With help from us at the Hoot, and the luck of the Irish, here are the best places in and around Leeds to celebrate St Patrick's Day this year.
St Patrick's Day observes the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a joyous celebration of Irish Culture, taking place on the 17th March. Think Guinness, leprechauns and an abundance of green attire.
Having been deprived of the festivities for two years, venues in Leeds are pulling out all the stops to make up for it. Falling on a Thursday this year, it is the perfect excuse for some mid-week fun. So whether you're Irish or not, raid your wardrobe for all things green and head out in search of some good fortune.
Bongo's Bingo - St Patrick's Day Special
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Looking for somewhere to drink and dance all whilst playing a game of bingo? Bongo's Bingo is the perfect event for you. Offering an immersive, unforgettable experience full of raving, gaming and misbehaving. This St Paddy's themed evening is always a sell out so make sure to grab your ticket in advance. With cash prizes up for grabs, you'll definitely need the luck of the Irish on your side for this one!
Get a strike this St Patrick's Day at the brand spanking new Roxy Lanes in Leeds, based inside The Light. If bowling isn't your thing then do not fear, there's table tennis, beer pong and other activities to challenge your friends to. Make sure to take a break from the competitive sports with one of their fab cocktails or craft beers.
This one is for the foodies. Brontae's in Horsforth are offering a special 5 course tasting menu this St Patrick's Day all for £50 per head. This contemporary restaurant opened in summer last year and chef Dale Spink has been impressing ever since with his British food with a twist. Dishes include lamb rump and trio of cured salmon, or Guinness infused tofu for the vegans out there. You will also receive a free pint of Guinness on arrival, what a winner!
Located on the Headrow, the Horse and Trumpet is a down to earth, classic British pub with great value drinks. And they're really pulling out all the stops to help you enjoy the Irish festivities, offering 4 baby Guinness shots for only £8. Get ready to shamrock and roll!
This Australian themed sports bar know how to host a proper party and this St Paddy's day is no exception. Grab yourself a double Jameson, ginger and lime for just £6 or a Jameson's barrel back shot for just £3.50 when you buy a pint of Guinness. There'll be Live music on all night so make sure to practice your Irish jig in anticipation!
Leeds health nuts assemble, because acai bowls and superfood smoothies are coming to a city near you.
Incase you've been living under a rock for the past year or so, you may not be clued up on the whole acai bowl trend that has been sweeping up the nation.
Acai is a super berry grown and harvested in the Amazon rainforest, and not only is it absolutely delicious but it has a myriad of health benefits.
Acai and the Tribe first opened four years ago in Manchester, and ever since then it's only gone from strength to strength opening up three other locations across the country.
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Next stop? Leeds. And we couldn't be happier about it.
So, what can we expect from this aesthetically-pleasing and ultra trendy female-owned business? Well, loaded acai bowls that look almost too good to eat, superfood smoothies, coffees, matcha and savoury options like avocado toast.
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, Acai and the Tribe said: "You asked, we listened. LEEDS… your new lifestyle arrives soon."
They will be opening on 88 Vicar Lane as part of the Vicar Lane regeneration scheme, which has already scene some great new restaurants being announced such as Sticks'n'Sushi and Dishoom.
It seems like this part of town is suddenly going to be the place to be, and we're very happy to see it.
We'll keep you updated with opening dates as and when we know more but for now, you can find out more about Acai and the Tribe here.
Leeds has been crowned the best city in the UK for foodies outside of London
Clementine Hall
It's fantastic news for our city as Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for foodies.
It's news that we've been pretty certain of for some time, but it's still nice to be recognised isn't it?
It comes from a new study carried out by credit card brand Aqua who analysed 30 major UK cities across a range of dining and social media metrics, including cuisine variety, restaurant availability, meal affordability, Michelin recognition and TikTok hashtag volumes.
Coming in at number on was, of course, London.
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With 47 cuisines, 22.5 restaurants per 10,000 residents and 81 Michelin-starred establishments, the capital unsurprisingly continues to dominate the UK’s culinary scene.
But in at number two was our glorious city of Leeds, supported by the highest restaurant density in the study, with 38.5 establishments per 10,000 people, and strong affordability compared with cities in the south.
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We will absolutely take that.
Other northern spots to feature on the list include Sheffield and Bradford in sixth and eighth place.
The top ten UK cities for foodies are:
London
Leeds
Nottingham
Edinburgh
Wolverhampton / Leicester
Sheffield
Birmingham / Glasgow
Bradford / Swansea
Preston
Milton Keynes
Here in Leeds we've got so many fabulous food spots, with new openings cropping up every month it's hard to keep track.
From the multi award-winning Bavette Bistro in Horsforth to the highly acclaimed indie Bundobust that started off in Leeds - you certainly won't find yourself hungry or at a loss for somewhere to eat here.
Clementine Hall -
14th March 2022 
