro House, Duke Street, Leeds LS9 8AG
SARTOPASTA.UK
ALL-ROUND BEST HANGOUT?
EAT YOUR GREENS is a restaurant and bar that serves organic seasonal dishes, also another great place for natural wine! They have a small green grocer selling organic groceries, provisions and wine as well as being home to TOMORROW STORE.
42 New York Street, Leeds, LS2 7DY
EATYOURGREENSLEEDS.CO.UK
BEST PLACE TO GRAB A DRINK?
BOTTLE CHOP is located just outside of the city centre in Headingley but worth the trip. A beautiful bottle shop, bar and deli, serving up the best natural wines and toasties. My order will always be a glass of orange wine with some olives! Make sure you visit their coffee shop, FIKA, a couple of doors down.
14 Weetwood Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS16 5LX
BOTTLECHOP.CO.UK
YOUR GO-TO CULTURE FIX?
LEEDS ART GALLERY exhibits an amazing collection of modern British and contemporary art that changes frequently. Finish your visit in the tiled hall cafe. Such a beautiful space and the perfect place to sit with a tea. Stop next door in the small but exciting HENRY MOORE INSTITUTE.
The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA
MUSEUMSANDGALLERIES.LEEDS.GOV.UK
74 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AH
HENRY-MOORE.ORG
BEST PLACE TO MEET YOUR FRIENDS AFTER WORK?
WHITELOCK’S is the oldest pub in Leeds, founded in 1715. It’s tucked away up a little alley, but the atmosphere is always the best and the perfect place to get cosy during the cold winter evenings. Their Guinness is supposedly the best in Leeds!
Turk's Head Yard, Leeds LS1 6HB
WHITELOCKSLEEDS.COM
FAVOURITE GREEN SPACE?
My local park, when I lived in Headingley, was a great everyday spot to walk my dog Bambino. Grab a coffee from either FIKA or BARE COFFEE in Headingley beforehand and head towards Meanwood for the MEANWOOD VALLEY TRAIL. Finish the walk with a drink at MYRTLE TAVERN.
94 Otley Roadd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 4BA
FIKANORTH.CO.UK
Parkside Road, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4NE
MYRTLETAVERN.CO.UK
MUST-TRY TREAT?
Located in Leeds Dock, NOVA BAKEHOUSE is my favourite spot to stock up on bread and pastries. You can watch the dough being kneaded whilst waiting for your order and their annual Christmas biscuit tins are amazing and make the perfect gift.
Nova Bakehouse, Unit 33, The Boulevard, Leeds Dock, Leeds, UK.
NOVABAKEHOUSE.COM
LEEDS NIGHT OUT?
HEADROW HOUSE is my go-to for a night out. Headrow’s rooftop bar is one of my favourite ways to spend a sunny evening in Leeds but they also have an event space, a beer hall and a beautiful restaurant — OX CLUB, for when the Leeds weather isn’t playing ball.
19a The Headrow, Leeds LS1 6PU
HEADROWHOUSE.COM