A bar in Leeds is selling giant steins of Pornstar martinis and we are just a little bit obsessed.
For those who feel like one Pornstar is just never enough, we've got some great news - BOX Bar in Leeds is selling its Pornstar martinis by the litre.
Yes, you read that right. A litre of sweet passionfruit, booze and pineapple goodness in a stein. And it only costs £25.
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Even better, the bar serves them all on tap - meaning there's none of that waiting around whilst you watch the bartender try and make twelve martinis at once for you and your friends. Rather, they can be poured out straight away, giving you more time to sit and catch up with the squad.
As well as the Pornstar Martinis, you can also get giant steins of other fruity cocktails like 'Mega Mule', 'Caribbean Crush' and 'Mambo No. 5'. Although they are billed as sharers, there's no obligation to actually share them - you can order one for yourself and we, for one, definitely won't judge you for it.
The 'Mega Mule' combines Tanqueray gin, elderflower, cucumber, lemon, sugar and ginger ale for a refreshing gin-based cocktail that gives a little added warming kick thanks to the ginger.
The 'Caribbean Crush', meanwhile, encourages you to "party like a pirate" with a mix of lime, cinnamon, Bacardi Cuatro rum, passion fruit, vanilla and pineapple.
And in a nod to Lou Bega, the 'Mambo No. 5' combines Hendrick's gin, strawberry, lemon, and a strawberry and lime cider encouraging you to get a "little bit of gin in my life".
Image: BOX Bar
BOX Bar has two sites in Leeds, one in the city centre and another out in Headingley. The sports bar also sells giant beer towers alongside its massive cocktail steins, perfect for sports fans who don't want to make multiple trips to the bar whilst watching the football.
To find out. more and book, head over to the BOX website here.
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Salon Madre – a new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Leeds this month
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
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Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Georgina Pellant -
30th November 2021 
