Chow Down is back for the winter season- and this year, there’s more opportunity to get yourself down to Temple Arches and warm yourself besides the fire in no time.
From Thursday 10 November, you’ll be able to book your seat and get in the festive spirit in no time. There’s cosy corners inside the tipi with blankets and heaters that’ll keep you warm even when the snow starts falling.
And that’s only the beginning. There’s a brand new Hutte Bavarian Beer Hall, perfect for watching the Qatar World Cup 2022 with a stein in hand and chomping on one of the unlimited foodie options; and there’s a whole host of activities (Bingo Lingo, Comedy Club and Drag Brunch to name a few) to get stuck in to.
Plus, there’s a brand new reservation system that allows free entry into Chow Down.
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How to book a table
After listening to customer feedback and acknowledging that the cost of living crisis is making it difficult for us all to get out and about, the tables at Chow Down are now available to reserve for day-to-day use completely free of charge.
All you need to do is go to the Chow Down website and book your preferred time. There’s no deposit required, but make sure to rock up within fifteen minutes of your booking time. There will also be ample opportunity to walk-in, but it’s advised, especially during busier times, to book ahead to guarantee your seat.
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Whilst this exciting new development means you can visit Chow Down without grabbing a paid ticket for after-work drinks and weekends in the Beer Hall, you’ll still need to grab a ticket for the events and activities being hosted within the grounds.
Watching the World Cup
We really can’t think of a better place to find out if it’s coming home this year. Grab yourself a seat inside the new German-style Hutte Bavarian Beer Hall where you’ll find beer by the stein and huge TV screens so you won’t miss a second of the action.
The Hutte Bavarian is set to host all the England and Wales games from the get-go, plus every game from the quarter finals onwards. Tickets are priced at £5 per person, or you can reserve a full table of eight with table serving included.
It wouldn’t be a Leeds’ foodie highlight if there wasn’t an appearance from The Savvy Baker- and we can’t wait to get our hands on her brownies at Chow Down. Expect all the sweet treats from her two cafes, including the signature brownie selection, plus exciting new additions like warmed cookie dough, waffles and milkshakes.
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Bastards Bistro
The local pop-up kitchen well and truly understood the assignment for the Christmas season. The themed menu for Chow Down this year has festive fries and juicy beef burgers, and (our favourite) huge pots of dipping gravy to keep you well fed, toasty warm and hangover free for as long as you’re sticking fistfuls of fries, or just dunking your burgers straight in there.
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The Middle Feast
The Middle Feast is making a return to Chow Down after a successful summer stint down at the arches and bringing back a true feast for the senses. We’re talking BBQ Chicken Shish Kebabs, Mezze dishes big and small, and some seriously drool-worthy halloumi bites that will keep you going back again and again for more tasty treats.
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Guest pop-ups
There will also be a selection of rotating food trucks so no matter how often you visit, you can always grab a slice of something new. The tasty line-up includes the likes of Mexican favourites Sabroso Street and Luigi’s Street Food, which has been rated by no less than Yorkshire foodie YouTuber, Danny Malin from Rate My Takeaway.
Familiar names from the city centre like Meat Stack, Mans Markets, and Trinity Kitchen vendors Eat Like A Greek and Little Red Food Cluck! will all make an appearance throughout the two month season.
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Additional foodie offerings will be supplied from Igloo Pizza, Hoi Polloi Street Kitchen, Oi Dumplings, Niko's Comfort Kitchen, Hoi Polloi Street Kitchen, Korean Grub Club, Bento Box, Tikka Chance On Me, Bento Box and Heffe Mojo.
Of course you’re going to need some festive drinks to wash all this down with, and you’ll find every boozy hot chocolate, mulled wine and cider, craft beer or cocktail offer you could wish for from the main bar.
There’s nothing like getting your nearest and dearest together for a drink, but with the return of the Curling Club, there’s no reason to get bored with your company. For first dates, co-worker networking nights or just a laugh with your mates, this huge curling set (not unlike shuffleboard, and a lot more exciting) will have your teams showing their competitive side in no time.
