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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.
One of Leeds' most popular independent bakeries has addressed a recent one-star review, which slammed them for being sold out of sandwiches.
Silver's Bakehouse, which comes from the same team behind Silver's Deli, suggested that the reviewer should 'work on their manners'.
The review hit out at the Farsley bakery for being sold out of sandwiches by the time they travelled 'an 80 minute round trip', describing owner Chris Riley as a 'silly man'.
The reviewer said they have been 'loyal high-spending customers since the first one opened' but wrote that they won't be visiting Silver's again after being left empty-handed.
They wrote: "It's all very good being mr instagram but things can go south very quickly silly man, make more sandwiches if you are going to be sold out in the first hour, don't risk the disappointment!!!"
Silver's Bakehouse has now publicly shared and responded to the review, stressing that they won't tolerate 'rudeness' and detailing the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.
He said: "Let me explain again for you, David…
Inside Silver's Bakehouse in Farsley. Credit: The Hoot Leeds
"We start baking at 5am and rarely finish before 6pm. Everything is made fresh, by hand, often taking days to prepare, in a very small bakery. You can literally see how small it is - and we utilise every inch.
"We make as much as we physically can. Sometimes we sell out earlier than we’d like, and we’re incredibly grateful that so many people want what we make. But there is, unfortunately, a limit to how much we can produce.
"For the record, I’m not overly enthused about being “Mr Instagram” - what a truly horrendous phrase to conjure up. I managed to avoid it for years, but needs must and all that.
"I am genuinely grateful for your custom, David. Rudeness, however, I’m considerably less enthusiastic about.
"So yeah, we’ll keep working hard. You keep working on those manners."
Major plans announced for Leeds Christmas Markets 2026 – food, drinks, stalls and more
Thomas Melia
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just two months' time and some major plans and changes have been announced.
Although Pop Princess Zara Larsson might want us to believe "Summer isn't over yet", it's safe to say that the recent downpours we've had across West Yorkshire disagree.
Leeds Christmas Markets are also ringing in the new season with a jam-packed video posted to social media announcing all the current plans and changes for its 2026 schedule.
This year, outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi are stepping up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular and are organising a celebration where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November with plenty of Yorkshire-centric stalls / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
In a video uploaded to its social accounts, foodie expert and Little Bao Boy Founder James 'Jimmy Chews' Ooi was given the honour of revealing all these exciting plans.
Informing everyone that "You best come hungry", Ooi noted that some of the phenomenal vendors taking part include La Grassa and The Savvy Baker.
Real Markets Yorkshire and Stump Cross Caverns are also getting into the Christmas spirit and setting up their own stalls at Leeds City Square this November.
La Grassa is just one of many familiar foodie faces returning to Leeds Christmas Markets / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Rated restaurants and bars are contributing to the festive frenzy too, like Cabaret Thursdays at Italian restaurant Bibi's and beer garden destination Green Room are hosting singalongs at Leeds Christmas Markets.
There will be plenty of activities for families happening all around the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire like elf-themed scavenger hunts, various elves on various shelves and lots of live music.
If it wasn't apparent already, in the words of Jimmy Chews himself, there's about to be "So much Christmas that Mariah Carey is going to look like the Grinch".
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November and there will be plenty of exciting announcements to the upcoming celebrations ahead of the big day.
Sophie Smith -
14th October 2021 
