Our beloved city of Leeds has been featured in a list of the world's best cities.
Of course we've known this for a while, but it's nice to be recognised isn't it?
A new study has revealed the top 100 cities in the world, after analysing a whopping 270 and Leeds has come up trumps.
Granted it didn't take the number one spot, but we'll still take number 88 won't we.
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Carried out by the global advisor on tourism and economic development of cities and destinations Resonance Consultancy, the ranking takes into account a range of factors to decipher the coveted list.
It uses recommendations from locals and visitors from TripAdvisor, Google, Facebook, and Instagram.
It's the ninth year for the list, which looks at factors such as livability, social vibrancy and sustainable infrastructure for communities to grow. This methodology is applied to ‘global cities’, meaning cities with metropolitan populations of more than one million.
Leeds was in fact the only Yorkshire city to be placed in the top 100, even beating the historical hub of York.
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London was unsurprisingly ranked number one on the list, with Paris in second, New York in third and Tokyo in fourth. Seems like we're in pretty good company if you ask us.
We grabbed the 88th spot, squeezed in between Bucharest and Muscat.
Highlighted in the article were the iconic Viaduct Showbar, Roundhay Park, our wonderful selection of restaurants and bars as well as our incredible live music scene.
We most definitely don't need convincing on why our city reigns supreme, but it's certainly nice to get a little bit of recognition every now and then.
One of Leeds' longest-running pub will be closing.
The Cross Keys in Holbeck is a lovely little boozer.
And it's got a fair bit of history too. Dating back to the early 1800s, the pub has stood on Water Lane for more than two centuries, with its story closely tied to Holbeck's industrial past.
Back when the area was one of Leeds' major manufacturing hubs, the Cross Keys was a local drinking spot for workers from the surrounding foundries and engineering works.
The pub itself fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 1980s, before being brought back to life during a major restoration in the 2000s.
But now, The Cross Keys is closing once again.
Images: The Cross Keys
Announcing the sad news to Instagram, the pub said: "It's with a heavy heart that we share the Cross Key's will be closing its doors on the 3rd of October.
"The whole team thank you for your support during our time in business."
In classic Leeds fashion, the comments were flooded with support from fans of the pub alongside fellow local businesses.
One comment reads: "Absolutely gutted about this. I held my fiance (now husband’s) 30th at The Cross Keys and it was excellent and the team were so helpful and hospitable. So sad to hear this."
Whilst another said: "Gutted, the home of some great memories and significant pints in my life."
So, if you've had a significant pint in The Cross Keys and wish to bid it a proper farewell, you've got until Saturday 3 October to do so.
Brand-new ‘party pub’ to take over the old Revolution site on Call Lane after £600,000 investment
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We hope you're ready to party Leeds, because a 'party pub' experience is coming to Call Lane.
Following a whopping £600,000 investment, Bonnie Rogues is preparing to open in the former Revolution site in Leeds city centre that will close this month.
After a major refurbishment, Leeds’ first Bonnie Rogues venue and the sixth site for the fast- growing UK brand will open in November 2026.
Designed as an all-day-to-night social destination, Bonnie Rogues combines live music, live sport, and late-night celebrations in one immersive venue.
From big nights out to spontaneous after-work drinks and even Sunday Roasts, Bonnie Rogues aims to offer something completely different from the traditional pub experience.
Expect live performances, crowd-involved entertainment and interactive moments in an atmosphere that flows seamlessly from day to night.
Russell Quelch, CEO of NEOS Hospitality, said, “Leeds has such a strong social scene and a real appetite for experience-led venues, so we think Bonnie Rogues will fit perfectly into the city.
"It’s a concept that brings together everything people love about going out - live music, sport, food, entertainment and great atmosphere, all in one place. We’re excited to bring something new to Leeds and can’t wait to welcome guests later this year.”
The Leeds opening forms part of a wider rollout of Bonnie Rogues venues across the UK, as NEOS Hospitality continues to expand its portfolio following its acquisition of multiple Revolution and Revolución de Cuba sites earlier this year.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more.
Clementine Hall -
8th October 2024 
