There's a restaurant in Leeds doing a bottomless brunch with pies and we are so absolutely here for it.
Pieminister on Duncan Street is well-loved around the city for their thick, chunky pies.
They are typically served on a bed of hot and creamy mashed potatoes and slathered in homemade gravy but, as of this summer, the restaurant has switched things up with the introduction of a new bottomless brunch offering.
Yes, we're talking brunch pies.
Brunch pies filled with all the good bits of an English breakfast, combined with all the good bits in, well, a classic pie. Suffice to say, Pieminister isn't messing about here.
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Whether you're a meat lover, a veggie, vegan, or flexitarian, there's something to suit - with a selection of four new brunch pies on the menu.
We're talking just £11.50 for a brunch pie, or £25 for ninety minutes of bottomless drinks; with some great cocktails choices like Aperol spritz, mimosa and bloody marys sitting alongside fizz and beer.
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All come topped with garlic confit-style potatoes, crispy kale, and vine tomatoes, and are served with smoky baked beans on the side - and you can also 'add a stick' of pigs in blankets, fried halloumi, or vegan sausages for just another £1.50 to really go the extra mile.
Brunch pie choices include the 'Morning Glory,' filled with free-range sausage and bacon pie, with cheesy bechamel sauce and a baked egg; and the veggie alternative 'Sunny Pie Up,' loaded with rosemary vegetarian sausages, red onion, bechamel, and baked egg.
If that's not for you, though, there's also the 'Bangin' Bean Skillet,' comprised of smoky baked beans, halloumi, and baked egg, or the the 'Vegan Banger - which is essentially the same as the other two pies, but in vegan form with vegan sausage, vegan cheese and vegan bechamel.
An absolute steal of a bargain, for £25 not only will you leave full of pie you'll also get a good number of drinks - as many as you can muster in the ninety-minute window.
To find out more and book your table, head over to Pieminister's website here.
Point Blank in Leeds city centre have suddenly closed after going into liquidation.
The popular gaming bar hasn't been open all that long, and was marketed as the country's first simulated shooting range bar.
Despite being a popular attraction since opening last year, the bar has closed immediately, unable to honour any future bookings.
Point Blank confirmed late this Tuesday 3 February that it had sadly entered liquidation, describing the move as “completely unforeseen and beyond our control.”
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Up until just a few days ago, the Point Blank branch in Leeds had been promoting events including happy hours, shooting experiences, and even a Superbowl event scheduled for next Sunday 8 February.
A statement on their website reads: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Point Blank Shooting has entered liquidation.
"This situation was completely unforeseen and beyond our control. Due to our Manchester landlord entering administration, our lease was lost as part of that process. This had a serious knock-on effect across the wider business, leaving us with no other option.
"After seven incredible years of trading, this is a devastating moment for everyone involved at Point Blank.
"If you currently have a booking with us, we are working closely with the relevant parties to gain clarity and provide answers. We kindly ask for your patience while this process is ongoing.
"Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years — hopefully this is a see you later, not a goodbye."
Leeds foodies rejoice as much loved restaurant brings back their ‘legendary Pie Nights’
Clementine Hall
The Swine Bistro is bringing back one of its most-loved and hotly anticipated events; its legendary Pie Nights.
Is there anything more comforting in winter than a proper hearty pie? No, we don't think so either.
And there's no better place to go for one than the beloved Swine Bistro.
Since reopening and relocating to Otley Road, the Swine Bistro has been named amongst the Good Food Guide and SquareMeal’s Top 100 Best Local Restaurants, and it's not hard to see why.
The Swine Bistro excels in bold British flavours, slow-cooked comfort and generous, joy-filled cooking - and this is exactly what Pie Nights showcase.
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This season’s Pie Night menu includes a mix of rich, meat-led classics and inventive vegetable-led pies, all made in-house and served with the Swine Bistro’s signature warmth and homely hosting.
The pie line-up includes Beef Cheek & Ox Tail, Chicken, Leek & Tarragon, Artichoke, Ricotta, Portobello & Walnut and Fennel, Hispi Cabbage, Butter Bean & Old Winchester.
Or if you're coming as a group and you can all agree on the filling (hard, we know), there is the show-stopping Suet-Topped Venison, Red Wine & Bone Marrow Pie, which is good enough for the table of Henry VIII.
Jo Myers, cofounder of the Swine Bistro, said; “Our love of making and serving the finest pies are a huge part of our story. They’re about taking the time to cook things properly, slow braises, good pastry, big, bold flavours for people to enjoy together. It’s comfort food, Swine-style.”
Pie Nights at The Swine Bistro will run on selected dates, initially kicking off on Wednesday 11 February, with further dates to be added, and are priced from £24 per person.
To find out more and to book your table, visit their website here.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd September 2021 