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Breakfast with Santa
This one’s for the whole family. The big man in red will be making no less than three visits to the Winter Village this year with gifts for all the children on the nice list. Grab a seat in the cosy tipis and hang out with Santa, plus there will be a full breakfast served by Bastards Bistro, juice for the kids and North Star coffee for the grown ups (or whatever you fancy from the bar).
Bingo Lingo
Bingo is back at Chow Down and if you’re brave enough, you’ll be looking for more than a full house here. Picture a night out with lip sync battles, dance offs and hosts that will truly put you through your paces to win six feet teddy bears and a whole host of prizes.
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Drag Brunch
Over the festive season there’s going to be three Drag Brunch specials, each with their own bragging rights. From a hoedown to burlesque dancing and Christmas themed performances, every brunch to date has sold out- and the Winter Village’s are bound to do the same
You can find the Drag Brunch at Chow Down Winter Village on the following dates:
Saturday 12 November 2022: Drag Brunch Hoedown
Sunday 27 November 2022: Burlesque Drag Brunch
Sunday 18 December: Christmas Drag Brunch
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Reserving your seats
So with so many exciting events and opportunities to get into the festive spirit, what are you waiting for? Booking ticketed events, or just reserving a table for a normal night at Temple Arches is as simple as heading over to the Chow Down website and choosing your allotted time.
Chow Down will be open every Thursday - Sunday from Thursday 10 November 2022 right up until New Years Eve.
Global superstar Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show and we're giving you the rundown about this reigning reggaeton artist.
Born in Puerto Rico, Benito Antonio, now more widely recognised by artist moniker Bad Bunny, is a Spanish-speaking act who has transported modern-day reggaeton from Latin America to all new heights.
The Puerto Rican powerhouse has only ever visited the UK once, performing at O2 Forum Kentish Town in London, seven years ago back in 2018, as part of his first ever world tour titled La Nueva Religión.
Since then, El Benito has dropped seven full-length studio albums and nine musical projects overall, which have all helped establish him as a major force to be reckoned with in the music industry.
Alongside his musical career, Bad Bunny has seen himself at the forefront of various pop culture moments thanks to his innovative fashion sense and notable charm.
Bad Bunny is headlining the Super Bowl halftime show on 8 February / Credit: Press Shot via Apple Music(Supplied) / Unsplash via Naveen Venkatesan (Supplied)
What iconic moments is Bad Bunny known for?
With his first album X 100Pre (Forever) dropping back in 2018, Bad Bunny has spent almost a hefty eight years in the limelight, so it will come as no surprise that there's plenty of iconic moments you might remember.
Bad Bunny as a Drag Queen - To coincide with the release of his single 'Yo Perreo Sola' (I Twerk Alone), Benito stepped into unchartered territory, debuting three different Drag personas to combat toxic masculinity in the reggaeton music scene.
WWE - Benito is a huge fan of wrestling. He first appeared for a performance at the Royal Rumble in 2021, before returning later that year and teaming up with Damian Priest to take down The Miz and John Morrison.
VMA Performance - The Latin multi-hyphenate made headlines in 2022 after kissing a male dancer on-stage. Both fans and media outlets stated the performance harked back to Madonna's similar showcase two decades prior - Watch Bad Bunny's kiss HERE (skip to 2:50).
Met Gala - Well-recognised for its glamourous and glitzy outfits, the Met Gala brings together A-Listers for a showcase of all things fashion. Bad Bunny was styled by fashion house Jacquemus and wore a backless suit with a 26 foot train.
The Super Bowl is a huge accomplishment for all artists, now Bad Bunny joins the headlining roster / Credit: Jorge Rojas via Unsplash (Supplied)
SNL - The LATAM star has appeared on American comedy sketch-show SNL numerous times, both as an artist and as a part-time comedian. In 2023, Bad Bunny and Pedro Pascal became an overprotective aunty and mum duo and had crowds laughing uncontrollably.
Carpool Karaoke - James Corden's nighttime show segment was welcomed into the reggaeton world courtesy of Bad Bunny. However, it's his cover of 'Break Free' by Ariana Grande where he discusses it's the first English-spoken song he ever learnt that had people falling in love with him.
Coachella - This desert-based music festival is known for its large-scale productions and in the early summer of 2023, Bad Bunny became the first Spanish-singing artist to headline this mega music celebration.
