We've rounded up the best festive burger specials you need to try in Leeds before Christmas.
From maple-based Southern fried turkey at Fat Hippo to vegan Buttermilk fried Turk’y at Döner Summer, it has to be said one of the best things about the Christmas period is seeing what unreal specials your favourite restaurant will come out with.
Leeds has really taken it to the next level this year- that's obvious from these burgers.
With only just over two weeks to go until the big day, run (don't walk) to go get your hands on these delicious burgers.
Döner Summer has established itself as the elite for wowing us all with unreal specials and Christmas is no exception to this.
The festive AF burger is not only stacked with festive toppings, it's 100% plant-based so this one is for the vegans. Vegan brioche, Rocket slaw, Buttermilk fried Turk’y pattie with rosemary and thyme, Smoked cheese, Christmas pickled cabbage, DS burger sauce with a hint of thyme, Pot of house made Hendos gravy.
While Fat Hippo is still pretty new to Leeds, they haven't been shy in making themselves known and the place to go for a big juicy burger.
The Hans Gruber-ger is a beef patty, pork stuffing patty, American cheese, maple-based Southern fried turkey, cranberry jello and Christmas slaw, served with festive fries. Now I bet you're wondering what are festive fries? dirty cheese and gravy on fries - you really can't go wrong.
The restaurant also has a festive vegan option, the fairytale of no pork. A Southern fried plant based patty, deep fried vegan halloumi, cranberry jello, maple fakon and Christmas slaw - again served with festive fries.
We can't really be recommending burgers in Leeds and not mention Almost Famous, the chefs here really know what they're doing when It comes to stacked burgers.
Cheeseburger, sausage patty, buttermilk fried chicken, AFC gravy, sweet spiced BBQ sauce, bacon jam, bacon ketchup + brandy buttered peppercorn mayo. And the best part is the topped with a cheddar jalapeño and chorizo sausage roll and a pig in blanket. Just in case that wasn't enough it's also served with a pot of rich buttery gravy for extra dippin’.
MEATLiquor have a lot to like on their menu but their Christmas burger is a true winner, winner chicken dinner- well, it's a turkey dinner, but still. Santa's Little Gobbler is the ultimate festive burger for anyone looking for something a little different this Christmas without compromising on the helpings of turkey or cranberry sauce.
On the burger itself, we're talking deep-fried turkey, drenched in red eye mayonnaise, sprout slaw and cranberry hot sauce. The tasty menu also includes Pigs in Blankets with mustard BBQ sauce: we like to think of it as the cooler, spicier alternative to your traditional turkey dinner.
Box are serving up a turkey feast this Christmas. If you're looking for a festive meal for one this December, grab the Christmas Burger: a turkey burger with bacon, sage and onion stuffing, melted Brie, cranberry chutney, pig in blanket, lettuce and mayo.
If all this yuletide spirit has got you in the mood for sharing, the aptly-named Festive Feast is the perfect combination. Think mini turkey burgers, spare ribs, crispy popcorn chicken, sage and onion stuffing balls, pigs in blankets, Christmas meat feast pizza, halloumi fries and triple-cooked chips.
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The Franco Manca ‘pizza run’ explained – here’s how you can get a free pizza
If you’ve been wondering why you’re seeing a lot of free pizza lately, we’re here to explain the current Franco Manca pizza ‘run trend’.
And yes, we were the foolish ones enough to have not quizzed any of our jogging chums until now, meaning we’ve missed out on more money and free pizza. Sigh.
Nevermind, though, because at least we spotted it before the end of the month (this being Franco Manca’s main January deal), and we dare say that now you’ve heard about it, you’ll see plenty others popping up on social media with their free slices.
That’s right, it may be a very thin slice with a very long and thin slice, but that is as much of a pizza slice outline as we needed to qualify for the current deal.
Yes, we’re aware that the actual pepperonis on ours are more square than most – listen, we did our best, and we’ve certainly seen people pulling off better overall shaped pizzas than us; that’s part of the fun/and or challenge.
For instance, we didn’t mean for our picture to come out with one long crust running down either…
So, how does it work, you ask? Well, it’s quite simple, to be fair. All you have to do is run a pizza-shaped route (any pizza shape works, by the way), map your route on the likes of Strava or Apple Fitness, etc., then show your creation at your nearest and claim a quid off for every kilometre you run.
As advertised on the ‘Map My Pizza Run’ page on their website, the aim isn’t about putting pressure or hitting a strict target; you simply get rewarded the longer you go.
Here’s a handy example from a local running content creator for you:
There are some stipulations, such as not being used in conjunction with any other offer, one pizza map being valid per person, and the route has to have been run in January. You can find the full terms and conditions HERE.
Oh, and technically, you can do it however you like: run, walk, cycle – you name it. Other than that, we’ve pretty much given you all the info you need to know, so go and get yourself some free pizza.
UK punk icons The Stranglers announced as latest headliner of outdoor concert series
Clementine Hall
The Stranglers have been announced as the third headliner of 'Live At Tileyard North'.
The new two-week series of outdoor live music will take place in central Wakefield, with The Stranglers taking to the stage on Friday 21 August at the historic courtyard of Rutland Mills.
Formed back in 1974, The Stranglers quickly made a name for themselves by embracing the punk movement of the late 70s.
Their first three albums (Rattus Norvegicus, No More Heroes and Black and White) were released within just 13 months of each other, scoring hit singles with ‘Peaches’, ‘No More Heroes’ and ‘Walk On By’.
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In 2024 The Stranglers’ 50th anniversary year featured celebratory sell-out tours across the world and headline slots at festivals worldwide, including a sell-out performance at London’s prestigious Royal Albert Hall.
The Stranglers will be joined by a full supporting line-up including fellow punk legends Buzzcocks as well as alternative-indie quintet FEET and buzzy Irish garage rock trio Adore.
Previously announced Live at Tileyard North headliners include the Vaccines, who will be in Wakefield performing their critically acclaimed 2011 debut album What Did You Expect From the Vaccines? in full to celebrate 15 years since its release on Sunday 30 August, and Sophie Ellis-Bextor who will headline the outdoor venue on Thursday 27 August.
It's safe to say it will be a very fun two weeks indeed, now we just need to wait until summer arrives.
Postcode pre-sale for residents local to Tileyard North (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5, WF6) will open at 10am on Wednesday 21 January here with general sale opening at 10am on Friday 23 January here.
Abbie Bartlett -
8th December 2021 
