A new game-changing rental neighbourhood, with dog walking services and two rooftop BBQ terraces is opening in the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter, just off Playhouse Square.
Moda, New York Square, set within SOYO, will welcome its first residents this May to the heart of Leeds’ cultural quarter.
With no deposits, free 250mbps WiFi, 24-hour concierge, onsite maintenance and a 24/7 gym, it is set to seriously change the city’s rental game.
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Pets are welcome and there are a wealth of state-of-the-art-amenities - including a private dining room, sky lounge, cinema room, games room, co-working spaces and not one but two rooftop terraces.
You can drink in views of the city from the sky lounge whilst enjoying cocktails with friends, or organise a movie night with friends - piling into plush seats at the cinema room to watch your favourite films together.
Elsewhere, you can opt for a gaming session in the purpose-built games room, or put in a serious workout in the high spec gym spaces - giving you chance to meet, connect with your neighbours and get to know those with similar interests.
As if that wasn’t enough to tempt, Moda is securing exclusive discounts and offers on residents’ favourite local brands, as well as offering cleaning and personal shopping services.
Put simply, this is renting like you’ve never seen it before.
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Inspired by renowned neighbours like Leeds Playhouse, Leeds Conservatoire, BBC, Northern College of Ballet, Yorkshire Dance and The Wardrobe, Moda, New York Square is named after the performing arts synergies with Broadway and nearby New York Road.
With 515 state-of-the-art homes spread across two 16-storey towers, there’s something for every age and life stage - from spacious studio apartments, beautiful 1-beds, to 2-bed sharers and 3-bedroom family homes.
Each home comes fully furnished and complete with top-spec tech, including low-energy Samsung appliances, super-fast Wi-Fi and exclusive Sky packages. Residents are also welcome to put their own touch on their space. This is no boring magnolia box.
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Moda also provides residents with virtual access to nutritionists, wellbeing coaches and sleep advisers, all bookable via the MyModa app, as well as Yoga and HIIT sessions.
A partnership with MYNDUP will offer virtual mental health sessions on-demand, whilst all staff on site will be mental health first aid trained.
Acting as a one-stop shop, the MyModa app will also enable residents to pay rent, book events and instant message the 24hour concierge, as well as delivering those all-important inner city discounts. It’s even the key to their door!
Moda prides itself on delivering neighbourhoods with community at the heart with a focus on combating isolation. Not only will the extensive amenities provide a space for the residents to come together, a specially curated events programme - from rooftop yoga to BBQs - will give residents the chance to mix and mingle.
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Moda makes community activities a key priority, even during covid-19 restrictions, hosting virtual pasta-making classes, quizzes and live music sessions throughout lockdowns.
Across its neighbourhoods in Manchester and Liverpool, residents have taken part in a host of events including sunrise yoga, puppy parties, rum tasting and an exclusive high intensity exercise session with globally renowned fitness brand Barry’s UK.
Louise Benatmane, General Manager at New York Square commented:
“With Moda, New York Square, the Moda team is truly bringing something unique to Leeds that has never been seen before and with it, sparking a genuine change across the rental market in the city. Work from home, entertain or simply wind down, Moda, New York Square answers the renting needs of everyone and we can’t wait to open our doors in Spring this year.
“Our developments are run more like hotels with a dedicated on-site team, its not about moving you in and leaving you to it, we want you to love and use the spaces we have created for you as much as we do. Use our co-working spaces for your next Zoom, host a birthday dinner in our private dining space or after a tough work week wind-down at one of our awesome well-being events.”
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Moda, New York Square will open its doors to residents in May. Those looking to move in canreserve now.
Moda is creating next generation neighbourhoods across the UK with open developments in Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh and soon to be in Birmingham and Glasgow. Find out more about the Leeds neighbourhood here.
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A huge football fan zone with space for up to 1,000 fans has opened in Leeds
Trinity Leeds is transforming Trinity Kitchen into the ultimate space to watch all the World Cup 2026 action together.
