Friends of Ham Leeds is a continental style cafe bar on New Station Street, close to the railway station. It specialises in the simple pairing of excellent charcuterie, farmhouse cheese, bread, beer and wine. The welcoming, informal room works equally well for one drink and a nibble or a complete meal assembled from several shared plates.
Boards bring together British, Spanish, French and Italian cured meats with cheeses chosen for contrasts in milk, texture and maturity. Sourdough from Leeds Bread Co-op, olives, pickles and chutneys add acidity and crunch around the richer central ingredients. Small plates and a concise dessert selection allow diners to extend the meal beyond the signature boards.
Vegetarian and vegan choices are available, along with gluten free bread or crackers, but the compact kitchen handles substantial amounts of meat and dairy. Guests with severe allergies are advised by the venue to consider the cross contamination risk carefully. Most of the charcuterie, cheese, bread and deli accompaniments can also be bought to take home.
Craft beer is selected with the same attention as the food, supported by bottles, changing draught lines and tutored pairing experiences. Wine, port, sherry, alcohol free drinks and a small spirits selection round out the list. Friends of Ham succeeds through the quality of its sourcing and the pleasure of comparing carefully matched food and drink at the table.
Address: 4–8 New Station Street, Leeds LS1 5DL, United Kingdom
Friends of Ham Menu
Bar Snacks
Gordal Olives
Smoked Catalan Almonds
N
Giardiniera House Pickles
Ve|GF
Padrón Peppers
Ve
Boquerones with EVOO
GF
Cauliflower Hummus
Ve|S|N, tahini, fermented chilli oil, & sourdough
Pork Rillettes
crème fraîche & mustard with sourdough
Devilled Duck Egg
GF|V, spiced yolks, pickled onion, chive
Molisano Sausage Roll
spicy lamb & pork with garlic aioli
Chorizo Al Vino
GF, sautéed in red wine & honey
Chorizo Madeleines
with sticky chorizo and allium jam
Sourdough Bread* & EVOO
* gluten free alternative available
Sharing Boards
Spanish Board
Two Spanish cheeses alongside paleta ibérico bellota and ibérico chorizo with rosemary torta, quince & sourdough
Ibérico Charcuterie Plate
S, Celebrating the finest Arturo Sánchez ibérico cuts – jamón bellota, paleta bellota & cebo de campo lomo with cornichons & olive oil crackers
Panzanella
Ve, Heritage tomato, spent sourdough, dijon vinaigrette, capers, pickled shallots and herbs
Seasonal Board
S, 2 meats & 2 cheeses chosen by our Chefs, with crackers, sourdough & chutney. See the specials board upstairs or ask at the bar
Charcuterie
Jamón Ibérico Bellota
The King of Spanish Hams, rich and nutty with incredible depth
Bresaola di Montagna
Grass-fed beef rubbed in herbs and cured for 3 months
Lardo di Colonnata
Fat from the back layered with bay, rosemary, garlic & spices then aged for 10 months in Italian marble
Lomo Ibérico
Rare breed loin cured in spices and paprika, deep rich flavours
Coppa
Pork shoulder rubbed with herbs and smoked
Finocchiona
Rustic Italian salami made with wild fennel seeds and pollen
Serrano Gran Reserva
A classic 14 month cured Spanish ham
Ibérico Chorizo
Highest quality classic Spanish meat coarse cut & cured with paprika
Prosciutto Crudo
Sweet & salty Italian ham with savoury depth. Aged 2 years
Cheese
Baron Bigod Brie
P|Cow, Incredible tasting Suffolk brie, runny, decadent and deliciously smelly
Old Winchester
P|V|Cow|PF, Tangy, strong, crunchy Cheddar/Parmesan/Gouda hybrid
Elrick
UnP|Goat|V, Traditional French-style goat with an edible ash rind, creamy richness with a herby goat flavour
Wyfe of Bath
P|Cow|V|PF, Semi-hard young Gouda, nutty, creamy texture, summer meadows on the nose
Gorgonzola Dolce
UnP|Cow, A soft Italian blue loved by many, rich and sweet, silky in the mouth
Brin d’Amour
P|Ewe, Velvety semi-soft Corsican cheese coated in wild herbs, gentle yet exquisite flavours
Cote Hill Blue
UnP|Cow|V, Soft brie-style blue, rich with a distinctive flavour due to the raw milk
Etivaz
UnP|Cow|PF, The best Swiss cheese – smokey butterscotch caramel Alpine flavours
Yoredale
UnP|Cow|V|PF, Traditional Dales Wensleydale – sharp, fresh and light – more of a creamy texture than crumbly
Extras
Perello Olive Oil Crackers*
S, approx 12 small crackers
Sourdough Bread & EVOO*
* gluten free alternative available
Rosemary Torta Cracker
per torta
Pot of Quince
Pot of Chutney
Cornichons
Gordal Olives
Giardiniera Pickles
Ve|GF
Ham Classics
Olive Tapenade
Ve, Homemade gordal olive tapenade with toasted sourdough
Nduja Toast
Spicy, spreadable salami on toasted sourdough with thyme-infused honey, capers and peashoots
Lardo Toast
N, Thinly sliced lardo di colonnata with walnut pesto
Boquerones
GF, Marinated anchovies with extra virgin olive oil
Dessert & Dessert Wines
Pedro Ximénez Affogato*
GF, Northern Bloc Vanilla Ice Cream topped with a shot of Pedro Ximénez sherry
