Friends of Ham in Leeds

We have been a couple of times to Friends of Ham and even though on this occasion the staff were absolutely wonderful the food was very disappointing. We opted for the Spanish sharing board for 2 and paid £27.50 and what we received was really not good value for money. The beer was expensive but very nice so we didn’t mind paying but £6.00 for 2 lime and sodas is far too expensive. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but I think customers should be made aware.

Enjoyed lovely wine, ham and small plates at this place. Good value for the quality. We called in on a Saturday evening without a reservation, we were greeted as arrived and asked if wanted to wait at the bar, we were only a few minutes waiting before a table was available.

Our first visit and we all ordered the grilled cheese sandwiches, it was immediately obvious they were in fact fried, you could taste and smell the grease which personally I found off putting. Perhaps the menu should be amended to reflect they are not grilled.

The food was great, especially if you love cheese! These guys take the presentation of their food seriously. Try to book to avoid being sat in an awkward corner, will definitely go again.

We visited Friends of Ham for the first time two nights ago and were blown away. It's such a gorgeous spot and absolutely perfect for cheese, wine & beer lovers! The service was great, from the gentleman at the bar that allowed me to try my wine before deciding to the two ladies that were seating and waiting on our table they were so lovely and helpful! The food and wine was stunning but the real show stoppers were the desserts, they were so simple but SO gorgeous, we tried the cheesecake and the ice cream with sherry and haven't stopped talking about both since! Thanks so much for a lovely experience, we can't wait to return!

Really tasty sandwiches recommend the hot honey one and he pastrami one.

Buena comida y vino en un ambiente relajado. Todo el personal amable y profesional. Sin duda volvería cuando en Leeds.

Lovely restaurant with really friendly / knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend and we will definitely be heading back soon to try the rest of the tasty cheese and meats in offer 😋

Love friends of ham! The basement room is super cosy to hang out, service is great and quick :) the charcuterie is 10/10 and decent sizes for the money on build your own board ❤️

Great bar with a wide selection of beers not available in many other places

Popped here just for a couple of drinks, it was worth it. Staffs are friendly and i like the style of this bar, cozy with friendly vibe.

Was down in Leeds for work and was recommended this place and WOW! Everything about it was spot on. Great and friendly staff; food that was sensational and a brilliant selection of drinks that you can't get in many other places. Only place outside of Scotland I've seen the Vault City Iron Brew (otherwise known as the greatest drink ever created). Can't wait for my next trip to Leeds to return and for now my wallet can breathe as the worry about how much I'd spend if this was in Glasgow is real.

The food is great, and highly recommend the grilled cheese toastie. The charcuterie and cheese boards are fabulous, but I think they could have a few more options for non-meat eaters joining their carnevor friends. Overall the place is among the best in Leeds.

Don't bother if you don't eat pork. Because this is a cornucopia of quality charcuterie. There is cheese too but it pales into insignificance beside the exceptional jamon. Recommend the Saldo Toast and the Amalfi Spritzer.

My second visit to Friends of Ham with a friend for dinner. Could not fault the delicious food or the friendly service. I'll be back soon !

Five-Star Review: Friends of Ham, Leeds Friends of Ham in Leeds is still the spot for food lovers seeking exceptional quality and flavor. Years ago, it earned its reputation as a foodie favorite, and I’m thrilled to report that it hasn’t lost its touch. The meats and cheeses here are nothing short of outstanding—perfectly curated, fresh, and bursting with flavor. What really sets this place apart, though, is the wait staff. They’re incredibly knowledgeable and have an uncanny ability to recommend just the right pairings to elevate your experience. (I took their advice and added a speciality pickle and OMG!) For those who might feel hesitant to dive straight into the more exotic or stronger flavors, Friends of Ham offers plenty of traditional options. This makes it easy for anyone to explore their offerings and work their way up to the bolder selections. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or new to the world of fine meats and cheeses, Friends of Ham strikes the perfect balance. A must-visit gem that continues to impress year after year!

Tarifa decente, buen servicio, pero... ¿50 y 30 minutos esperando un pequeño sándwich a la hora del almuerzo? Me fui con hambre.

