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The best 2-for-1 cocktails deals in Leeds city centre and beyond

We're talking Manahatta, Banyan, The Original Oak, Bower's Tap, The East Village, Ten Bar and more.

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 18th November 2021

The only thing better than getting a cocktail is getting two for the price of one.

Leeds has well over 100 cocktail bars in the city centre alone, so when it comes to choosing a place to spend the evening sipping on boozy concoctions of sweet, spicy and source: it's a challenge. Turns out, there are plenty of bars around Leeds that are not only offering a range of classic cocktails and some new boozy flavours on a 2-for-1 offer.

Ranging from Happy Hour specials to all day, everyday mixer deals, we've rounded up the best 2-for-1 deals in and around Leeds so you can have a night out on a budget, or just enjoy twice as many cocktails as usual.

Manahatta

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Image: Manahatta Greek Street

Manahatta's menu is split into three sections for each phase of the night, but all are included in the 2-for-1 offer. Choose from the 'Glamour Edit' for your pre-drink cocktail fix, then make a selection from the 'Style Edit' to get you through a selfie or two before grabbing a spritz or two from the 'Party Edit' and dancing until the early hours.

The 2-for-1 offer is available Sunday - Thursday all day and every Friday until 7pm.

The East Village

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The East Village bar is located in Hyde Park, a short walk or bus journey from the city centre. / Image: The East Village Leeds

The East Village is one of those Hyde Park hidden gems where the booze is so strong, some cocktails are limited to two per person. The 'Candy Hour' selection offers tropical mixes like Pina-Can-Lada with coconut rum, Lilt and coconuts, as well as classic cocktails like the Spiced Mule and Mango Bellinis.

If you want to start or end your night out in style, the 2-for-1 deal lasts all night long to make sure you can get your value drinks at whatever hour you need them the most.

Ten Bar

Ten Bar is open from 6pm until 3am. / Image: Ten Bar Leeds

Ten Bar know exactly the rationale behind the need for a good city centre cocktail bar that keeps you going until the early hours. We're not just talking 2-for-1 cocktails, there's also £3.50 double deals, shots from £2 and a range of DJs playing all night too.

Tuesdays and Thursdays are the nights to get down to Ten Bar and make the most of the 2-for-1 deals, but there are plenty of offers on each evening.

Bower's Tap

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Bower's Tap have 2-for-1 all day, every day. / Image: Bower's Tap Leeds

All you need to do is order two of the same cocktails to make the most of Bower's Taps 2-for-1 offer. If you need a recommendation to get the night started: grab a Zombie for a boozy burst of flavour: Havana Club 7 year old rum, Captain Morgan Original dark rum, apricot liqueur, lime, passion fruit syrup, grenadine and pineapple juice.

The popular bar believe 'a cocktail in each hand is the root to true happiness' so their long list of drinks are on the 2-for-1 offer all day every day.

The Original Oak

The Original Oak offer 2-for-1 cocktails every day. / Image: The Original Oak

As a firm student favourite, the Original Oak have cocktails for every occasion, and they're all included in the 2-for-1 offer. Pre-exam stress? Grab an Alright Princess, made from Raspberry and Vanilla vodka with cranberry juice and lemonade, and let your worries slide aside. Ready for a post-exam party? The Surfers Paradise is has Jägermeister, coconut rum and pineapple juice blitzed into one strong cocktail, an ideal pre-drink for a night out.

The Original Oak is based in Headingley, a short bus or train journey from the city centre. Located between Leeds' universities, you can get 2-for-1 all day every day here.

Banyan

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The 2-for-1 deal at Banyan is available almost all day every day at every Leeds-based location. / Image: Banyan Leeds City Centre

Believe it or not, there are places that offer 2-for-1 cocktails all day every day and Banyan is one of them. To get your evening started, grab two from the 'Party Starters Menu': the Pacific Punch is packed with Bacardi Cuatro rum, Blue Curaçao, pineapple, coconut, kaffir, lemongrass and lime, a definite favourite amongst those that love tropical-tasting drinks.

The Roundhay, Ilkley and Horsforth venues have unlimited 2-for-1 deals whilst the Leeds city centre and Corn Exchange are Sunday - Friday all day and Saturday from 5pm.

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Popular Leeds cafe known for its fluffy Japanese sandos is moving to a bigger space

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One of the city's best independents is expanding into a bigger premises.

Shokupan on Wellington Street is a proper little gem that food-lovers across Leeds will rave nonstop about if given the opportunity.

Husband and wife team Alan and Alison took inspiration from trips around the world to bring a taste of Japan to the city and over the past few years it's gained a loyal following.

They're famed for their delicious Japanese sandos made with pillow-like fluffy shokupan bread, stuffed with everything from crunchy chicken katsu and flavourful pork to fresh strawberries and whipped cream.

But it's not all just about sandwiches, they also serve rice bowls and katsu curries as well as small bites such as chicken karaage and octopus balls.

Their food is so bloody good, that they've had to find a better location and this time it's slap bang in the city centre on Central Road.

And they're joining brilliant company too, with the likes of House of Koko and Vinyl Grounds as neighbours.

Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Shokupan said: "You guessed right…we are moving to Central Road, LS1 6DE. We are nearly there…

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"All the building work is complete and now we are finishing off the decorating. You might also start to see some signage appearing over the next few days…It has been lovely seeing some of our customers dropping by to see us whilst we slowly lose our sanity.

"Powered on caffeine and determination! Not long to go before we can announce our opening date and welcome you through the doors."

We can't wait to check out the new space, keep an eye on their opening date here.

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Cult favourite burger chain Burgerism is officially coming to Leeds this August

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An award-winning burger chain is coming to one of Leeds' suburbs.

If you don't know Burgerism, then get to know.

The Manchester-based burger chain is known by many for its incredible smash patties and quick, reliable service.

Their concept is simple: good burgers made with quality ingredients and cooked fresh to order. Delicious.

And it's not just burgers, they've also got some great wings and fries available too with a range of homemade sauces on offer for dunking, drizzling and devouring. We're a particular fan of the buffalo wings with their garlic ranch dip.

The chain used to have a dark kitchen on the outskirts of the city where people could order via Deliveroo, however this closed down and since then there's been a Burgerism-shaped hole left in our foodie scene.

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Burgerism recently applied to move into a vacant shop unit in Meanwood at 605 Meanwood Road, seeking change-of-use planning permission for the former Papa Johns site which was previously only allowed to serve...well, pizzas.

And the plans have now been approved, which means Burgerism will officially be coming to Leeds. Hurray!

Burgerism's new takeaway will be walking distance from the The Meanwood Tavern, perfect for those looking for some post-pint burgers.

It will be strictly takeaway with no dine-in option available.

The brand-new Burgerism will employ 15 people from the local area with food being served between 11am and 11pm.

We'll keep you up to date as and when we find out more, but for now we're aware that Burgerism Leeds is set to open this August.

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