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.
A new family-run Italian deli and coffee house has opened in Ben Rhydding, bringing a little taste of Italy to the outskirts of Ilkley.
Rizia's Bottega, on Bolling Road, officially opened at the end of August following a soft launch, serving authentic schiacciata sandwiches, colourful salads, and light Sicilian breakfasts.
The new neighbourhood spot comes from the team behind Ilkley favourite Emporio Italia and has been created as somewhere locals can pop in for their morning coffee, sit down for a bite to eat, or pick up some high-quality Italian treats to enjoy at home.
The idea for the bottega was inspired by founder Fabrizia Wagstaff-Pignanelli's own childhood memories of Italy and the role her local bottega played in everyday life.
She said: "The idea for Rizia's Bottega was brought to life whilst me and my family were watching our family videos and sharing memories of how we would spend our days in our local bottega in San Giovanni.
Inside Rizia's BottegaThe menu at Rizia’s BottegaRizia’s Bottega is now open in Ben RhyddingCredit: The Hoot Leeds
"The Bottega was the heart of our little town, where you would pop in for a quick coffee but unknowingly spend hours catching up with old friends and leave with freshly baked bread, pasta and all the weekly essentials."
That sense of community is central to Rizia's Bottega, which aims to recreate the friendliness and relaxed pace of a traditional Italian neighbourhood shop.
Rather than simply being a deli or coffee shop, the idea is to create a space where people can meet friends, enjoy good food and coffee, and take their time.
Schiacciata sandwichesBreakfast and coffeeCredit: The Hoot Leeds
Fabrizia said: "Rizia's Bottega is a reflection of the values that have shaped me growing up in the world of hospitality and what I have been taught in the many years I have worked in my family's restaurant.
"Furthermore the ideals ingrained in me through my Italian upbringing, such as the art of experiencing life at a slower pace, the importance of community and making sure everyone is well fed."
Inside, visitors can expect a deli-style offering packed with Italian products and ingredients, alongside freshly prepared food and bakes.
There are sandwiches and other bites to eat, including a spicy La Calabrese sandwich with both spicy and fennel sausage, plus sweet Romano peppers and nduja lemon butter.
Italian provisions at Rizia's Bottega. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Other fillings you'll find on the menu include burratta and black pepper porchetta, avocado and olive tapenade, and mortadella with pistachio cream.
The shelves are also stocked with Italian provisions and goodies to take home, from olives and oils to pasta and cookbooks.
The family hopes the bottega will become a familiar part of life in the local community, reflecting the welcoming atmosphere they remember from Italy.
"You can think of the Bottega as your neighbourhood space to meet up with friends, enjoy a great coffee, share a bite to eat or pop in to pick up some high-quality Italian provisions," Fabrizia said.
Rizia's Bottega is now open on Bolling Road in Ben Rhydding, offering a relaxed slice of Italian life just outside Ilkley.
It's open Tuesday to Friday, 7.45am–4pm; Saturday, 8.30am–4pm; and Sunday, 10am–2pm.
The independent Leeds cafe speaking up after massive coffee chain opens opposite
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An independent bakery and coffee shop in Leeds has spoken out after a huge chain opened its doors opposite her cafe.
Savannah Roqaa, owner of The Savvy Baker, has said that she's on a mission to overtake the sales of Blank Street, the massive matcha chain that opened just metres away within weeks of her new site.
She said that while her brand is best-known for its baked goods, they also specialise in high-quality matcha - something Sav says wasn't in good supply in Leeds at the time she opened.
And now she's publicly spoken out about her mission to tempt people away from the big chain and into her independent business.
In a video shared online, Sav has been inviting customers leaving Blank Street to swap their matcha for one of hers, free of charge.
She then remakes the white chocolate matcha herself, but using quality Callebaut white chocolate, melting real chocolate into the drink.
The customer in the video says: "You can tell, it's way sweeter and like actually white chocolate tasting. And the matcha is greener, which is better."
Sav from The Savvy Baker has spoken of her mission to overtake Blank StreetMatcha from The Savvy Baker in Leeds
Sav said: "So when we signed the lease on literally the biggest risk ever, which is this huge shop in Leeds city centre, we had absolutely no idea that Blank Street were opening their biggest store in the entire world across the road.
"They are a global brand that is obviously very very popular, and we just wanted to try and at least match their sales."
She said that she's heard Blank Street sells 5,000 drinks every single week and is hoping to increase sales at The Savvy Baker enough to match.
Sav said: "Last week we sold 890 drinks. We've converted one, so that is 4,109 more people to convert...
"But we have a lot more tricks up our sleeve, so follow along to see if we can do it. And we would massively appreciate any support that you can give us."
Clementine Hall -
18th November 2024 
