If you're familiar with low or non-alcoholic lager, you'll know that Brewdog is one of the best places around to grab a pint. With a selection of low or 0% ABV on offer that beats any other pub or bar by a mile,
It's one of the very few places you can feel included in the beer scene, despite not getting drunk- and that's really hard to find if you don't drink.
But if you're new a lack of alcoholic booze and seriously wanting a pint, it's a place where you can seek solitude and enjoy a draft pint to make Dry Jan a little easier. You might not be getting drunk, but you can support hospitality through one of the most difficult months of the year and save yourself a few pennies in the process.
Given it's Dry January and our pockets are wrung dry, feeling the full force of the festive aftermath, Brewdog's venues in Headingley and North Street are offering unlimited non-alcoholic pints to make their non-alcoholic options even more affordable.
Essentially, you can get free refills of all your favourite pints for the price of one- what's not to love about that? Bestsellers like the original Punk IPA are available in the offer, just transformed to remove the alcoholic part- forming Punk AF, soon to be your new favourite Dry Jan alternative.
Yesterday, Brewdog Headingley shared this statement on their Instagram page:
"For those that are doing dry January we have Lost AF back in for your beer needs & for those that aren’t we have a crew favourite Triple Hazy. Sample the bigger badder sibling to Hazy Jane. In cans to take out or on tap. Oh and did we mention that AF draft beer is on free refills this month?"
You can also get cans of alcohol-free Lost, Punk, Hazy and Nanny State beers to take away with you after last orders is called.
The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds.
You've met Salon Madre, but have you met her older sister Madre?
This fabulous new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico to Leeds, and after making a name for themselves over in Manchester you already know it's going to be good.
By day, Madre is a laid-back space designed for relaxed lunches and by night, it transforms into a lively restaurant serving a menu that celebrates the breadth of Mexican cuisine.
Expect everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
Images: The Manc Group
At the heart of Madre is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa - the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. It’s all about good food, great drinks and even better company.
Madre’s famous Taco Tuesday will also be heading to Leeds, launching on Cinco de Mayo and running every Tuesday thereafter, guests can enjoy two-for-one tacos all day, every Tuesday.
Madre joins its sister venue, Salon Madre - the lively tequila bar and taqueria- which opened just a few weeks ago. Just a few minutes walk apart, the two spots are perfectly paired for a full day or night out.
We're talking dinner at Madre followed by a few margaritas and a couple games of pool at Salon Madre - class.
Images: The Manc Group
Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by extensive travels across Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve, and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of Madre.”
Madre Leeds will be located on Wellington Place and will officially open its doors next Friday 17 April, you can book your table here.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Edge's Pizza said: "Well there’s good reason for our silence over the last few months, (planning permission pending) we’ve got a home! Seven months of looking and we’ve learnt so much on this journey already, from investment that didn’t work out, to dodgy buildings not fit for purpose. We’ve got there in the end.
"All that to say, we pride ourselves on perfection and wouldn’t settle for anything less. We hope this will be worth the wait, and that you’ll support us on this next huge step. We are terrified to say the least, but we’re also so excited and immensely grateful to you our lovely customers for this opportunity."
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This would be great news for Leeds, as their pizza is something unlike anything we have in the city at the moment.
Forget the floppy, Neapolitan-slices that you fold before shoving in your gob. These slices are satisfyingly thin, perfectly crispy and just downright delicious.
We would love to welcome Edges Pizza to the city and we'll keep you updated with the progress. You can bet we'll be the first to order.
Sophie Smith -
10th January 2022 
