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 tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
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There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Mumford & Sons add new Leeds show at the First Direct Arena to sell out UK tour
Clementine Hall
Two new arena dates have been added to their forthcoming UK tour, after selling out the entire run within two hours.
Ahead of dropping their fifth studio LP Rushmere at the end of the month, the cult favourite folk-rock outfit announced a brand-new European tour in support of the record, including a limited UK leg.
The now sold-out arena run starts in Europe in November before now arriving in Leeds on Sunday 30 November.
The significance of the band’s return can be found in the title of the new album, as Rushmereis the spot where it all began for the boys: a pond located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane first hung out.
However, the multi-award-winning acoustic-driven British rockers and folk revivalists are now a trio following the departure of Winston Marshall, who quit the band back in 2021 following controversies surrounding his right-wing beliefs.
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With that in mind, it’s rather fitting that they have insisted that beyond just a place and a title, Rushmere is alsothebeginning of a new phase.
Following an intense period of creativity, the project was produced by fellow nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at the famous RCA Studio A in Nashville, as well as in Savannah, Georgia and back home at Marcus’ studio in Devon.
The album itself drops on this Friday 28 March and judging by the little that we’ve heard so far, they’ve been well worth the wait.
As for the arena show, tickets will go on sale this Thursday 27 March at 10am.
Best of all, they’re donating £1 from every ticket sold straight to War Child UK – this sort of stuff should be standard for any big act as far as we’re concerned.
Sophie Smith -
15th November 2021 
