If you're looking to jazz up your usual dry January order, then look no further than Botivo.
We absolutely get it, when you're out and about enjoying drinks with friends but opting to stay dry, the usual sparkling water or soda lime can get a little bit boring after a while.
And this is where Botivo steps in, a groundbreaking non-alcoholic aperitivo that promises a good time.
Created by a bunch of people who love socialising, eating and drinking, Botivo has been crafted with love and will ensure you don't feel like you're missing out on any of the fun.
But what really is Botivo you ask?
This non-alcoholic botanical aperitivo boasts notes of bright orange zest, fresh rosemary and thyme and is finished with bittersweet notes of gentian, wormwood leaf and organic wildflower honey.
It's adored by negroni lovers and is best served with ice, soda and a wedge of orange. The perfect refreshing drink to kickstart your evening.
Made with real ingredients, no flavourings and low intervention techniques, it's got a good conscious and trust us when we say, it tastes really good too.
We've rounded up ten spots in Leeds where you can bag yourself a really great tipple of Botivo so you can try it out for yourself and see what all the fuss is about.
So, without further ado...
Bottle Chop
14 Weetwood Ln, Headingley, LS16 5LX
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This wonderful natural wine bar in Far Headingley will rustle you up a refreshing Botivo and soda which can be enjoyed alongside one of their fabulous cheese and charcuterie boards.
Boasting a chilled out, laid back atmosphere, this is the perfect spot to catch up with friends over a Botivo or two.
Bundobust
6 Mill Hill, LS1 5DQ
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An absolute Leeds staple, this Indian street food spot serve up creative dishes absolutely bursting with flavour.
Some of which may have a cheeky bit of spice with them, in which case a glass of Botivo is the perfect remedy to cool down with. We recommend the Bundo Chaat, Okra fries and any of their seasonal specials.
Bavette
4-6 Town St, Horsforth, LS18 4RJ
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This neighbourhood bistro has been scooping up the awards since they opened last year, and it's absolutely no surprise as to why.
Sandy and Clement are an absolute dream team serving up French bistro classics alongside a brilliant drink selection, so of course you'll find Botivo on their menu served perfectly.
Farrands
18 Swinegate, LS1 4AG
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This independent bar located in the heart of the city centre is the perfect spot to visit if you've just hopped off the train and looking to kick start your evening.
Great people, great music and of course, great drinks.
Roland's
39 Call Ln, LS1 7BT
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If you're looking for a cosy date night spot, then this is it.
Located on Call Lane, Roland's is the perfect spot to get comfy in one of their burgundy leather booths and chat the night away. Their Botivo cocktail is crisp and served in a beautiful glass, what more could you want?
Galleria
Armley Rd, LS12 2DR
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Just a short drive out of Leeds city centre is Galleria, the city's newest all-day hangout offers everything from brunch and wood fired pizzas to coffee and cocktails.
So any time of day you fancy a Botivo, Galleria can provide this and so much more.
Latitude
Unit 31, 46 The Calls, LS2 7EY
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This absolute Leeds gem doesn't just stock a cracking selection of alcoholic wine and spirits, but they also a fantastic range of non-alcoholic options too.
Stop by here for a perfect serve of Botivo and whilst you're at it, grab a bottle to take home with you too.
Jakes Bar
29 Call Ln, LS1 7BT
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If you're looking to push the boat out and enjoy something a little different than your Botivo with soda, then head to Jakes Bar on Call Lane.
They'll whip you up a non-alcoholic cocktail good enough for the gram, and you'll be dancing the night away on their dance floor in no time at all.
Number 8
10-14 Stonegate Rd, Meanwood, LS6 4HY
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This cosy neighbourhood cocktail bar is a fantastic spot to escape the hustle and bustle of the city centre and enjoy a drink or two.
Mixing Botivo with pineapple and almond soda, this is the drink to add a little sunshine to a dry and gloomy January.
Of course there's plenty of other spots in the city that stock Botivo, but there was just a few of our favourites to wet the whistle.
To find out more about Botivo, visit their website.
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Eats
The best places in Leeds to get pancakes on Pancake Day
One of the best days in the foodie calendar is hereand it's time to decide where you're going for the ultimate stack.
Whilst homemade pancakes hit the spot and attempting to flip them is definitely a laugh, it's always a treat to get out and about to celebrate the momentous occasion.
From thin crepes with lemon and sugar to pillowy, thick buttermilk stacks which are showered with a whole host of delicious toppings - there's a pancake dish for everyone to devour this Shrove Tuesday.
Keep reading for our top picks of cafes, restaurants and bars to visit this Pancake Day.
House of Koko
Chapel Allerton , Oakwood and Leeds city centre
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House of Koko are the absolute bees knees when it comes to brunch.
Their pancakes are fluffy, pillowy, light, perfectly formed and just down right delicious. The list of toppings is almost overwhelming and you can mix and match yours to your heart's content, we're talking bacon, biscoff, kinder bueno, toasted nuts, white choc chips, banana and even ice cream, the list really does go on but you'll be here all day.
Moose Coffee
Bond Court
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Given Canadian pancakes are a worldwide favourite, you'd expect the best pancakes to come from Moose Coffee. Made fresh to order, there's a stack of three dusted with icing sugar, dotted with blueberries and served with Canadian butter on offer as well as a Biscoff Stack made from three pancakes, biscoff sauce, vanilla ice cream, white choc shards, lotus biscuit.
