These famous Percy Pig Martinis - or Pigtinis - are causing quite a stir at a Leeds cocktail bar.
Served in a coupette and garnished with not one but three Percy Pig sweets, this is the ultimate sweet tooth cocktail - with an added hint of nostalgia, courtesy of the popular piggy-shaped Marks and Spencer chews.
Made with Percy pig-infused Ketel One vodka, Chambord liqueur, apple juice, lemon and egg white, the more-ish pink martini has been quite a hit since it returned to the menu at Jake's Bar and Still Room.
The Call Lane bar has long been a drinking institution in the city, but now we all have another very good reason to pay them a visit.
The Percy Pig Martini or 'Pigtini' at Jakes is made with pig-infused Ketel One vodka, chambord liqueur, apple juice, lemon and egg white
Of course, if the Percy Pig cocktail isn't quite your thing - there's plenty of other great drinks on the menu here at this award-winning bar.
Another new favourite here includes their Corpse Reviver #Blue, which takes a tried and tested classic and makes it completely disco with blue curacao, Tanqueray, martini ambrato and lemon.
The Jakes bar team
There's also a good selection of wines, beers and spirit mixers on offer here if you're not feeling a cocktail.
Focusing on sustainability and working hard towards zero waste, Jakes sets itself apart for its pro-reuse, reduce, recycle attitude. It also produces its own spirits, liqeres and distillats here as the name suggests.
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 -
5th July 2021 
