The best places to eat for free in the city centre and beyond.
Easter half-term is on the horizon and if you're looking to take your kids out for a day of fun, here is a list of places where they can eat for free to help you save a few pennies.
Whether you're on the move and need a quick meal deal whilst out shopping or fancy a mid-week Italian with the family, there's an offer here which will definitely suit you.
Yard and Coop
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This restaurant on Merrion Street is the home of buttermilk fried chicken. Made with their own secret recipe, think dirty burgers, crispy chicken wings and indulgent loaded fries.
This half-term, Yard & Coop are giving away one free kids meal with every adult main ordered. For the kids there's an option of boneless chicken nuggets or cauliflower nuggets served alongside a choice of chips, mac and cheese, cheesy mash or salad. And for dessert a special treat of ice cream with sauce and sprinkles! There's even crayons and lego on site to keep them entertained whilst you enjoy your well-deserved delicious meal, what a winner!
Yard and Coop, 6-8 Merrion Street.
Marks and Spencers Cafe
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From Monday 4 April - Friday 22 April 2022, M&S cafe are giving away one free kid's meal deal when you spend £5. The meal includes a sandwich, toastie, pizza or pasta, a snack (such as gingerbread or a chocolate lolly), a piece of fruit and a drink.
Grab yourself one of their luxurious macaroni cheese toasties to keep you fuelled as you browse the shops, and get a well balanced meal for your little one to enjoy alongside it.
Marks and Spencer, 2-9 Ludgate Hill.
YO! Sushi
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Based in Harrogate town centre, this futuristic sushi restaurant with a conveyer belt of goodies is sure to keep your little ones occupied. From 3.30pm- 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, your kids can took into the Mini Ninja menu as you enjoy your favourite Japanese hot dishes and sushi delights.
The offer incudes one main, one side and one drink from the kids meal deal menu and a dessert can be added for an extra £1.50. The offer is not valid at the Leeds location, but make a short trip to Harrogate to enjoy this fantastic deal.
YO! Sushi, Unit 5 Albert Street.
Asda
Kids under the age of 16 can eat for free when an adult spends £1 in any Asda Cafe. Meals include a fish finger meal, a kid's cooked breakfast and a lasagne meal. All hot meals include a piece of fruit and a capri sun, bottled water or carton of milk.
The offer is valid from Monday to Friday after 3pm and there is also free baby food pouches on offer for kiddy winks under 18 months.
Morrisons
Need a pit-stop during your weekly shop? In Morrison's cafe, kids eat free all day every day nationwide with one paying adult. Choose from a wide range of options from their children's menu which offers nutritionally balanced meals.
As well as this, throughout Easter they are hosting their 'Feed a Family for £10', where you can tuck into two adults meals, two kids meals, two adult drinks and two kids drinks for just £10. Head to your nearest Morrisons to make sure you don't miss out on these bargains.
Bella Italia
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Craving a big bowl of comforting spaghetti or fancy a slice of margarita pizza? Then head to Bella Italia this Easter where you can feed your little ones for just £1 with every main meal purchased.
The offer includes three courses and one Cawston pressed juice for just £1 and is valid Friday 1 April - Sunday 24 April 2022. The menu is very extensive and has options for even the pickiest of kids. There's cheesy garlic bread, crudités with houmous, pasta with a selection of sauces and the classic margarita and pepperoni pizzas. There's also a warm gooey chocolate brownie on the menu which you'll definitely want to be pinching a spoonful of.
Bella Italia, 145 Briggate, Leeds.
Banyan
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Banyan is the perfect place to ensure those tiny tummies are filled this Easter at no extra cost, while you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. From the 4th - 8th and 11th - 14th April 2022, every adult meal comes with a free kids meal. This deal is available all day until 6pm
There's a huge variety to choose from including chicken spirelli pasta, mini fish and chips and sausage and mash. It's the perfect excuse for the adults to try out their new spring menu which features a deliciously sticky teriyaki salmon dish which is perfect for a midweek lunch. The offer is on at all Banyan restaurants in and around Leeds including Harrogate, Ilkley and Roundhay.
