Multistories, Leeds' coolest new rooftop car park event, has launched a new series of bottomless brunches in collaboration with Masterchef star Matt Healey.
Taking place every Saturday between 12 pm and 2.30 pm, and every Sunday between 12 pm and 2.30 pm and 3.30 pm to 6 pm, this new sky-high boozy brunch is right up our street.
Hosted at Level 8 at Citi Park in the Merrion Centre with stunning views across Leeds city centre, you'll get stuck into 90 minutes of bottomless brunch - starting with a host of delicious tapas dishes from none other than Matt Healey.
Mastchef The Professionals 2016 Finalist Matt Healey will be on cooking duties for the brunches / Image: Matt Healey
Saturday's events will be a straight bottomless brunch with local DJ's on hand to provide the selections throughout, whilst Sunday's will take things up a notch once again by adding a series of themes into the mix.
The themed Sunday brunches will kick off with a ‘Diva Drag’ brunch on Sunday 8 August, with appearances from host Velma Cell and local star Karla Bear.
Going forward, these will chance weekly with future themes set to include disco, 80s and hip-hop.
There'll be props provided and you're expected to go all-out with your garms to make sure you really look the part.
This rooftop space is relatively new to Leeds and has been throwing a host of great events / Image: Multistories
£30 per head will get you unlimited prosecco, house beer and cocktails alongside some tasty plates from Matt Healey in the kitchen. The menu is yet to be revealed but given his track record we're sure it'll be excellent.
If you want to, you can also upgrade to a premium drinks menu to increase your choice on the bottomless option.
Speaking on the new brunches, Arron Fishwick the co-founder of the company behind Multistories said:
“We’ve had some recent success with our Camden Helles tanker party and people watching the Euros on our big screen.
"It seemed like the logical next step to offer bottomless brunch, but to take it to another level (literally) by introducing the themes on a Sunday for those looking for something a little different.
"It’s been incredible to see people coming together and enjoying themselves at Multistories over the last month and a half and we are determined to keep things fresh and interesting by now offering the highest brunch in Leeds city centre.
“Our whole aim for Multistories has been about bringing people from the hospitality sector back together to create something fun and cool. Not only that, but we want people to enjoy a safe space where they can meet and catch up over some delicious food and drinks."
Meadowhall has just welcomed a brand-new JD Sports Store - and it is absolutely mega.
Trainer and sportswear lovers, this one's for you as JD Sports has just opened the doors to its newest store.
Located in Meadowhall shopping centre on the Lower Level of the High Street, the new store is almost triple its previous size and spans a whopping 29,225 sq ft.
Shoppers can now browse an ever bigger selection of clothing, footwear and sportswear from big brands like Nike, Montirex, New Balance, Adidas and Berghaus just to name a few.
Image: The Sheff
To make your shopping experience even smoother, the new store features self-service tills so you can be in and out within a flash.
To celebrate the opening, Chunkz and Kenny from popular Youtube collective Beta Squad officially opened the store today and held a meet and greet for fans.
Image: The Sheff
And the celebrations don't stop there, as from Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August customers can get involved in JD's Spin-to-Win, with the chance to win gift cards, trainers and JD-branded merchandise.
Not only that, but Montirex will be hosting games all-weekend-long.
And if you can't make it that weekend, then do not fear. As on Friday 7 - Sunday 9 August, The Crep Protect truck will be rolling into Meadowhall giving out free goodie bags for customers who sign up to JD Status and follow Crep Protect.
Image: The Sheff
Sneaker Throne will also be offering a shoe-cleaning experience, with demonstrations showing customers how to keep their trainers fresh using products available in-store and goodie bags will be on offer which will also include tokens to play the Cop & Flop game.
So, what are you waiting for? We'll see you there for a fresh new fit.
Shortlist for 2026 Mercury Prize announced with several northern names making the cut
Clementine Hall
The shortlist for the 2026 Mercury Prize has officially landed - and it's another huge year for music from the north.
The prestigious annual award, which celebrates the very best British and Irish albums released over the past 12 months, has unveiled its 12 nominated records ahead of this year's ceremony in Newcastle this October.
Among the biggest talking points is a first-ever Mercury Prize nomination for music legend and northern icon Sir Paul McCartney, whose latest album The Boys Of Dungeon Lane has earned him a place on the shortlist.
Elsewhere representing the north, Newcastle jazz collective Knats have been shortlisted for A Great Day In Newcastle while jungle pioneer Nia Archives, who comes from Bradford, is recognised for her acclaimed album Emotional Junglist.
Image: Audio North
Another artist flying the Newcastle flag is JADE with her debut solo album That's Showbiz Baby!, whilst other notable nominations include Olivia Dean, RAYE and and the charity compilation HELP(2) from War Child Records.
The full 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist is:
Paul McCartney – The Boys Of Dungeon Lane
Olivia Dean – The Art Of Loving
RAYE – This Music May Contain Hope
Dave – The Boy Who Played The Harp
Florence + The Machine – Everybody Scream
Dove Ellis – Blizzard
Knats – A Great Day In Newcastle
Kojey Radical – Don't Look Down
JADE – That's Showbiz Baby!
Nia Archives – Emotional Junglist
Suede – Antidepressants
War Child Records – HELP(2)
This year's Mercury Prize ceremony will return to Newcastle's Utilita Arena on Thursday 22 October after the city successfully hosted the awards for the first time last year.
The 2025 event saw hometown hero Sam Fender take home the coveted prize for People Watching, and who knows - maybe The Toon will bag another prize for a hometown hero.
Georgina Pellant -
27th July 2021 
