Texas barbecue food meets Christmas in a 90 minutes all-you-can-drink festive bottomless brunch.
Red's True Barbecue is known for transporting us to Texan suburbs with their smoked meats, so it's no surprise that their festive bottomless brunch is a feast of their traditional meats, along with some new festive favourites.
So grab anyone who loves a smoky barbecue feast and take on ninety minutes of meaty, veggie or vegan platters.
Red's describe their bottomless platters as 'a selection of Red's smoked meats and festive additions, stacked up in our famous bin lids, backed up by the lively atmosphere synonymous with the church of true barbecue.
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The Festive Feast includes only the finest smoked meats around: Pork Ribs, Unholy BBQ XXXL Wings, Smoked Chicken and Pulled Pork Stuffing Balls, served with Meaty Pit Beans, Mash, Gravy, Giant Onion Rings, Fries and Festive Cornbread.
By comparison the vegetarian (and vegan upon request) menu features plenty of meat-free smoked goods. Think pulled jackfruit with meat-free buffalo wings, smoked vegan sausage with garlic and chilli greens. Topped with crispy onions, mash, gravy, giant onion rings and fries, as well as a veggie cornbread alternative, there's plenty to enjoy.
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Adding bottomless drinks to your feast only makes it easier to wash down your delicious dishes. Choose from either 90 minutes or two hours of draught lager, cider and Prosecco, or choose from either red or white wine.
For those wanting an authentic bottomless brunch experience, there will also be two Christmas House cocktails available to choose from. The concoctions will be unveiled upon arrival, but the rest of the festive surprises will be left with the rest of the presents under the Christmas tree.
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The festive bottomless feast is available from 24 November - 30 December 2022 and you best be quick as spaces are filling up fast.
To find out more and book your place at the Festive Feast dinner table, visit their website or visit the Leeds city centre restaurant located near the Corn Exchange on Cloth Hall Street.
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Leeds Christmas Market is getting two brand-new themed bars for 2026 – including a Scottish Highland Lodge
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Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Sophie Smith -
14th November 2022 
