We round up some of the best new food and drink offerings that have recently made a home in Leeds.
Hoc Loco | Horsforth | Coming soon
Hoc Loco is a new independent bar on New Road Side in Horsforth that serves craft beer, artisan wines, and natural ciders. The bar also doubles as a bottle shop where you can buy the drinks on offer and enjoy them from the comfort of your own home. Expect a cosy atmosphere with top tipples and there’s even cicchetti-style nibbles available, which are small Italian snack plates that pair perfectly with the drink offerings. The brain behind the project is Emma Bond, who has documented the entire renovation process on the bar’s Instagram account.
On Instagram @Hoc.horsforth
Bengal Brasserie | Chapel Allerton | Open now
A local institution since the 1990s, Bengal Brasserie has a new location on Stainbeck Road in Chapel Allerton. It’s the fourth family- run restaurant to open in Leeds and diners can expect all the usual Indian and Bangladeshi food that it’s known and loved for. Whether it’s house specials like the nawabi khana that comprises of 21 individually roasted ingredients or classics like a tikka masala that’s cooked with the restaurant’s own special tandoori sauce, there’s something for everyone to sink their teeth into.
The Old Police Station by Montgomery House | Headingley | Open now
In a first for Headingley, Montgomery House is an aparthotel that features an atrium bar packed with snacks, a meeting room, and five luxury spacious bedrooms complete with bathrooms and kitchens. It aims to combine the intimate feel of a boutique hotel with the freedom and privacy of apartment living. The high-end accommodation is packed with luxury mixed with local charm, from Dyson hairdryers and Marshall speakers in the rooms to tipples from Kirkstall Brewery and tasty treats from Yorkshire Crisps at the bar.
Woodside | City Centre | Open now
The team behind The Brunswick and The Melbourne have opened a new bar, eatery, and social space on Crown Point Road in the city centre. Whether you’re looking for a chilled space to get work done accompanied by a coffee or catching up with friends over a couple of drinks while watching live sport, Woodside has got you covered. There’s also a menu of classics dishes available, including a delicious roast with all the trimmings on Sundays.
Nyla’s | City Centre | Open now
The latest edition to the city centre’s bustling bar and restaurant scene has come in the shape of Nyla’s on New Briggate. Expect urban-chic décor and live DJs and entertainment throughout the week, whether you’re looking for a cosy catch up or out for a little dance. The cocktail bar serves all your favourite cocktails, as well as a menu packed with a whole range of dishes. There are small plates such as salt and pepper squid and chicken satay skewers or burgers, steak, and salads if you’re feeling a bit more peckish.
