Ready to sing, dance and jive, having the time of your life?
The Dancing Queen bottomless brunch is the latest themed brunch from Explore Hidden and it's full of Mamma Mia themed activities- so much so that booze will be the last thing on your mind, it's all about the singing, the dancing and the fancy dress here.
If you don't know the words to Mamma Mia yet- we'd recommend re-watching the movies before you head over to this bottomless, it's for hardcore ABBA fans only.
The brunch is themed around the hit-musical, Mamma Mia. / Image: London Theatre
Not only will you be able to spend ninety minutes in the company of likeminded Mamma Mia lovers, but you and your Super Troupers will be singing your hearts out to all the classic Dancing Queen Hits sang by an ABBA tribute band and you will be tried and tested on your Mamma Mia knowledge in the Quiz of all Quizzes- there's even cheeky little prize for the winners.
Fancy dress is highly encouraged and many do dress up, so get your Donna dungarees on, dig out your flares, adjust those wigs, grab your feather boas for the 'BEST' dressed will be winning a prize.
All this singing and dancing is bound to work up an appetite and this Mamma Mia brunch has plenty of delicious options available that aren't far from what we'd expect Donna and Sophie to snack on in Greece.
Fancy dress is highly encouraged. / Image: Wikicommons
Choose from an Avocado Brunch with smashed avocado on toasted sourdough, topped with tomatoes, chilli flakes, coriander and Sriracha sauce or opt to try the Blueberry, Banana and Nutella Pancakes.
Alternatively, there's a classic Brunch Grill with Free-range fried eggs, crispy bacon, sausages, charred plum tomato and fried mushrooms, served with baked beans and toast for a classic treat that can't be beat.
Pancakes are just one of the brunch options. / Image: Unsplash
There's drinking options aplenty, both soft and boozy, which will vary at different bottomless brunch experiences. At the alcoholic bottomless brunch, you'll find a spread of Aperol Spritz, Ketel V&T, Blank Canvas, Amstel, Prosecco, Bloody Mary, Heineken 0.0% and selected soft drinks available.
Bloody Mary cocktail. / Image: Richard Allaway, Flickr
At non-alcoholic sittings, as expected, there's no booze on offer, but instead the cocktails are replaced by mocktails and beer with 0% alternatives. Think Strawberry Lemonade, Cucumber and Apple Coolers, 0% Woo Woo, Tropical Fizz, 0% Heineken, Red Bull and all your standard soft drinks too.
All drinks are available for the full ninety minute setting- we recommend booking quickly for your chosen alcoholic or alcoholic sitting though as both are expected to sell out quickly.
For more information, including how to get your ticket booked before this exciting Mamma Mia brunch reaches capacity, visit the Explore Hidden website.
Leeds’ matcha scene is about to get a serious upgrade, because MADE, the viral Sheffield favourite, is officially ready to open its second site right in the heart of the city.
Taking over a spot on Lower Briggate, the new café lands on Thursday 30 April, and if its Sheffield success is anything to go by, it'll be pretty popular from day one.
Since launching less than a year ago, MADE has built a loyal following thanks to its aesthetic drinks, inventive flavours and a menu that goes far beyond your standard coffee shop offering.
This pastel-toned, checker-floored, light-filled space brings something genuinely fresh to the table in Leeds.
At its core, MADE specialises in hand-whisked matcha, with a rotating lineup of seasonal specials that are as photogenic as they are drinkable. Think strawberry shortcake matcha, sticky date lattes, and the much-hyped banana bread matcha that’s already gained a cult following over in Sheffield.
Alongside that, you’ll find iced coffees, 'split cups' for indecisive sippers, and smoothies inspired by the cult-favourite Erewhon.
Acai bowls at MADE in LeedsInside the new MADE in LeedsMatcha at MADE Leeds
MADE is also serving up generous açaí bowls, fresh sandwiches (including their popular tuna-cado option), and other grab-and-go bites.
Taking over the former Nice Things unit, the arrival of MADE brings a new energy to Lower Briggate just in time for summer.
And judging by the queues they regularly draw in Sheffield, it’s safe to say Leeds locals are about to become very familiar with that signature green hue.
The North Leeds Food Festival returns for 2026 and special anniversary edition
Danny Jones
The much-loved North Leeds Food Festival is back for 2026, and its spring return marks a very special anniversary.
We're getting hungry just thinking about it.
Taking place in less than a fortnight, North Leeds Food Fest marks its 10th birthday early next month, with this year's programme set to be one of the biggest yet.
We're lucky enough to see a lot of wonderful things within Roundhay Park every single year, but this might just be one of our absolute favourites.
Not to speak for all of you, but we're sure plenty of West Yorkshire would agree.
Held on the expansive Soldiers' Field section of the stunning outdoor space, more than a full decade on from the very first iteration of the festival, punters can expect free-flowing drinks, music rolling across the park, and LOTS of food to be enjoyed.
Both dog and family-friendly, too, it's already shaping up to be one of the best fun-for-all-ages weekends of the entire year.
Writing in a teaser on socials, the organisers said: "We’ve been working away behind the scenes to bring a fresh look and feel for 2026, so you can expect some surprises for our big birthday."
Consider our interest piqued and our tummies already rumbling...
The same spotlights will be shining on native independents serving up some of the region's best street food, and you can expect some top-notch drinks from Leeds locals, too.
It's pretty hard to believe it's been 10 whole years since this first started and how far it's come. Here's a longer look at how the last edition went down:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqSxSj-dQsA&t=2s
Some of the indie enjoyment being teased includes wood-fired pizza, crispy fried chicken, fresh cocktails and a full 'Ale House' pouring from start to finish, as well as "vibrant curries and desserts worth saving space for".
There'll also be artisan markets, a live cookery theatre hosted by Yorkshire chef, consultant and Great British Menu star, Stephanie Moon, lots of live tunes, a whole host of kids' activities, stand-up comedy and tonnes more.
Scheduled for Saturday, 9 May 2026 from 10am and wrapping up on the following (10 May) around 7pm, the doors will be open from 10am on the first day, so you'd better make the most of the celebrations.
Sophie Smith -
17th January 2022 
