Treat yourself to a day out in Farsley and uncover the secrets of one of the city’s most popular suburbs…
Farsley is the suburb everyone is talking about. Over the last few years, it’s really come to life, with a raft of new openings that have made it one of the best places to live in the city. But why should the locals have all the fun? Head to Farsley and you can enjoy everything this vibrant suburb has to offer, from the eclectic lineup at Old Woollen to the downright swoon-worthy meze at Olive and Feta.
Mill Kitchen & Bakery
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Mill Kitchen is a cool independent cafe worth checking out. Their expertly brewed coffees will have you sinking into your seat and sighing with satisfaction, thanks in part to the quality of the beans – they’re North Star’s best. But this is so much more than a coffee shop.
The counter is lined with freshly baked loaves and cakes that will tempt you into a leisurely stay. Perhaps a slice of their vegan carrot and turmeric cake will count towards your five a day? Breakfast and lunch are also on the menu, with everything from smashed avocado and skakshuka to salad bowls and sarnies.
Mill Kitchen & Bakery, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Sunny Bank Mills
If you want a hit of culture while you’re in Farsley, a trip to Sunny Bank Mills is a must. The former textiles mill has been transformed into a cultural destination that honours its past and forges a new future.
You can visit the archive and explore the history of the building itself or stop by the galleries to see the work of their ever-growing community of studio artists. They have their own tearoom, as well as resident eateries like Grumpy’s and Mill Kitchen. Come on one of the regular open days to meet the other residents, including interior design studios, health and beauty boutiques and much more.
Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Farsley Fire and Smoke
Carnivores are in for a real treat with this Yorkshire smokehouse. It’s a true passion project from owners Ashley and Sarah Turner, who turned their love for wood fired cooking into a local staple that keeps Farlsey fans happy and well-fed.
You can choose to shop deli items – from dry cured Yorkshire bacon and cold smoked cheddar to Texas brisket joints and whole hot smoked salmon. Alternatively, you can order some belly-busting hot food to eat in or take home, with everything from burgers to chicken and pizza on the menu. It’s a pulled pork bun with plenty of slaw for us!
Farlsey Fire and Smoke, Unit 4 Red Lane, Sunnybank Mills, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
The Fleece
Sure, you can get street food and cocktails in Farsley, but if you’d rather just go to a right good pub, get yourself down to The Fleece. The bar is well stocked with real ale, craft beer and lager, not to mention all your favourite spirits – and they do food too. Think home comforts like fish & chips, lasagne and steak pie.
To keep you entertained when the conversation slows, they play the latest games on Sky Sports, as well as putting on pub quizzes and live music. In the winter, when the rain’s lashing down, there’s no better place to hunker down with a pint and a handmade pie.
The Fleece, 116 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5LF.
Record Plant
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If it’s good tunes and music memorabilia you’re after, make your way to Record Plant in Sunny Bank Mills. They’re passionate about music, having sold vinyls since 2023, with the selection spanning all sounds and genres.
They sell both old and new records, with second-hand vinyls starting from as little as £1. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, they’ll happily do their best to source it for you from one of their supplies. With memorabilia and tees, as well as a record cleaning and flattening service available in the shop, they’ve got all your musical needs covered.
Record Plant, 1 Old Engine Room at Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
SCRAP
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Another fantastic addition to Farsley in Sunny Bank Mills, SCRAP is a social enterprise that turns waste into art and play. They take discarded materials that would otherwise end up in landfill and reuse it for creative and educational projects.
Local schools, community groups, students and individuals all benefit from the hard work of SCRAP, with their gorgeous mill shop chock-a-block with non-toxic business waste that has bags of potential. They even run workshops to help inspire invention and upcycling. Best of all, membership is completely free and open to everyone – just provide your details to the shop on your first visit and get browsing.
SCRAP Creative Reuse, Arts Project Ltd, The Spinning Mills, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-84 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
CAF Farsley
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If you’re serious about your coffee, then you’ll be pretty chuffed with a visit to CAF Farsley. This sleek little indie spot is open seven days a week, slinging out the finest in speciality coffee, whether it’s a mocha or a macchiato you’re after. You can even buy their freshly roasted beans for the perfect brew at home.
But that’s not all. You’ll also be spoiled with some truly spectacular pastries and savoury bites. Their display cabinets are filled with baked goods – including croissants, cannolis and everything in between – that look as gorgeous as they taste. For lunch, why not spoil yourself with their generous focaccia sandwiches or a grilled Italian piadina? You won’t regret it!
