Texas barbecue food meets Christmas in a 90 minutes all-you-can-drink festive bottomless brunch.
Red's True Barbecue is known for transporting us to Texan suburbs with their smoked meats, so it's no surprise that their festive bottomless brunch is a feast of their traditional meats, along with some new festive favourites.
So grab anyone who loves a smoky barbecue feast and take on ninety minutes of meaty, veggie or vegan platters.
Red's describe their bottomless platters as 'a selection of Red's smoked meats and festive additions, stacked up in our famous bin lids, backed up by the lively atmosphere synonymous with the church of true barbecue.
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The Festive Feast includes only the finest smoked meats around: Pork Ribs, Unholy BBQ XXXL Wings, Smoked Chicken and Pulled Pork Stuffing Balls, served with Meaty Pit Beans, Mash, Gravy, Giant Onion Rings, Fries and Festive Cornbread.
By comparison the vegetarian (and vegan upon request) menu features plenty of meat-free smoked goods. Think pulled jackfruit with meat-free buffalo wings, smoked vegan sausage with garlic and chilli greens. Topped with crispy onions, mash, gravy, giant onion rings and fries, as well as a veggie cornbread alternative, there's plenty to enjoy.
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Adding bottomless drinks to your feast only makes it easier to wash down your delicious dishes. Choose from either 90 minutes or two hours of draught lager, cider and Prosecco, or choose from either red or white wine.
For those wanting an authentic bottomless brunch experience, there will also be two Christmas House cocktails available to choose from. The concoctions will be unveiled upon arrival, but the rest of the festive surprises will be left with the rest of the presents under the Christmas tree.
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The festive bottomless feast is available from 24 November - 30 December 2022 and you best be quick as spaces are filling up fast.
To find out more and book your place at the Festive Feast dinner table, visit their website or visit the Leeds city centre restaurant located near the Corn Exchange on Cloth Hall Street.
Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Tesco unveils Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026 and confirms official launch date
Emily Sergeant
Tesco has officially unveiled its Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026, and has revealed when it’ll be arriving in stores.
Spooky season may not have even arrived yet, but it won’t be long before the most wonderful time of the year is here and most of the UK’s major supermarkets have already started stocking their shelves with Christmas food, drink, and gifts galore.
Tesco has now unveiled all the sandwiches and snacks forming part of its iconic lunchtime meal deal selection.
10 new seasonal mains and sides have been launched this year, as well as some classics and returning fan favourites too.
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The retailer says its food on-the-go experts have worked hard to bring a variety of festive flavours and great-quality ingredients together this year, with something on offer to cater to all tastes and preferences.
Available in stores and online from next week, with Tesco Clubcard members paying just £3.80 or £5.50 to upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal, some of the all-new main options you can choose from in 2026’s festive lineup include the Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich, the Christmas Triple Sandwich, and the Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise.
Other returning favourites include the Brie and Cranberry Sandwich, the Currywurst Sausage Sub, and the absolute classic Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich.
For veggies and vegans, there’s a new Tesco Plant Chef Christmas Veg Fest Wrap, and for those who follow a gluten free diet, you can grab the Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings sandwich.
When it comes to snacks to accompany those mains, the festive Mini Pork Pies and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls are returning to the lineup this year, alongside some new additions like the Pretzels with Salted Caramel Soft Cheese Dip, and Mini Cheese Twists.
The 2026 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal range will be in stores across the UK from Monday 12 October, and there’s thousands of combinations to try.
Sophie Smith -
14th November 2022 
