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Restaurants, cafes, pubs & bars
Indulge in Bradford and Saltaire’s culinary delights, explore beautiful buildings and enjoy the opportunity to get involved in the hustle and bustle.
Bradford –
My Lahore
South Asian cafe-bar concept offering 4 floors of chic decor for a menu of Indian and eclectic food.
52 Great Horton Rd, Bradford BD7 1AL
Mon – Sun, 12/1pm – 11pm | 01274 308508 | bradford@mylahore.co.uk
La Caverna Pizzeria
An authentic Modenese Pizza experience that utilises traditional wood fire techniques.
Millergate, Sunbridgewells BD1 1SY
Tues – Sun, 4pm – 9pm/10pm | 01274 726795
City Vaults
Creative pub fare & drinks in a cosy setting with bar games & a dramatic stained glass ceiling.
33 Hustlergate, Bradford BD1 1RE
Mon – Sun, 9am – 10pm | 01274 739697 | INFO@THECITYVAULTS.CO.UK
Porter House Bros
A premium steak, smoked meats, and seafood restaurant. The atmosphere is sophisticated yet comfortable, with a rustic chic décor.
72 Thornton Rd, Bradford BD1 2DG
Mon – Sun, 5pm – 11pm wkdays, 1pm – 11pm wkends | 01274 738000 | hello@porterhousebros.com
Mezza Restaurant
Mezzes, kibbeh & chargrilled meats in a sophisticated venue that also offers Arabic sweets.
Legrams Mill, Bradford BD7 1NH
Mon – Sun, 4pm – 11pm | 01274 745886 | reservations@mezzarestaurants.com
International Restaurant
Long-running eatery serving an extensive menu of Indian dishes in a warm dining room.
40-42 Mannville Terrace, Morley St, Bradford BD7 1BA
Mon – Sun, 4:30 – 11pm | 01274 721 449
Jinnah Restaurant
A family-owned company boasting a total of 5 award-winning restaurants in the Yorkshire region, specialising in Traditional Kashmiri Pakistani Cuisine.
109, 99 Leeds Rd, Bradford BD1 5BL
Mon – Sun, 11:30am – 11pm | 01274 733732
Sunbridgewells
Bradford’s own Victorian quarter, which includes restaurants, cafes and shops in a setting that is in line with the city’s history and culture.
Millergate, Bradford, BD1 1SD
Tues – Sunday 12pm – 11pm, 9pm on Sundays
Cafe W
Stylish cafe located in the Wool Exchange selling a variety of coffee related beverages, muffins, cakes and light lunch options.
The Wool Exchange, Hustlergate, Bradford BD1 1BL
Mon – sun, 10am – 4pm
Tiffin Coffee
Bradford’s independent coffee house in the heart of the city at the historic Wool Exchange.
The Wool Exchange, 22 Bank St, Bradford BD1 1PR
Mon – Sat, 8am – 5pm; Sun, 10am –4pm
Coffee 28
Coffee shop with smoothies, milkshakes and light lunch options
5 Nelson Street, Bradford. BD1 5AX.
Mon – Fri, 7am – 5pm
Smorgasboard Coffee Bar
A trendy cafe serving unique food, coffee and ambience.
2-4 Rawson Pl, Bradford BD1 3QQ
Mon – Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm | 01274 218066
The Cake Ole
The Cake ‘Ole specialises in serving up eye-catching, colourful, creative and imaginative combinations of food and drink.
Centenary Square, Bradford BD1 1HY
Mon – Sat, 9:30am – 5pm, Sun 10:30am – 4pm | 01274 307622
The Corn Dolly
A traditional ale pub with a large beer garden.
The Corn Dolly, 110 Bolton Rd BD1 4DE
Mon – Sun, Food served Thurs – Sat | 01274 720219
Jacob’s Well Pub
A historic city centre pub dating back to the 19th century. Serving real ales and pies.
Jacobs Well Pub, Bradford BD1 5RL
Mon – Sun, 4pm – 10pm/11pm
The Exchange Craft Beer House
Exchange Craft Beer House is an award winning craft beer house serving up Pieminster pies and groovy happenings beneath the Wool Exchange
14 Market St, Bradford BD1 1LH
Tues – Sun, 12pm – 10pm (Open last Sunday of the month only) | 01274 306078
Waller’s Brewery
Vaulted brick pub located in Sunbridge Wells complex, the building has a storied history.
