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This Leeds bar are hosting a Hocus Pocus themed bottomless brunch this Halloween
Come not so little children, we’ll take thee away into a land of enchantment where there's a Hocus Pocus themed bottomless brunch this Halloween in Leeds.
You can pass on the chocolate-covered fingers of a man named Clark, but don't skip the option to upgrade to bottomless at this Halloween brunch.
On Sunday 31 October, grab yourself a place at the Hocus Pocus table for the full moon this Sunday 31 October, grab yourself a place at a brunch that's just a bunch of Hocus Pocus for all the right reasons.
Whether you believe that Halloween was invented by the candy companies or not, make sure to come in costume with address and shoes you can actually dance in as this fun-filled afternoon will have you on your feet for quite some time.
Combining the classic Sanderson Sisters' spooky concoctions with the horror of Halloween: the two sittings at 1.30pm and 4pm will have you shouting shove it, Satan for quite some time.
Expect singing, dancing and even a Halloween themed quiz to find out who knows their dead man's toes from their bucktoothed, mop-riding firefly from hell.
Want to know if you're going to be cursed with idiot sisters? Have your fortune told before lighting your black flamed candle and calling for some spooky brunch.
The Sanderson Sisters are sure to make an appearance at this bottomless brunch. / Image: Pat Loika
Choose from a traditional or gluten free Brunch Grill: a classic English breakfast with free-range eggs, sausages and crispy bacon or opt for a vegan-friendly smashed avocado dish topped with tomatoes, chili flakes, coriander and Sriracha sauce.
If you're more sweet than savoury for breakfast, no need to shout "oh cheese and crust", there's a delicious dip stack of pancakes layered with bananas and blueberries, with plenty of jam and nutella, waiting just for you.
Can you be trusted not to drink all of the cocktail potions from behind the bar? Upgrade to a bottomless brunch and keep those magical drinks following throughout your brunch.
Classics like Aperol Spritz, prosecco and Amstel will be available in the bottomless upgrade, in addition to Ketel V&T, 0% Heineken and selected soft drinks.
For a true Sandersons experience, grab a Bloody Mary though and all that's left to do is form a circle of salt to protect from zombies, witches, and old boyfriends.
A Leeds pub has been crowned one of the very best in the country by The Good Food Guide.
The trusted guide has just released its 100 Best Pubs in Britain list, and we're very chuffed with the results indeed.
Taking the coveted number three spot is our very own The Highland Laddie, a 100-year-old city centre institution that reopened in April 2025 in the hands of new owners Sam Pullan and Nicole Deighton.
These guys also run the Empire Cafe, so you just know it's going to be good.
Last year they soared straight to the top of the list and were crowned the best pub in the whole of Britain by the guide.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This time, the Queen's Arms over in Eccles came number one followed by The Cow in Notting Hill.
We still think bagging third place is quite the achievement, and if you've visited The Highland Laddie yourself you'll know just how much of a special place it is.
Don't just take our word for it, The Good Food Guide labelled the Laddie as 'a true pub with a genuine community vibe'.
They also said: "Reenergised by the team behind the Empire Cafe in 2025, this is everything that a proper English pub should be – 'oh, and they have a mustard menu!'
"Inside, the Laddie ticks all the boxes, preserving the essentials of a traditional old-school boozer and maintaining a genuine sense of community while letting the good times roll. As for the food, it’s ‘both high-end and accessible’, pulling in ideas from all over, whether you fancy a freshly shucked Lindisfarne oyster, a keema toastie or an elevated ham roll with bread cooked over the coals.
"Dig deeper and you might find a lobster madeleine with Yorkshire chorizo butter, a treacle onion tart or pork schnitzel with two fried eggs. Club steaks are served by the inch, there’s no creative let-up when it comes to sides, and the nostalgia is ramped up with the likes of strawberry and Champagne trifle with ‘sprinkles’.
"But never forget that this is a self-proclaimed ‘drinkers’ pub’ dispensing everything from ‘properly served’ British brews and ’the best Guinness in Leeds’ to a staggering line-up of whisky optics."
Popular egg sandwich shop Egg & Co is opening in Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
This much loved breakfast spot do one thing and one thing very well...egg sandwiches.
And it may be a familiar name to some of you lot, as Egg & Co recently opened up on bustling Deansgate in Manchester as well as inside Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield.
This will be their first site in Leeds, though, and we're very 'eggsited' about it...sorry.
If you've got been introduced to the wonders of Egg & Co yet, then allow us to fill you in on what to expect.
Images: The Manc Group
From here, you’ll be able to grab their unbeatable breakfast sandwiches, where soft scrambled egg is piled into warm brioche buns.
There are a dozen or so breakfast butties on the menu here (yes, they do all feature egg), with other fillings ranging from beef patties to turkey bacon to caramelised onion.
And there’s more – sides here include truffle hash browns, curly fries, and chicken bites.
Of course it wouldn't be a breakfast spot without some caffeinated beverages as well, so we predict as with their Manchester site you'll be able to grab your morning coffee and matcha as well as freshly squeezed orange juice fresh enough to cure any hangover.
We don't know of the exact location yet, but we do know it'll be in Leeds city centre.
Images: The Manc Group
Teasing the news on their Instagram, Egg & Co said: "LEEDS, WE’RE ON OUR WAY. You heard it right. Eggandco is heading to Leeds!
"Same eggs. Same fresh sandwiches. Same Eggandco experience. Just a new city to call home."
Of course, in true Leeds fashion, supporters flocked to the comments to show their excitement and demanding an extra clue on the exact location.
Egg & Co are keeping this under wraps for now, but we'll keep you updated as and when we know more.
Sophie Smith -
14th October 2021 
