From the team behind Leeds institution The Wardrobe comes Livett's Coffee Shop, a brand new on-the-go coffee shop.
Nestled in the heart of the city's cultural quarter, Livett's Coffee Shop will open its doors on Monday 25 February 2024.
And to celebrate, they're giving away hundreds of free coffees.
The brainchild of the masterminds behind The Wardrobe, Livett's will honour all things local.
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Sourcing their coffee from local favourite North Star, organic milk from sustainably powered farms, fresh bakes from Baltzersens as well as brownies from Blond & Brown.
Livett's Coffee Shop will be committed to sourcing the very best sustainable and local produce for its customers.
Located right next door to The Wardrobe on St Peter's Square, the space is inspired by visionary Leeds architect R.A.H Livett (OBE) who is renowned for his commitment to creating vibrant public spaces that encouraged a sense of community.
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The perfect spot for city dwellers to grab their morning coffee en-route to work or pop by on their lunch break for an afternoon pick me up.
To celebrate its grand opening, Livett’s Coffee Shop will be giving away hundreds of free coffees throughout its first week.
They'll be offering the first 25 customers through the door their coffee on the house every morning from Monday 25 February - Saturday 2 March, so you can sample a Livett's brew for yourself.
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Ryan North, General Manager said: “We are buzzing to bring Livett’s Coffee Shop to the cultural quarter of Leeds. We have worked hard to find the best in beans, machines and suppliers to give you a great range of drinks and snacks whilst being as sustainable as possible.
"With our coffee coming from North Star, the best bakes from Bakerei Baltzersens and Brown & Blond, we are sure you’ll find it hard not to pop in.”
So cancel your usual Monday morning coffee plans, and get down to Livett's for a free cup of Joe. That's an offer you can't refuse.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
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Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
22nd February 2024 