Millergate, Sunbridgewells BD1 1SX
Tues – Sun, 12pm – 10/11pm
Saltaire/Shipley –
Don’t Tell Titus
Bilevel pub sporting dark-wood decor, leather furnishings & a menu of inventive global fare. 6-7 Victoria Road, Saltaire – Short walk downhill from Victoria Hall
Wed – Sun | 01274 595633 | Email: info@donttelltitus.co.uk.
The Boathouse Inn
A chic contemporary pub/restaurant set in a refurbished, riverside Victorian boathouse.
The Boathouse Inn, Victoria road, Saltaire, BD18 3LA – 3 minute walk from Victoria Hall
Mon – Sun 11am – 9pm, Kit 11am – 8pm | 01274 585690 | info@theboathouseinn.co.uk
Salts Bar & Kitchen
Open plan restaurant in former tram depot with a Modern British menu and a dining gallery upstairs.
199 Bingley Rd, Shipley BD18 4DH – 5 minute walk from Victoria Hall
Mon – Sun 12pm – 12am, Kit 12pm – 9pm (7pm Sundays) | 01274 582111 | hello@saltbeerfactory.co.uk
Rossini’s
Italian restaurant with a la carte menu and daily specials.
Avondale Buildings, 26 Bradford Rd, Shipley BD18 3NT – 10 minute walk towards Shipley
Tues – Sun, Kitchen times vary (Sun 4 -7.30pm) | 01274 256000 | info@rossiniitalian.co.uk
Crafty Indian
Family-owned Punjabi restaurant with contemporary decor, serving classic and modern dishes.
34-38 Bradford Rd, Shipley BD18 3NT – 10 minute walk towards Shipley
Tues – Sun, 5 – 10pm | 01274 588114 | hello@thecraftyindian.com
Aagrah
Contemporary chain restaurant serving traditional regional dishes from India and Pakistan.
4 Saltaire Rd, Shipley BD18 3HN – 10 minute walk towards Shipley
Mon – Sun, Kit 4:30/5pm – 10:30/11pm | 01274 530880 | info@aagrah.com
Tapas Tree, Shipley
Traditional meat and seafood tapas, plus salads served in a homely setting with dark wood furniture.
Wharf House, Wharf Street, Shipley BD17 7DW – 15 minute walk from Victoria Hall
Mon – Sun, Kit 12 – 8/9pm | 01274533988
Rajpoot, Shipley
Restaurant serving authentic south Asian food based in the heart of Shipley.
73 Otley Rd, Shipley BD18 2BJ – 20 minute walk from Victoria Hall
Wed – Mon, 4:30 – 11:50pm | 01274 586273 | enquiries@rajpootrestaurantshipley.co.uk
Shimla Spice
Upscale Indian restaurant with mood lighting and some more unusual dishes on the menu.
69 Otley Rd, Shipley BD18 2BJ – 20 minute walk from Victoria Hall
Tues – Sun, 5pm – 10:30pm/11:30pm | 01274 599800 | info@shimlaspice.co.uk
Village General Store
Modern coffee shop, cafe and artisan gift shop, serving sandwiches and bagels.
1, Daisy Place, Saltaire Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 4NA
Mon-Fri – 7:30-4 | Sat – 8-5 | Sun – 9-4
Giddy Arts
An independent craft gallery, refill shop and speciality coffee bar.
1 Victoria Road, BD183LA
Mon – Sun, 10am – 4pm
Cultures Saltaire
Saltaire Deli and Drafthouse serving wine/beer/coffee/cheese/ferments
79 Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3JS
Tues – Sun, 10am – 8/9pm
Bradford 2025 events & exhibitions during conference
See what’s on across the district from Bradford 2025 and get involved with the city of culture year.
Tours and Visits
If you are not planning to attend the arranged tours and visits, you can engage with other self-guided tours and visits in the area:
- Bradford Museums & Galleries: https://bradfordmuseums.org/our-venues/
- Bradford City Heritage Trail – https://bit.ly/BradfordTrail
- Salts Mill & Peace Museum: https://www.saltsmill.org.uk/ (note: not open on Tuesdays)
- Undercliffe Cemetery Walk & Lister Park Walk – bradford2025.co.uk/programme/bradford-on-foot
- Visualising Heritage: a Saltaire Experience – https://bit.ly/SaltaireExp
- Bradford Cathedral – https://bradfordcathedral.org.uk/
- Brontë Birthplace, Thornton – https://brontebirthplace.com/
- Brontë Parsonage Museum – https://www.bronte.org.uk/
