The Brotherhood is set to be the centre of women's sports this summer.
Women's sports is about to get some much-deserved limelight over the summer season thanks to a new campaign from The Brotherhood.
Female sports stars will no longer stand in the shadows of their male counterparts, and (if we're honest), it's about time we saw more talented women on our screens.
As one of only a small handful of female-owned sports bars in the UK, The Brotherhood has been championing inclusivity since the very beginning of its journey. Founder and lifelong sports fanatic Seema Dhiman set up the cult brand after spotting a gap in the market for a more inviting and inclusive sports bar- and this message resonates with sports fans across Leeds and beyond to the present day.
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This summer, the bar will be bringing the likes of Simona Halep and Karolina Pliskova to Katie Taylor, Alex Morgan and Leah Williamson all to the screens with back-to-back games.
Kicking off The Sisterhood's summer of women's sports, Wimbledon will be keeping the crowds entertained.
Guests will be able to witness the likes of Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova and Ash Barty working their magic on the court up until Sunday 10 July- all whilst sipping on Wimbledon-themed cocktails, including a rather refreshing Strawberries and Cream.
Sharers and snacks perfect for a post-match bite will be available. / Image: Supplied (PGHL)
Brotherhood will also see Manchester City Captain Steph Houghton passing the armband over to Arsenal's Leah Williamson at the UEFA Women's Euro tournament this summer, with every England game making it on to the screen. Plus, ‘Queen of the Palace’ Fallon Sherrock will be headlining the Betfred Women’s World Matchplay alongside Lisa Ashton in July.
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Brotherhood Founder Seema Dhiman’s favourite sport is boxing, so it's no surprise to see the likes of two-weight world champion Katie Taylor on the bill for the summer- The bar is known to put on quite the show when it comes to boxing, so this will be an unmissable event at The Brotherhood this summer.
Speaking ahead of the Sisterhood campaign, Dhiman said:
‘’As a lifelong fan of sport, I’ve always had a passion for watching exceptional football, boxing, and tennis, whether played by men or women. Supporting women’s sport is nothing new at The Brotherhood - we’ve done it since day one - but, sadly it’s taking the rest of the industry far too long to catch up.’’
‘’2022 is set to be a stellar year for women in sport and what better way to put some of the best talent on a pedestal than a summer of girl power? Our Leeds and Manchester venues have always been a space for people of all walks of life to come together to enjoy sport, whether they like their footy with a burger and pint, or with a fancy cocktail or two.’’
‘’The time when girls who wanted to play football had no option other than to join a boys’ team is over, and we are now raising a generation of women who feel empowered from an early age. I happen to be a huge boxing fan and will be in the bar cheering on Katie Taylor’s next fight.’’
‘’I’m looking forward to inviting both existing patrons and new customers to watch some world-class women’s sport this summer and am proud team "Brotherhood are doing our bit to show women they can achieve anything they set their mind to.’’
A Sheffield pizzeria has been named one of the world’s best in a prestigious global ranking.
Forbici, the restaurant where all pizzas are served with a pair of scissors, is the only northern pizzeria to be recognised at last week's Best Pizza Awards 2026.
The awards took place in Milan, and are said to be the Michelin equivalent of the pizza world.
Forbici was named as creating one of the world’s best pizzas, with its master chef recognised as one of the top pizza chefs in the world.
It’s one of just two UK pizzerias listed in the coveted top 100 this year.
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Forbici opened in Manchester back in 2024, and has since expanded across to lovely Sheffield on Millennium Square back in March.
It was also once named by Marco Pierre White as ‘the best pizza’ he’d ever had - quite an accolade.
Biga pizza dough at Forbici is slow-fermented to create a light, risen crust, before being topped with quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes and Italian produce.
It also has a lot of northern flavour, thanks to local specials like the Lancashire Hotpot – a pizza topped with crisps.
And all pizzas are served with scissors, inspired by the pizzerias of Naples, to be cut into quarters.
Master baker Davide Argentino is a fifth-generation baker from Napoli. While his family runs two bakeries on his behalf back home, Davide brings a true taste of authentic Neapolitan pizza to the UK.
Commenting on the recognition, Davide said: “It is a huge honour for Forbici to be recognised as one of the best pizzerias in the world.
“Baking has been in my family for five generations, so this is a really proud moment. In crafting Forbici’s signature dough we challenged convention pushing the fermentation process to the limit. Every bite reflects the patience, precision and expertise behind our approach.
“This recognition belongs to our entire team, whose passion, skill and commitment to the craft of pizza-making make Forbici what it is every day.”
An intimate Japanese katsu bar with only 15 seats is coming to Leeds city centre
Clementine Hall
Chef Fern is taking on another venture, and this time it's all about Katsu.
If you know anything about the Leeds food scene, then you'll know the absolute legend that is Chef Fern.
Her first restaurant, Fern Modern Sushi, is a firm favourite amongst locals and visitors alike. Known for their expertly crafted sushi made with only the freshest fish on offer.
Nestled in the Central Arcade, this hole-in-the-wall restaurant captured the hearts of many foodies since opening in 2024.
This year, Chef Fern set her sights on another restaurant on Vicar Lane.
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Tori Nori opened just a couple of months ago, a modern Japanese grill centred around the fiery robata where guests can watch the chefs cook everything from grilled fish to delicious yakitori skewers right in front of their very eyes.
Unsurprisingly, Tori Nori has also been a huge hit.
But there's just no stopping Fern as she goes on to open yet another restaurant in the city centre.
Introducing O Katsu, an intimate restaurant with only 15 covers serving premium katsu.
Katsu is basically a breaded, deep-fried piece of meat, seafood or vegetables. Served with steaming hot rice, shredded cabbage, miso soup and dipping sauces, it's nothing short of delicious and a popular meal enjoyed in Japan.
We don't know much abut the opening just yet, but what we do know is that it'll be located just opposite her first restaurant in the Central Arcade.
There will be no bookings, and the space will feature an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen.
One things for sure, if Chef Fern is involved you just know it's going to be brilliant. We'll keep you updated on the opening of O Katsu as and when we find out.
Sophie Smith -
4th July 2022 
