There's few places around Leeds that'll serve you up a cocktail for less than a tenner these days, let alone two for another £2.
SALT Granary Wharf is not only the rare exception, but brings a selection of eight different 'on-tap' cocktails to the table in the same amount of time it'd take another bar to make just one.
Choose from the likes of Espresso Martinis or get into summer mode with an Aperol Spritz, the choice feels endless- and given the ease of grabbing a cocktail on-tap, you can head to the bar without having to wait in line and work your way through the list of drinks to find your favourite.
But the reasons to get yourself down to the waterside don't even begin to stop there.
As one of Leeds' most-loved bars, SALT pride themselves on serving something for everyone, including...
Falafel Guys
Falafel Guys is one of Leeds' most popular spots for Middle Eastern inspired dishes, and for good reason. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Serving up a wonderful combination of wraps, salads and delicious Middle Eastern inspired dishes, Falafel Guys brings bags of flavour to this waterside hangout spot with a 100% halal menu.
Choose from fillings like halloumi, donner and chicken shawarma before your wraps and salads are filled with copious amounts of salad and three different types of houmous (yes, three): original, charcoal and beetroot.
This is now the only place you can find Falafel Guys inside a bar in the city centre, so this reason alone makes SALT Granary Wharf well worth a visit.
Craft beers
A pint of SALT in the sunshine is the ideal way to end the day. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
SALT is known across Yorkshire and beyond for its standout craft beer selection. Predominantly brewed over just a short drive away in Saltaire, SALT bars all have a wonderful selection of ever-changing ales, lagers and craft beers to choose from.
The Jute Session IPA is always a great all-rounder to end the day with. Named after the versatile fabric, this hazy classic is a light, session IPA that makes up just one of the selections on offer.
The Final Straw is another pale ale perfect for any occasion- and all for a good cause. Teaming up with Seven Clean Seas, the world's first 'Ocean Clean-Up' organisation, every beer brings in a donation to help combat plastic pollution in oceans around the world. So if you've ever wanted a good excuse to grab a pint, this is it.
Bring your pooch
A watering hole favourite for dogs and humans alike. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
If you have a four legged friend that loves the pub just as much as you do - SALT Granary Wharf is the perfect spot to hang out and while the night away. Grab yourself a pint and a bowl of water for your pet and take a seat on the wide benches or find a cosy corner for you to both stretch out and unwind after a long day's graft.
Whilst all SALT venues are dog friendly, this is perhaps one of the most exciting bars for your pet to sniff around. There's plenty of outdoor seating for those that can't get settled indoors and there's stretches of greenery and a fresh view of the River Aire to go for a quick stroll between drinks too.
Quiz Night
Quiz night starts at 7pm every Wednesday. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Every Wednesday night from 7pm there's the chance to win a £50 bar tab and test your knowledge with a quick-on-the-draw quiz. Taking place on a smartphone, there's rounds of general knowledge, pop culture, sports and everything in between.
Make sure to assemble a team full of your smartest mates for this one, with a £50 bar tab on the line, every Wednesday is the most competitive you'll see this place.
Private hire
Celebrate with free private hire every day of the week. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
The only thing better than hanging out here with your mates is having the whole place to yourself. Available every single day of the week for private hire, SALT Granary Wharf is the perfect place to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
Whether you've got a big birthday coming up, looking for a place to bring the whole team down for a private work event or want to host a party to impress, you can work with SALT to bring your vision to life.
Seven in 10 NHS workers believe the health service is 'poorly prepared' for another pandemic if one should arise, a new survey has revealed.
After the recent meningitis B outbreak in Kent last month raised the conversation of mass contagion once again, of course following the COVID-19 pandemic, a new YouGov survey of more than 1,000 NHS workers has now uncovered how well prepared staff in the health service think it is for another global pandemic.
The results show that 69% of staff surveyed think the health service is 'poorly prepared' for another pandemic, and to make matters worse, 26% of those even say it's 'very poorly' prepared.
Only one in five (22%) think the NHS is could properly handle another pandemic, but statistically, YouGov claims none of those surveyed said it's 'very well' prepared.
When workers were asked how the NHS's level of preparedness now compares to prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, 41% did concede that they think it is better prepared now than 2020, however 37% admitted they think it's no better prepared.
Seven in 10 NHS workers think the health service is 'poorly prepared' for another pandemic / Credit: Pxhere | Rawpixel
16% actively think it's less well-prepared now than it was prior to 2020.
This marked a new era of 'transparency' and 'accountability' in the NHS, with the league tables delivering on the Government’s promise to drive up standards, tackle variation in care, and ensure people get the high-quality service they rightly expect.
Every trust in England - from urgent and emergency care, through to elective operations and mental health services - will now be ranked quarterly against 'clear and consistent' standards.
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Kesha pulls out of Roundhay Festival as all-new Pitbull line-up revealed
Thomas Melia
American pop singer Kesha has dropped out of the Pitbull-fronted Roundhay Festival line-up, with a major shake-up announced today.
The second instalment of artists for Pitbull's headline Roundhay Festival show has been announced and it's missing highly-anticipated and originally-announced artist Kesha.
Festival organisers have said that the star will no longer be able to perform due to 'unforeseen scheduling conflicts'.
The American singer's musical adventure has taken a 'Joyride' since becoming independent in September 2024 and releasing her sixth studio album "." or Period almost a year ago.
Now, Kesha's title as 'Special Guest' has now been handed over to three very impressive artists who also shared a role in soundtracking some of the 2010s biggest hits.
Kesha was originally listed as a 'Special Guest' for Pitbull's Roundhay Festival gig in Leeds this July / Credit: Brendan Walters / Press Shots
One of these new artists is Jason Derulo, who is ready to treat the crowd to his array of chart-topping melodies like: 'Whatcha Say', 'Talk Dirty to Me', 'Trumpets'.
Another act who knows a thing or two about travelling the globe like Mr. Worldwide is 'Miami 2 Ibiza' hitmaker Tinie Tempah - things are definitely about to get 'Frisky'.
The final artist joining this already impressive list of names is Lil Jon who's bringing his high energy tracks to Roundhay Park such as 'Turn Down For What', 'Shots' and 'Get Low'.
Jason Derulo is just one of the artists making up the all-new Pitbull Roundhay Festival line-up / Credit: Wikimedia Commons (via Supplied)
Kesha's departure from this Leeds gig comes as a complete shock as the star is still set to play a whole host of UK festival dates including a BST Hyde Park show in London on 10 July.
In a statement shared via social media, Roundhay Festival has stated the reason for this very big change to the line-up:
"Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, Kesha will no longer be joining us this July. We hope to welcome her to Roundhay Park in the future."
Although fans who have already bought tickets to the show might still be 'Praying' for Kesha's return to the Roundhay Festival bill, it's safe to say these artists are a great addition.
Pitbull is coming to Roundhay Park in Leeds on Friday 3 July 2026 and so far he's bringing along Jason Derulo, Tinie Tempah and Lil Jon with more acts to follow - Tickets HERE.
Sophie Smith -
14th March 2023 
