Roxy Ballroom on Merrion Street is your one stop venue for an all singing, all dancing night out.
Concerts may have returned to their former glory in Leeds, but with new gig dates now falling into 2022 and beyond, the city needs a new way to bring us the best singing-and-dancing night out.
That's where Roxy Lanes on Merrion Street come in.
It's time to become your best mates groupies and join them on your own private stage for an evening where no songs are off limits.
Three intimate karaoke booths are available for hire every day at the Merrion Street venue and thanks to their innovative Singa system, every song imaginable is available for a sing-a-long.
For Christmas-enthusiasts, the range of best hits and festive chart toppers will have you covered until the early hours of the morning.
But, if you're not quite in the Christmas spirit, no need to miss out. You can choose from quite literally any other tune to mix up the sing-a-long playlist.
There's plenty to do at Roxy's, karaoke is just the beginning of it. / Image: Roxy Ballroom
Can you think of a better night out?
Whether you're using the space as an excuse to catch up with old friends between cheesy classics or the karaoke bar is the ice breaker you need for the work Christmas party, the endless choices of music is what makes this the perfect evening for everyone.
The popular bar and games venue has had a whirlwind of a year. Having renovated only this year, the Merrion Street location has every drink and classic game imaginable: the karaoke booths at Roxy's is just one of the options available.
Choose between classic or crazy pool, arcade machines, duckpin bowling, ping pong, shuffleboarding, beer pong and more: we're talking about a serious night of entertainment.
Of course, you can grab all your boozy favourites like Roxy's own lager, shots and signature cocktails.
Roxy's have bars situated throughout their huge venue so you'll never be emptyhanded. / Image: Roxy Ballroom
If you need our recommendation: grab a Shuffle Hustle from the cocktail menu before performing your first hit on the karaoke machine and then keep the concoction of Captain Morgan Rum, Chambord, lime, gomme, cranberry juice and fresh raspberries flowing long afterwards.
All karaoke experiences are charged by the hour, ranging from £24 Sunday - Wednesday and a peak rate of £30 per hour every Thursday - Saturday.
For more information on how you can kickstart your night with your favourite tunes, check out the Roxy Ballroom website.
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.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
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.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
11th November 2021 