CAF Farsley, 80 Old Toad, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5BN.
Jackaboos
Anyone with young children needs to know about Jackaboos. It’s a soft play centre where you can take the little ones to burn off energy in the most raucous, giggle-inducing way possible.
Watch as the kids hurtle around their multi-tier indoor playground, whooshing down slides, plunging into ball pools and pounding punch bags. Jackaboos is also the only soft play centre in Leeds with Wow Toy Play Zone. It’s all designed to give you full visibility, so you can sit back and relax while the little cuties tire themselves out for an early bed time. You can book parties too.
Jackaboos, Unit 4, Old Combing, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Grumpy’s
The home of wood-fired pizza in Farsley, Grumpy’s hasn’t just won fans locally – it’s tempting people in from further afield. That’s how good it is. You can start in on the goodies before you even pick your pizza with olives, dough balls and all manner of charcuterie. But the end destination is clear – pizza!
Will it be the Gus, topped with goats cheese and mozzarella, semi-dried tomatoes, red onion and pine nuts then drizzled with honey? Or the Neville, covered in mascarpone, mozzarella and nduja then finished with chillies and basil? Hand-stretched dough and premium ingredients make all the difference. Plus, it would be rude not to throw in a dessert and a cocktail or two.
Grumpy’s, Sunny Bank Mills, 2 Old Combing, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
METZ Cheesemonger
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Fromage fans of Farsley, rejoice. The award-winning METZ Cheesemonger can be found in Sunny Bank Mills, and they cater to all your dairy desires with the very best of artisan cheese from the UK and beyond.
Hailing from Paris, owner Emmanuelle Metz has over a decade of experience in the cheese industry, and is on hand to help you craft your dream board, whether your tastes are bold and punchy or rich and creamy. There’s also an array of events throughout the year, so you can sample bites and wine pairings in a relaxed environment – delicious and educational.
METZ Cheesemonger, 2 Sandsgate, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, 83-85 Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Westroyd Park
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Sunny days were made for Westroyd Park. This glorious swatch of green space has everything you need to stay happy and healthy. Green fields and colourful flowerbeds make it a great place for a walk and an even better one for a picnic, but that’s just the beginning.
It also has two tennis courts, a bowling green and a football pitch big enough for nin-a-side games. In the summer, the park comes alive with live music at the bandstand and they hold regular community events here, including the Farsley Festival and the annual Easter egg hunt – bring the kids for that one!
Westroyd Park, 12 Sunfield Drive, Stanningley, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 6DS.
Amity Brew Co.
Craft beer fanatics will be in their element at Amity Brew Co. Here, in the historic surrounds of Sunny Bank Mills, they brew up regulars like Waterpistol, Festoon and Sunnybank, alongside a host of small-batch specials that will, quite simply, blow your mind.
We’re talking summer fruit sours, mojito-inspired collabs and micro IPAs that won’t leave you hazy the next the day. The clincher? This isn’t just a brewery – it’s a taproom too, a cool little hangout amongst the tanks, where you can get one of the freshest pints you’ve ever had the pleasure to drink.
Amity Brew Co, Sunny Bank Mills, Unit 15-16, Festoon Rooms, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Croft Street Fisheries
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Proper fish and chips. Fresh, flakey, sustainably sourced haddock, dunked in Croft’s secret recipe batter, deep-fried until golden and served with a portion of oh-so-fluffy chips. Gravy? Curry sauce? You want it, you got it. Just add mushy peas and you’re all set for a fabulous chippy dinner.
These guys are multi-award winning. In fact, they’ve been named in Fry Magazine’s Top 50 Fish & Chip Shops multiple years, so you know you’re going to get consistently good food. Feeling adventurous? Swap your haddock for a portion of panko squid rings!
Croft Street Fisheries, 2 Croft Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5HA.
Cargo Wines
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When it comes to a tipple in Farsley, Cargo Wines is the place to be. This intimate bottle shop and wine bar boasts a warm, inviting atmosphere and a wonderfully friendly team who are always happy to talk you through their favourite pours.
Kick back and unwind with a glass of your favourite vino, or globe hop – from Portugal to New Zealand – with their impressive wine list. Whether you’re a vino novice or an aficionado of the tipple, this is a place where you can broaden your palette and widen your horizons. And of course, we highly recommend pairing your glass with one of their charcuterie boards. Utter bliss.
Cargo Wines, Twistings Gallery, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Get Cooking
Ever wanted to make the perfect shakshuka? Or craved a Spanish tortilla of your own making? If so, a trip to Get Cooking is in order. Their culinary experts will whip you into shape with a series of cooking courses and workshops.
