Patisserie Valerie
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
It might be a chain patisserie but they sure know how to make the fanciest of pastries. Chow down on some luxury cake here while enjoying a quality brew.
What's on near Patisserie Valerie
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SUNLIGHT: Roger Ackling at the Henry Moore Institute
See Roger Ackling’s sun-marked wooden artefacts in the artist’s more comprehensive exhibition to date, at Leeds’ Henry Moore Institute.
free entry
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CANVAS: a community arts festival at Wellington Place
CANVAS is a month-long celebration of art and the community with interactive events and a showcase of work from Leeds Art University students
free entry
Baths at Headrow House
Baths brings his fourth record, Gut, to Headrow House this May, marking his first gig in Leeds in seven years.
from £16.00
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Sound Out Leeds 2024/25
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
Abi Clarke: Role Model at The Wardrobe
From TikTok sensation to a sell-out star at Edinburgh Fringe, Abi Clarke brings her acclaimed stand-up show to Leeds.
from £18.00
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Sarah Roberts: SICK at The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
Sarah Roberts: SICK explores environments of care in her signature style of brightly coloured installations, spread across two galleries.
free entry
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StrangeForms Festival at Brudenell Social Club
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Anika at Brudenell Social Cub
Anika is about to drop her heaviest and angriest record to date, making her show at Brudenell Social Club an exciting prospect.
from £17.00Where to go near Patisserie Valerie
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Six by Nico, Leeds
In another successful expansion, Six by Nico is delighting Leeds with their newest tasting menu launch: ‘The Chippie Experience’.
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Dakota Leeds
Dakota Deluxe is arguably Leeds’ most luxurious hotel, featuring rainfall showers, lush suites and rustic drawing rooms.
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The Met Hotel
The Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
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Tribeca City Cafe
Tribeca City Cafe is a cheerful basement café with a smart line in locally-sourced produce, tucked away on Park Square in Leeds. Perfect for those looking escape the busy streets with a hot drink.
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The Chambers
A chic, modern boutique hotel in the heart of Leeds, offering every amenity in stylish surroundings.
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Quebecs Hotel
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
Leeds Town Hall
Leeds Town Hall is one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade 1 listed building used for concerts, weddings and commercial events.
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El Gato Negro Tapas Leeds
The latest restaurant in the ever-expanding El Gato Negro Tapas empire makes it to Leeds, occupying a suitably stunning building on Park Row.
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Green Room Leeds
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
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The Queens Hotel
Queens is a massive, art-deco styled, luxury hotel for those who want something a little different.
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The Decanter
The Decanter is a sophisticated modern bar, specialising in all things wine. It’s outfitted as a premium wood bar, plush, cosy furniture and luxurious wines and spirits
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Mercure Leeds Centre
Mercure Leeds Centre is a stylish 59-bedroom hotel offering a comfortable night sleep. The décor is inspired by Leeds’ rich tailoring heritage.
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