Whatever your preference this Pancake Day, your combination of sweet and savoury is pretty much guaranteed to live up to the famous Canadian combination- maple syrup included.
Farmhouse
Lands Lane
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Farmhouse are basically famous in the city for their epic stacks of pancakes, fluffy and loaded with all the toppings it's just what you want this Pancake Day.
If Up North
Call Lane or York Place
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If you're a regular on the If Up North Instagram page, you'll know that these guys are big fans of pancakes. Given their obsession with posting their beautifully decorated variations online, we're confident that these pancakes will be lip-smacking, mouth-drooling good and packed with flavour.
Expect flavours like berry and Biscoff, fruits and cream, bacon and maple syrup as well as a whole host of different variations at any of their Leeds-based cafes.
North Star Coffee Shop
Leeds Dock
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Locally renowned for its coffee roast, North Star Coffee Shop is also a great contender for the best-looking pancakes around. Open from 8am this Shrove Tuesday, grab some fluffy pancakes topped with all the seasonal favourites they have on offer.
Galleria
Armley Road
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Running from Monday 16 February until Friday 20 February, you can bag yourself £1 pancakes with a huge range toppings like classic lemon and sugar, maple smoked bacon, fried egg and sausage, or singular toppings such as blueberries, avocado, IPA caramel and more.
You'll need to pre-book to secure your offer and when you arrive, pick up an order form from your server so you can select how many £1 pancakes you want, alongside your chosen toppings. Yeah, it’s really that flipping easy.
Laynes Espresso
New Station Street
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Everything Laynes touch turns to gold, and their pancakes are of course no exception.
They of course go perfectly with a heavenly cup of coffee served inside their dazzling bright yellow, life-affirming coffee shop.
10 of the best new openings coming to Leeds in 2026
Clementine Hall
Allow us to get you excited about the next one with a list of new openings coming to the city.
If you're feeling a little bit down in the dumps about 2025 ending then do not fear, because we've got a feeling that the next year is about to be even bigger and better.
There's already a great selection of restaurants, bars and shops gearing up to open up in Leeds during, so let us fill you in.
Salon Madre and Madre
Wellington Street
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Are you ready for a fresh taste of Mexico Leeds? Well you better be – because Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, is setting up shop on Wellington Street in due course.
Not only that, but their lively sibling Salon Madre will be opening next door on Friday 20 February. Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens. Madre will open one month later.
Trinity Kitchen 2.0
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Trinity Leeds is embarking on a major transformation with a £15 million expansion, introducing a second food court called ‘Freight Island’ The upgrade will add around 72,000 sq ft of new space, including a stunning rooftop terrace overlooking City Square the perfect spot to enjoy great food with skyline views.
Burgerism
Meanwood
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You may remember when Burgerism had a delivery kitchen in Leeds, and ever since it closed we’ve had a Burgerism-shaped hole in our hearts. Well not any longer, because the Manchester-based burger chain has been given the go ahead to open a takeaway on Meanwood Road - hallelujah.
Dishoom
Taking over the old Flannels Site on Vicar Lane
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The legendary Indian restaurant group is coming to Leeds, and we’re absolutely buzzing about it. Dishoom is inspired by the Irani cafes of 1960s Bombay, which were meeting places for people from all walks of life.
Famed for their Indian twist on a classic breakfast (seriously, their breakfast naans are out of this world), Dishoom offers an all-day dining approach so you can get your Bombay fix from morning to noon and noon to night.
Planning permission is up for the restaurant to take over the former Flannels site on Vicar Lane, so fingers crossed it won’t be too long until we can all get stuck in.
Just when you thought the wine scene in Headingley couldn’t get any better, Once Upon A Vine is popping the cork on their third site - right in the heart of Headingley.
Expect hundreds of wines, plenty of bottles of fizz, and of course, a carefully curated local beer selection.
Uniqlo
Briggate
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It’s happening…Uniqlo has confirmed it’s opening up right here in Leeds next year and we must say it’s looking very nice indeed. The Leeds store will be 1,100 square metres and will be located on Briggate in the old House of Fraser site. It’s part of a new expansion across the UK alongside new stores in Birmingham and Bristol.
A new Japanese grill and BBQ restaurant is opening up from Fern, the absolute mastermind behind Fern Modern Sushi. Opening up in the heart of the city on Vicar Lane, we can't wait for this one.
Dough Club
Burley Road
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Dough Club, a Manchester-based Detroit-style pizzeria, is planning to open up in Leeds.
Famed for their chewy, thick, cheesy crusts that are loaded with all the toppings imaginable, they’ll be opening up a spot on Burley Road for all your pizza needs.
MADE Matcha
Lower Briggate
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Introducing MADE Matcha, a matcha and açaí bar that has created waves in the foodie scene over in Sheffield since opening back in September last year. And it's pretty clear they're doing very well indeed, to be opening a second site in another city less than six months after launching is no mean feat.
Made Matcha will be opening on Lower Briggate in the Nice Things site and this pastel green paradise specialise in seasonal matchas that (almost) look too pretty to drink.
Lane 7
Albion Street
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The independent bowling brand is set to open at Trinity Leeds in late spring, spanning a whopping 23,000 sq ft.
As well as 12 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, Lane7 will be home to other games including darts, pool tables, beer pong, golf simulators, and even an interactive 'Playground'.
Clementine Hall -
8th January 2025 
