Arts Cafe Bar & Restaurant
42 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT
Arts is Leeds's original Café Bar. Opened in September 1994, really the first of its genre in Leeds, it has become a popular destination for the local diners and drinkers, with a choice that ranges from a daytime sandwich or coffee, to their full 'à la carte' menu options available both day and night. Offering around 50 covers, Arts has built a reputation on offering exceptionally high quality and interesting cuisine in a relaxed and friendly environment, at affordable prices where you can always be assured of attentive and welcoming service. The atmosphere is complemented by regular 6-weekly exhibitions of artwork by local and regional artists on the walls. The wide range of lunch plates and sandwiches make this restaurant well worth considering for a splendid mid day meal.Arts is Leeds's original Café Bar. Opened in September 1994, really the first of its genre in Leeds, it has become a popular destination for the local diners and drinkers, with a choice that ranges from a daytime sandwich or coffee, to their full 'à la carte' menu options available both day and night.
Offering around 50 covers, Arts has built a reputation on offering exceptionally high quality and interesting cuisine in a relaxed and friendly environment, at affordable prices where you can always be assured of attentive and welcoming service. The atmosphere is complemented by regular 6-weekly exhibitions of artwork by local and regional artists on the walls.
The wide range of lunch plates and sandwiches make this restaurant well worth considering for a splendid mid day meal. The Yorkshire plate with its Wilson's pork pie, 'Yorkshire tasty' cheese, pork and apple terrine, pickles and root vegetable coleslaw, served with salad and bread does not disappoint on any count.
Some of the inventive starters on their full à la carte include crab and cockle chowder with 'salt and vinegar' samphire and gribiche croute; little game pie in a puff pastry with red onion jam, and deep fried Somerset brie with roast beetroot and red chard salad with balsamic reduction.
Further down the menu, there's pan roasted hake fillet with saffron mash, spicy chicken wings, red pepper and chorizo salsa, or artichoke and leek risotto with white truffle oil, parmesan and fried herbs. For those who love the quintessential steak, there's the char-grilled rib-eye steak with green peppercorn, roast garlic and tomato relish, hand cut chips and English mustard mayonnaise.
Skipping dessert would not be a wise option, especially when you are confronted with choices such as warm Yorkshire parkin with vanilla ice cream, ginger and caramel; lemon and thyme bavarois, and black forest pot with layers of chocolate sponge, ganache, white chocolate and cherry brandy mousse with berry compote.
In addition to the a la carte menu, which you can view on their Website, Arts offers an extensive wine list, beers and ales as well as a large selection of non-alcoholic drinks including a full range of coffees, teas, smoothies, juices, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
Arts Cafe Bar Restaurant continues to go from strength to strength; why not take the opportunity to visit them and enjoy the unique atmosphere and experience?
Austrian, English
: 12:00 - 23:00
: 12:00 - late
Reservations: 0844 567 2323
42 Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 6DT [Map]
£14.00 £28.00
£12.50 (2 courses) to £15 (3 courses), Sun - Fri
£12.50 (2 courses) to £15 (3 courses), Sun - Fri, pre 7 pm
(Avg Price is the average cost per person for two courses, coffee, half a bottle of house wine and tip/service)
REVIEWS OF Arts Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Chest Brockwell (21 April 2008)
We have been visiting this place for the last ten years and had some great food. This weekend the food was still good but I think the staff could perk up a bit.
Wilf (14 November 2007)
It’s an excellent building with a very laid back atmosphere. Food was average, so I rate, a six on ten.
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More Info for Arts Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Children welcome
Air condition
Reservations
Groups allowed
Outside seating
Cover charge
£14.95
£14.95
Not included, 10% (optional) for 6 or more
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