In the space of an evening, or an afternoon if you’d prefer, you can get a practical lesson in cooking Mediterranean staples like Lahmacun or Mexican favourites like Mole de Calabaza. Unlike eating out, these sessions will give you the skills and the confidence you need to cook at home, giving you a delicious feed, time and time again.
Get Cooking, Springfield Commercial Centre, 43a, Bagley Lane, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5LY.
Olive and Feta
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A taste of the mediterranean awaits at Olive and Feta. Inside, it’s all rustic charm, with pops of colour that draw the eye, but it’s the smells wafting out of the kitchen that will get your attention.
Their small plates make perfect starters, but don’t be surprised if you want to order more – fresh mussels, grilled halloumi and lamb cutlets sit alongside lesser known treats like Sigara Böreği (pastry cheese rolls) and Şakşuka (Turkish fried vegetables) to make ordering a complex game of ‘eeny, meeny, miny, moe’. And that’s before you even look at the mains. Shish kebabs or lamb moussaka?
Olive and Feta, 8 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5DB.
Truman Books
There’s something inexplicably charming about Truman books. It’s an independent, so every book in the collection has been handpicked and chosen with care, but that’s not what makes it so special.
It’s the shared love of literature, whether you’re introducing the kids to an old favourite or discovering a new author, owner Amanda Truman will be on hand to help and is just as excited as you are. This is, after all, a labour of love – a life-long dream come true – and you can feel it in every detail, right down to homemade cakes and expertly brewed coffees in the cafe.
Truman Books, 95 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5HX.
Number Thirty Three
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At first glimpse, it looks like a pub, but step inside and you’ll soon discover that Number Thirty Three is a cool, contemporary bar with an industrial-chic decor. Note the distinctive brush strokes of Nicolas Dixon in their wall murals, which make cracking conversation starters as you plough into a pint or two or three.
Speaking of pints, they’ve got all the names you know, from Brewdog to Beavertown, Timothy Taylor to Birra Moretti. Their shelves are just as well stocked with spirits, which means you can get the perfect G&T. Look out for their street food pop-ups!
Number Thirty Three, 33 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5HX.
Deeva
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Everything about this restaurant is big. The size, the portions and definitely the flavours. It’s contemporary Indian dining, so expect okra fries, chana puri and samosa chaat, alongside all your favourite curries, served with style and a real attention to detail.
Alongside the usual suspects, you can try a selection of signatures and specials that will take you out of your comfort zone. Think fall-apart tender tandoori cod and oh-so-tangy king prawn pepper masala. Couple your dinner with a bottle of wine or perhaps a few cocktails. Fun fact, the building was once a Methodist chapel.
Deeva, 58 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5LD.
Old Woollen
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Are you entertained? If you’re at the Old Woollen, you most likely are. From the people behind Trouble at the Mill, it promises an eclectic line-up of events that will bring you back again and again. It’s served up in a 500-capacity space on the ground floor of, yes you guessed it, an old woollen mill.
Their events calendar will take you on a rollercoaster ride of entertainment. One night you could be watching comedy gold, the next a film screening, live band or theatre performance. Keep your eyes peeled for big shindigs like Bingo for the People!
Old Woollen, Sunny Bank Mills, 83-85 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ.
Saint Jude
A fab little bar and kitchen from the folk behind Grumpy’s, Saint Jude will take you from morning to night in a delicious jiffy. Start your day with wood-fired bagels, smothered in avocado and topped with bacon, salmon or halloumi, then ease your way through the day with burgers, loaded fries and salad bowls.
Evening brings drinks, and you’re going to want cocktails – they’ve got raspberry juleps, coconut coolers and rhubarb sours, which let’s face it, are best enjoyed out on the terrace in the sun, but we’d happily settle for the cosy surrounds of the bar itself.
Saint Jude, 69 Town Street, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5HX.
Old Hall
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A traditional pub – the kind that comes from Marston’s and plays all the big matches on Sky and BT Sports – Old Hall is a beloved local and unsurprisingly, a favourite with footie fans. Pool tables and live entertainment fill the gaps between games, so there’s never a dull day.
The bar back is well stocked, and they’ll be happy to whip those spirits up into a cocktail. But if you want something simpler, there’s plenty of ale and lager on tap. On a cold day, you can cosy up inside, while summer promises sunny drinks on the terrace. Either way, it’s jolly good fun.
Old Hall, Back Lane, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5EU.
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