Leeds’ premier sports bar brand BOX has arrived in Chapel Allerton with an outdoor terrace, sharing beer steins and big promises to screen all the important sports fixtures this summer.
Taking over what was formerly the PIT, this will be the second site for the well known Leeds brand - who are expanding their reach out into the suburbs just in time for the hotly-anticipated Euros.
Screening all the UEFA action across a whopping 14 ultra HD screens, plus another huge LED on its newly refurbished outdoor terrace, locals are guaranteed a bit of al fresco sports action this summer.
BOX will also be the only bar in Chapel Allerton to boast a bottomless brunch offering - with a daily BOX Bottomless Party offering main meals alongside unlimited prosecco, Coors, and selected cocktails.
Part of the Arc Inspirations group, which also claims Manahatta and Banyan as its own, we look forward to a solid cocktail selection and a mix of local craft beers and international favourites behind the bar.
Drinkers can also tuck into sharing steins, as well as having an extensive selection of wines and spirits to choose from.
Open seven days a week, on the food side there's those legendary BOX pizzas to look forward to (made with proper San Marzano tomatoes and fior de latte mozzarella no less).
Their ‘must try’ Crispy Fried Katsu Chicken Pizza is also headed onto the menu here, alongside long-standing BOX favourites like their towering Boxster burger, chicken shawarma Kebab, and steak frites.
There are also plans to reintroduce live music and events, safety and restrictions permitting.
Speaking on the new opening, Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft, said: 'We opened the terrace on 12th April, and it is already proving to be extremely popular with the locals.
"We are super excited to be adding this unit to our portfolio. It's a great opportunity to provide a fun and relaxed environment for people with a shared passion for sport, socialising, great food and drink."
The terrace is open now, with the rest of the venue set to open on 17th May in line with the new easing of lockdown restrictions.
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Courteeners to play huge Leeds gig as part of upcoming UK tour
Courteeners have just announced a UK tour including a date at Leeds' First Direct Bank Arena.
The indie rock legends have just confirmed that they're heading back out on tour, and of course they'll be returning to Leeds.
The news comes alongside an announcement for a best-of album, God Bless The Band.
Courteeners will be playing the Leeds First Direct Arena, London’s Alexandra Palace, Cardiff Utilita Arena, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena, Glasgow OVO Hydro and Birmingham Utilita Arena this autumn.
That comes in addition to their existing live shows this summer, which include an almighty outdoor summer show at Wythenshawe Park.
Courteeners have also released a new single, The Luckiest Man Alive.
£1 + VAT from every ticket sold will be donated to the newly launched LIVE Trust, a new funding initiative from LIVE that will offer much-needed financial support to those working across live music.
“It’s fantastic to see Courteeners supporting the LIVE Trust with a £1 per ticket contribution on their upcoming tour, building on their commitment for the Wythenshawe Park show in August,” said Jon Collins, CEO of the LIVE Trust. “This donation will directly benefit the full grassroots ecosystem – from venues and artists to promoters and festivals – helping to protect, expand and support grassroots music across the UK.”
Speaking about the release, Liam Fray says “In October it’s 20 years since our first gig, so with a couple of new songs fresh from the studio, the timing just seemed right for a Best Of. If we mean half as much to people as they have done to us over the years, then we’ve not done too bad. We look forward to seeing you down the front God Bless The Fans x”
Newly Announced Courteeners Arena Dates
Fri 06 Nov Leeds, First Direct Arena
Sat 07 Nov Cardiff, Utilita Arena
Fri 13 Nov Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
Sat 14 Nov London, Alexandra Palace
Fri 20 Nov Glasgow, OVO Hydro
Sat 21 Nov Birmingham, Utilita Arena
Pre-sale tickets go on sale Wednesday 15 April. General sale from Friday 17 April from ticketmaster.co.uk and gigsandtours.com.
Additional Summer Shows already announced:
Thu 23 Jul Stoke-On-Trent, Victoria Hall (sold out)
Sat 25 July Sheffield, Tramlines (festival headline, sold out)
Thu 27 Aug Leicester, O2 Academy (sold out)
Sat 29 Aug Manchester, Wythenshawe Park (sold out)
A modern Mexican restaurant made famous in Manchester is opening in Leeds city centre next week
Clementine Hall
The North’s favourite Mexican restaurant is arriving in Leeds.
You've met Salon Madre, but have you met her older sister Madre?
This fabulous new restaurant is bringing a taste of Mexico to Leeds, and after making a name for themselves over in Manchester you already know it's going to be good.
By day, Madre is a laid-back space designed for relaxed lunches and by night, it transforms into a lively restaurant serving a menu that celebrates the breadth of Mexican cuisine.
Expect everything from rich Oaxacan-inspired moles and salsas to Baja-style mariscos and Sonoran grilled meats.
Images: The Manc Group
At the heart of Madre is the Mexican tradition of sobremesa - the art of lingering at the table long after the meal is over. It’s all about good food, great drinks and even better company.
Madre’s famous Taco Tuesday will also be heading to Leeds, launching on Cinco de Mayo and running every Tuesday thereafter, guests can enjoy two-for-one tacos all day, every Tuesday.
Madre joins its sister venue, Salon Madre - the lively tequila bar and taqueria- which opened just a few weeks ago. Just a few minutes walk apart, the two spots are perfectly paired for a full day or night out.
We're talking dinner at Madre followed by a few margaritas and a couple games of pool at Salon Madre - class.
Images: The Manc Group
Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by extensive travels across Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve, and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of Madre.”
Madre Leeds will be located on Wellington Place and will officially open its doors next Friday 17 April, you can book your table here.
Georgina Pellant -
7th May 2021 
