What better way to mark the Six Nations than with some good pub grub?
If there's one thing that we've missed over the last few years, it's getting to the pub, enjoying a bite to eat and catching up on the latest news whilst watching the Six Nations games.
Whether you’re secretly rooting for Wales to keep hold of the title or ready to cheer on England this year, there's bars aplenty to keep you busy over the five rounds- you could really get away with choosing a new bar for every game this year.
The one factor that's currently swinging our decision is there's very few sports bars offering the Six Nations on the television and on the menu. The Box in Leeds city centre and Headingley are offering a full Six Nations inspired menu that'll have you forgetting all about the fixtures in no time.
Burger De Paris. / Image: The Box
On the menu is a double beef burger, garlic mushrooms, crispy onions, deep fried Brie and peppercorn sauce. Inspired by the Parisian streets and the beautiful game everyone has come together to watch, the Burger De Paris is guaranteed to be a bestseller this month.
Wales is celebrated with some deliciously loaded fries. Expect triple-cooked chips, spiced lamb, cheesy creamed leeks, crispy onions and with a signature spicy sauce drizzled over the top.
Obviously us Brits got fish and chips and we're not complaining about getting our hands on those crispy cod bites, triple-cooked chips with tartare and curry sauce. The perfect food for a sports bar is small, picky food that can be chomped down at half time or grazed on as the match goes on and this dish is the epitome of both these options.
Italy got the pizza dish, surprisingly. This isn't your regular margarita though, expect a basil pesto base with fior di latte, roast cherry tomatoes, mascarpone and rocket on top. You've got the colours of the Italian flag, all using traditional ingredients: not a bad choice for a mid-match snack.
Pizza Tricolore. / Image: The Box
Naturally, Ireland's menu item was an alcoholic beverage with whiskey in. The Irish mule is a concoction of Slane Irish Whiskey, ginger ale and orange that'll transport you to the backstreets of Dublin in no time.
The Scottish option is also booze-based, but this one comes in the form of a refreshing spritz. Think Johnnie Walker Black label, Cocchi Americano, honey, apple and topped with ice and soda.
Scotsman's Spritz. / Image: The Box
The Box have locations in the city centre and Headingley, so you’re never far from a cold pint of Budweiser or a bottle of wine, even out of match time. You can grab 2-for-1 cocktails, a 20% student discount and a pornstar martinis, served by the stein here too.
According to new research, Leeds has been named one of the ‘loneliest’ in the UK due to the number of single occupants.
Living alone used to be seen as somewhat of a short-term ‘phase’, often between living in family homes or house shares, but today it’s a completely different story, as solo living is fast becoming a defining feature of urban Britain.
From high-rise studio flats, to compact commuter apartments, single-occupancy living is reshaping the character of many UK cities.
While for some, living alone simply represents independence and flexibility, for others it’s more a case of necessity – with wider demographic data apparently showing single-occupancy linked to student populations, delayed family formation, career mobility, and rising house prices that make shared living less practical.
Image - Ben Elliot ( via Unsplash )
But, with all things considered then, which towns and cities in the UK have the most solo occupants? The ‘loneliest’ cities, if you will.
A new study by Tarotoo set out to identify where solo living is most concentrated across the UK, with researchers analysing 58 cities, examining the number of studio and one-bedroom homes listed for sale or rent per 10,000 residents using Rightmove data – and it was Salford over in Manchester that came out on top.
Salford topped the ranking with a striking 158.08 single-occupancy homes per 10,000 people, which is more than double the figure of the city in second place, and also vastly ahead of the national average.
Leeds came in fifth place with a score of 50.62, standing out as one of the largest cities in the top tier.
Other northern cities in the top 20 include Lancaster at fourth place, and outside the top 20 is where you’ll find other northern cities like Liverpool, Chester, York, and Sheffield.
At the opposite end of the ranking, Newport records just 2.59 single-occupancy homes per 10,000 people, which is the lowest figure in the study, and it’s then followed by Glasgow (3.29), Swansea (3.78), Dundee (4.33), and Stoke-on-Trent (4.51).
Inside the new Far Eastern street-food kiosk that has just opened in Sheffield
Clementine Hall
A bold new street-food concept has just arrived at Meadowhall, and they're giving away free corn dogs to celebrate.
Introducing East Street, a high-energy Far Eastern street food brand designed for those on-the-go looking for a quick yet satisfying burst of flavour.
Inspired by neon-lit urban culture, customers can expect to be transported across the globe with dishes that are fast without compromising on quality.
Independently owned and backed by over 25 years of restaurant experience through the renowned Tampopo family, East Street has built a firm following over in Manchester and luckily for us has now opened in Sheffield's Meadowhall.
Images: The Sheff
So, looking for a delicious pick-me-up whilst doing your shopping? Here's what you can expect from the brand-new East Street. .
The menu is stuffed to the brim with satisfying dishes to keep you going, from crispy katsu curries and Pad Thai to irresistibly cheesy Korean corn dogs. Seriously, you won't believe that cheese pull.
Think big flavours, vibrant aesthetics, and the ultimate grab-and-go lunch spot.
Images: The Sheff
Simply order what you fancy from the interactive screens and before you know it you'll be served a piping hot meal in a flash, it really couldn't be easier.
There's noodle dishes, rice dishes and even beloved salt and pepper fries on offer, and if you don't fancy a main there's some great sides like vegetable spring rolls and Thai chicken wings.
The best part? With any main meal purchased up until Sunday 8 March 2026, you can grab yourself a FREE Original Cheese Corn Dog or the Triple Cheese Corn Dog.
Images: The Sheff
And it doesn't stop there, there's also a special BOGOF offer on until Tuesday 31 March where you can buy any dish and get one from the same section completely free of charge.
All you have to do is mention the offer to your server before ordering - we can't think of a better excuse to try out this new spot.
So next time you're at Meadowhall, don't compromise on flavour and get yourself down to East Street for a flavour-packed meal served in a flash.
You can find out more and view their full menu here.
Sophie Smith -
2nd February 2022 
