There's nothing quite like a weekend dog walk, but when you've had enough or get too hungry to continue- where can you go that's dog friendlyto grab a coffee, a pint or perhaps even a roast dinner?
Most country pubs will allow well-behaved dogs inside their doors, or at least provide plenty of outdoor seating for passers by to use at their leisure, but in the city centre, there aren't any signposts that say 'dog friendly cafe this way'- and we're either left out in the cold or getting into trouble by guessing the wrong place.
So to avoid any confusion and allow you to take your pup out on your next trip to Leeds with ease, here's a round-up of our favourite dog friendly spots in Leeds.
SALT Craft + Falafel at Granary Wharf is our favourite dog-friendly spot at the moment, and The Hoot Leeds' four legged friends are happy to spend many an hour between the cosy benches here. For humans, there's craft beer, cocktails on tap (and they're 2 for 2, all day everyday) as well as Middle Eastern cuisine from Leeds favourite food truck: Falafel Guys. It's safe to say there's something for man and dog alike here, especially if you manage to grab a seat outside on a warm day: your pooch will love the shelter from the breeze and the view of the Leeds-Liverpool canal too.
All Brewdogs are welcoming little pups and huge dogs alike to their pubs across the country and North Street is no different. There's eco-friendly dog biscuits made from leftover beer in every bar ( the biscuits contain no hops or alcohol, so they’re perfectly safe for your dog to eat, plus they’re full of nutrition) and you can even throw a dog birthday party in store- it's even encouraged.
Nation of Shopkeepers love dogs big and small, so you can bet that your pooch will get far too much attention here. Let your little one bask in the golden hour rays of sunlight that cascade around the bar. Bring your big coat for the beer garden out the back and bask in the wintry sunshine, but be warned, it's still pretty cold outside.
Lamb and Flag are so dog friendly, they actively encourage you to bring your pets down on their social media pages. You're likely to get papped for their Instagram page and you're almost guaranteed plenty of treats and a bowl of water for your table too. There's space inside and out for your dogs to roam, lie and generally take all the attention- not a bad result.
Headrow House
Headrow's balcony is a very dog friendly spot. / Image: Cedric Davey
With four floors covering everything from hot food to a beer hall and live music space, it's a wonder that you can find your way around all four levels of Headrow. The warm and welcoming space offers plenty of space for your dog to stretch out, lie down, make friends or chill on the rooftop balcony with views of Leeds' Victoria Quarter to look at.
So Bloc wins all the points for cutest dog photos, and whilst they're not based in Leeds city centre- we wanted to give you the option to travel further afield with your four-legged friend without hassle. Bloc in Holmfirth is home to an outdoor terrace with all a dog could want: water bowls, dog treat jar and rather messy puppuccinos that seem to be a huge hit with the local dogs so far.
Dogs are so welcome in Belgrave, they can boot any human off the sofa for a nap- bet you never thought you'd see that in a city centre pub? Belgrave are not only dog friendly, but the bar actually encourage dog-owners to bring their pups along. There's free treats available at the bar at all times, as well as water bowls and panoramic views over the city, if you're dogs into that sort of thing. Plus, you're likely to get your dog onto their dedicated 'Dogs of Belgrave' Instagram page- and what's a better claim to fame than that?
The New Conservatory
Pub dog Max is on hand to greet new guests and their pups. / Image: New Con Leeds
This pooch paradise has been kept a secret for far too long. The staff at The New Conservatory are ready to treat your pup like royalty, and even have 'pawsecco' on hand for any dog wagging their tail through their doors. There's also plenty of treats, biscuits and bowls to sniff, as well as the possibility of making friends with the pub dog Max. Failing that, we're sure they'll get a lot of attention from other punters.
Kibble Bakery, Skipton
Dogs have their own menu here. / Image: Kibble Bakery
With an entire food and drink dog menu that serves everything from prosecco for your four-legged friend, Kibble Bakery is a multi award-winning cafe a short drive from Leeds that just so happens to be your dog's heaven- they just don't know it yet. Think dairy-free pupcakes, doggy donuts, fresh bone biscuits or ice cream for mains, followed by a slurp of specially made dog-friendly drinks like pawsecco, pupspressos or, in true Yorkshire fashion, doggy tea.
The Wombats aren’t just still going strong - they’re getting better. And honestly? Long may they reign.
The Wombats absolutely tore the roof off the First Direct Arena in Leeds last night, Wednesday 26 March and what a night it was.
From the second they hit the stage it wasn’t just a gig, it was a full-blown indie-pop spectacle, packed with infectious energy, nostalgia, and a whole lot of dancing.
They kicked things off with “Moving to New York,” and honestly? The crowd was in from the first note.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Matthew Murphy’s unmistakable vocals rang through the arena and suddenly, thousands of people were screaming every lyric like it was 2007 all over again. It was one of those moments where you could just feel how much this band still means to people.
Despite the massive venue, The Wombats somehow made it feel intimate. The lights? Pure chaos in the best way - vibrant, colourful, and totally in sync with the band’s wild, bouncy sound.
Murphy’s cheeky banter between songs made it feel less like a polished arena show and more like a jam session with a few thousand of your closest mates.
Setlist-wise, they nailed it. “Let’s Dance to Joy Division” and “Greek Tragedy” had the whole place losing it, while the stripped-down version of “Techno Fan” gave everyone a minute to breathe (and maybe get a little emotional).
Image: The Hoot Leeds
Those quieter moments just made the high-energy choruses hit even harder. It was a rollercoaster - in the best way possible.
Then came the encore. If you thought the crowd was loud before, “Kill the Director” took things to another level. Pure, chaotic indie bliss. The kind of moment you don’t want to end.
Here’s the thing about The Wombats: some might say their older songs hit harder than their newer stuff, but is that just nostalgia talking? Or maybe it’s a generational thing?
Either way, they proved they’re still one of the most exciting live bands out there. They’ve still got the hooks, the humour, and the ability to turn a massive arena into a sweaty, euphoric singalong.
Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
Danny Jones
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”