There's nothing quite like grabbing a pint in a cosy bar, watching the world go by as the water taxis speeding up and down the water.
The weather outside has got all of Leeds on the hunt for warm and inviting spaces that leave the frost at the door- and preferably supplies a range of seasonal food and drinks to warm up with.
Calls Landing has been long known for its flourishing drinks scene, and now SALT Calls Landing has brought a brand new addition- with some seriously tasty options that are perfect for the changing of the seasons.
Having just opened last month, the new bar is certainly one to check out. SALT has combined the best of its on-tap cocktails and beers to life with quick service, friendly staff and a wide range of unbelievable flavours that offer, as well as bringing in a huge new range of tequilas and foodie options too.
This is the ideal spot to unwind after a hard day's graft in the city centre and as a Saturday night watering hole to bring the weekend to life. The combination of intimately lit interiors, comfy seats and huge selection of drinks means no matter what day of the week you're in, you'll feel right at home.
You'll spend hours tucked away here without realising. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
The food selection truly embodies the meaning of 'winter warmers'. All lovingly made by The Pie Hole, expect copious amounts of thick gravy with pies, poured over delicious pies stuffed with classic fillings like peppered steak and ale; cheese and onion; chicken, bacon and mushroom; slow roast pork and cider or opt for the inventive slow cooked chicken curry, or veggie-friendly sweet potato, caramelised onion and goat's cheese selection.
The pork pies also come highly recommended. Make your way through flavours like black pudding and apple; hog roast and chilli jam and ham to find your new favourite combo.
There's also crispy turnovers with pork meatballs and tomatoes; potato hash, beans and cheddar; and the classics, but none-the-less exciting, cheddar and smoked bacon.
Served as a full meal with creamy mash and mushy peas, or as a standalone snack, foodie options here start from a fiver, making it the ideal spot to tuck into some grub without breaking the bank (and don't we all need that right now).
All pies come with thick, moreish gravy. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Drinkwise you're just as spoilt for choice.
We reckon there's one of the largest tequila selections in town here.
Choose from imaginative cocktails and perfect serves bringing new life to the trendy spirit, including the oak-aged Patron Añejo, which combines notes of vanilla, raisin, honey, caramel and a smokiness that's seriously moreish - and that's just the beginning.
Check out the gin selection, as well as the renowned SALT 'on-tap' cocktails for some of the speediest service in town. We're talking Passionfruit and Espresso Martinis, Rum Punch and (our favourite) the sweet Strawberry and Rhubarb Cosmos.
The 'on-tap' cocktails here are unreal. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
There's also every ale and lager you've come to know and love from SALT brewery available too for those that prefer their long-standing favourites wherever they go.
Ask at the bar to find out the latest on their ever-growing selection of brews before grabbing a nestling down into a cosy corner for the evening, view of the gorgeous Leeds canal included, of course.
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Pitbull at Roundhay Festival, Leeds – tickets, times, setlist and more
Megastar Pitbull is heading to Roundhay Park in Leeds for a headline festival performance where you're sure to be yelling "Timber".
Lots of Leeds music lovers might be flocking to Roundhay Park for an outdoor gig like no other because this one comes with 'Hotel Room Service' - not literally, but the Cuban-American star will probably deliver a rendition of this smash hit.
Amid this current heatwave, we might even be able to change the 'International Love' lyrics from "Hotter than Miami" to "Hotter than Roundhay".
Pitbull playing out to a crowd of bald caps at Co-op Live in Manchester / Credit: The Manc Group
Pitbull UK tour dates
Tue 30 June - Belfast, UK - Ormeau Park
Wed 1 July - Bellahouston Park, UK - Glasgow Summer Sessions
Fri 3 July - Leeds, UK - Roundhay Festival
Sat 4 July - Cardiff, UK - Blackweir Fields
Sun 5 July - Lancashire, UK - Lytham Festival
Are there any tickets left for Pitbull at Roundhay Park, Leeds?
If you're up for singing"I'm on fiiiiiire" with the lively leeds crowd and Pitbull himself you can find tickets for his Roundhay Festival headlining slot HERE.
Oh and did we mention you can 'Talk Dirty' with Jason Derulo and 'Snap Yo Fingers' when Lil Jon takes to the stage, all in one day? This festival is top class.
