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!
A new cocktail bar is coming to Leeds city centre.
If you know a thing or two about cocktails, or just drinks in general, then you're going to be very excited about this news.
The very talented team behind Roland's on Call Lane and The Domino Club, just to name a few, are setting their sites on a brand-new venture.
Introducing Paper Plane, an intimate new cocktail bar that will be taking over the old Casa site in the city's beautiful Grand Arcade.
Paper Plane will be inspired by the glamour of 1970s air travel and will be a vinyl-only listening bar, serving a world-inspired cocktail menu alongside a carefully curated whisky collection.
The space will be lovely and intimate, with around just 40 covers, designed to transport guests somewhere completely different from the minute they step foot through the door.
And what a location too, joining a whole host of fantastic independents in the arcade such as Alfonso's Deli, Stuzzi and Sonder.
For now, we don't know many more details about the project, but we already know it's going to be exceptional cas anything these guys do turns to gold.
Not only has Roland's been consistently one of the busiest bars on Call Lane since they opened back in 2014, but The Domino Club was recently crowned one of the best cocktail bars in the world. Now that is some accolade worth shouting about.
We'll keep you updated with Paper Plane's progress, but Roland's have stated that the site is hoping to open this coming autumn. So we really don't have long to wait.
Big name restaurant closes Leeds city centre site after seven years
Clementine Hall
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.
Clementine Hall -
14th March 2022 
