Chef Liz Cottam announces new location for Owl restaurant

Chef and restaurateur Liz Cottam has announced that her restaurant Owl is to reopen in Leeds' Mustard Wharf on 27 May.

For the past two years, the gastropub resided in Leeds' Kirkgate Market.

Owl's relocation will see the restaurant double in size and add an outdoor riverside terrace.

The decision to move out of Kirkgate came as the team decided the space was no longer suited to their ambitions for the restaurant.

It comes after the announcement in October 2021 that Cottam's fine dining restaurant Home would also relocate to a bigger site in Brewery Wharf after ‘outgrowing' its current market.

Under head chef Mark Owens, Owl's spring menu will feature an eclectic selection of British classics and a series of tasting courses.

Dishes such as North Sea cod, aged Yorkshire duck terrine and Yorkshire rhubarb will emphasise local flavours across the dinner, lunch, bar and Sunday menus.

On Thursday 5 May, Owl at Kirkgate will host its final Wine & Dine event, which is due to feature six courses cooked with British seasonal ingredients, each paired with wine. It will cost £100 per head.

Owl's Kirkgate site will be closed from 22 May, in preparation for the Mustard Wharf opening on the 28 May.

Liz Cottam said: "To be part of the exciting new Mustard Wharf development is an honour, it's such a great new asset for Leeds and you can feel a real buzz in the air.

"Expect lots of light, picturesque views, and even some outdoor space! We've found the perfect spot to guzzle down some oysters and champagne on those sunny days and cosy evenings, al fresco style!"

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