A NEW bar and restaurant has opened at the award-winning Sunny Bank Mills complex in Farsley.

The new venue, called Saint Jude, is a sister establishment to the successful Grumpy’s pizzeria at Sunny Bank, which opened four years ago.

Saint Jude and Grumpy's are run by Farsley-based sisters Alex and Cassie Rogerson.

Alex 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."

They serve beer, wine, cocktails and coffee, alongside homemade burgers, bagels and doughnuts.

Alex explained that she and Cassie loved being part of the Sunny Bank Mills community, where Yorkshire Television’s Emmerdale and Heartbeat used to be filmed.

“Sunny Bank’s growth over the last few years has been really inspiring and new venues such as the Old Woollen and Amity Brewery are helping to bring a new audience to Farsley which, in turn, gives all of the other businesses the opportunity to grow and develop. We couldn’t imagine opening our second place anywhere other than Farsley. It is a really wonderful community that encourages us to do our best.”

Saint Jude has 36 covers inside and 52 outside. In a tribute to Alex and Cassie’s parents, Grumpy’s is named after their father and Saint Jude after their mother.