The hibernation is over and the time has finally come to welcome Green Room back to Leeds - now newly-expanded and better than ever before.
The beloved city centre venue, famed especially for its huge rooftop terrace, has unveiled a new look after expanding into the building next door.
Green Room 2.0 features a brand-new basement space with live music and tequila cocktails, set to 'redefine what Leeds' nightlife can be'.
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By day, there'll be bottomless brunches (brunch tacos, huevos rancheros, bottomless fizz, beers, spritzes, spicy mango margaritas and passionfruit coolers) served up alongside a live band.
And as the hours while by, the new Green Room basement space will transform into a late-night club with live music and DJs until the early hours.
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Events in this brand-new space will include open mic nights, burlesque shows, comedy and loads more.
Resident food legends Bastard's Bistro are delivering a new brunch and lunch menu, served until 4pm every day including a bottomless brunch and Sunday roasts at weekends, with local independent pop-ups on the terrace in the evenings.
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There's a bigger bar and a spacious new bar area, and that legendary rooftop terrace has been given a boost with a roofed area and connection straight to the new loos.
Speaking ahead of the reopening, owner Will Habergham said ‘Green Room has always been about bringing people together, and with this expansion, we’re taking that to the next level.
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"From bold new flavours in the kitchen to a late-night vibe like no other in the basement, we can’t wait for everyone to experience what we’ve been working on.
"Leeds deserves a space that’s vibrant, welcoming, and totally unique and this is it."
Green Room officially reopens today, Friday 14 February, with an open invite to their launch party from 8pm.
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Daisy Jackson -
14th February 2025 
