This £30 bottomless brunch comes with some of the best food in Leeds.
Described as a 'relaxed fine dining restaurant', Shears Yard is repeatedly on hot lists for the best food in Leeds (not to mention its admirable score of 85% on the Rate Good Roasts scale).
Offering an intimate dining experience, the chefs here are experimental and offer evolving menus guided by seasonality and local produce. Open four days a week, with a flavoursome lunch menu on offer, we can only think of one way that will improve the delectable choice of meat and sarnies: bottomless booze.
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Of course, like all good Leeds restaurants, Shears Yard doesn't disappoint in this department either. Every Saturday for £30 per person, guests can expect a ninety minute bottomless experience with plenty of drinks and the same quality of food as on the regular menu.
The idea here is you choose one brunch dish and one alcoholic beverage at a time (although you can have this refilled as many times as you'd like) across an hour and a half.
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Choose from winter warmers like wild mushroom and truffle orzo with roasted butternut squash with lemon and sage pangratatto or opt for a pork belly slice in black treacle glaze, Roscoff onion with ham hock and cheddar parsley liquor, carrot and suede.
Early brunchers will be keen to snap up the likes of smoked bacon and cumberland sausage sandwich in a brioche bun with onion chutney, rocket and pickles, whilst those looking for a balance of protein and carbs may opt for the smoked salmon with a warm salad of new potatoes, seaweed and capers in a buttermilk dressing.
The braised beef and root vegetable ragout is a standalone special served with buttered mash, rocket and parmesan salad: this mouthwatering combination would be our choice, particularly as the bottomless drink options would complement the flavours perfectly.
Bare in mind, this is just a sample of the menu for Shears Yard and as the restaurant mindfully alter their menu according to seasonality and produce available, so it's likely each time you visit you can try a brand-new dish. So really, there's even more reason to visit often.
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Washing these culinary delights down is a choice of hand-pulled ales, the Czech pale pilsner, Prahva, poured by the pint; as well as bottomless classics like Aperol Spritz and Prosecco.
If that's not enough to tempt you, Shears Yard's cocktail Strawberry Fizz, with a Briottet Fraiser liquer, strawberry syrup and lemon topped with Familifa Botter Prosecco might just be the laid-back drink you need to finish off the afternoon. Failing that, there's always a Bloody Mary.
The North West’s most ordered burger has landed in Leeds, and it’s easy to see why it’s loved by so many.
If you don't know about Burgerism, then get to know.
The iconic burger brand, which started life as a dark kitchen off an industrial estate in Salford, is now almost ready to welcome fans into its first Leeds location.
Set to open tomorrow – Wednesday 23 September – Burgerism will be serving up their signature smash burgers from a new site over in Meanwood.
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The site sits right next to The Meadwood Tavern on Meanwood Road, the perfect location for if you're out and about and looking for a bit of grub after a few pints.
The interior is sporting the bright Burgerism orange, and although it is mainly a takeaway restaurant there are a few seats for sit-in.
You’ll be able to order your food at the counter, via self-service kiosks, or through click-and-collect on the Burgerism website.
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Highlights on the menu will, as always, include the fan-favourite Cheesed (two smashed patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion and the brand’s signature sauce, served in a seeded brioche bun), as well as a range of chicken burgers, fries, and wings.
Everything is made fresh to order, and even their sauces and dips are made entirely in-house.
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And the good stuff doesn't stop there, as to celebrate the grand opening they'll be giving away the first 100 customers from 5pm a 'Comeback Card' where you'll eat on them during your next visit. So get there early if you don't want to miss out
The Meanwood site will be the sixth Burgerism site following its five openings elsewhere in Greater Manchester.
A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
Clementine Hall
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Sophie Smith -
16th February 2022 
