Roxy Lanes and Roxy Ball Rooms are the place to go in Leeds for a mate date.
Whether you're looking for a game of pool after work or bowling on the weekend with the family, there's always a great reason to head over to one of the three Roxy venues.
Naturally, the food options here are always spot on for any occasion. Serving up a range of light snacks ideal for sharing and pizzas loaded with cheesy, salty and meaty options that you can sit down and scran with a post-game pint.
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Now, Roxy Lanes and Roxy Ball Room are serving up a brand new menu that's bound to have pizza lovers walking through the door, even if there's no games booked.
The Roxy Dogs are an autumn staple, and the perfect way to celebrate a belated Oktoberfest. The bratwurst sausages are served in light brioche rolls with Roxy fries and piled high with crispy onions and sauces on the classic version. The Big Dog adds pepperoni slices, jalapeños and cheddar cheese into the mix for an all-out special bound to curb any appetite.
Pizzawise, there's a whole feast of options to choose from- we're talking seven different options, each with its own bragging rights.
Besides your standard margarita and pepperoni options (which certainly shouldn't be underestimated), the hand rolled Italian pizza options include a spicy buffalo chicken pizza with salt and pepper chicken, jalapeños, buffalo sauce and topped with rocket or a garlic sausage with cheesy mozzarella and sausage with a garlic butter base.
The Meat Feast should be reserved for those looking for a standout showstopper: packed with mozzarella, sausage, salt and pepper chicken, pepperoni, spring onion all topped with a generous drizzling of maple and bourbon BBQ sauce.
And if that's not enough, Roxy Lanes and Roxy Ball Room have fused the best Mexican flavours into a nacho-style pizza. A tomato base loaded with crushed tortilla chips gives this one a crunchy kick, balanced out with mozzarella, guacamole, sour cream and chives dressing with jalapeños, chunky salsa, red chilli and spring onion.
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There's also vegan cheese and gluten free bases on request.
Those looking for options to share should take full advantage of the side options, available as three for £15. There's nostalgic crisscut fries and chilli cheese bites perfect for picking between rounds of ice-free curling or bowling, as well as nachos loaded with melted cheddar, guac, sour cream, salsa, red chilli and spring onion.
Besides the salt and pepper chicken with maple and bourbon BBQ sauce, the side options are entirely vegetarian, and with tasty staples like mac and cheese bites or the OG Roxy Fries to choose from, it's unlikely you'll miss the absense of meat in their food.
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Best of all, the food options here aren’t limited to those wanting to play games, you can pop in for a bite to each or cocktail anytime, and take advantage of all the options on the menu.
For more information on the Roxy menu and to book in your next visit, visit the Roxy Ball Room website.
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A look inside Leeds’ first Sardinian restaurant serving soul food on the water’s edge
Domo is ready to open its doors and sun-drenched terrace this Friday.
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.
Opening this Friday 5 June, we had a peek inside and let us tell you, it's even better than we imagined.
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First off, the interior is just drop dead gorgeous.
From the moment you step inside you feel as though you've been whisked away to an Italian island, the walls are lined with hundreds of booze bottles and on each table you'll find beautifully hand-painted plates ready to be adorned with delicious food.
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Every corner is dotted with antique trinkets, and we already know the stretching terrace will be the place to be when the sun comes out.
Now, onto the food.
From small plates made for sharing to hearty bowls of seafood pasta, everything is made with the freshest ingredients and made entirely in-house.
You could do a lot worse than plonking yourself on the terrace with mates, ordering a selection of their cocktails and tucking into a heaping plate of fried calamari and prawns or a carefully curated plate of Sardinian cured meats and cheeses.
They also serve pizzas and salads, all accompanied by a brilliant wine and cocktail list. Whether you're after a long lunch, celebrating an occasion with a slap up meal or fancy a few nibbles - Domo can cater to all.
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Domo co-founder, Sarah Elliott-Busceddu, said: “We’re incredibly excited to finally open the doors and welcome people into Domo Leeds. From day one, our vision has been to create a space where everyone feels welcome and somewhere that brings people together in the true spirit of Sardinian hospitality.
“Whether it’s an evening out with friends, a relaxed catch-up over drinks after work, or a big family celebration, we’ve designed Domo to feel warm, inclusive and full of life. We can’t wait for people in Leeds to experience not just the food and drinks, but the atmosphere and sense of community that sits at the heart of everything we do.”
A much-loved Leeds coffee shop is celebrating 15 years in the city with £1.50 coffees
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One of Leeds' best-loved coffee destinations, Laynes Cafe, is marking 15 years in the city - and is saying thank you with £1.50 coffees.
When? This Wednesday 3 June.
Founded in 2011 by Dave Olejnik, Laynes began life on New Station Street and quickly became one of the first venues in Leeds to focus on carefully sourced and roasted coffee beans, helping lead the way for the city's now-thriving independent coffee scene.
It's practically a Leeds institution at this point, sat proudly with its glowing yellow exterior and queues out the door full of punters looking for their morning caffeine fix.
To celebrate an impressive 15 years in the city, this Wednesday 3 June they'll be selling £1.50 coffees all-day.
Not only that, Laynes will be rolling out a brand refresh with Saul Studios, refreshing its daytime menu (including what Dave reckons might be the best hash browns in the world…maybe), and continuing to grow Laynes Bakery, which launched in 2023 and now supplies a growing list of independent cafes and delis across Leeds.
Dave Olejnik, founder of Laynes Cafe, said: "We never really got to celebrate being 10 — covid had other ideas — so 15 feels like the one to do properly. When I opened Laynes in 2011, the aim was to create somewhere that really cared about coffee, quality and hospitality. To be celebrating 15 years now is incredibly special. Leeds has changed so much in that time, and it's been amazing to see the city's independent food and drink scene grow and flourish. We're really proud to have been part of that journey.
"Rather than mark it with one big day, we wanted to celebrate across the whole year — kicking off with £1.50 coffees on June 3rd as a thank you to everyone who's kept us going. This next chapter for Laynes is a bit of a refresh with Saul Studios, an updated menu with quite possibly the best hash browns in the world, and the bakery continuing to grow. Feels like a great way to celebrate where we've come from while continuing to evolve."
Sophie Smith -
12th October 2022 
