THOR'S Tipi is taking over the Victoria Gardens on the Headrow for another season of festive fun and we cannot wait.
As soon as the weather gets colder and the supermarkets start stocking advent calendars and family boxes of celebrations, we start picturing ourselves clutching a steaming mulled wine underneath tipis draped with twinkling lights.
Just us? Oh. Well if it's not just us, then feel free to rejoice with glee as THOR'S tipi bar is returning to Leeds next month for all our festive needs.
Opening Friday 18 November 2022, the pop-up bar will be taking over the Victoria Gardens on the Headrow all the way up until Sunday 1 January 2023.
Image: THOR'S Tipi Bar
It's the place to be for drinks with friends, family or a loved one, with a marvellous selection of drinks on offer there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
If you're after a winter warmer then there's mulled wine, mulled cider and hot chocolate which can be pimped up with an added shot of your choice. Make it naughty with some whiskey, make it nice with a shot of caramel vodka or add a little spice with a sprinkling of cherry brandy or winter Pimms.
Image: THOR'S Tipi Bar
If for some reason you need cooling down then there's also winter slushies available, opt for a fruity number with the Winter Woo Woo that combines apple spiced rum with Peach Schnapps, cinnamon and cranberry juice. Or go for the Marzipan Martini that mixes Caramel Vodka, Amaretto, orange, cranberry and almond.
There's also a wide range of wines, fizz, draught beer and cider as well as premium spirits for you to enjoy with your favourite mixer.
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The tipi will be open from 11am to 10:30pm and all are welcome to experience the best Christmas party in the city.
30 years on from the film that changed everything, and following its successful world premiere run in London’s West End, Trainspotting The Musical is heading out on a major UK tour later this year, and will be taking to one of Leeds' most iconic stages this winter.
Written by Irvine Welsh – as adapted from his best-selling debut novel – and directed and developed by Caroline Jay Ranger, Trainspotting The Musical has been described by critics as ‘radical, invigorating and life-affirming’ since its premiere.
It’s said to be an unforgettable production that’ll have even the most sceptical audiences leave on a ‘consciousness-altering high.’
In 1996, the breakthrough British film of the same name was released and became the biggest grossing UK film of the year, winning a slew of awards in the process – including a BAFTA for Best Screenplay, and even being ranked tenth in the BFI’s top 100 greatest British films of the 20th century.
Now, three decades later, the industrial drug crazed working-class heroes of British youth culture are back… but this time, live on stage.
“I believe the musical has a bigger, loudly beating human heart than either the book or the film,” creator Irvine Welsh commented as the UK tour was announced this week.
“People need to think about the world we’re living in, and we offer that inspection, but they also need to sing their hearts out and laugh their heads off. It’s what being human is all about. We’ve put together an incredible Scottish cast and I can’t wait to see them bring the musical to life.”
Trainspotting The Musical will taking to the stage at the Leeds Grand Theatre from Monday 7 until Saturday 12 December 2026.
Leeds speakeasy crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world by industry experts
Clementine Hall
The beloved Domino Club is receiving its flowers, and rightly so.
Rapidly becoming one of the industry’s most respected accolade of excellence, The Pinnacle Guide is a worldwide ranking of the best bars across the globe.
Based on a thorough self-application process, rigorous assessment modules, followed by a series of spot check interviews and anonymous in-bar reviews, it's no easy feat to get a spot on this list.
Which is why it makes The Domino Club's achievement all that more impressive.
Known amongst locals and visitors alike as basically one of the coolest bars in town, the hidden speakeasy invites you through a barbershop in the Grand Arcade where downstairs you'll find a dimly lit jazz and cocktail bar oozing sex appeal.
Not only are the cocktails exceptional, but their live music listings is something to behold playing everything from jazz and funk to cabaret and disco every Wednesday - Sunday.
Announcing the news to Instagram, The Domino said: "Listed by The Pinnacle Guide. The Domino Club has been recognised on the global list of the world’s best bars.
"What began as a hidden basement bar in Leeds, built around live music, cocktails and atmosphere, is now being recognised alongside some of the finest bars in the world.
"A huge thank you to our team, musicians, suppliers and every single guest who has supported us over the years. This means a lot. Leeds belongs on the world cocktail map."
We absolutely could not agree more and if you haven't ventured behind the barbershop and discovered the magical Domino Club, then we very much recommend you do.
Clementine Hall -
18th October 2022 