Looking for somewhere to cheer on England in the 2026 World Cup? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered.
Foodie hotspot Trinity Kitchen has been completely transformed into the ultimate fan zone with space for up to 1,000 cheering fans.
And they’ve made sure that nobody misses out on the action.
There are three super-sized 5x3m screens dotted around the space, so wherever you go you won’t miss out on a goal.
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There’s also a brand-new bar courtesy of local favourites Northern Monk named the ‘Northern Monk Trinity Tap’.
The tap will feature two, seven-metre bars with a whopping 20 beer taps to keep you refreshed and hydrated during the tournament, because cheering the lads on really can be thirsty work.
If you don’t fancy a beer there’s also cocktails, wine and soft drinks on offer as well - so nobody has to miss out.
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Feeling peckish? Of course there’s 11 street food vendors serving match day meals and snacks to keep you fuelled through the games.
Choose from Caribbean jerk chicken from Jerk Junction, Indian street food from Rolawala and loads more.
Entry is completely free but if you’re after a reserved seat on a table, tickets cost just £10.
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Josie Towning, Food and Beverage Manager at Trinity Leeds, said: “Trinity Kitchen will operate as normal during the day, transforming into a football fan zone in the evening.
“It will be one of the biggest World Cup venues in Leeds with three huge screens showing the games live and more dotted around Trinity Kitchen. There will be live roaming brass bands and DJs turning every England fixture into a true celebration.
“Fans can turn up and grab a space for free and we will also be offering table bookings for England games for those who want to guarantee the best spots to watch the drama unfold.
“Our line-up of street food vendors will serve bold flavours from around the world, while the all-new Northern Monk Trinity Tap will pour award-winning craft beers across 20 taps, making Trinity Kitchen the ultimate place to eat, drink and experience every unforgettable World Cup moment."
It’s all kicking off on Wednesday 17 June for England v Croatia. So rally your mates together, get your England shirts on and grab your tickets here.
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Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant
Clementine Hall
It's the moment we've all been waiting for, Dishoom is coming to Leeds.
The whispers of Dishoom's arrival in Leeds city centre have been going on for a while now, but over the past few weeks it has started to feel very real.
Taking over the beautiful old Flannel's site on the coveted Vicar Lane, signs started to pop up for Dishoom and work was cracking on fast.
Well now, we have an opening date - and we don't have long to wait.
Dishoom Leeds will open on Monday 3 August, with guests being able to enjoy 50% off food during an initial soft-opening period, ahead of the official opening on Friday 14 August.
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As with every Dishoom café, the Leeds restaurant begins with a story. This one takes inspiration from the extraordinary true events surrounding the explosion of the SS Fort Stikine in Bombay Dock in April 1944, a wartime disaster that sent gold bars flying across the city.
Legend has it that some of the missing gold was never recovered. Some was discovered embedded in walls and rooftops across Bombay. Other pieces quietly disappeared into the hands of lucky citizens, melted into bangles or hidden away in drawers.
Dishoom Leeds reimagines the fortune made from the gold bars and guests will discover subtle references to the glamorous mid-century details through the interiors and artwork, giving playful nods to Bombay’s golden age.
With all day dining available, guests can dine on the beloved breakfast right through to late evening feasting, with the café will serve a lovingly curated menu of Bombay comfort food inspired by the city’s cafés, grills, street stalls and family kitchens.
Shamil Thakrar, co-founder, also known as Head Babu, at Dishoom, said: “Leeds is a city with tremendous warmth, creativity and character, full of people who know the value of gathering together over good food and drinks. Bringing Dishoom here has long been a dream for us.”
"The story behind this café is rooted in one of Bombay’s most extraordinary moments – the day gold bars fell from the sky after the explosion of Fort Stikine in 1944. Amidst the tragedy and chaos, there were also tales of unexpected fortune, human resilience and hopeful reinvention. We were captivated by this, and we cannot wait to welcome Leeds into the café that pays homage to the heritage of Bombay.”
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21st March 2022 