Nice calm city centre bar near the train station. Serving (as the name suggests) various types of salami and cheese. Some decent beers or wine to drink. Just lost a star as the food is a bit pricey.

Excelente comida y platos pequeños. Maravillosa carne, queso y pan en un entorno fantástico. También está cerca de la estación para que pueda tomar el tren si quiere beber.

Gran lugar para tomar una botella de vino y un plato, preciosos productos regionales, además de un buen ambiente y un personal encantador. Fácil de encontrar y cerca de la estación de tren Bien hecho a todo el personal por hacernos tan bienvenidos

What a genius concept! Customisable charcuterie boards! This place is a real love letter to Spanish/Italian bars, something that the uk is severely missing.

Flies land on you and your food non stop, staff not interested. Worst cheese board ever. Go to cheesy living or latitude wine!

Hola. Llamé para reunirme con una universidad a las 6 45 y pedí una copa de vino y pregunté si estaba bien pararse en el bar ya que todas las mesas estaban lleno. La camarera dijo que no había problema. Después de 5 minutos, una camarera de pelo largo y oscuro me pidió que bajara por la barra, cosa que hice. ¡Ella volvió a pedir por segunda vez que nos moviéramos más abajo, lo que hice! Entonces dijo por tercera vez para moverme y le respondí dónde ¿Quieres que me pare y ella dijo que no al ¡El bar! Era tan grosera y arrogante cuando dije ¿por qué estás sirviendo bebidas en el bar si te ¡No puedo beberlos! Su actitud era completamente inaceptable. y completamente contrario al personal a su Sitio de Ilkley donde asistimos regularmente. No volveré a visitar su sitio de Leeds nunca más. Harvey Brayshaw

Hidden gem. Lovely wine and atmosphere if you want to chill and have a glass of wine in a nice atmosphere this is the place to be.

Me encanta este lugar. Ambiente acogedor y concurrido, muy buena comida y bebidas. Super complaciente para un celiaco - galletas saladas sin gluten, pan, adaptaciones de platos. ¡Gran admirador!

Great bar , lots of choice of beers .fantastic orange wine. Next level bar snacks great .

Lovely bar with good wine options and some tasty food — I wanted a light dinner so just got the pork belly and butter beans but they had a great variety of meats, cheeses and small plates. Friendly and efficient service.

A pint of beer was £15!?!?! Absolute con artists. I’m the real fool for paying it as it was for a mate 😖

I've been meaning to come to FoH for years now & had a chance to with my youngest daughter; she wasn't a fan but I liked the atmosphere. The food was a little pricey but it was nice.

Great selection of cheese, charcuterie and sandwiches. Lots of choices for wine and beers.

Un gran concepto: charcutería (del cerdo de ahí Amigos del Jamón) y cervezas indie. El día que visitamos había 15 barriles a la venta, un par de barriles y varias botellas. ¿Probar antes de comprar? ¡No hay problema! Y luego... la comida. ¿Por dónde empezar? Teníamos los bocadillos de queso a la parrilla, lo que no les hace justicia. ¡Fueron brillantes! Las tablas de charcutería que vimos salir se veían igualmente bien. Así que en general, un lugar de primera. Vale la pena visitarlo.

Outstanding as usual, a great bar with fantastic selections of meats, cheeses and beer. What more do you actually need? Get yourself there for a cracking afternoon.

Went for dessert and drinks. Food was beautiful. Excellent selection of craft beer and wines

Such an amazing concept of high quality and pick it yourself beer, sliced meats and cheeses. Having gone almost a dozen times over three years, its my go to whenever friends or family come up north to visit. The beer selection is immense and the high quality meats, cheeses and fresh vegetables are great. (The Padron Peppers are a favourite of mine!). Great stop whether it be for a drink and nibbles or a full fledged feast and a beer fest.

Visited sat afternoon . It was busy we managed to be seated . This place is just great for sharers boards snacks and great beers . Service was really good and friendly and the food was just right more places should just do these simple sharers when your out for a boozy afternoon there just perfect . Lovely friendly atmosphere and all staff were very welcoming. Really lovely downstairs also . Very impressed we will come back very convenient for the station . Thank you

Need to stop walking past here. Always thought of it as a meeting place or for a quick drink near the station but is a place worthy of itself.