Sicilian Orange Cake
N|V|GF, Almonds, polenta, orange marmalade, whipped crème fraîche and orange syrup
Tokaj Hetszolo Late Harvest *
An exceptional sweet wine, refreshingly crisp with melon and elderflower, perfect match to rich desserts and blue cheese
Classic Affogato*
GF, Northern Bloc Vanilla Ice Cream topped with an espresso
Chocolate Slab
Ve|GF, Chocolate pavé, spiced crumb, fudge ice cream, sherry vinegar syrup
Burnt Basque Cheesecake
V, With thyme and honey roasted plums
Pedro Ximénez Sherry
Sweet and unctuous, served chilled, the perfect post-tapas tipple
Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
SERVED 11.00 – 17.00. All sandwiches are made with sourdough bread, but can be made with GF tiger bread. Add meat: serrano | chorizo | nduja | +£2.75
The Rupert
Pastrami, sauerkraut & thousand island dressing
Framhattan
Cured beef, English mustard and gherkins
El Verde
V, Our veggie toastie with roasted aubergine and a pumpkin seed kale pesto
Alpine Toastie
Raclette cheese, prosciutto, spring onion & cornichons
Hot Honey
With nduja, chorizo and hot honey on the side
Classic Grilled Cheese
V, With Fram’s house cheese mix
Seasonal Specials
Tomato Carpaccio
Ve|GF, Heritage tomatoes with extra virgin olive oil, capers and pickled shallots
Sobrasada Meatballs
Melt-in-the-mouth meatballs in a tomato fritada sauce
Ham Hock Terrine
Pressed ham hock with parsley served with guindilla relish and sourdough toast
Sobrasada Potato Rösti
Rösti on sobrasada sauce with a herb salad
Roasted Cauliflower
Ve|S|N, With Fram’s hummus, tahini sauce and fermented chilli oil
Spring Gnocchi
Kale pesto, vernal greens and aged parmesan
Beetroot Salad
V, Salt baked beetroot with beetroot ketchup, pickled beetroot and whipped goat’s cheese
Bresaola Carpaccio
GF, Cured beef with extra virgin olive oil, capers and aged parmesan
Softs & Hot
San Pellegrino Sparkling
Lemon | Blood Orange
Hip Pop
Apple & Elderflower Kombucha
Tropical Peach Soda
Coca Cola
Diet Coke
Can O Small Sparkling Water
Whisky & Spirits
25ML. Doubles of all spirits available. Mixers: Coke | Diet Coke | Lemonade | Tonic | Slimline | Ginger Beer | £2.5, Soda Water | £0.5
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Whittaker’s London Dry Gin
Whitby Real Rhubarb Gin
Libations Spiced Rum
Nikka Coffey Single Malt
Apéritif
White Sangria
with sauvignon & vermouth blanco
Red Sangria
with tempranillo & MUZ vermut
White Port and Tonic
Partida Creus MUZ Vermut Rojo
over ice
Sherry, Port & Sweet Wine
50ML & 100ML
Lustau Papirusa Manzanilla
Our driest sherry, great with ham, almonds or olives
Pedro Ximénez
Sweet and unctuous, served delightfully chilled
Tokaj Hetszolo Late Harvest *
An exceptional sweet wine, refreshingly crisp with melon and elderflower, perfect match to rich desserts and blue cheese
Barbadillo Oloroso 12yo
Dry with intense dried fruits & nuts, great apéritif
Red Wine
175ML & BOTTLE. 125ml, 250ml and 500ml carafes also available. * Organic | ** Natural | Ve – Vegan
Ciello Rosso Nero d’Avola
Sicily, Italy **|Ve, Bright, easy-drinking organic red, with red plum, black cherry and a soft spiciness
Gran Cerdo Tinto
Spain *|**|Ve, 100% Tempranillo, bright red berries and a little spice. Very much a friend of ham!
Ballena del Sur Malbec
Argentina *|**|Ve, Soft and juicy expression of Malbec with jammy bramble fruits, plum and fresh herbs
Antica Enotria Vriccio Primitivo
Italy *|**|Ve, Ripe black plums, sweet spice and preserved fruits. A wine we just can’t stay away from!
White Wine
175ML & BOTTLE. 125ml, 250ml and 500ml carafes also available. * Organic | ** Natural | Ve – Vegan
Ciello Bianco Catarratto
Sicily, Italy **|Ve, A delightful introduction to natural wine. Fresh and easy drinking. Unfiltered, so a little hazy
Chin Chin Vinho Verde
Portugal *|Ve, Hints of apple and lemon, refreshing with a light spritz. Super drinkable
Gran Cerdo Blanco
Spain *|**|Ve, Super juicy, slightly funky and very moreish. The pig bottle, a Friends of Ham classic!
José Pariente Sauvignon Blanc
Spain *, Exotic fruit with cut grass and herbal notes. A top class sauvignon to rival Marlborough!
Rosé Wine
175ML & BOTTLE. 125ml, 250ml and 500ml carafes also available. * Organic | ** Natural | Ve – Vegan
Réserve de Gassac
France *, Pale pink in colour and packed with fresh berries, an easy drinking rosé
Rosé Vé, Mas de Valériole
France Ve|*, A classic Provençal rosé, pale pink in colour with berries and a little salty breeze. Unfiltered, so even juicier and can have a slight haze
Sparkling Wine
125ML & BOTTLE. * Organic | ** Natural | Ve – Vegan
Le Dolci Colline Prosecco
Italy Ve, Delicate and lively classic Italian sparkling with notes of apple and peach
Domaine Merceron Crémant de Loire
France *, Chenin blanc, cabernet franc, chardonnay blend made in the traditional method. Crisp flavours of fresh pear with a hint of almond and lots of bubbles