Bar and restaurant opens at converted mill complex Sunny Bank Mills for ‘final part of the jigsaw’

A new bar and restaurant has opened at the Sunny Bank Mills complex in Farsley, near Leeds.

Saint Jude is a sister establishment to the Grumpy's pizzeria at Sunny Bank, which opened four years ago.

The venues are run by Farsley-based sisters Alex and Cassie Rogerson.

Alex Rogerson said: "We wanted to create a venue that complimented Grumpy's and the other surrounding eateries, including our brilliant neighbours Mill Kitchen. Saint Jude opens at 10am for brunch and offers tables to walk-in customers all the way through to evening food and late night cocktails.

"The decor is cosier and darker than Grumpy's, giving it a more grown-up feel where you're welcome to stay and drink all day. No booking is needed. With five draught lines, including cask, there's more local and craft beer on offer at Saint Jude and our wine and cocktail list is also more varied."

Saint Jude has 36 covers inside and 52 outside, while Grumpy's has up to 60 covers inside (without restrictions) and another 40 outside. They have been named in tribute to the founders' parents.

John Gaunt, joint managing director of Edwin Woodhouse Ltd, the owners of Sunny Bank Mills, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Alex and Cassie have decided to open a new restaurant at Sunny Bank in the wake of the success of Grumpy’s.

“Saint Jude is a fantastic addition to our ever-growing community and will be a real asset for everyone who works and visits here. We are proud to be a part of Alex and Cassie’s exciting journey.

“Saint Jude is the final part of the jigsaw for this part of the mill with Mill Kitchen, Grumpys, Saint Jude, Anahata Yoga and of course Jackaboos play gym working together to create a really vibrant street scene and atmosphere.”

William Gaunt, joint managing director, added: “Sunny Bank now has a rich array of retail and leisure facilities, alongside our refurbished offices.

“We have beauticians, hair salons, cafes, restaurants, a yoga studio, an art gallery, a brewery, a concert venue and a massage studio, all providing a variety of services for the many companies who are now based here.”