The indulgent Easter-themed cocktails are in collaboration with iconic chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat, and are topped with chocolate bunnies.
Easter is here and with it comes the desire to eat as much chocolate as you possibly can.
So why not take a break from your standard chocolate eggs and drink your springtime treats this festive season with The Botanist's limited edition cocktails.
The bar and restaurant has unveiled two mouth-watering drinks in partnership with famous chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat, to help us all celebrate in style this Bank Holiday weekend.
There are two expertly-crafted Easter cocktails on offer and both will be topped with a Hotel Chocolat chocolate bunny making it look almost too good to drink.
First up is the Caramel Amaretto White Russian - a heavenly mixture of Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Salted Caramel Cream Liqueur, Lazzaroni Amaretto and Milk.
Fans of mint choc chip ice cream will want to order the Chocolate Grasshopper which includes Hotel Chocolat Velvetised Mint Cream Liqueur and Menthe Pastille.
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The delicious drinks will be available at The Botanist Leeds in Trinity on Boar Lane until Monday 10 April.
And what's better, the cheeky Easter bunny has also hidden three Hotel Chocolat Easter eggs inside the venue, along with other chocolatey treats for eagle-eyed customers to hunt, claim and enjoy throughout the Bank Holiday weekend.
So what are you waiting for? Call your mates and get down to The Botanist this weekend to satisfy your sweet tooth and cheers to the Easter bunny.
To read their full menu and to book your table, take a look at The Botanist's website.
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Iconic Leeds venue The Reliance to be brought back to life under new name ‘The Smithfield’
The Reliance, a much missed North Street site, is being brought back to life as The Smithfield.
The Smithfield is set to be a new social eatery and pub focused on seasonal, produce-led dining.
Set to open its doors to the people of Leeds in early April, The Smithfield will pay homage to the local area through both its produce and people.
The venue will focus on proper plates of seasonal ingredients, pairing a relaxed dining style with a strong sense of community. Sounds pretty brilliant if you ask us.
Building on the legacy of North Street, The Smithfield is a collaborative project between Yorkshire brewery Crooked Brewing and chef James Donovan.
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Steve Dawson, co-founder of Crooked Brewing, has long admired The Reliance and want to build on its established legacy.
“What The Reliance was doing was cutting edge for its time,” says Donovan. “We want to bring that same vision and energy into Leeds in 2026. Our aim is to pick up the culinary torch that The Reliance left behind and continue its legacy of great food in Leeds,” adds Dawson.
The Smithfield takes its name from Church Street’s historic connection to the Smithfield cattle market of the early 1800s, once located on what is now Lovell Park.
“We really want the people around us to feel that The Smithfield is their space,” says Dawson. “We want to give them a place at our table.”
We'll keep you updated with an opening date as and when we know, but we're very excited indeed.
Viral brunch cafe Acai and the Tribe is coming to Leeds city centre this spring
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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.
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