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.
Number 10 North has officially 'opened for business' this week, and Andy Burnham has now explained his key reasons for launching it.
You may remember that earlier last month, Andy Burnham revealed he had intentions to create a Number 10 North if he was to become Prime Minister, with the new base expected to be a 'dominant driver of the UK's economy' once it was officially up and running... and now, fast forward to today, Number 10 North is officially 'open for business'.
Operating from Heron House in Manchester city centre, as previously reported on by The Manc, Number 10 North will be the Government’s new 'situation room for growth'.
It also brings the 'levers' of local economic growth and devolution together under one roof for the first time ever.
With the Prime Minister expected to work from Number 10 North each week, so that decisions about the country’s economic future will no longer exclusively be made in Westminster, and with other ministers also working from there on a regular basis, the Government says the move underlines its determination to 'do things differently'.
Number 10 North has officially 'opened for business' / Credit: gov.uk (via Wikimedia Commons)
Now that Number 10 North has officially opened, Andy Burnham has explained why this move is so important for Yorkshire and the north as a whole.
"For 40 years, power and resources have been sucked into the centre, and too many communities have felt forgotten, without the attention and investment they deserve," explained Andy Burnham.
"Number 10 North will change that by putting more power into every postcode across the entire country. It will be the situation room for making Britain better, the place we use to get power out of Westminster, into the hands of people at a local level, so that they can turn things around.
"The days of Whitehall resisting devolution are over, for good."
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Pints of Knowledge, Callum Campbell’s fastest-growing event, is coming to Leeds city centre this summer
Clementine Hall
The pub night that's packing out venues across the UK is coming to Leeds.
Let us introduce you to Pints of Knowledge, a phenomenon founded by Callum Campbell that has built a social media following of more than 160,000 people.
This is different to your average night out, it's a chance to meet new people and spark interesting conversation all in the relaxing surroundings of a pub.
The event has attracted thousands to its unique mix of expert talks, conversation and community in pubs across the UK.
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And if you're looking to get in on the action then you're in luck, because Pints of Knowledge is arriving at The Wardrobe on Sunday 9 August.
So, what can you expect? From landmark legal history and the hidden pressures behind big systems to the evolving language of gaslighting and radical cinema, Sunday's Leeds programme will demonstrate exactly why Pints of Knowledge has struck such a chord with audiences across the UK.
Founder Callum Campbell, who has spent more than a decade producing live events across Britain, said bringing the concept to Leeds was the natural next step - and we're so happy he thought so.
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He said: "I've always wanted to bring Pints of Knowledge to more cities across England, and Leeds has such a strong appetite for ideas and conversation. Watching this grow has been amazing, and I can't wait to bring it here.
"As more people look for experiences beyond a traditional night out, Pints of Knowledge offers something different: expert speakers, thought-provoking conversations and the chance to meet new people, all in the relaxed surroundings of a pub.
"People still love going to the pub, but they're looking for more from the experience. Pints of Knowledge is about hearing incredible stories, asking questions, meeting interesting people and leaving having learned something new."
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The Pints of Knowledge programme at The Wardrobe will look like this:
12pm - Human rights lawyer Mahnoor Omer presents '10 Legal Cases that Changed History'.
2pm - Georgina Shute asks 'Why billion-pound systems are built by people who can't finish their to-do lists'.
4pm - Isobel Logan explores 'Gaslighting: The Evolution of a Concept Across Art, Relationships and Politics'.
6pm - Angelos Koutsourakis will examine 'Third Cinema, The Global South & Climate Change'.
Campbell added: "One hour you can be unpacking landmark legal cases, the next you're hearing about the psychology behind gaslighting, before finishing the day exploring cinema and climate change. That's what makes Pints of Knowledge different.
"This is just the beginning. We've seen an incredible response across the UK, and we're excited to build on that by bringing Pints of Knowledge to more cities across the country.”
Pints of Knowledge takes place at The Wardrobe in Leeds on Sunday 9 August, and you can get your tickets here.
Sophie Smith -
14th March 2023 
