If there's one deal that should be on any menu, it's a Wings Wednesday one.
They're the best sports bar snack and when over 100 million pounds of chicken wings were eaten over the Super Bowl weekend, even back in 2012, you know that they're just too finger-lickin' good. These days, you'll find chicken wings on the menu just about anywhere- and for good reason.
The best offers always come around on a Wednesday- well, because Wings Wednesday has a nice ring to it and because we all need a midweek pick-me-up.
So where can you go for said wings? Glad you asked, here's our top picks...
Yard & Coop
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The kings of fried chicken know how to get us through the door. On offer, there's 10p chicken wings in the bar every single day. Conveniently as they're shut on a Monday and Tuesday, that means your Yard & Coop week starts with 10p Wings Wednesday if you're snacking at the bar. Plus, if you order a main meal, you get a side of chicken wings free of charge every Wednesday night.
Two vegan and a carnivore all walked into a bar. One of the vegans wanted chicken wings that taste like meat, the other wanted a plant-based alternative. The meat-eater wanted real chicken wings. Brewdog Headingley had three different wing options that suited all their needed. Here, there's Wings Wednesdays with 90 mins of Cauliflower, Seitan or chicken wings amongst laidback customers, board games and a huge range of draught pints.
Dry Dock
Image: The Dry Dock Leeds
Most will recognise the Dry Dock as the finishing point for the Otley Run, thus marking the fourteen plus pints you've consumed during this marathon of a pub crawl. As a result, few really know what it's like inside, it's all just a blur. Try going in sober or tipsy (just not Otley Run drunk) on a Wednesday night for 25p chicken wings and a whole load of sauces.
Kirkstall Bridge
Image: Kirkstall Bridge
Wing Wednesday also coincides with quiz night at Kirkstall Bridge, not that anyone's complaining. Grab a full box of chicken wings for a fiver with unique sauces like the Dissolution Hot Sauce, Black Band BBQ or Dexter and Blue Cheese dip. We did say they're the ultimate sports bar snack and frankly, what's more competitive than a pub quiz? Just be sure not to ruin your answer sheet with sauce and grease.
All you can eat food is always a good idea, especially if you're going with a large crowd- you just never know how hungry you'll be. Every Wings Wednesday is an all-you-can-eat wings and fries special at Absurd Bird. The wings are allegedly 'absurdly huge' so make sure to book in advance and grab a seat at the table for this sellout offer. Oh, and did we mention unlimited wings come to just £13.95?
The Library
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For just 30p per wing, The Library have both chicken and cauliflower wings by the bucket on offer. The sauces are all barbecue-based, but each with a tangy twist: think bulleit bourbon flavoured, Korean BBQ and honey buffalo. If you need something else besides wings to fill you up on a cold Wednesday evening, the staff encourage you to add a side and make it a bargain meal- ideal.
Red's True Barbecue
Image: Red's True BBQ
Grab XXL wings every day of the week (not just on a Wednesday) for just 30p each, with a minimum order of 10 per serving. They're sauces are plenty and we're drooling over names like Unholy BBQ, Buffalo and Blue, Honey Sriracha and Vegan Devil Wings already. Reckon you can handle the hottest sauce of them all? There's a hot wing challenge that requires signing a legal waiver.
Neon Cactus
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At Neon Cactus, all good things come with tequila so naturally you can get either a classic or Tommy's margaritas for a fiver when you get yourself a portion of finger-lickin' chicken wings- and we're not complaining. These guys have a mantra of "Stuff your face, feed your liver, lose your mind" and it seems too intriguing not to try at least once on a Wednesday.
Hoist House
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A midweek chicken wing special is also available over at Hoist House on Wellington Place. For one night only, the bar offers half price wings from midday 'til late. Pair it with a draught pint of just about anything and bring the dog for a few drinks and an afternoon snack. If you're bringing a large crowd, book ahead of time for the best seats in the house.
It's been a brilliant couple of months for new openings in Leeds.
We don't know about you, but we think our city is really thriving with all it has to offer at the moment.
There's been a flurry of new spots opening up, and if you haven't visited them then we urge you to check them out.
But first, allow us to tell you all about them...
Domo
Tower works, 2 Globe Rd, Holbeck, LS11 5QG
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Introducing Domo, an independent restaurant born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities that aren't often seen outside the island, all made entirely in-house.
Located right on the water's edge, we've got a feeling this is going to be our go-to spot this summer for long lunches fuelled by spritzes.
Also born in Sheffield, this one's for the matcha lovers and we know there's a lot of you. Think iced banana bread matcha, superfood smoothies and refreshing acai bowls served in a super cool setting.
Kontrast
84-86 Railway Street, Saxton Gardens, LS9 8HB
Images: The Hoot Leeds
After already making a big name for themselves over in Manchester, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath cafe concept over to Leeds. Located under the railway arches, Kontrast features two traditional saunas, one infrared sauna, and four ice baths, each varying in temperature between three and 13 degrees. It's the perfect space to enjoy solo or with a group of like-minded wellness-loving people.
Scott and his partner have opened the coolest, 70's inspired record bar that is full of his massive record collection alongside a carefully curated cocktail menu with a twist. With the best view of Sunny Bank Mills, Pardon Me is just the most chilled out place to watch the world go by whilst sipping on a coffee or a glass of wine whilst hearing everything from hip hop and soul to deep house, and disco. We loved our visit and we know you will too.
We all know and bloody love Silver's Deli over in Bramley, but now they’ve branched out to Farsley and opened the wonderful their very own bakery which is already a sell-out.
The all-new neighbourhood bakehouse is slinging out the likes of homemade focaccia, buttermilk brownies, sausage rolls, cookies, tiramisu and, of course, the ever-so-famous sandos but this time in homemade, fluffy focaccia.
The best restaurants in Yorkshire named at prestigious National Restaurant Awards
Clementine Hall
The best restaurants in the UK have been named at the National Restaurant Awards – and Yorkshire has done pretty well for itself.
The prestigious awards took place last night, listing the top 100 places to eat in the entire UK.
Four restaurants in Yorkshire managed to make it into the top 100 of the country’s best restaurants.
Coming in at a very impressive number 13 is Sheffield restaurant JÖRO, who's year has gone from accolade to accolade after being awarded none other than a Michelin star back in February.
Often hailed as the city's best restaurant, JÖRO is run by husband-and-wife team Luke French and Stacey Sherwood.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
They recently relocated into a bigger space near the edge of the Peak District in Oughtibridge, which has allowed them to expand their offerings.
Here's what the judges had to say: 'A much larger and better-equipped kitchen has allowed French - whose CV includes Midsummer House in Cambridge - to evolve his already finely-tuned and distinctive cooking style.'
JÖRO announced the news to Instagram, saying: "To be sat in a room filled with incredible people from across the industry is truly inspiring and being listed is something our younger selves only dreamed of achieving."
Over in Leeds, beloved neighbourhood bistro Bavette placed at number 83 where owners Sandy and Clement stated they were "Over the moon" to have made it onto the list.
Elsewhere in Yorkshire, The Angel at Hetton came in at number 47 being declared as a 'Yorkshire institution' whilst The Star Inn at Harome took number 78 as one of the first pubs in England to be awarded a Michelin star.
Sophie Smith -
2nd February 2022 
