Already hugely popular in Leeds and now open in the heart of Sheffield, this game-changing sports bar has something to keep you entertained every day of the week.
If you're looking for the best place to watch sport in Yorkshire, then look no further than the BOX bar.
Your one-stop-shop to watch, play, party, eat and drink - and we really mean that, because they truly have it all.
Open from Saturday 23rd November, Now open in the heart of Sheffield as well as Leeds, we're here with a handy guide to BOX to let you know what they've got going on every single day of the week.
So without further ado, allow us to fill you in.
Live Sports
Of course it wouldn't be BOX sports bar without all the live sports.
BOX show live sports all day long from Sky, TNT and Box Office events across their premium HD wide screen TVs.
We're talking all the football games imaginable as well as rugby, boxing, NFL, cricket, Formula 1 - you name a sport and they've got it playing.
And no matter where you sit you're guaranteed to have a great view of one of their many, many screens so you don't have to worry about missing out on any of the action.
Food and Drink
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And of course you can't watch your favourite team play without having some food and drink to keep you fuelled up, can you?
If you're a beer lover then you're really spoilt for choice, choose from a selection of world class craft beer from pale ales and fruity IPAs or keep it classic with a pint of local draught beer such as Thornbridge over in the Sheffield site.
If beer isn't your thing then there's a huge selection of wines on offer as well as spritzes, hard seltzers and cocktails which are 2-4-1 all day Sunday - Friday and Saturday until 5pm in Sheffield, and Sunday-Wednesday in Leeds. What a winner.
Food wise there's everything from hot dogs and burgers to subs and salads, as well as their infamous BOX pizza which you can't resist a slice of.
Just fancy a snack? Order a few of their sharers for the table and get stuck in, we recommend their Champions Platter that comes with chicken wings, mini kebabs, fried popcorn chicken, mini cheeseburgers, fries and nachos - pretty much everything you need for an elite sport watching experience.
Watch, play and party
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Every Friday and Saturday night at BOX’s Leeds and Sheffield sites, grab your favourite drink and head to the dance floor as BOX's live bands take to the stage.
But if dancing isn't enough for you and you want to get up there on the stage yourself, then head to BOX on a Thursday at 9pm for their famous Bandeoke.
What is Bandeoke you may ask? It's basically karaoke but instead of a backing track, you'll have a live band playing behind you to really make you feel like the star you truly are.
And it doesn’t stop there, as you can also have a play yourself with Electric Darts so you can unleash your competitive spirit.
BOX Quiz Night
You just can't beat a quiz, especially when it's got banging prizes and that's exactly what you'll find at BOX.
Every Monday at 9pm over in Leeds and Headingley and starting in January in Sheffield, grab a team together and get your brain in gear for the chance to win a bar tab and a crate of beer.
It's completely free to enter and the perfect way to kickstart your week.
Christmas at BOX
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Whether you're getting ready for a festive catch up with friends or gearing up for an unforgettable Christmas bash, BOX is the place to be.
Their Festive Feast is the perfect opportunity to get the gang together to enjoy some great grub in a buzzing atmosphere. For just £26.95 per person enjoy an indulgent Christmas buffet featuring all of your favourite festive bites.
We're talking festive mini burgers, festive pizza, pigs in blankets, stuffing, BBQ brisket bites and so much more. Better yet, upgrade to £38.95 and each person will get two drinks of their choice too - class.
That's your Christmas party sorted then.
Does anything scream Christmas more than a bottomless brunch? No, and BOX's festive bottomless is an absolute corker.
Enjoy mains such as their Ultimate BOX Christmas Burgers and Deck The Halls pizza alongside 90 minutes of unlimited drinks. Prosecco, pints, festive cocktails - whatever you fancy, it's yours for a whopping hour and a half.
Student Discount
Students, this one's for you. Why? Because you can grab 20% off all food and drink by simply signing up here. Now that is an offer you can't refuse.
How to find BOX
After all that we bet you can't wait to get to your local BOX bar to get involved in all the action, so let us tell you how to find it.
In Leeds you're spoilt for choice with two locations, one is located in the city centre on Infirmary Street just a five minute walk from the train station and you'll find the other on Otley Road in Headingley - perfect if you're a student or embarking on the Otley Run on a Saturday afternoon.
BOX's newest site in Sheffield can be found in the sparkly Heart of the City development just off Barker's Pool by the City Hall. You really can't get more central than that.To find out more about BOX and to book yourself a table, visit their website here.
The Smithfield is finally here - and we're pleased to report that it's every bit as special as you were hoping.
This newcomer to Leeds has taken over the site that was home to The Reliance for more than two decades.
