The new venue will combine premium beer with Asian fusion dishes.
Introducing Brew+Bao, a new venue which pretty much delivers what it says on the tin...plenty of brews and plenty of bao.
Opening on Stainbeck Lane in the heart of Chapel Allerton in North Leeds, the new concept has announced it will welcome visitors from Friday 18 April at 12pm.
So, what can we expect? Well, the menu will be jam-packed with vibrant colours and bold flavours.
Dive into delicious dishes like fluffy bao buns, crispy noodle fries, loaded fries, salt and pepper hash browns, and so much more.
All of which go perfectly with a nice cold pint which you can get from their rotating selection of 16 independent craft and premium beers from the UK and world brewers.
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Don't fancy beer? There'll also be a great selection of wine, spirits and cocktails on offer too.
The modern new space will seat 100 covers insider whilst outside there’s an outdoor heated terrace seating 80, offering a cosy and relaxed spot for al fresco drinking and dining.
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Brew+Bao general manager James Rawnsley said: “We are very excited to reveal the opening date for our first venue under the new Brew+ brand, we’ve had some great feedback from the local community already and we can’t wait to show everyone what Brew+Bao is all about.
“The fit out is almost compete and we are delighted with how the new venue looks. It’s the perfect setting for what we believe is a unique beer and food experience, and we can’t wait to welcome our Leeds customers.”
Brew+Bao will be open a whopping seven days a week, and you can find out more about it here.
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.”
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