Meat is Dead in Leeds has launched a bottomless brunch with huge pitchers of margarita and sangria, plus loads of tasty vegan dishes.
The all-vegan eatery, bar, and art space on Kirkstall Road caused a bit of a stir when it launched earlier this year, with lots of locals piling in to give their opinions on the venue's name.
In spite of the naysayers, it's become pretty damn popular - and now they've added another string to their bow with the introduction of this new bottomless brunch deal.
Drink choices include unlimited cocktail pitchers and glasses of prosecco / Image: Meat Is Dead
Giving diners the option of unlimited drinks to enjoy with their brunch dish, there are huge pitchers of margarita and sangria on offer alongside glasses of prosecco.
Brunch dishes, meanwhile, include the likes of pancakes, brunch on toast or the house's 'global bowl.'
Think three fluffy cinnamon pancakes, served with maple syrup, yogurt, and fresh fruit; two slices of sourdough bread, topped with avocado, garlic mushrooms, and homemade black and white beans; or a big bowl of beans, scrambled tofu, mushrooms, tomatoes, spinach, hash browns, and avocado.
The 'brunch on toast' dish, comprised of two slices of sourdough bread, topped with avocado, garlic mushrooms, and homemade black and white beans / Image: Meat Is Dead
Whichever you go for, you're not going to leave hungry (nor sober, by the sounds of those pitchers).
Priced at just £25 per person, bookings must start at either 11 am or 1 pm and for that, you'll get an hour and a half at the table maximum.
Starting from Saturday 11 September, the new deal will get you 90 minutes of bottomless drinks and a plant-based brunch dish of your choice.
Announcing the new deal on their Instagram today, the venue said:
"NOW TAKING BOOKINGS! Introducing…
"…The Meat is Dead, BOTTOMLESS BRUNCH
The interiors at Meat Is Dead are stunning, with lots of natural light flooding in through the huge windows / Image: Meat Is Dead
"Starting Saturday the 11th of September!
"An entirely plant-based brunch-themed meal with limitless booze!
"Every Saturday - booking only!!"
To book a table, you'll need to email them directly or call in on 01132949431.
Have you always wondered how long you’d last in an apocalypse?
Well now's your chance, as Apocalypse is potentially coming back to Channel 4 for a second series, with producers having put out a nationwide casting call for contestants willing to take part.
The casting call simply reads: "Do you think you have what it takes to survive the end of the world?"
Described as a dystopian series designed to test the creativity, resourcefulness, and resilience of our nation, Apocalypse sees players are pushed out of their comfort zones and put to the ultimate test.
In the series, ordinary people are tasked with surviving for 28 days in an abandoned city - used previously only for the military to practice urban warfare - with no food, running water, electricity or heat.
Produced by The Garden - which is part of ITV Studios - for Channel 4, the show’s creators are now calling on people from Yorkshire with the 'courage and ingenuity' to compete, to get in touch and apply for the potential second series.
Does your mate always bang on after watching a post-apocalyptic film that they would’ve done things differently? Or is the news at the moment freaking you out and you want to give the end of the world a bit of a practice run? Either way, sign up, test that plan you’ve built in your head, and see if you’ve really got what it takes.
Applications are now open, and all you need to do is fill in a short application form and one of the production team will get back to you if they would like to proceed. Come on, let's prove what we're made of.
Applications close on Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight, and you must be 18 or above, with a valid UK or ROI passport, to enter.
Leeds has been crowned the UK’s spiciest city, according to new research
Clementine Hall
With National Curry Week just around the corner, new research has revealed which UK cities like their food with a kick.
The outcome? Leeds has come out firmly on top.
The research, carried has been out by Britsuperstore, analysed TripAdvisor data to find the UK cities with the highest concentration of restaurants serving some of the world’s most flavour-packed cuisines, including Indian, Thai, Caribbean, Mexican, Korean and Ethiopian food.
And it seems us Leeds lot aren't afraid of a little bit of spice, with the city boasting 51.33 spicy-cuisine restaurants per 100,000 people. Now that's a lot of spice.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
That puts Leeds ahead of Bath and Oxford, which take second and third place respectively, as the cities with the highest concentration of restaurants serving cuisines known for their fiery flavours.
At the other end of the scale, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne has been named the UK’s mildest city, with just 7.14 spicy-cuisine restaurants per 100,000 people.
The top 10 spiciest cities in the UK are:
Leeds
Bath
Oxford
Edinburgh
Bristol
York
Cardiff
London
Swansea
Sheffield
And we can't say we're particularly surprised, as here in Leeds our diverse food scene is very impressive indeed. From iconic Indian street food at Bundobust to Kerala-inspired small plates at Kerala Canteen, there's a spicy dish for everyone to enjoy in and around the city.
So, whether you're someone who orders Extra Hot at Nandos or prefers to keep things firmly on the milder side, Leeds looks like the place to be when it comes to getting your spice fix.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd September 2021 