We came in before our train for drinks and a snack; the drink options were good and the food was beyond our expectations. Massive appreciation for Casey, Maggie & Leah!

We popped in for a drink and dessert and managed to get a table despite it being busy. The desserts were great and I really enjoyed the Carajillo cocktail.

Just a quick review. I spent a few days in Leeds as a solo female traveller. I used Ham & Friends as a base to meet friends and a date. I love the atmosphere the food and the care the staff provided. Kaycee is a gem, I didn’t catch the names of the two other bar staff, I wish I had because they all made my visit so welcomming and safe. It will forever be my first stop for lunch and wine on my next visit. Recommend to everyone. I may have to book you for a quietly raucous 50th?!! Perfect people watching window. Thank you.

Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere. Staff are friendly and accommodating. A very popular spot so it is worth booking a table in advance to avoid disappointment. A repeat customer and never disappointed. Will be returning for years to come.

Great food. Excellent service. Remember your bank card as they don't take cash.

A fantastic theme and fun atmosphere made Friends of Ham my favorite lunch of all during my stay in Leeds. This was an accidental walk-up find. Wanted to go back a second time, but unfortunately, I did not have the time. I absolutely would come back if I ever find myself in Leeds again.

Didn't get much service, it was busy. A new find for us but we will definitely be back.

Great food. Wine list a bit limited. A Reserva Rioja would be good addition

Visiting Leeds for the weekend and saw this spot on the way in from the train station. Fortunately we had the time to visit on our way back on Monday and so glad we did! Charcuterie, cheeses, loads of beer and specials for Octoberfest - so much to choose from that I'm considering making the journey back up to Leeds just to come here! Definitely recommend the pick your own charcuterie board and ribs but the star of the show for me was the hot honey nduja toastie, so much so we ordered a second before we left. Definitely come here, you won't regret it!!

Great place, Staff and atmosphere 👌

Good atmosphere, good service but not at all impressed with my food .Had a hot cheese sandwich with a side of meat but when it came I was very underwhelmed. Very little filling the menu description was much better than the actual food .

First visit. Wished I’d been there years before. Welcoming, friendly and helpful service over both beer and food choices. Everything delicious, with good sized portions for 2 people to share.

great vibe, easy pop in for a quick beer and a Spanish plate of ham. What more can you want. There is an extensive selection of beers from around the world.

Very poor and unfriendly service from the staff. No assistance with the food choices on ordering and generally bad manners throughout. Food was out of a packet and ok but attitude of the staff mean that as a long standing customer I wont be returning.

Love this place, consistently great food and great beer. For many years I've taken a later or earlier train so I can combine a visit with my travel plans. Even when there was a minor delay on my food, they made it entirely right by giving me an additional dish of very tasty food on the house (delays of this nature are very welcome really!). Can't recommend highly enough.

The beer and food were so tasty, if you love craft beer and charcuterie with great service , This place is MUST visit! EPIC!

Great little bar, close to the station. You must drink the 'Carajillo', it's a special drink for those whom like an espresso martini

Start of our mystery picnic experience. Such a lovely place stayed and had a coffee. Would love to come back to taste food and the craft beers!

Very close to the station and hosting some really good food and drink, this little place is always a stop for me. The food is, as you'd expect given the name, based on porcine ingredients and is varied, interesting and beautifully made; it's not cheap, but if you want cheap food go elsewhere, this is priced for quality and taste. Likewise the beer range is extensive, mainly (but not only) local craft beers, and there's always something interesting on tap. Again, it's priced realistically, there's plenty of places for cheap beer but here it's the range and quality you pay for. Staff are great, and it's just an all-round excellent little place which I've a big soft spot for, it's well good!

Love a charcuterie board with cheese and pickles and here provides every thing you need. Aswell as have a great selection of craft beers. We shared quite a few mixed plates and all fantastic. Would definitely recommend and will be going again. All staff were very friendly and helpful

Visited with friends today. Overpriced for portion size - sharing platter ordered. Bottle of Prosecco marked up considerably!! Tried to order affogato for dessert - informed that ice cream unavailable for 2 days, then chose the baked cheesecake but only 2 portions available for the 3 required. Hence all 3 desserts advertised would be unavailable after us. Can’t believe that ice cream hadn’t been stocked up on a Friday before the weekend.

