Sunday service is officially in full swing at Revolucion De Cuba after the bar and restaurant has announced it will be adding a 7-piece gospel choir to its weekend proceedings.
Every last Sunday of the month, the bar and restaurant will welcome the soulful New Freedom Gospel group down for an afternoon of uplifting gospel tunes.
Doors open at 11 am for bottomless brunch, with availability stretching until 2 pm. What's more, with loads of cocktails on the drinks choices, you'll be merry before you know it.
Pick from the likes of Aperol spritz, strawberry daiquiris and bloody marys, or opt for pints of Mahou, glasses of prosecco, or low-alcohol choices like their Spanish shandy and Disaronno fizz.
On the mains, meanwhile, tuck into classic brunch dishes like smashed avocado toast, chorizo hash and full English or opt for something a little different - like Rev's breakfast burrito, which comes stuffed with smoky sausage, bacon, omelette, chorizo, mozzarella and spicy tomato sauce.
Alternatively, further choices include the likes of their Cubano pulled-pork benedict or sweetcorn fritters, which come served with guacamole, a mango and chilli dressing and a fried egg.
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As for sides, you can opt for tapas favourites like patas bravas or get stuck into the likes of cheesey Cuban and sweet potato fries.
And if bottomless brunch isn't for you, not to worry because Revs is also hosting a 2-4-1 cocktails and tapas offer to coincide with its new Sunday gospel service - so whatever you go for, you're sure to get a great deal.
Kicking things off from 26 September, the gospel choir will be bringing the soulful vibes all afternoon starting from 2 pm. After that, the event will take place every last Sunday of the month.
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Called 'Casa Del Alma', the listing for the new Sunday party at Revolucion De Cuba states:
"POV: The lights go down, the bar is full of our favourite faces, 2-4-1 cocktails are flowing, Havana Good Time is in full swing.
"Queue spot lights! @newfreedomgospeluk 7 piece gospel band transform Cuba into the house of soul and we bring you… CASA DEL ALMA
"Launching Sunday 26th- The last Sunday of every month thereafter. Our doors open at 11 am for Bottomless brunch, with availability until 2 pm.
The Merrion Centre is set to become the home of an exciting new retail and food destination this summer.
Introducing The Mini Mall, an innovative retail concept designed to create a flagship city-centre destination for local brands, artisan producers and independent food traders.
The new 4,885 sq ft ground-floor space will be completely dedicated entirely to independent Yorkshire brands, artisan producers, and local food creators.
Operating as a premium 'satellite department store', The Mini Mall provides established independent businesses with fully staffed, centrally managed retail bays.
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Shoppers can expect a carefully curated selection of Yorkshire-based homeware designers, fashion labels, craft producers, and street food vendors under one roof.
The Mini Mall will open on Saturday 25July with an official public grand opening featuring a ribbon-cutting ceremony, live brand showcases, and the full launch of the Mini Food Hall.to meet the makers behind the brands.
Shaz Westfield, founder of Eventszo, said: "The Mini Mall was created to give independent businesses the opportunity to trade in a prime city-centre location without the barriers that often come with traditional retail.
“Yorkshire is home to an incredible community of makers, creators and food businesses, and our goal is to provide a platform where they can grow, connect with new customers and thrive. We're delighted to be launching our flagship venue at the Merrion Centre and look forward to building a destination that champions local talent and entrepreneurship."
Charles Newman, asset management director at Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), owners of The Merrion Centre, said: "What makes the Merrion Centre different is the breadth and character of our occupier mix. We've always championed businesses that bring something unique to the city centre, creating a destination that offers visitors experiences they won't find elsewhere on the high street."
You can find out more about Leeds' new Mini Mall here.
Top Leeds independents are taking over the waterfront for a free festival this weekend
Clementine Hall
It's officially festival season, and boy have we got a good one for you.
Is there anything better than enjoying a few drinks whilst bopping your head to live music? No, we think not.
Now add a waterside view at one of Leeds' best pubs to the equation, and you're on to an absolute winner.
And it's all kicking off this weekend at Brewery Wharf Tavern, where on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July the space will transformed into a vibrant summer destination, with visitors invited to eat, drink and soak up the atmosphere throughout the weekend.
The best part? It's completely free.
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Hosted by Brewery Wharf Tavern, 212, Latitude Wine, Yorkshire Wine School and Cafe Yum Yum this year's Waterfront Festival brings together some of Leeds' favourite independent businesses and partners, celebrating the city's thriving waterfront community.
Guests can expect outdoor bars serving crisp pints, cocktails, refreshing spritzes and for food there'll of course be a BBQ serving summer specials.
Live bands The Beth Honey Collective & Honey Trap will be providing the tunes as well as DJs throughout the weekend.
There will also be plenty of family-friendly entertainment as well as live street art, and a late night after party just next door at 212.
Latitude Wine will also be hosting workshops and masterclasses if you're looking to brush up on your wine knowledge.
The Waterfront Festival has become one of the area's most anticipated summer events, so make sure to get yourself down to Brewery Wharf Tavern.
The festival is free to attend, with no tickets required. You can find out more here.
Georgina Pellant -
21st September 2021 
CASA DEL ALMA 
