If you're using Valentine's Day as an excuse to celebrate your friendship, then there's plenty to get stuck into: bottomless brunches, themed event nights, and that's before you've sampled the Valentine's Day menus at Leeds' best restaurants.
Here's our favourite spots to hang out with the girls (or guys) this weekend...
There's a Galentine's Day cocktail masterclass that's not to be missed- and it;s happening this Friday night. Round up the girl gang and join The Gift Box Leeds and Harbour and Coupe for an evening of cocktail making and an exclusive shopping experience. Tickets cost £30 but includes a £5 voucher to shop with. To grab yourself a ticket, DM either host on Instagram
Available Friday 11 February from 7pm. Find out more here.
If you're looking for a long-overdue catchup with the girls over cocktails, there is no substitute to a bottomless brunch. Manahatta is hosting a Galentines bottomless experience this weekend where you can enjoy a Valentine's Day themed cocktail in addition to the usual options.
Available Saturday 12 February. Find out more here.
Neighbourhood Bottomless Brunch
Image: Neighbourhood Restaurants
Expect main courses that truly embody ‘a bottomless with the girls’: they’re very Instagrammable and sound as equally delicious. Think pink pancakes with mixed berry compote and other treats all served to the beat of a live DJ with bottomless Prosecco rose, gin, vodka or beer- a dreamy list of drinks that’s certain to have a tipple for everyone. If you needed any more excuses, tickets are just £40 per person and you can add a dessert for just £3.50.
Available on Sunday 13 February. Find out more here.
To make Valentine’s Day weekend a celebration you and your loved one won’t forget anytime soon, Grön Kafe in Oakwood is offering up a two hour session of bottomless booze and Instagrammable brunch options- and it’s beautifully designed. Drinkswise, the bottomless experience includes the likes of mimosas, beers, sparkling wine and Aperol Spritz, so no doubt there will be a beverage for any palate to taste.
Available Saturday 12 February and Sunday 13 February, 3.00 – 4.30pm. Find out more here.
Celebrating all things single this Valentine's Day is Neon Cactus. On their Instagram page, the bar stated "Let’s talk Valentines Day. 1. What a crock of absolute s***. 2. See point 1. Instead, come and celebrate being the queen/prince/bit of both that you are. F*** expensive set menus and pink balloons, our hearts belongs to TACOS & TEQUILA. So gather your girl squad/the lads/your bestie/your dog and let’s GET ON IT."
Available Monday 14 February, 5pm - 4am. Find out more here.
Harvey Nichols are giving you the chance to get the makeover of your dreams this Valentine's Day. You'll be joining Team Tilbury for one night only for their 'Galentines Masterclass' to discover how to create the perfect day to night makeup. Tickets cost £35 each and are fully redeemable against products as well as a glass of fizz and luxury goodie bag.
Available Monday 14 February, 6 - 8pm. Find out more here.
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You can watch The Traitors finale on a massive screen in Leeds next Friday
The finale of The Celebrity Traitors is hitting our TV screens next Friday, and there’s a big screening party happening in Leeds especially for it.
Don't panic guys, it's happening.
Fancy sitting down to watch one of the cultural events of the year on a big screen with dozens of others who are just as invested in the show as you are? Well, now you can.
And that’s because Belgrave Music Hall, one of the city’s most beloved event spaces and bars, will be hosting a finale watching party and we’re all invited.
Taking place next Friday 23 January, fans of The Traitors are invited to watch the finale which kicks off 9pm in the canteen.
Best part? The tickets are absolutely free and we've no doubt there'll be some banging drink deals on to get the party started.
We’re already searching our wardrobes for an item of clothing that remotely resembles a cloak.
Announcing the news to Instagram, Belgrave said: "The world famous Traitors finale screening is back at Belgrave! In the past we've been graced with the presence of OG Faithful @theomayne1, plus our Clauds has been known to make an appearance (please scroll for evidence)... twists and turns are promised 👀"
So to give this series of The Traitors a proper send off, get yourself to Belgrave Music Hall from 6pm and enjoy a few beverages with like minded fans whilst screaming at the screen as Claudia makes her way into the frame.
Whilst we're on the topic, has anyone got an incredibly glossy black fringed wig we could borrow?
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires have announced a huge gig in Halifax
Daisy Jackson
Hollywood Vampires are heading back out on tour, with a huge Yorkshire gig announced for this year.
The supergroup, which consists of one of the biggest names in Hollywood as well as one of rock’n’roll’s most iconic names, are set to perform at the AO Arena as part of a run of shows.
Hollywood Vampires is made up of A-lister Johnny Depp, as well as rock royalty including Alice Cooper, and Aerosmith’s Joe Perry, plus Tommy Henriksen.
They last performed with an arena tour back in 2023, making these their first gigs in almost three years.
Hollywood Vampires have now announced a return to the stage, with a show at the iconic Piece Hall in Halifax on 22 August.
They’ll be supported by The Jesus and Mary Chain, who marked their 40th anniversary in 2024 with a new album, Glasgow Eyes.
Johnny Depp supergroup Hollywood Vampires announce Manchester gig. Credit: Aaron Perry
Hollywood Vampires formed in 2012, named after Cooper’s celebrity drinking club of the same name where the aim was reportedly to ‘drink until no one could stand up’.
Over the years, the supergroup has worked with the likes of Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl, and Zak Starkey (formerly the drummer for Oasis).
A Three Presale for tickets will take place from 10am on Wednesday 21 January, followed by a venue presale on Thursday 22 January, then general sale from 10am on Friday 23 January.
Sophie Smith -
11th February 2022 
