Nothing beats a pint by the water. and this essential guide rounds up the best riverside bars and pubs in Leeds and across West and North Yorkshire. Picture this. Sunshine, a cold pint in hand, and the gentle ripple of water in front of you. That’s peak living. And when the weather plays ball, there are plenty of top-tier spots to soak it all in — from buzzing city centre terraces to laid-back suburban pubs and scenic countryside gems. Here’s where to grab a drink by the wate

My Delhi is heading to Leeds. The hugely popular brand, with over 300,000 social followers, has secured a prime city centre spot at Hepper House on East Parade. The stunning Grade II listed building, formerly home to Iberica is set to be transformed into My Delhi’s biggest and most ambitious restaurant yet. Already a hit in Newcastle, Sunderland and Leicester, My Delhi has built its name on bold, authentic flavours inspired by the streets of India’s capital. The Leeds venue w

The Ivy Collection has unveiled a special weekend of celebrations for Mother’s Day 2026, with elegant dining experiences available on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th March. Famous for its glamorous interiors and refined seasonal British dishes, the restaurant group has created two bespoke menus for the occasion. To make the celebration even more memorable, every mum dining across the weekend will be gifted a beautiful bunch of tulips along with a box of The Ivy Chocolate Truffl

Restaurant Bar & Grill in Leeds has unveiled an all-new menu that celebrates the finest flavours from land and sea with a curated fusion of global cuisine. Celebrating the very best of the season, the menu pairs much-loved classics with modern touches that bring fresh energy to every dish. The 26 Collection offers a specially selected starter and main for £26, delivering standout dining at exceptional value. Even better, birthday guests can enjoy The 26 Collection complimenta

The award-winning restaurant Domo, which has been delighting diners in Sheffield since 2019, is due to launch in Leeds, bringing a taste of Sardinia. With their passion for traditional Sardinian food, co-owners Sarah Elliott-Busceddu and Raffaele Busceddu are transforming Tower Works into a 2,841-square-foot canal-side venue that can accommodate 95 diners, including 25 outside. With foods that are rarely found outside of the island and are prepared exclusively in-house, Domo

When it comes to Sunday Roasts, Leeds has really improved. 2026 offers some amazing options all across the city if you want to avoid the kitchen and go directly into the Yorkshires. Locating a Bottomless Sunday Roast in Leeds has never been simpler, regardless of your preference for a classy restaurant or a bustling location on Greek Street. We've compiled a list of the top spots to book a table and detailed which offers include free beverages and which ones prioritise bottom

With a plethora of new shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues constantly poised to open, Leeds is a city that has its finger on the pulse. We've compiled a list of five of the most intriguing new businesses that will be launching in the next months, ranging from healthy twists on delicious sweets to lively new eateries and wellness centers that assist you in reaching your objectives. Which one excites you the most? Burgerism Burgerism had a delivery kitchen in Leeds, as

The crowning glory of Broadway, the West End and beyond, the international smash-hit musical  SIX  makes its royal return to Leeds following four sell-out visits! Winner of 26 major international awards including the Tony Award for Best Original Score and Best Costume Design, double winner of the WhatsOnStage Award for ‘Best West End Show’ and a Gold-Disk winning album, this sell-out Tudor take-off has ‘an incredibly strong and powerful message’ (Australian) and is ‘pure ente

Following last year’s sell-out world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe-sweeping in 2026 with new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life. “I like the videos but how does it translate to the stage?” Come and find out for yourself. City Varieties Music Hall 02 Oct 2026

The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, award-winning, multi-sell-out phenomenon is back. Our cast will present an unconventional, no-holds-barred interpretation of Romeo and Juliet, with a tipsily tragic take on William Shakespeare’s most iconic roll call of characters: from a rat-arsed Romeo to a juiced-up Juliet, a trollied Tybalt or a mashed-up Mercutio, along with enough booze to sterilise a brewery floor. This will be a tragedy like no other – the cup overfloweth. The

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand-new show Whatsherface. Join the “tall, chaotic one with the weird hair”* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way. Leeds Grand Theatre 24 Sep 2026

I definitely don’t know what’s going on. I’m not even sure I know what’s happening anymore. BUT I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions. I have been on TV over five times. May I divulge a secret? I have purchased a large metal ring. I will use it to keep all of the keys to the city that are given to me by the mayors I impress with my showmanship. Live comedy is straight up amazing because people gather to watch it in a spectacular setting rather than og

Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia, the acclaimed stage and screen star behind some of theatre’s biggest hits. Fusing the fire of Irish dance with the grit of urban tap, this high-octane production explodes with rhythm, passion and pure spectacle. Defying tradition and reimagining the genre, Emerald Storm delivers thunderous footwork, heart-pounding choreography and a visual feast of movement and sound that pulls

Join Jonathan Pie as he road-tests brand new material for his forthcoming national tour. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s Labour and the fact that he voted for it. Meanwhile, Reform are waiting in the wings and Elon Musk is pulling the strings. The far-right are on the march, Trump’s having a ball and the woke left still haven’t worked out how to get their head out their own arses. The climate is collapsing, AI is about to rule and ruin your l

Join Peter Bleksley, a founding member of Scotland Yard’s undercover unit and former star of Channel 4’s Hunted, as he lifts the lid on the most dangerous and hidden aspects of murder investigations. From the gritty realities of infiltrating criminal gangs to his own terrifying experience of becoming the target of a murder plot, Peter shares the untold stories of the most high-stakes cases. For over a decade, Peter worked undercover, posing as everything from drug dealers to

Following smash-hit runs in London and New York, the WhatsOnStage Best New Musical winner, Heathers: The Musical is coming to Leeds. Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD turns up, the myste

The Karate Kid: The Musical brings the legendary 1984 film to life on stage. Don’t miss the unforgettable theatrical experience of the season as this heartfelt coming-of-age story takes flight with spectacular musical numbers and dazzlingly inventive choreography. Daniel LaRusso’s journey is reimagined through movement, music, and raw, energetic storytelling. At its heart is the powerful bond between Daniel and Mr. Miyagi, who teaches that karate isn’t about fighting, it’s ab

Fear will hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free. The acclaimed stage production of the hit movie returns. Despite protests of his innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the brutal murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated in the notorious Shawshank facility, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone. Andy strikes up an unlikely friendship with the prison fixer Red, and things start to take a slight turn for the better. However, when Warde

Get your party on with Here & Now, the hilarious, brand-new musical based on the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Hailed as the ‘biggest jukebox hit since MAMMA MIA!‘ (Sun), don’t miss this feel-good celebration of love and friendship as it tours the UK and Ireland following a record-breaking world premiere. It’s Friday night and the vibe is right as Caz and her fabulous friends dream of the perfect summer of love. But when Caz discovers her ‘happy ever a

‘The most feel-good show in town’ (Daily Mail) has spread nostalgia and laughs throughout the UK and has the seal of approval from Victoria’s own colleagues and school chums. Featuring the star of BBC1’s All Together Now, Paulus The Cabaret Geek, with Michael Roulston (Fascinating Aïda) on piano, it’s an evening of pure joy filled with Victoria’s best-loved songs. This show is for fans of Victoria and for those yet to discover her to come together and relish in her breathtaki