Golf Fang is a new opening that's combining all our favourite past times in one building.
Art, humour and nostalgia. They're the three themes present at Golf Fang, the latest crazy golf course to grace Yorkshire with its presence.
The difference between this and any other gold course is the cleverly-themed-holes, live DJs and street food that's available during your experience.
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A huge 38,000 sq ft venue has been transformed in Sheffield into a creative collaborative space where street creators and local artists have come together to spend hundreds of hours covering every inch of the space in imaginative street art, with more than 3,000 cans of spray paint used to bring the venue to life.
It's going to be well worth the hour-long train journey over to South Yorkshire.
There's 18 holes in total to get through whilst sipping on bespoke cocktails like 'Nuthin' But A G Ting' or 'Lethal Drizzle'. Expect to see some familiar faces, like TV's Jeremy Kyle on the course as well as some of Gold Fang's best known holes like the Teddy Picker and Tunnel of Love.
In addition to these exciting concept areas, there will also be unique Sheffield specific holes with surprise nods to its famous music and party scene: a true treat to us in Yorkshire.
Golf Fang is part of the Big Fang Collective who already host venues across Liverpool, Newcastle, Birmingham and Glasgow, include Golf Fang, Ghetto Golf and Birdies Bar but Golf Fang Sheffield is the latest (and most exciting in our opinion) to be added to the collection.
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Golf Fang’s co-founder, Kip Piper, said: “I usually say this about all of our venues but the Sheffield venue really is going to be our biggest and most spectacular venue yet.”
"Our aim is to raise the bar within the hospitality and leisure sector by changing the way the UK enjoys itself and we are excited to see how our guests will interact with this incredible space we have created in the heart of Sheffield. It’s been a huge labour of love for us and we’re looking forward to the huge celebration when our doors open in April".
Once you've attempted eighteen hole-in-ones, there will be plenty of time to grab a drink from Big Fang's tropical Birdies Bar or a bite to eat from one of the many street vendors inside the building.
The new opening is set to bring some of the biggest and best street food brands to the city, giving local food vendors from in and around Sheffield the opportunity to thrive in the multi-vendor food hall.
The names of these vendors are yet to be announced: but we're excited to hear about which of the talent in the Sheffield foodie scene will be taking residency here.
Opening in early April, this crazy golf, drinking and dining experience is going to be around a one hour journey from Leeds city centre, but you can bet we'll be making the trip over to our Yorkshire neighbours to sample all these is to offer.
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
A cafe dedicated entirely to matcha gelato has just opened in Leeds
Clementine Hall
Matcha is well and truly taking Leeds (and the country) by storm.
You're probably bored of hearing us talk about matcha, and to be honest we're getting a little bit bored writing about it.
But, this time it's different.
This is M Plus Matcha, a brand-new matcha store that's just opened near Leeds University who not only serve your classic matcha lattes but also bucket loads of freshly-churned gelato.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
And to make things even better, they've got four on offer all at different percentages to suit your taste.
Soft and grassy, smooth and creamy, full and velvety…or deep and bold (they said it, not us) - this spot is truly a matcha lover’s summer paradise.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
If you're not sure what flavour you fancy, the lovely staff are on hand to help and can offer tasters of each percentage before you commit to a cone or a tub so you're not left disappointed.
The space is gorgeously light and airy, complete with matcha-coloured walls and plenty of matcha-coloured seating for you to perch and enjoy your treats.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Right opposite the Parkinson Building, we can see M Plus Matcha becoming a fantastic hub for students to whack their laptops out for a couple of hours whilst getting their caffeine fix.
The drinks menu includes iced matcha lattes, hot matcha, matcha lemonades and loads more. Basically, if you're of the opinion that matcha tastes like grass then we do not recommend you going.
But if you love it like us, then you're in for a treat.
Sophie Smith -
11th March 2022 
