Leeds' Indian street food restaurant Bundobust has spent the past eight months quietly brewing its own range of beers - and now they're about to be revealed to punters for the first time.
The restaurant's new brewery is housed in a site on Manchester's Oxford Road, with construction first starting in 2019.
Initial plans were for the venue to house a brewhouse and restaurant, but these have been delayed by the pandemic.
On the bright side, though, it's given their new brewmaster plenty of time to play around with the new equipment and get to work making some tasty, bespoke beers to complement the menu.
These will be unveiled on Thursday 24 June from 12pm at their restaurants in Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool.
New drinks set to be revealed include the 5 percent Chaitro beer - a smooth and creamy Porter with roast malts, chai masala and fresh ginger.
Then, there's the Peela - an easy-drinking 4 per cent hazy pale ale with tropical fruit flavours.
Last but not least, there's an adventurous coriander lager, called the Dhania Pilsner, available at 4.8 per cent.
The three beers will be made available to the public from tomorrow, with walk-ups very welcome.
Find Bundobust in Mill Hill, just a stone's throw from the station.
The restaurant is open seven days a week for customers to eat in or takeaway.
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Luxury Leeds steakhouse to undergo huge £1.2 million renovation
Leeds restaurant The Cut & Craft has announced further expansion plans for the spring.
Swanky all-day dining restaurant and bar, The Cut & Craft, is expanding its popular Leeds site, investing a whopping £1.2 million to create a new adjoining elegant bar, lounge and private spaces.
Located within the former historic Collinson’s Cafe, the renovation will transform the former neighbouring Paul Smith store, to extend the existing brand offering.
The extension will celebrate the original beauty of the space, whilst acknowledging the legacy of Wallace Hartley - a talented musician who played at Collinson’s Cafe in the early 1900s before his role as bandleader on Titanic during its maiden voyage.
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The Grade II-listed building’s features including its iconic glass dome, stained glass and circular central bar will remain, with the addition of two beautifully designed private dining rooms.
The extension is due for competition this spring and will transform the existing venue into a space with seating for an impressive 370 covers.
Oscar Akgul, CEO at The Cut & Craft said: “Planning for this new chapter began within the first year of opening. By year two, it was clear that we required additional space to serve the city’s appetite for The Cut & Craft’s signature hospitality.
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“The brand’s deep affinity with the Victoria Quarter and the heritage of the building played an essential role in the decision to grow here.
“We want to thank our regular guests and everyone who has joined us at The Cut & Craft Leeds since opening and we look forward to entering this exciting new chapter with you all.”
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Georgina Pellant -
23rd June 2021 
