South: Garforth
On the very outskirts of the West Yorkshire county line, Garforth is a town that is more than worth the short journey. Originally expanded in the seventeenth and eighteen...
South: Morley
Being just 5 miles from the centre of Leeds, this historical market town is a lesser-known treasure amongst the suburbs of Leeds. Its streets are lined with beautiful Vic...
South: An Introduction
So, what do we mean by ‘South’? As the name might suggest, South refers to the areas in the south of Leeds, from Armley and Morley, all the way to Rothwell and Garfor...
North Far: Farsley, Pudsey & Bramley
For a small, historically working-class village which often goes overlooked, Farsley has a lot to say for itself. It’s with thanks to its industrial heritage that this ...
North Far: Ilkley
With the breath-taking Ilkley Moor overlooking the town, Ilkley resides as a collection of the things we love so much about the small Yorkshire town placed casually among...
North Far: Otley
Otley, a quaint market town which often gets overlooked as nothing more than a pit-stop on the route to the Dales, but we can guarantee that Otley is so much more than th...
North Far: Wetherby
Wetherby is a small market town that packs a punch. It boasts panoramic views along with beautiful historic architecture, is a shopper’s paradise and can be the perfect...
North Far: Horsforth
Horsforth has always been considered as one of the largest and most popular suburbs of Leeds, and was once described as “the largest village in England” as it had suc...
North Far: An Introduction
North Far refers to the area stretching from the edge of North Leeds and outwards to the border of North Yorkshire. For many, this area of Leeds is a hotspot for those ho...
Farsley’s Finest
Over the past decade, Farsley’s independent business scene has blossomed, largely due to the regeneration of Sunny Bank Mills, one of the most famous family-owned mills...
Family Fortunes: Family Run Businesses in Leeds
Keeping an independent business alive in today’s climate is very difficult and impressive to say the least. Local, traditional, family-owned independent businesses act ...
A little look at Leeds Corn Exchange
Leeds Corn Exchange is a beautiful and iconic building right in the centre of Leeds. It was built between 1861 and 1863 by Hull based architect, Cuthbert Broderick. In th...
Flying The Leeds Nest
Since opening in 2014, Bundobust quickly became a cornerstone of the Leeds food and drink scene. Looking back now, the concept seems flawless and unfailing; a collaborati...
Unsung Heroes: Turkish and Tunisian
The landscape has widened and the city has expanded to include many lesser known worldly delights, we shine a light on some of the unsung cuisine heroes who have brought ...
The Assembly: a year in the making
The Assembly is a bottle shop, cafe and bar located in Crossgates. The bar is owned by husband-and-wife team Matt and Stephanie, who celebrate their first birthday next m...
Area Spotlight: a little more in Headingley
Earlier this year we put the area spotlight on Headingley: the Leeds suburb a couple of miles north of the city centre is celebrated as a worldwide sporting stadia and a ...
In Search of the Perfect Pizza
Pizza: the food of gods. That one dish which everybody loves, and those who say they don’t must be viewed with suspicion. For how can a mouth not salivate at the sauce,...
Flipping Crépe! Introducing Cargo Crepe…
Leeds is truly a place of diversity. We encourage new flavours and welcome different cuIsines with open arms - and that’s exactly what we’re doing with Cargo Crepe, a...
Fun new ingredients from Kirkgate Market
Kirkgate Market has proudly been flogging food to the people of Leeds since the 19th century, and has become a central city landmark throughout.....
A day out with your Black Card
Why not live a little? Our Black Card gives you exclusive offers and discounts at your favourite independents across Leeds. So, select a free day, get your hands on one a...
World Taste Hunter
To get a flavour for what any city has to offer, you have to head to the markets. The multicultural Kirkgate Market has a mix of food stalls, cafes, and hip street food t...
Trust me, I’m an Estate Agent
In an industry that has traditionally been labelled with an unfavourable reputation, we like to search out the inevitable good guys; the Abel to the Cain; the exception t...
Domino: the spot for booze and jazz
In its first year, The Domino Club somehow became simultaneously the most hidden place in town and for many the most popular. ...
Shop local, shop small
The independent landscape of Leeds is wide and varied; Leeds is simply packed full of Independent businesses across all sectors. There are pockets of businesses in differ...