No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí - Translating to 'I don't want to leave here', this was the title of his Puerto Rico residency. As well as creating lifelong memories for fans, this 31 date experience also boosted the economy of his home country.
What songs will Bad Bunny perform at his Super Bowl halftime show?
With 28 songs over one billion streams, Bad Bunny is going to have a tricky time deciphering which of his hits to include in his upcoming halftime show performance.
His most recognisable album is the beach-inspired Un Verano Sin Ti (A Summer Without You) which features six tracks with over one billion streams, so it's safe to say this LP is guaranteed some love.
The latest addition to El Benito's discography DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should've Taken More Photos) might also steal the spotlight due to its focus on exploring traditional Puerto Rican sounds.
And, after reconciling late last year, Bad Bunny might take his friendship with J Balvin to Super Bowl status, performing songs from their collaborative album OASIS as well as their Cardi B link-up 'I Like It'.
The Hoot's Bad Bunny Super Bowl setlist predicition:
NUEVAYoL
Tití Me Preguntó/ Me Porto Bonito/ Moscow Mule (Medley)
Dákiti
I Like It (With Cardi B and J Balvin)
La Canción (With J Balvin)
Callaíta (With Tainy)
Un x100to (With Grupo Frontera)
Baile Inolvidable
Super Bowl halftime show performances normally contain around 10 songs and the setlist is very tight-lipped, however, it's always fun to throw out a predicition or two before the event on Sunday 8 February.
Which special guests will join Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show line-up?
Bad Bunny has worked with a multitude of artists from reggaeton sidekicks to pop supremes like Jennifer Lopez, Dua Lipa and Drake.
Although it's highly unlikely these big names will all be free at the same time, when it comes to the Super Bowl anything is possible.
The 'Tití Me Preguntó' songwriter is heading to the UK for the second time ever in his career, for his Debí Tirar Más FotosWorld Tour and he's chosen Tottenham Hotspur as the location for this huge cultural moment.
If you're wondering where to get tickets, you have two chances to watch this superstar in his element as he's performing on June 27 - Tickets HERE and June 28 - Tickets HERE.
Hopefully now you've discovered more about who this Latin American artist is so you're not left clueless when the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots take a quick 15 minutebreak mid-game.
Featured Images - Press Shot via Apple Music(Supplied) / Unsplash via Naveen Venkatesan (Supplied)/ Jorge Rojas via Unsplash (Supplied)
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Leeds suburb named one of the UK’s top ‘property hotspots’ for 2026 as house prices soar
Clementine Hall
A residential area in Leedshas been highlighted as a UK ‘property hotspot’ based off house price data from 2025.
And it's probably not the place you’d expect either.
There’s no doubt the property market in our region has been booming over the last decade or so, with average house prices seeming to rise year-on-year, and more and more areas becoming sought-after as the places to live time goes on – but now, Rightmove has released its list of the top UK property hotspots for this year based off 2025 data, and a rather surprising Leeds suburb has made their way onto it.
To create its list of hotspots, the UK’s biggest property website compared average house prices across the UK during 2025 to out find the areas where prices they have risen the most, and the areas where prices are increasing more than the national average indicate that the area is a ‘hotspot’.
As well as soaring prices, Rightmove also considers a ‘property hotspot’ to be a place where there is a high demand for homes too.
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Seacroft in Leeds claimed ninth place on the top ten list.
The data shows the average house price in Seacroft to be £218,893 with a 9% increase since January 2025.
Taking the top spot is Hawick, in Roxburghshire, that saw average asking prices rise by as much as 18% in 2025, reaching £148,633. Scotland features strongly overall, with three locations appearing in the top 10.
Durham nabbed second place, with average asking prices up 15% year on year to £251,339, whilst Stannington in Sheffield completes the top three, with prices up 12% to £264,078.
Lesley Robinson, branch manager at Manning Stainton Crossgates, adds: “Seacroft has seen notable growth in asking prices over the past year, reflecting a wider trend we’re observing across more affordably priced areas in Leeds.
"Buyers are increasingly drawn to locations that offer strong transport links and easy access to the city centre, and Seacroft fits that profile.”
Sophie Smith -
4th November 2022 
