There's unlimited pizza and a full bottle of Prosecco on offer- and that's before you've picked up the darts.
Saturdays are for bottomless brunchin' and in Leeds and whilst we really don't need another excuse to enjoy a boozy weekend in the centre, this one is tempting us in with bottomless pizza and Prosecco by the bottle.
That said, it's always a welcome surprise to have an activity to get involved in. Sometimes you just need something to kickstart an awkward first date, or sometimes it's just refreshing to have a laugh by messing around, rather than simply sitting round the table.
There's two hours of unlimited pizza to kick off the brunching experience every Thursday - Sunday, served up on giant paddles.
There's elite tier pizzas here and they're loaded with toppings and there's not a margarita in sight (unless that's what you want to order).
Think coppa salami with parmesan or tandoori chicken with chilli and yoghurt; or if you want to be really controversial there's, spicy 'nduja with caramelised pineapple and honey. Vegans needn't miss out: their pizza selection is packed with flavour and childhood favourites. A vegan chicken and potato waffle pizza topped with cherry tomatoes, fresh basil and tomato sauce can be served as many times as you wish.
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Grab a slice with one hand and a dart with the other: this brunch club has the option to add a sampler of Social Darts. You'll have a full hour to throw darts to your heart's content in the oche.
Experience the new-age of darts: pioneered specially by Flight Club by designing their own form of tech-savvy, supercharged darts – working with their very own astrophysicist to create a unique patented dart tracking technology for their multiplayer games.
Each game can involve up to 12 players at a time here, and the tech has an inbuilt ‘instant’ scoring system meaning there’s no boring faffing about writing things down. And their ‘tournament tech’ can connect up to 150 players in the venue at once.
The Brunch Social at Flights Club also includes a full bottle of Prosecco per person in attendance and if that goes down too quickly, there's carafes of orange juice available from the bar. Plus if you're tee total or just don't want to drink, mocktails are also an unlimited option during your two-hour brunch sitting.
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Split across two floors in Sovereign House, inside Flight Club is decked out in an homage to fairgrounds – right down to the horses you see on the carousel rides.
Tickets cost £30 per person and must be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Given there's a full bottle of fizz, unlimited pizza brought by the paddle and the option to add a full hours of darts: it's definitely a great value-for-money option.
For more information, including how to book a ticket, visit the Flight Club website.
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 -
8th February 2022 
