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BOX launch Euro 2024 football lookalike competition where you can win free pints and bar tabs

Time to dye your hair like Gazza again.

Danny Jones Danny Jones - 15th June 2024

BOX has launched a brand new lookalike competition where football fans can win free pints and bar tabs during the Euros this summer.

The popular chain of sports bars has several locations all over the UK and is sure to be packed for Euro 2024. It also turns out the brand is hoping to fill its various venues with some of the best football lookalikes possible as part of a fun new giveaway.

It does exactly what it says on the tin: those fortunate enough to bear a resemblance to famous footballers be handed free pints throughout the tournament.

There's even the chance for the most impressive footballing doppelgänger to win a table of six plus a whopping £250 at your BOX site of choice for the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, 14 July. Say no more, we're booking a trim from Jack Grealish's barber and squeezing in a quick leg day.

Entry terms are simple: to join you simply need to submit a photo of yourself, a friend or a family member who you believe looks similar to a well-known footballer.

To take part, just tag @theboxbaruk in your Instagram story with your lookalike image using the hashtag #BOXDOPPLEGANGER, then send a direct message containing your entry.

Probably the best part about all of this is that you get a free pint just for taking part. Anywhere offering free pints whilst the footy's on gets man of the match from us.

The fun doesn’t stop there though: a weekly Euros-themed quiz every Wednesday at the local BOX in Headingley to test fans' knowledge; their famous 'Bandeoke' is on every Thursday, as well as live bands and DJs on Fridays and Saturdays to guarantee the party continues long after full-time.

Fans can also treat themselves to a number of European-inspired delights with a limited-edition food and drink menu, featuring Currywurst Loaded Fries, Bavarian Burgers and the ‘Olympian’ pizza. Plus, you can get two-pint beer steins, mini-kegs and a host of other Euros-themed drinks.

BOX's football lookalike competition is one of many reasons it's a great place to watch the Euros. (Credit: Supplied)

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As always with these things, full T&Cs apply but the whole thing is pretty straightforward and you can find out more information on their website.

Laura Lewis, Marketing Director at ARC Inspirations, commented: "We’re excited for EURO 2024 to kick off a huge summer of sport at BOX. This competition is the perfect start, and we can’t wait to see all the entrants and crown the overall winner. We’re looking forward to welcoming fans at our venues and hopefully celebrating a successful summer for the England team!"

"The football is just the tip of the iceberg. We will be showing all the major sporting events, like the Cricket T20 World Cup, Wimbledon, and the Olympics. We can’t wait to see our venues filled with fans having a great time and watching their favourite sports. Not only is BOX the ultimate bar to watch, it’s also the ultimate venue to play and party this summer."

BOX quickly found its way onto our list of where to watch the Euros in Leeds and to find out what other venues we think are among the best places to witness the football finally come home (you best believe it is), look no further:

https://thehootleeds.com/news/the-best-places-to-watch-the-euros-2024-in-and-around-leeds/

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In pictures – Mexican restaurant Madre opens up in Leeds at last

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Tacos and Mexican small plates

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 Leeds
Madre Leeds
A selection of the Madre Leeds menu
A selection of the Madre Leeds menu
Dishes at Madre in Leeds
Dishes at Madre in Leeds
Margaritas
Margaritas are a must
Madre will open on Wellington Place
Beef birria tacos
Beef birria tacos
Fire-roasted mushrooms with egg yolk
Fire-roasted mushrooms with egg yolk
Madre opens in Leeds this week
Madre opens in Leeds this week
Bone marrow
Bone marrow
Madre on Wellington Place
Madre on Wellington Place
Oysters with salsa
Oysters 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.

Madre is officially open from Friday 17 April. 

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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.

It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.

The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.

Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.

The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.

 
 
 
 
 
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Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.

Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.

We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.

But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.

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