Opening from Saturday 1 October 2022, Meanwood Tavern is the new venture from Whitelock's Ale House hidden in the leafy suburbs of its namesake. The former East of Arcadia building has been transformed into an intimate watering hole, with gorgeous deep greens and wood features everywhere you look.
Since the acquisition from the team behind Whitelock's Ale House and The Turk's Head in the city centre, the new owners have invested a six-figure sum into the building to complete a full refurb and rebrand before the highly anticipated reopening this weekend.
The pub has undergone a huge transformation since the acquisition. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Inside the new pub, expect moody lighting and dimly lit corners to pass the hours in a cosy setting, perfect for a post-autumn walk or a post to unwind after the day's graft.
Those first through the door (the first fifty at 12pm and 5pm) can expect a free Red Top XXXL Slice from Well Oiled, the team behind the new kitchen takeover. If that’s not enough, those that sign up to the mailing list can grab a free drink on the opening day too.
Choosing the name The Meanwood Tavern, the pub has taken inspiration from traditional British pubs, but offering a contemporary twist that will see a refreshed new site with all-new bar and seating areas, and capacity for up to 160 guests.
Effortlessly fusing the taste of Yorkshire that Whitelock's are known and loved for, the tavern has a particular focus on locality, bringing together a plentiful drinks menu with craft beers from Yorkshire and well-kept real ales, as well as a full selection of wines, spritz and a dedicated cocktail menu.
There's a range of IPAs, craft beers and lagers to choose from. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Meanwhile, foodie options are served by the slice from Well Oiled, the new deep dish pizzas specialists serving everything from slices to snack on to giant sharing pizza that serves up to four at a time.
Inspired by the unique American style of cooking pizzas in rectangular steel pans, Well Oiled also focuses on championing locals without compromising on quality. The menu is full of artisan-made slices topped with meats, veggies and flavours from local British producers and housemade fermented and pickled ingredients.
There's plenty of tasty options to choose from. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
We really can't think of a better spot to stop to bunker down in the winter and while away the evenings, pint in hand and slice in the other.
Meanwood Tavern opens on Saturday 1 October 2022 and can be found at 607 Meanwood Road, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4HQ.
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Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
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.”
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.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
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.
Sophie Smith -
30th September 2022 