Pitbull setlist for UK festival tour
These upcoming dates from the phenomenal Floridian are part of the Pitbull: I'm Back! tour which has already stopped off at a variety of venues stateside.
Here's all the tracks you need to get memorising ahead of Mr. Worldwide's British summertime shows:
Don't Stop the Party
International Love
Hotel Room Service
I Feel Good
Suavemente
Shake/ Culo
I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
On the Floor
I Like It
DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love
Feel This Moment
Gasolina
JUMPIN
Timber
Time of Our Lives
Fireball
Give Me Everything
What other artists are on the 3 July Roundhay Festival lineup?
Jason Derulo
Tinie Tempah
Lil Jon
Los Tucanes De Tijuana
Jazzie Martian
CJ. AllDayy
Dan Hills
DJ Flex
What are the stage times for Pitbull's headline Roundhay Festival?
Last entry for all shows is 8.30pm with box office closing slightly earlier at 8pm and any headliner expected to wrap up their set by 10.30pm.
Getting to Roundhay Park
Car
Just a 10 minute walk from Roundhay Festival's West Entrance is Connaught Fields which is the closest parking option.
Or, if you're up for a walk and want something more cost-effective, Fearnville Park and Stride is a 30 minute walk away, with parking spaces on the grass fields and a scenic country path which leads you to the festival.
Accessible parking can be found on Mansion Lane with a clear pathway to the event with spaces needing to be pre-booked when purchasing your ticket at no extra cost.
Bus/ coach
A dedicated shuttle bus service has been set up to and from Roundhay Festival running every 20 minutes from 11am to 8pm on Sovereign Street, just four minutes from Leeds Train Station.
The last shuttle bus from Roundhay Park back to the city centre will depart at 12.30am with clear signposting and stewards on hand for any gig goers.
Roundhay Festival has also partnered with Big Green Coach meaning concert attendees can hop on from a wide range of pick-up points across the UK from Wakefield all the way to Coventry - more info HERE.
Car/ taxi drop off
Vehicles heading to Roundhay Festival should follow marked signs for 'Pick-up/ Drop-Off points'.
Drivers should not attempt to pick-up or drop-off from any of the nearby roads aside from those already designated via signage: North Pick-up/ Drop-off via Park View Crescent | South Pick-up/ Dro-off via Wetherby Road.
Extra Info
All travel updates and road closures on event days will be announced and regularly checked HERE.
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Award-winning Leeds brewery reveals plans for biggest beer festival yet
Clementine Hall
Hop City, the UK’s first hop-led beer festival from Leeds-based brewery Northern Monk, is returning next year for a landmark 10th birthday celebration.
And this time it's going to be bigger and better than ever before, take place across two sessions on Saturday 15 May 2027 and held at Project House for the first time.
Hop City 10 will be the brewery’s biggest festival yet with over 300 beers from 50 producers, up from this year’s 35, coming to Leeds from across the US, Europe and the UK.
The first guest announcement includes Vermont-based The Alchemist, regarded as one of the pioneers of the Hazy beer synonymous with the festival, joining Northern Monk for the first time since the inaugural Hop City; and Delaware’s Dogfish Head, another highly respected US brewer who last poured for Hop City in 2023.
There will also be many more no/low choices and more non-beer options, including Manchester’s Stiff Tea Brewing Company and their signature Hard Kombucha.
Tickets to Hop City include entry and access to the festival throughout your chosen session, all of the entertainment on offer, an exclusive Hop City 10 glass and all of your sample pours throughout your session. Sounds like a pretty good deal if you ask us.
Russell Bisset, Founder of Northern Monk: “It’s hard to believe that we’re celebrating a decade of Hop City.
“We’re pulling out all the stops for its 10th anniversary, taking everything people already love about the festival to the next level whilst bringing in new experiences, collaborations and features that we’ve never had the space to deliver before.
“We’re also excited to be welcoming some of our brewing heroes to Leeds, including the founders of US breweries Alchemist, Dogfish Head and Other Half, who will all be flying over to Leeds. These are people and breweries that we’ve admired for years, so to have them join us to celebrate 10 years of Hop City is really special.
“Whether you’ve been with us since year one or are joining us for the first time, this will be our biggest and most exciting Hop City yet. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone at Project House next year”
Sophie Smith -
26th January 2023 
