The humble pornstar martini is a cocktail classic for a good reason.
The passion-fruit-flavoured cocktail is made with vanilla-flavoured vodka, Passoã, passion fruit juice, and lime juice- and let's face it, it deserves a place on the bottomless brunch table. Sadly, there are few places in Leeds that are willing to put it on their unlimited menu- but that doesn't mean they're impossible to find.
We've hunted high and low for the best bottomless brunches around and in that time we've found a fair few with our beloved pornstar martini cocktail on, so here are our top picks...
Canal Club
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For ninety minutes every Saturday and Sunday between the hours of 2pm and 6pm, take a seat and listen to the tunes of Canal Club DJs mixing the latest House anthems, all without your cocktail ever leaving your hand. Choose from the likes of Kir Royale, Aperol Spritz, Long Island Iced Tea, as well as Meantime Lager, Pink Prosecco and the classic bottomless essential that we're all here for: Pornstar Martinis. Brunchers are also invited to choose a main meal from the Brunch menu, split into four sections that represent the worldwide inspiration of the cafe-club, during their sitting.
One of the cocktail upgrades on Mans Markets' bottomless brunch is the Kobe Tai: a pornstar martini done Hong Kong style (there's no difference but the name). Elsewhere on the bottomless menu, you'll find unlimited fizz and house lager, as well as black bean and pepper with tofu, chicken or beef, or Mans Market’s ‘around the world chicken curry’, served with your choice of egg fried rice, steamed rice or noodles.
The amber jewels in this crown of bottomless brunches are the pornstar martinis on the menu. This is the only bottomless in Leeds that includes any and all cocktails on the menu and there’s no shame in taking full advantage of that. In addition to this, expect a whole lot of pizza, Prosecco and pints- not that anyone is complaining. Choose from either sweet waffles drenched in Nutella, strawberries and a whole lot of sugar or a sizaeable pizza with all your favourite toppings like.
Dishes to feast on here include the likes of stuffed burrata with a truffle-infused tomato salad, or the Choripan sandwich (chorizo sausage, chimichurri mayo, crispy shallots, brioche roll). To wash it all down with, in addition to our favourite, the Pornstar Martini, you can also grab unlimited cocktails like Aperol spritz, Elder spritz, and bloody marys, plus staples like bottled lager, Ketel One peach and orange vodka with soda, Jack Daniels no.7 and lemonade or the house Domaine Chandon (Argentinian sparkling wine).
To wet your appetite there’s four drink options available: Peroni, Pornstar Martini cocktails, pink gin and tonic and Prosecco. The Liquorist promises that their “attentive team will ensure your drink is topped up for your entire stay”- so expect to get those glasses refilled as many times as you want. The excitement doesn’t stop there. Throughout the ninety minute drinking experience, you have the choice of eight different small plates- and you can have three of those included in your bottomless experience.
The Martini options at Dirty Martini are impressive to say the least, but given it's in the name, we'd hope there were at least a few options. Of course the classic passionfruit variety is on offer, but it comes in addition to the likes of Espresso Martinis, Perfect Ladys, Berry Cosmos and G&Ts aplenty. Your food options include beef and cheese sliders, arancini, tortilla strips and more served inside a birdcage.
Revolution Electric Press
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The newly renovated Revolution has been transformed into a 'vodka land' fairground with a decent bottomless brunch list. On their cocktail upgrade (an extra £10 to their usual deal), you can add pornstar martinis to the brunch's ninety minute sitting. Elsewhere on the menu, you'll find brunch pizzas, pancakes aplenty and avo on toast between glasses of Ketel V&T, Aperol Spritz, Prosecco and Bloody Marys.
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Eats
Five of the best new openings in Leeds recently – from ice bath cafes to listening bars
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
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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
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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.
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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 -
10th February 2022 