Very bad service, female waitress with brown hair was very rude. Took ages to get any service, charging restaurant prices and had to order food at the bar because no one would take orders

A fantastic place to eat and drink. We ordered too much but finished everything, it was too good to leave. The selection of beers and wines was worth a visit in itself. Service was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.. Well worth a visit.

Had a fabulous time with friends loved the orange wine carafe Ary and casey I think the guys who worked were a total delight and some great food recommendations a cheese board is a must have for one hungry person or to share...which I did not. Love this place 100% recommended 👌

Good atmosphere and very friendly staff, but meagre portions.

Great place! Sat at the bar drinking fantastic craft beer (Chubbles) & eating cheese 🧀...buzzy atmosphere

Great bar & excellent craft beer!!

For the atmosphere and beer selection this is a great venue. However, the charcuterie boards are no more than very expensive bar snacks. I have eaten here twice now and have left hungry.

Didn't have food, great wee place for a decent pint.

Love this place in Leeds. A deli at it’s best.

Have had many nights in friends of ham in the past - one of my favourite places to go in Leeds. Kicked out tonight with our group of 6 after sitting for 20 minutes deciding on menu options. Staff singled out member or party for ‘swaying’ and refused alcohol service, very rude considering the singled out person was celebrating their birthday. Would not go back. Staff member was very pretentious, female, brown hair, short and lost a large spend (logic of legal obligation was ridiculous)

Lovely small plates and good beer. Little on the pricey side.

Grew up in France and never had a Croque Monsieur like the one here - stunning! Fast service, good atmosphere, conveniently located.

Don’t be deterred by the ongoing block paving outside - I’m sure it’ll be worth it when it’s finally finished. Only have the one cask on tonight but there’s always some interesting Craft choices - the Verdant Sundialer is a spot on Pale Ale - it comes in schooners as well 👍🏻

Great food and some amazing ales. Definitely a beer lovers place.

Used to be great, new staff and management do not care about regulars

Often stop in here for a drink before getting the train. It's a lovely atmosphere and they do a range of good beers and wines. I've had the deli boards here and they are extremely good too. One of my favourite bars in Leeds so would definitely recommend.

Tucked in amongst the hustle & bustle, the mish-mash of tables/furniture made for an ideal & endearing place to hang out. Unfortunately I didn't eat there, though I won't hesitate to next time I visit.

We called into today Friday 16th Feb 24 for the first time. Find a table and order at the bar, so more casual dining than seated and served. Had a few small plates and a drink, which came to around £66 with tip, not the cheapest place to eat in Leeds but I thought it was value for money. Left full and satisfied plus fully enjoyed the experience. Overall I would return and would recommend 4 stars ✨✨✨✨

For a quick lunch or an extensive brunch with all your friends, this is the place. Fancy later hours, check the downstairs area. This place leaves nothing behind and does all on a level that has you wanting nothing more.

Nice place for a glass of wine. Ate here several years ago. Was great I remember.

We entered a relatively full bar and a sign said wait to be seated so we waited by the sign. A couple came in behind us and the server with the long frizzy black hair came over and started serving the couple behind us. I said to the server that we were next and her response was " well how was I supposed to know that, they spoke to me first". Wow. So now it's my fault we weren't served first. Having said that, once seated the bar staff were excellent.

Good food in a bustling spot in Leeds City Centre

Always visit when in leeds lovley chilled place whether having food or just catching up and having drinks with friends.

Nice atmosphere and normal prices

One of our favourite places. It's been around for years and every time we go the food is great, the service is great and the atmosphere is great. We often just go for drinks and there's always a spot for us.

Great place to meet for drinks with friends, great atmosphere, excellent beer and wine.

