There's unlimited pizza and a full bottle of Prosecco on offer- and that's before you've picked up the darts.
Saturdays are for bottomless brunchin' and in Leeds and whilst we really don't need another excuse to enjoy a boozy weekend in the centre, this one is tempting us in with bottomless pizza and Prosecco by the bottle.
That said, it's always a welcome surprise to have an activity to get involved in. Sometimes you just need something to kickstart an awkward first date, or sometimes it's just refreshing to have a laugh by messing around, rather than simply sitting round the table.
There's two hours of unlimited pizza to kick off the brunching experience every Thursday - Sunday, served up on giant paddles.
There's elite tier pizzas here and they're loaded with toppings and there's not a margarita in sight (unless that's what you want to order).
Think coppa salami with parmesan or tandoori chicken with chilli and yoghurt; or if you want to be really controversial there's, spicy 'nduja with caramelised pineapple and honey. Vegans needn't miss out: their pizza selection is packed with flavour and childhood favourites. A vegan chicken and potato waffle pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and tomato sauce can be served as many times as you wish.
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Grab a slice with one hand and a dart with the other: this brunch club has the option to add a sampler of Social Darts. You'll have a full hour to throw darts to your heart's content in the oche.
Experience the new-age of darts: pioneered specially by Flight Club by designing their own form of tech-savvy, supercharged darts – working with their very own astrophysicist to create a unique patented dart tracking technology for their multiplayer games.
Each game can involve up to 12 players at a time here, and the tech has an inbuilt ‘instant’ scoring system meaning there’s no boring faffing about writing things down. And their ‘tournament tech’ can connect up to 150 players in the venue at once.
The Brunch Social at Flights Club also includes a full bottle of Prosecco per person in attendance and if that goes down too quickly, there's carafes of orange juice available from the bar. Plus if you're tee total or just don't want to drink, mocktails are also an unlimited option during your two-hour brunch sitting.
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Split across two floors in Sovereign House, inside Flight Club is decked out in an homage to fairgrounds – right down to the horses you see on the carousel rides.
Tickets cost £30 per person and must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Given there's a full bottle of fizz, unlimited pizza brought by the paddle and the option to add a full hours of darts: it's definitely a great value-for-money option.
For more information, including how to book a ticket, visit the Flight Club website.
Popular pizza pop-up Edges Pizza has opened a permanent home in Leeds city centre.
Last summer you may have had the privilege to enjoy a slice of Edges Pizza at one of their many pop-up residencies across the city.
Their longest stint was at the sun-drenched roof terrace of Green Room, and it's safe to say their pizza went down an absolute treat.
Since then they've been a little quiet, but all for good reason. Edges Pizza has just opened a permanent new takeaway under the arches in Holbeck, and it's absolutely class.
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Owners Grace and Edge who are from Harrogate opened Edges two years ago, taking inspiration from trips to New York over the years.
They've completely transformed the space into a proper love letter to the big apple. It will operate mainly as a takeaway, but there is a small seating area where you can perch and tuck into your pie.
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The menu is perfectly curated, consisting of eight pizzas and three dips. And trust us, they are absolutely massive.
We opted for the American Hot with spicy pepperoni, banana peppers and parmesan as well as the mushroom pie topped with garlic creme fraiche and chestnut mushrooms.
Drizzled and dunked into moreish hot honey, it's rivalling some of the best pizza in the city.
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For now, grabbing a pizza from Edges operates through a pre-order system. Pre-orders open at 12pm the day before via their website, you can pick your collection time and then you simply have to rock up and get your pizza.
There's loads of parking available nearby and if there are any remaining slots available you can pre-order up to an hour before collection.
We've got a feeling they're going to very busy indeed.
Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
Sophie Smith -
8th February 2022 
