There's a bar in Leeds doing bottomless brunch with gyros and chips and we are absolutely obsessed.
Forget eggs benedict and pancakes, when you're getting a bit boozy there's nothing like some solid carbs to help you on your way. Something that Tavassolis know all too well, it seems.
The casual bar and grill in the centre of Leeds are doing a brilliant new bottomless brunch offer that might just be our new favourite in the city.
Tavassoli's is really central to Leeds, neighbouring Wax bar and Sela bar on New Briggate / Image: Tavassoli's
Here, for £30 you'll get 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, beer or prosecco - plus one of their famous gyros and chips of your choice.
Gyro choices are good for veggies and vegans as well as meat-eaters, with options like halloumi and falafel sitting alongside the more traditional pork and chicken.
All served in the classic Greek fashion, tucked inside pitta bread with salad, tomato, red onion and fries included, you can choose your own sauces from a selection of tzatziki, bbq, garlic mayo or sriracha.
There's a good range of gyros on offer whether you're a meat eater, veggie or vegan / Image: Tavassoli's
There's also a gluten-free option for those with extra dietary requirements.
Cocktail options, meanwhile, range from a Pink GnT (which is also available with lemonade) and a Mango Buck (made with mango vermouth and lemonade), to Woo Woos, Cuban Mules and a leath-sounding 'Pink Panther' cocktail made from passion fruit liqueur, Hoola hooch and Bruni gin.
It certainly sounds like a proper boozy affair. If you're not feeling the cocktails, though, you can always opt for beers like corona or budweiser, or go straight for a prosecco.
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
Clementine Hall
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
Images: The Manc Group
Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Georgina Pellant -
4th August 2021 
