Our Favourite New Foodie Openings in Yorkshire this Year
There's no end of great places to eat in Yorkshire and here we share some of our favouirte new additions
Black Wheat Club
A welcome addition to Fossgate’s thriving food scene, what began as a popular spot for Polish-influenced brunch options has now expanded to include an evening dinner service. The emphasis here is on homemade produce and simple recipes – bread, pickles and preserves are all made onsite.
52 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
blackwheatclub.com
Ginkgo
This new brunch spot in Harrogate already has top marks from us for being dog friendly. Light, airy and friendly, there’s a good range of freshly baked goods here, as well as a menu of more substantial dishes. Owners Brigit and Tommy Souter run the kitchen and floor, so you know everything has been made with care, and every detail is carefully managed.
122–124 King’s Road, Harrogate HG1 5HY
@ginkgoharrogate
NoNo Wine Bar
You’re spoiled for choice at NoNo which serves more than 50 wines by the glass, and there’s even an interactive menu to help you decide. The ideal spot for those dipping their toe into the world of wine, everything here is designed to encourage exploration and fun.
Arch U, Granary Wharf, The Dark Arches, Dark Neville Street LS1 4BR
0113 465 9966
nonowinebar.com
Grantley Arms
This family–owned country pub in the heart of Grantley village is the latest addition to Grantley Hall’s eclectic offering for guests. Blending traditional charm with modern comfort, the menu here (served Wednesday to Sunday) is hearty, seasonal and absolutely delicious.
Ripon HG4 3PJ
01765 699946
grantleyarms.co.uk
Emba
The newest venture from Liz Cottam, Emba is a classic gastro pub reimagined. A simple scandi-inspired interior pairs with an equally pared-back menu that’s refreshed weekly. The drinks aren’t an afterthought and they’re particularly passionate about their beers here.
Lockside, Mustard Approach, Mustard Wharf, Leeds LS1 4EY
0113 531 6621
emba.bar
Inos
Enjoy the authentic taste of Greece at Inos, where the menu is built around sharing plates, filled with everything from salads and skewers to hummus and meatballs and served alongside delicious wines and cocktails.
9 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
@inos.york
Forde
A new fine-dining spot in Ilkley courtesy of MasterChef: The Professionals runner up Matt Healy serving small plates, fine wines craft beers and cocktails – what’s not to love? Their seasonally inspired Sunday lunches are something special too.
4 The Moors, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley LS29 9LB
01943 661457
theforde.co.uk
The General Tarleton
Brought back to life by the magic Tommy Banks touch (with his new business Jeopardy Hospitality), The General Tarleton’s return has been hotly anticipated. A charming country pub with rooms, there’s a casual dining space at the bar, and a restaurant space for lunch and dinner.
Harrogate Road, Ferrensby, Knaresborough HG5 0PZ
generaltarletonferrensby.co.uk
Groke
Sheffield’s coffee fanatics will be very familiar with Groke by now, an independent coffee shop which takes its producers seriously. From coffee to cake, lunches, nibbles, and smoothies, ingredients are sourced as locally and ethically as possible.
1a Kelham Square, Kelham Island, Sheffield S3 8RY
grokecoffee.co.uk
Over & Above
You’ll find this friendly neighbourhood bar tucked behind the bookcase on Cheltenham Crescent in Harrogate. Fun and contemporary, Over & Above doesn’t take itself too seriously, and the menu is a blend of classic cocktails, creative inventions plus plenty of beer and wine options. The team keep things lively with regular takeovers from renowned mixologists, wine club nights and cocktail masterclasses.
7 Cheltenham Crescent, Harrogate HG1 1DH
overandaboveharrogate.co.uk
Pizzeria at The Beach House
With every subsequent opening at wellness retreat Saltmoore, we fall more in love with the place, and the Pizzeria at The Beach House is no different. Mere steps away from the sand, dining here is as relaxed as it gets. Pet friendly, with dining space inside and out, tuck into a streamlined menu of rustic wood-fired pizzas.
Saltmoore, Sandsend Road, Whitby YO21 3ST
pizzeriabeachhouse.co.uk
The View Restaurant
This new eatery inside The Delmont Hotel is a real hidden coastal treasure. Chef Chris Hobson cares intensely about championing local produce and that shines through on the menu. Think fresh mussels in a lemongrass broth, pan-fried lamb, and classic fish and chips, alongside lighter nibbles and lunch options.
18–19 Blenheim Terrace, Scarborough YO12 7HE
01723 364500
delmonthotel.co.uk
The Highland Laddie
Younger brother of Leeds’ iconic Empire Café, The Highland Laddie is not what you’d expect. Looking every part the classic drinker’s pub inside (complete with dark wood furniture and a log burning fire), the menu here is surprisingly elevated without becoming inaccessible to the casual visitor, and has plenty of retro charm (lager with a half pint of prawns? Yes please).
36–38 Cavendish Street, Leeds LS3 1LY
highlandladdie.com
Avocado Envy
A good option for the health-conscious bruncher, this new café offers a mix of favourite staples alongside more eclectic dishes – the courgette, mint and feta falafel is delicious. There’s a good range of smoothies and a few cheeky cocktails too (because mimosas at breakfast are a must).
3 Blake Street, York YO1 8QJ
avocado-envy.co.uk
The Swine Bistro
A new home, and new look, for the former Swine That Dines, this relaxing neighbourhood restaurant earned a spot in The Good Food Guide’s 100 Best Local Restaurants just months after opening. The menu remains reasonably priced without compromising on quality, and simplicity is the name of the game. Cornish sardines with hazelnuts and pesto, bavette with squash purée, and rabbit leg with green beans and bacon are all on offer.
77A Otley Road, Headingley LS6 3PS
0113 469 2382
theswinebistro.co.uk
Six and a Half
This restaurant takes things back to basics and lets guests really feel the heat – literally. Everything is cooked over an open wood fire and the chefs carefully match wood types to ingredients for the perfect smoky flavour profile. Tuck into grilled octopus with confit tomatoes, curried mutton with mint vinaigrette, and jerk cauliflower with cucumber ketchup.
Dyson Place, off Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield S11 8XX
0114 348 3621
sixandahalf.co.uk
La Piazza
A new contemporary Italian restaurant has landed on Yarm’s High Street. Sleek and sophisticated, and with authentic Italian dishes, diners should take time to peruse the extensive cocktail and wine menu.
76 High Street, Yarm TS15 9AH
01642 045870
lapiazzayarm.com
Pignut & The Hare
We’ve been eagerly awaiting this new takeover from the award-winning team behind Pignut (formerly in Helmsley) who have transformed The Hare at Scawton into a cosy and timeless restaurant with rooms. Sustainability is at the heart of the menus here, and a description of the dish is only given when it arrives at your table.
Hare Inn, Scawton YO7 2HG
01845 597769
pignutandthehare.co.uk