The team's transformation of the site started with a paint job - probably the most-talked-about paint job in the city - taking the site's exterior back to its memorable dark red.
That move immediately won over fans of The Reliance, with one person writing: "Seems the team here held the Relly in high regard and rightly so! Hopefully they can recapture some of its magic."
But the efforts to recapture the essence of the iconic old venue go way beyond that.
The Smithfield, a collaboration between Crooked Brewing and Chef James Donovan, is setting out to mix up relaxed hospitality with simple dining.
It's all about connection - to seasonal food, to the heritage of the building, and to the community that will make connections here.
Co-founder Steve Dawson outside The SmithfieldThe Reliance has been reborn as The SmithfieldWayward WinesThe dining room
If you're wondering what sort of things will be on the table, allow us to enlighten you.
There are sharing plates like grilled leeks on romesco, pigs head croquettes (a must-order), and whipped cods roe with radishes, all served on charming mismatched plates.
The bigger dishes include a comically massive pie for sharing, packed with chicken, leek, and tarragon. It's a mighty thing, especially paired with their crispy-edged chips.
You can also order a whole wild Cornish seabass for a real feast, or a fantastic beef sirloin with wild garlic butter.
There's a fantastic selection of natural wines from Wayward Wines, as well as (unsurprisingly) great beers.
Steak, pie, and charred leeksA spread of the plates at The SmithfieldSticky toffee puddingThe Smithfield has taken over the old The ReliancePigs head croquettes with gribicheThe chicken and tarragon sharing pieA sharing pie and chips at The SmithfieldBeef sirloin with wild garlic butter, and purple sprouting broccoli with ricotta and mintWild Cornish seabass with kohlrabi, fennel, and chervil - plus an orange wine from Wayward WinesThe Smithfield is now open
Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, and his business partner chef James Donovan, were drawn to the old The Reliance site and are seizing the opportunity to contribute to the area's dining legacy.
While Steve's focus is on creating a social meeting point, James will focus on the casual, social dining, taking inspiration from the building's reputation as a cutting-edge gastro pub.
They'll be sourcing seasonally and locally, with menus that will change with the seasons.
The space itself inside is still familiar - those huge windows are the stars of the show, with the bar still standing centrally, while the dining room at the back is stripped-back and simple overlooking the open kitchen.
It's very early days for The Smithfield - they're just out of their soft launch period and gearing up for their first 'proper' weekend.
On their soft launch period, they wrote: "We were so grateful to welcome friends, neighbours, and the Leeds hospitality community to The Smithfield. Seeing the bar and dining room full after weeks of cleaning, painting, and graft has truly made it all worth it.
"A huge thank you to everyone who came along, showed their support, and has made this journey possible. Not least the Kitchen and bar teams, whose incredible service has kept the plates coming and the drinks flowing."
We feel pretty confident in saying Leeds will be very proud to have The Smithfield in our city.
In pictures – Mexican restaurant Madre opens up in Leeds at last
Daisy Jackson
Madre is one of those few restaurants that has been making us jealous of Manchester for years - but finally, it’s Leeds’ turn.
A couple of months after the launch of Salon Madre, a colourful pool hall and taqueria, it’s time for Leeds to welcome its sister restaurant.
Madre will open its doors on Wellington Place this week, promising to educate us all in the art of ‘sobremesa’, which means to linger at the table long after the meal is over.
And trust us, after popping in for a sneak peek today, you won’t be in a rush to leave this place.
The unit has been totally transformed by the Madre team - it’s all jagged angles on the tables and soft curves on the walls, with a colour palette that goes all the way from deep terracotta to neon green.
From an open kitchen you can see the team constructing tacos and piling oysters with jalapeño mignonette and salsa brava.
The menu is split neatly into four sections - snacks (elote, wings, Caesar salad and guac); raw (oysters, tuna tostadas, and aguachile); tacos (including birria); and parilla (wood-fired dishes like BBQ octopus and slow cooked lamb breast).
Click through the gallery below to see inside Madre Leeds
Madre LeedsA selection of the Madre Leeds menuDishes at Madre in LeedsMargaritas are a mustBeef birria tacosFire-roasted mushrooms with egg yolkMadre opens in Leeds this weekBone marrowMadre on Wellington PlaceOysters with salsa
Pull up a seat at a tile-topped table and you can expect to dig into everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
Pop down on a Tuesday and you can take advantage of Madre’s two-for-one taco deal - we can’t really think of a better evening than tucking into dinner at Madre before heading across the road for happy hour margs and a game of pool at Salon Madre.
Madre is brought to the city by the teams behind London’s famous Breddos Tacos and esteemed Liverpudlian eatery Belzan.
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18th November 2024 
