Celebrating all types of curry and beer, this festival is going to be a feast for the senses.
After the success of the 2021 festival, Leeds' Curry and Beer Festival is returning to the city for 2022 with a whole host of independent traders offering food and drink from around the world.
Located in the leafy back garden of the city: Roundhay Park, Sunday 3 July 2022 will see one of Europe's largest parks transformed into a foodie hub that champions independents from around the city and beyond.
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Whether you’re a fan of the dhansak, saag, korma, jalfrezi, or vindaloo, there’s sure to be something for everyone here with the festival promising a ream of different street food traders turning up to cook on the day. Of course, it goes without saying that Leeds knows what it’s doing when it comes to top beer – so we expect to see some of Yorkshire’s finest pulling up with their freshest craft brews too.
The food offerings will take each visitors senses on a trip around the world. Inside the international food village, the best cuisine from Thai, Greek, Italian Pizza and American will all feature alongside the star attraction of curries aplenty.
At present, over twenty five food traders have already confirmed, but its expected that even more may follow in the wake of the 2021 festivals' success.
The boozy selection of beer will come from some of the city's most successful breweries. The likes of the award-winning North Brewing Co. and Kirkstall Brewery will be providing a selection of lagers, ales, stouts and other beverages alongside Piglove Brewing Co. and Kingfisher Indian Beer. Craft and speciality beers will be available to serve the masses in attendance, with keen bartenders on hand to help you find your perfect drink.
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To ensure that the festival is a weekend event that serves more than the beer drinkers in your group, there will be a selection of activities to keep children big and small entertained with respective interest.
Fairground rides, glitter stations, face painting, henna tattoos, slides and bouncy castles all feature on the plans for the 2022 Curry and Beer Festival, with a huge stage to feature local and international musicians, singers, bhangra dancers, dhol drummers and steel drummers too.
The festival is currently taking on food trader and craft stall applications and organisers are encouraging local businesses to apply for a spot at Roundhay Park on Sunday 3 July 2022.
Tickets go on sale Friday 14 April from 9am, for more information, including how to reserve your place at this incredible feast, visit their website.
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Luxury Leeds steakhouse to undergo huge £1.2 million renovation
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.
Sophie Smith -
15th April 2022 
