From the talented team behind El Gato Negro and Canto comes Black Cat Club, your new go-to spot for interactive gaming, sports and music.
And we really don't have long to wait to throw our first dart or cheers our first cocktail, as the grand opening is just around the corner.
Officially swinging opening their doors next on Park Row next Friday 20 September, Black Cat Club will be offering 50% off gaming bookings until Friday 4 October.
The exciting new opening will bring interactive shuffleboard and darts to the venue, plus 9 screens (including a huge 98-inch mega screen) for live sports, alongside luxurious interiors and live DJs ever weekend.
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Traditional shuffleboard is enhanced with technology that tracks players’ scores and can be played by up to eight people at a time.
Diners can enjoy a newly curated menu full of crowd-pleasing dishes from Black Cat Club Manchester such as Buttermilk Chicken Bites with Curry mayonnaise, Salt and Pepper Ribs, Dirty Fries and its ever popular £10 Lunch Offer.
With next-generation gaming in one exhilarating space, the venue will also house a destination bar, fuelling guests with signature cocktails and a large variety of beers and wines as they play, watch and enjoy.
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For those who want to catch live sports on the biggest screen in town, guests can order ice-cold beers, signature cocktails and delicious food straight to their table, without missing a moment of the action.
The Black Cat Club will be offering a premium sport viewing experience with table service on tap thanks to its exclusive “push for service” buttons!
Lucy Silcock from Mills Hill Development Limited said: “We encourage all Leeds based sports and gaming fans to get booked in and experience the immersive and contemporary excitement of Black Cat Club Leeds.
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We’ve been sure to keep some of the fan favourite elements from our Manchester site, while going bigger and better in Leeds and adding a few new touches for our guests to enjoy.”
“The exciting new concept is the definition of competitive socialising, and we can’t wait to start welcoming guests through the doors of our second site this September.”
You can book your spot at Black Cat Club Leeds with 50% all gaming until Friday 4 October here.
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
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A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Clementine Hall -
10th September 2024 
