August 31st, 2008
While pondering a major purchase, Dusty and I took a break in the Espresso Bar at Harvey Nichols in Leeds. We had to wait about 5 minutes to get a table because it was so busy, but with lots of eye candy on show and walking by, this was not a problem. The maitre’d showed us to our small square table where we would have a great view of the talent that are Leeds men strolling up and down the Victoria Quarter Arcade. For a moment we were nearly tempted by the afternoon tea for two. At forty pounds though, this might have been a tad indulgent for what was otherwise a short break, so opted for the salt beef sandwiches with sweet mustard, along with a latte for my old self and a fresh orange juice for dusty. The service is impeccable, the staff smartly dressed and efficient. When you visit, make sure you look up at the ceiling in the arcade. It is a beautiful thing and Leeds have certainly done themselves proud with the restoration of the whole Briggate area over the last few years. Our food arrived and went down a treat. Tasty, good quality and nicely presented with a side of crisps. The only problem we had, while discussing the potential major purchase, was the neck ache we were at risk of bringing on. If you visit and like us, like a bit of people watching, you will see what we mean!
Rating: 4 Stars.
Espresso Bar on Ground Floor
Tel: 0113 204 8000
Fax: 0113 204 8080
Opening times
Mon – Wed: 10am – 6pm
Thurs: 10am – 8pm
Fri: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 9am – 7pm
Sun: 11am – 5pm
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