Bottomless brunches seems to be our speciality in Leeds.
As writers at The Hoot Leeds, we still manage to find new ones every single week- and to be quite honest we had no idea there were so many before embarking on a mission to cover them all.
Nevertheless, they're a fantastic experience and something our city has to offer. So when The Bottle Club announced they'd ranked all cities against they're bottomless brunches we were sure we'd come at least in the top ten.
We were right. Although we didn't actually rank as highly as expected.
Manahatta does a great bottomless deal that can be found in Leeds and Manchester. / Image: Manahatta
In order to find the perfect bottomless, cities were ranked against nine different criteria:
% of overall restaurants in the city that offer brunch
% spots with vegan options available
% spots with vegetarian options available
% spots with gluten-free options available
% spots with halal options available
% spots accessible/ wheelchair friendly
% spots with outdoor seating available
% spots that are dog-friendly
% spots offering live music
All in all, Leeds came a respectable but slightly disappointing seventh place.
Here's all you need to know to understand where that mark came from. Firstly, we have one of the highest bar : bottomless brunch ratio, with 29.8% of our bars and restaurants offering a free-flowing booze package, and within that a over half (56.9%) offered vegan options and 80% were vegetarian-friendly.
Fleur does great value 2-for-1 bottomlesses. / Image: Fleur Cafe
So far so good.
Then, we didn't do so well in near enough every other category. Did you know just 3% of bottomlesses cater offer halal options? Or that only 2.4% are dog friendly and only 5% provide live music at their events?
When you compare this to the unlikely contender Southhampton, where 58% of bottomless brunches have live music, you can see why we list out.
Overall, it was Cardiff that took the top spot though, with a respectable 1-in-5 bars offering bottomless and all of which scored highly against food allergies, dietary requirements and accessibility.
So turns out we're not as good at bottomlesses as we thought- or maybe that's just one study's opinion and we're going to continue to enjoy them anyway.
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
Image: The Manc Group
Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Beloved Leeds takeaway Souvlaki Corner to open new restaurant in Morley next month
Clementine Hall
A new Souvlaki Corner is set to open in south Leeds.
If you're a Leeds local who loves food, then you'll have most likely heard and dined at Souvlaki Corner.
It's an absolute gem of a restaurant and takeaway, situated in Wortley selling fabulous authentic Greek food at a great price.
And now they're opening a new site in the nearby town of Morley which is going to be even bigger and better. Get in.
The new site will feature a bigger space with more seating, offering both dine-in and takeaway options, as well as a brand-new bar.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Now you're talking our language.
Souvlaki Corner told The Hoot: "We’re excited to confirm that Souvlaki Corner will be opening a new site in Morley, Leeds. Our targeted opening is in around four weeks, although we don’t have an exact opening date yet and will confirm this closer to the launch.
"One of the highlights of the new restaurant will be a traditional Greek spit where we will cook whole lamb in the proper Greek way. It will be cooked over charcoal to give the authentic Greek flavour that people would experience in Greece.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
"Our chefs are Greek, bringing authentic knowledge and experience from Greece. The interior design will also reflect the style of the Greek islands, so when people visit they will feel like they are stepping into a little part of Greece."
They continued: "Souvlaki Corner was created to bring authentic Greek street food to Leeds, focusing on freshly grilled souvlaki, gyros, and traditional flavours served quickly and affordably. Since launching our first location, the response from customers has been fantastic, and Morley felt like the natural next step as we continue to grow."
Sophie Smith -
20th January 2022 
