One of the highest regarded bottomless brunches in Leeds has had a refurb and we bet you’re just as excited as we are to give it a go.
Banyan, whose Leeds locations include one venue in the City Centre with two others in Horsforth and Roundhay, is well-known for its amazing bottomless brunches which feature unlimited drinks for 90 minutes and a varied menu of delicious food choices.
If their menus weren’t already exciting enough, the Leeds-based bar is launching brand-new bottomless menus on Monday 2 May for both their bottomless brunch and bottomless supper club options.
Loyal Banyan fans will be familiar with the drink options of Prosecco, Bloody Mary’s (only available on the brunch menu) Aperol Spritz, Poached Pear Spritz, Coors and Garibaldis but if that wasn’t enough choice already, both new menus now feature two new alcoholic additions.
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The Apricot and Grapefruit Fizz and the Strawberry Spritz are new, summery cocktails that will be absolutely perfect for the warmer weather.
Although you can’t book to do bottomless brunch outside, we’re sure that you can finish off your summery cocktail in Banyan’s amazing outdoor spaces after your bottomless has finished.
If bottomless alcoholic drinks aren’t really your style, don’t worry, Banyan have kept you in mind with two non-alcoholic options on the menu. The Cucumber and Apple Crush and the Passion Fruit and Ginger Spritz give the alcoholic cocktails a run for their menu and are perfect if you’re wanting to have a refreshing, fruity drink without the sore head tomorrow.
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If the new drinks offerings weren’t exciting enough, there are also incredible new food options that sound delicious and filling enough to soak up those bottomless drinks (or nicely compliment your mocktails.)
A Korean Fried Chicken Burger, with a Gochujang glaze and pickled carrot and red cabbage, is the new dish that we’re most excited about but with Marmite mac ‘n’ cheese on the supper club menu, we’re sure that this will be the talk of the table if someone from your party orders it (do you love it or hate it?)
On the brunch menu, you can still choose from Banyan classics like the Breakfast Hash, Poached Eggs with ham, smoked salmon or halloumi, and Smashed Avocado, but there’s now a sweet option of Banoffee Pancakes available too for those who love a bit of dessert for breakfast.
Banoffee Pancakes. / Image: Banyan
If you’re wanting to upgrade your food to something even more substantial, you can give the Korean Fried Chicken Burger a go, or there’s the new Onion Bhaji wrap which is sure to fill you up (and it’s vegan)
The upgrades still include old favourites like the Alpine Chicken Schnitzel and the Steak Frites, so no matter how hungry you are, or what you’re fancying, you’re sure to find a dish that tastes amazing and lines your stomach.
Leeds United fans looking for a crisp pre-match pint, you're in luck.
Why? Because new data has revealed Leeds United as one of the Premier League clubs offering the cheapest pints in their stadium
And it's all down to credit card provider Zable, who analysed the average price of a pint at every Premier League stadium.
You'll be glad to know that Leeds United ranked a very respectable eighth among the Premier League teams with the cheapest pre-match pints, with fans paying an average £5.60 at Elland Road.
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However, supporters can currently get a cheaper drink at pubs around the stadium, where the average pint costs £4.74.
Ipswich Town have the cheapest pint at £3.50, followed by Coventry at £3.60 and Hull City at £3.90.
The top 10 cheapest stadium match day pints:
Ipswich (£3.50)
Coventry (£3.60)
Hull City (£3.90)
Liverpool (£4.80)
Sunderland (£5.00)
Everton (£5.50)
Newcastle United (£5.60)
Leeds United (£5.60)
Bournemouth (£5.60)
Brighton & Hove Albion (£5.80)
Adam McAllister at Zable says: "For many fans, grabbing a pint before kick-off is part and parcel of the matchday experience, but our research shows that where you choose to drink can make a noticeable difference to the price. While stadium pints are often assumed to be more expensive, that's not always the case.
"With the cost of attending football continuing to add up, from tickets and travel to food and drinks, small differences like these can make a real impact on the overall cost of a matchday. Taking a little time to compare prices before heading to the stadium this season could help fans make their money go further, whether they choose to have a pint at the pub or inside the ground."
Leeds Bradford Airport workers to strike over half term, as industrial action escalates in dispute over pay
Clementine Hall
Strikes by almost 130 workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate.
If you're planning on catching a flight from Leeds Bradford Airport, then you may want to double check the date.
Last week it was announced that workers were set to strike and bring the airport to complete standstill in a dispute over pay.
Today it has been announced that thestrikes are set to escalate and a second set of strikes have been announced.
The Unite members planning on going on strike are a mixture of air traffic control workers, customer experience staff, security staff and cleaners.
The workers involved in the dispute have recently come out of a four-year pay deal, with some of the departments having fallen behind other airports in equivalent roles.
Pay talks have been happening since December 2025, with the airport's formal offer not going far enough to address the lack of pay parity.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: "It is wrong that workers at Leeds Bradford Airport are paid far less than those doing the same job at another nearby airport.
"These are essential workers who play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the airport and the safety of passengers and deserve fair pay. Unite will always fully back our members taking action at Leeds Bradford Airport.”
The original strikes were due to take place from 03:00 this Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for hourly paid staff and from 06:00 Friday 16 October to 06:00 Sunday 18 October for air traffic control workers.
The next round of industrial action will now take place from Monday 23 October to Wednesday 2 November, which coincides with the busy half term period.
Unite regional officer Neil Whitaker said: “We appreciate those travelling to and from Leeds Bradford Airport will be concerned to hear that there are further strike dates, but the situation is completely the fault of the airport’s management. It can end this dispute, but that relies on it coming back to the table with a fair deal for our members.”
Kate Perou -
28th April 2022 
