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                <title>Chapel Allerton</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A lively little neighbourhood three miles north of the city centre, Chapel Allerton is about as close to a continental drinking and dining experience as you'll get in the north of England and is home to a clutch of the region's finest restaurants. Clustered around the junction of Stainbeck Lane and Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton may not be possessed of the beauty of a French square or Italian piazza but come on a summer's evening and find a lively, friendly buzz without the sense of underlying tension and atmosphere of total drunkeness that most of Britain's drinking districts entail. The restaurants and bars spill out onto the pavements, many with heated or covered seating areas, nestling in between a range of small independent shops that make a daytime trip a pleasant diversion from the bustle of central Leeds. Some of Chapel Allerton's more renowned restaurants include the much-lauded Sukhothai, held by many to be one of the country's finest Thai restaurants, a branch of Leeds' greek Olive Tree restaurant, Sami's North African cuisine, and two Casa Mias, the original, cheaper, trattoria-style eatery with a range of light Italian meals and sumptuous desserts and Casa Mia Grande, a high-end, high-quality Italian dining establishment that is among Leeds' best restaurants. As for drinking, traditional pubs like the Regent compete for your custom with quirky bars like Further North and quality cocktails at the Hub, Zed and Angels Share, amongst many others]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Reliance</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A really rather lovely bar, just out of town, but definitely worth the little walk.  A relaxed atmosphere with massive battered sofas to fall into, and a mix n' match attitude to the rest of the furniture.  Usually has a bit of an exhibition on the walls too.  Definitely worth eating there too. Small but perfectly formed menu which never fails to taste absolutely gorgeous (lamb shank being my particular favourite at the moment), which can be eaten in the informal restaurant bit in the back of the bar whilst watching the chefs do their thing in the open kitchen.  <br><br>Reasonably priced too.  Separate daytime and evening menus.<br><br>Another excellent place to either start a night or just to have a few quiet bevvies in.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sandinista</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Cafe bar by day, thronging bar by night. Another excellent bar with an excellent music policy (bearing in mind my bias towards indie/rock).  <br><br>Does do food but I haven't indulged yet as it's always been rammed to the gills when I've been, usually late in the night.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Reform</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A dark and cosy bar in the week, gets louder towards the weekend.  In my eyes the best music policy in town (indie/rock) and superior to Mojos (next door) as it doesn't get so bloody rammed, and you can actually get a pint and usually a seat.<br><br>Well recommended cocktails too. Open until 4am.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sela</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A cellar bar on New Briggate, sandwiched between and under North and Franks. A nice little bar with a lovely atmosphere and a good taste in music, usually along jazz/blues lines but branches out now and again.  <br><br>As can be expected, busy on a weekend, but good for a quiet drink and a light snack when you're knackered from shopping on a Saturday.<br><br>Usually has live acts on in the week.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Milo</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[An excellent wee bar close to the Corn Exchange. Pricier than most but worth it with a laidback, friendly atmosphere and a quality mix of music varying every night of the week, including live sets from local talent. Also worth checking out Wire, the club next door.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Elbow Room</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A bar/pool hall/diner/club thing all rolled into one. Part of a small chain. Good for dropping in on for the food (which, when it eventually comes, comes in rather mountainous portions), and for watching the footy.]]></description>
                
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                <title>The Adelphi</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A cracking boozer near the Tetley's Brewery. Not particularly cheap, but not extortionate either.  <br><br>Original Victorian fixtures and fittings. Food is of a good standard and there are a myriad of rooms to get yourself lost in. A quality place to start a night, or for a quiet(ish) drink if you don't fancy having a massive bender.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Mojos</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Fab bar, great staff, all the cocktails (and shots) you could ever want and the grooviest music in the world - Hendrix, Stones, Beatles, plus loads of obscure stuff. Chris Moyle's favourite bar!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Room restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It recently won Yorkshire and Humberside restaurant of the year in the Observer Food Monthly and it's obvious why. Room updates classic dishes such as Bangers and Mash or Chow Mein with brilliant results. Plus the downstairs Bedroom is the perfect post-dinner spot for cocktails and champagne - pure indulgence.]]></description>
                
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