A popular music venue and bar in Leeds is under threat of having its bank holiday weekend plans scrapped as council are yet to decide whether or not to grant a licence for the occasion.
Belgrave Music Hall in Leeds city centre has requested a music-related licence for their bank holiday festivities, but there is concern that the request will be rejected by the council.
The licence would give the popular music venue permission to play out music into the garden area on the side of Cross Belgrave Street until 10pm from Friday 29 April - Monday 2 May 2022.
The popular bar hosts live music and DJs regularly. / Image: Belgrave Music Hall
According to local reports from LeedsLive and Yorkshire Evening Post, there were two complaints about the late-night bar last May and affected residents at two nearby student apartment buildings.
Leeds city council is said to be concerned by the potential of these actions repeating themselves, leaving the environmental health team to question whether or not the licence will be granted.
At present, Belgrave Music Hall is already holds a licence to play music and sell alcohol until 4.30am at the weekends, but this is an indoor-only arrangement.
The plan is that the Belgrave bank holiday weekend will allow the venue to play music outdoors and encourage DJs to play on the side street until the licence runs out (if granted) at 10pm, before moving the rest of the sets indoors to avoid late-night disturbances.
Music is a huge part of Belgrave's identity in Leeds. / Image: Belgrave Music Hall
At present, there are two performances from artists set to play over the weekend: including northern talent Novelist, with support from Black Josh, Legion IV, D5, Laeeqa and Musumba, will play on Friday 29 April, whilst on Sunday 1 May, Colin Stetson will be performing from 8pm- though it is expected that if the licence is granted, there will be plenty of additional DJ slots announced for the bank holiday weekend.
There will be a hearing tomorrow where three elected councillors will decide whether or not the application for the music licence will be accepted.
Feature Image- Belgrave Music Hall
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A new açai cafe promising to be Leeds’ ‘neighbourhood social club’ is opening soon
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.
The Leeds Supper Club bringing people together over incredible food
Clementine Hall
What started as a simple idea around food has grown into something much bigger for Leeds Supper Club.
The idea was born from a love of food and the idea that eating together can be about much more than what’s on your plate.
Rather than simply going out to a restaurant, Leeds Supper Club puts connection at the heart of its events, bringing people together to share incredible food and enjoy an evening in good company.
We had the pleasure of attending their most recent event where we had the most wonderful evening with founders Lizzie, Phillip and the rest of the club.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
This instalment was a very special one, as it was in collaboration with Knotfield Vine over in Horsforth.
I mean, it really doesn't get more scenic than this - we really felt like we'd been whisked away to the South of France rather than a Leeds suburb. But we wouldn't want it either way.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
What makes it a cut above the rest is the details. Every little detail has been thought out, from the low-lit, sexy lighting, hand-made name plates, live music and four courses of wonderful seasonal goodness made fresh.
From enjoying a glass of wine within the vines alongside a couple of nibbles to tucking into a three course meal around a candle-lit table, there's really nowhere else like it.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The tagliatelle pasta with beef and whipped feta was a real highlight, and knowing Lizzie and Philip receive help on the menu and the cooking from all their friends made it taste that much sweeter.
By the end of it we'd had some delicious food, fabulous wine and shared even better conversation. And it's safe to say we left feeling a part of the club.
Keep an eye on their Instagram page here for all upcoming events.
Sophie Smith -
25th April 2022 