A new crafting paradise has opened in Leeds city centre, right in time for the summer holidays.
Happy Hour Workshop has already been a smash hit over in Greater Manchester, and now owner Lili has brought her playful and creative business over to Queens Arcade.
The brand-new, sunny yellow crafting destination has walls absolutely crammed with colourful supplies, with a big focus on the current trend of cream gel DIY.
The level of customisation here will send an indecisive person into a tailspin.
First you can choose the item you want to customise, whether it’s a mirror, a claw clip, a pencil case, a handheld fan, a phone case, a water bottle, a notepad, or just about any other useful item you can think of.
Then you’re let loose with a bowl and dream, to peruse the many, many drawers of colourful charms you can add to your chosen product.
There are literally thousands of charms - food items like hot dogs and ice cream cones; characters like Labubus and Minions; and adorable motifs like bows and rainbows.
The wall of craft suppliesThousands of charms to choose fromYou can customise a glass tumblerOr make a notepadOwner Lili outside Happy Hour Workshop Leeds
You could spell out your name with bubble letters, make a whole buffet’s worth of fake food items, design yourself a beautiful garden, or create a new world for the K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Your final step before heading to your craft station is to choose a colour cream gel, which you can pipe onto your item like icing a cake before wedging your charms into place.
As well as the charms, Happy Hour Workshop is offering other crafting experiences like bracelet making, money box painting, paint by numbers, slime making, and loads more to come.
You’ll find it at 9 Queens Arcade and it’s open now.
Pints of Knowledge, Callum Campbell’s fastest-growing event, is coming to Leeds city centre this summer
Clementine Hall
The pub night that's packing out venues across the UK is coming to Leeds.
Let us introduce you to Pints of Knowledge, a phenomenon founded by Callum Campbell that has built a social media following of more than 160,000 people.
This is different to your average night out, it's a chance to meet new people and spark interesting conversation all in the relaxing surroundings of a pub.
The event has attracted thousands to its unique mix of expert talks, conversation and community in pubs across the UK.
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And if you're looking to get in on the action then you're in luck, because Pints of Knowledge is arriving at The Wardrobe on Sunday 9 August.
So, what can you expect? From landmark legal history and the hidden pressures behind big systems to the evolving language of gaslighting and radical cinema, Sunday's Leeds programme will demonstrate exactly why Pints of Knowledge has struck such a chord with audiences across the UK.
Founder Callum Campbell, who has spent more than a decade producing live events across Britain, said bringing the concept to Leeds was the natural next step - and we're so happy he thought so.
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He said: "I've always wanted to bring Pints of Knowledge to more cities across England, and Leeds has such a strong appetite for ideas and conversation. Watching this grow has been amazing, and I can't wait to bring it here.
"As more people look for experiences beyond a traditional night out, Pints of Knowledge offers something different: expert speakers, thought-provoking conversations and the chance to meet new people, all in the relaxed surroundings of a pub.
"People still love going to the pub, but they're looking for more from the experience. Pints of Knowledge is about hearing incredible stories, asking questions, meeting interesting people and leaving having learned something new."
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The Pints of Knowledge programme at The Wardrobe will look like this:
12pm - Human rights lawyer Mahnoor Omer presents '10 Legal Cases that Changed History'.
2pm - Georgina Shute asks 'Why billion-pound systems are built by people who can't finish their to-do lists'.
4pm - Isobel Logan explores 'Gaslighting: The Evolution of a Concept Across Art, Relationships and Politics'.
6pm - Angelos Koutsourakis will examine 'Third Cinema, The Global South & Climate Change'.
Campbell added: "One hour you can be unpacking landmark legal cases, the next you're hearing about the psychology behind gaslighting, before finishing the day exploring cinema and climate change. That's what makes Pints of Knowledge different.
"This is just the beginning. We've seen an incredible response across the UK, and we're excited to build on that by bringing Pints of Knowledge to more cities across the country.”
Pints of Knowledge takes place at The Wardrobe in Leeds on Sunday 9 August, and you can get your tickets here.
Clementine Hall -
5th April 2022 
