We've never seen a bottomless brunch quite like this before...
Leeds really does have every bottomless brunch offering under the sun, from free-flowing fizz and dim sum to copious cocktails served every day of the week- there truly is a brunch suited to every drinker in the city.
This being said, we've never come across a bottomless brunch quite like this before.
Serving a one-off experience to honour the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday weekend, Royal Armouries is hosting the longest bottomless we’ve ever seen.
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A whopping four-hour long bottomless experience is available over the four-day weekend in true royal style in collaboration with Le Chalet- with all the free-flowing fizz you could dream of.
Whilst the full menu hasn't been released, we're expecting to see the best of Le Chat bites at the afternoon tea extravaganza: petit fours and finger sarnies included.
Taking place inside one of Leeds’ most historic centres on Friday 3 June 2022 11.30am - 3.30pm, Royal Armouries will play host to the afternoon where guests will be serenaded by live jazz music throughout the event.
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It really doesn't get more like Buckingham Palace that this.
Tickets cost from £55 per person in attendance, and covers the entire four hour experience.
There's only one sitting so make sure to book your tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment.
A non-boozy alternative for those wanting to explore the docks and little ones that need entertaining whilst exploring the realms of Royal Armouries, there's a special royal trail around the centre that leads to a massive Victorian fort. Collect stickers along the way and become a King or Queen for the day from Saturday 28 May – Sunday 5 June 2022.
Tickets for the bottomless afternoon tea at Royal Armouries are available on Eventbrite, whilst any activities unrelated to this can be booked through the Royal Armouries site.
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Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
24th May 2022 