Pass this place all the time on the way to the train station and decided to pop in on this occasion. It’s a nice little bar, with a pleasant (ish) atmosphere, however the staff that were working all looked miserable and like they didn’t want to be there - granted it was between Christmas and new year so no one wants to work, however it couldn’t have been more obvious they didn’t want to be there! Let alone serve drinks to customers. It was a bit of a mood vacuum to be honest so we only stayed for one drink. The drinks are pricy, but you’re in Leeds near the station so to be expected really, but the beer we had was verging on being warm and wasn’t too pleasant - another reason we only stayed for one drink. Bit of a shame, it based on this experience we won’t be back

Great bar with great beers and food

Great atmosphere beer quality good they don't take cash only card.

We popped in for a drink after a meal elsewhere and enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere.

Had a fabulous time as always with friends in Friends of Ham on 23rd December 2023. Serves Veltin’s pilsner larger which is such a great pint, Spanish board was superb. Staff were tremendous as they always are and the atmosphere was fun, friendly and vibrant. Never change!!! We are biased I guess, as me and the wife go regularly on a Saturday afternoon, it’s our non-local local you could say…

I really love the general atmosphere of FoH. Chill. Good lighting. With access to really great beers, nice wines, and decent snacks.

I’ve popped in a couple of times on my own but brought my wife last week. I think service there is always friendly and food was excellent as usual. I like the ambience too - lively vibe - albeit there was a very large group of men by the bar who had clearly been there a while which took the edge off a bit until they moved on…..great selection of beers and I also like the various charcuterie combinations too.

Unbelievable price for 2 bottles of beer! £25!!!! We asked for 2 of the small raspberry beers, often had in other places, yes, usually a bit more, but £12.50 each and both caps were removed by bar staff and money asked for before telling us the price so obliged to have. Won't be drinking there again. We only popped in for a quick beer, what a fleecing.

Friends of Ham seems more popular than ever, and I'd certainly recommend booking in advance. I visited on a Saturday afternoon in December, and it was very busy. A platter of mixed hams and cheeses accompanied by a couple of Kirkstall Brewery beers was very welcome, and the atmosphere and service were great as ever.

Not a bad place and great selection of beer. That's whwn you can hear yourself think due to the loud background noise. Better wear ear cancelling headphones.

Sadly I didn’t enjoy my visit on Saturday due to there not being any table service, not enough bread or crackers with the meat and cheese platter, and when I booked the table there was an option to comment on whether I had any special requests. I noted that it was a birthday but the bar/ restaurant didn’t make any reference to this. I’ve always loved the food, wine, and atmosphere at friends of ham but I feel that the unique experience has been lost. I use to enjoy the staff explaining the wine and giving their recommendations, also I missed them coming to the table and feeling like you were valued as a customer.

Delicious meats and Padrons served in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff & great drinks choices! We booked for lunch and even though we turned up early they accommodated us without fuss!

I went here only because my family member wished to have a veggie/vegan meal. Buy stuck for choice I had the beef carpaccio. We shared a sweet potato side. I’ve had beef carpaccio many times in Italy and other places - the one served up was inedible - sad, unable to slice - the small bit I did taste was like leather. As I didn’t wish to embarrass my family member by making a fuss - I decided to wait until someone bothered to check everything was ok with our food - and then I would have said something. Nobody came so left it. A the end of the meal when a waitress came to clear the table she looked at what I’d left. Took it to the bar to show a colleague - both pulled a face at it - the second colleague shrugged her shoulders and then scraped it into the bin by the bar! The cloudy lemonade was nice as was the cold tap water. The toilets downstairs were disgusting.

Popped in - it seems to be a kind of 1960s retro bar with craft ales. Most of which looked fairly niche. Staff were friendly. Would have been nice to see more punters to give the place a better vibe. Perhaps we didnt see it at its best - couldnt see any ham or wine on offer although we did turn up about 10.30. One for another day

There is nothing wrong with the nduja pasta. Except I can't believe the price at £11. Come on, that is ridiculous for that amount of food.

I love Friends of Ham, excellent food and drinks, but my one complaint is they need to provide better knives for cutting cheese! When you're getting cheese to share you want to be able to cut slices for each person eating, but when you're trying to cut it with a dinner knife it just ends up as a crumbly mess!

We visited on a weekday lunchtime but it was still busy. We were served promptly and the staff were friendly. As always, there is a great choice of wine, when the food was excellent.