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A Stranger Things themed Halloween Bottomless Brunch is coming to Leeds
Dim sum sharers, haunted cocktails, unlimited lager and salt and pepper chips are amongst the options at the Stranger Hong Kong Tings bottomless brunch.
The one-off experience, entitled 'Stranger Hong Kong Tings', is inspired by the traditional bestselling menu from Mans Markets.
The bottomless brunch will run on Saturday 30 October only, but there will be multiple sittings throughout the day so that no matter what your plans are for Halloween weekend, you can squeeze in two hours of dim sum and free flowing booze.
The restaurant concept originated in a small fishing village in Hong Kong and sought to re-energise the Chinese food scene in Leeds.
Mans Market is the only place in Leeds with enough neon signage and authentic Hong Kong flair to host a Stranger Hong Kong Tings bottomless brunch. / Image: TheHootLeeds
So far, the market have brought us mesmerising cocktails and a genius menu of sharing boxes, bao buns and brunch boxes and this bottomless brunch will be no different.
Their concept of combining critically-acclaimed show Stranger Things with the best from their existing menu will give all guests a chance to taste Leeds' finest Chinese whilst downing unlimited fizz of bottles of house lager.
The bottomless brunch menu will compromise of Dim Sum Sharers with all of your favourite Chinese starters: prawn crackers, spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken, prawn sesame fingers and more.
Previous visitors to Mans Market will be pleased to note that their classic Brunch Box will be making an appearance on the menu too.
Choose between black bean and pepper, sweet and sour chicken, duck and char siu and other mouthwatering delights. Served with your selection of steamed, egg fried rice or chips, we guarantee there will be not a crumb left after you have sampled the selection.
For an additional £10, bottomless brunchers can upgrade their menu to a selection of unique cocktails and have the full 'Stranger Tings' experience.
Fans of the show will not be disappointed to see references to the Netflix series on the menu: our favourite has to be the 'Here's Jonny' cocktail included in the £10 upgrade.
Its unusual combination of lemon, blood orange is teeming with Johnny Walker Red whisky and strikes that ideal balance between booze and flavour. You'll have had ten before you've realised.
If you're looking for a cauldron of cocktail flavours, Mans Market have got your back. Think vodka, gin, grenadine, blue curacao with lemon and lemonade, just ask for the Witches Brew .
If you do want a true fright, try the Redrum Calimocha. Inspired by The Shining, this blood red cocktail is made from coke, Old J spiced rum and merlot.
Mans Market is located on Wellington Street, around a five minute walk from Leeds Train Station. / Image: Mans Market
Luckily, this concoction is haunted only by name, the only screaming you will be doing is in disappointment when your two hours of bottomless booze come to an end.
Mans Markets' Stranger Hong Kong Tings Bottomless Brunch will run at a number of different timed intervals throughout the day on Saturday 30 October, but unless you want to be a ghost on your visit, make sure you book before turning up at the bar.
Each ticket costs £34.99 and are available online.
You can WIN a table for 4 at the Halloween Bottomless Brunch here.
Leeds City Council is asking people for their views about transport options and public space in the city centre.
Got some thoughts and feelings about how you'd like Leeds city centre to operate? Well now's your time to speak up.
Because people are being invited to give their feedback on current issues and improvements they would like to see around St. Peter’s Street, York Street, Eastgate, Duke Street, Kirkgate, Crown Point Road, Marsh Lane and East Street.
This area of Leeds is vital for those travelling in and out of the city, with many integral and busy bus routes passing through here.
The area is also home to leisure, cultural and educational facilities, as well as Leeds bus station, and has a large and growing residential population, making it a key area for people using the bus, walking, cycling, and travelling by car.
Between 2014 and 2024, there were 260 road related casualties in the area, including 32 serious casualties and three fatalities.
The council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority will use feedback to develop plans for safer ways of travelling for everyone and more welcoming public spaces.
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, Leeds City Council’s executive member for transport and planning, said: “This is an important step towards a transport system that prioritises efficient public transport and supports all forms of travelling, making it easier and safer for people to get around the city.
“Public spaces are there to be used and enjoyed by everyone, and it's important that we make these spaces welcoming, accessible and well connected.
"We urge everyone that travels through this area — whether you walk, cycle, drive, or take the bus - to take part in the consultation and share your views. By sharing your experience of travelling in the area, we’ll be able to make the right improvements to make it a safer, more welcoming space for everyone.”
Have your say before Tuesday 17 November by filling in a short survey, or attending a drop-in event. You can view the drop-in events here.
Leeds United is home to one of the Premier League’s cheapest stadium pints, new data reveals
Clementine Hall
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.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
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."
Sophie Smith -
8th October 2021 
