In the centre of Leeds, there is a gorgeous little award-winning tapas bar that is giving every other bottomless brunch in the city a very good run for its money.
El Gato Negro, the AA-Rosette award-winning restaurant group by Simon Shaw, hosts its 'tipsy tapas' every Saturday where you can get ninety minutes of bottomless drinks and three tapas dishes of your choice for £35 a head.
Not only is there an extensive list of drinks options, the tapas selection is more than generous too - spanning some premium options like jamon iberico croquettas, crispy fried baby squid and mini Catalan chorizo with aspall cider. Just looking at the menu has us drooling, honestly.
Served every Saturday, the tipsy tapas offer at El Gato Negro is one of the best bottomless brunches in Leeds / Image: El Gato Negro Leeds
As for drinks choices, whether you're into beers, wines or cocktails there's plenty to get stuck into. Options include glasses of house wine, lager and prosecco, plus cocktails like bellinis and sangria - the ultimate Spanish brunch beverage.
In total, on the food front, there's a whopping fourteen dishes to choose from with plenty of options for veggies as well as meat-eaters.
Enjoy unlimited sangria, wine, beer or bellinis at El Gato Negro every Saturday as part of their 'tipsy tapas' deal / Image: El Gato Negro Leeds
Non-carnivores will enjoy getting stuck into the charred and salty padron peppers, a house must, alongside the likes of chargrilled sweet potato with mango, chilli and yoghurt, patatas bravas and navarrico chickpeas in harissa tomato sauce with caramelised cauliflower florets.
Other dishes we've got our eyes on, meanwhile, include the house meatballs in a red wine fritada sauce, salt cod croquettas and harissa spiced chicken wings.
There's seating to be found outside on Park Row for al fresco dining, as well as inside the sumptuously-decorated restaurant / Image: El Gato Negro Leeds
Available every Saturday between 12 and 3 pm, you'll need to book in advance to secure your spot - but trust us, it's completely worth it. To make your booking, head over to the El Gato website and make sure to select 'tipsy tapas' when checking out.
The restaurant also does an amazing three for £15 deal that it runs all through the day on Thursdays and Sundays, as well as until 5 pm on Fridays - so if you can't manage to squeeze in for brunch, that's another way to get your chops around some of the best tapas in the city at a very decent price.
Find El Gato Negro at 35 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JL.
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Deliveroo to bring robot food deliveries to Leeds in major UK rollout
Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are set to bring robot deliveries to Leeds through a new strategic partnership.
Next time you order a takeaway...let's just say, it could look a little different.
In the new exclusive partnership, Deliveroo and Coco Robotics are launching in multiple locations, beginning with Canary Wharf in London this October, before launching here in Leeds as well as Milton Keynes, Stockton on Tees and Nottingham in the coming weeks and months.
The rollout marks Coco Robotic's entry into the UK, extending the company’s broader expansion across Europe.
While the majority of orders will continue to be fulfilled by Deliveroo’s rider network, Coco’s fully electric robots are suited to short-distances and navigating urban environments, offering additional flexibility to local businesses on Deliveroo’s platform.
The robots operate at walking place, meaning they're able to move safely through busy streets whilst carrying orders directly to customers.
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Miki Kuusi, CEO at Deliveroo and Head of DoorDash International: “London is where Deliveroo was born, so it feels fitting that we’re launching our first UK autonomous delivery service with Coco Robotics here before expanding our exclusive partnership to more towns and cities nationwide, building on our partnership in other geographies.
“We see huge potential in autonomous delivery and we are looking forward to working with Coco to bring more flexibility to our delivery network, helping local restaurants and shops meet increasing consumer demand. We firmly believe that robot and drone technology should benefit High Street businesses of all sizes, helping them remain competitive and meet consumers in new ways.”
Councillor Tom Hinchcliffe, Leeds City Council’s executive member for transport and planning, said: "Our council is determined to embrace the opportunities offered by emerging technology. This approach has already helped establish Leeds as a location for hosting and advising on robot delivery trials.
“Supporting innovation means attracting investment. That's why we are now pleased to be working with Coco Robotics regarding the city’s future involvement in the UK rollout of their partnership with Deliveroo.
“We look forward to exploring the benefits that the rollout can bring to Leeds and its residents.”
Tesco unveils Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026 and confirms official launch date
Emily Sergeant
Tesco has officially unveiled its Christmas Meal Deal menu for 2026, and has revealed when it’ll be arriving in stores.
Spooky season may not have even arrived yet, but it won’t be long before the most wonderful time of the year is here and most of the UK’s major supermarkets have already started stocking their shelves with Christmas food, drink, and gifts galore.
Tesco has now unveiled all the sandwiches and snacks forming part of its iconic lunchtime meal deal selection.
10 new seasonal mains and sides have been launched this year, as well as some classics and returning fan favourites too.
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The retailer says its food on-the-go experts have worked hard to bring a variety of festive flavours and great-quality ingredients together this year, with something on offer to cater to all tastes and preferences.
Available in stores and online from next week, with Tesco Clubcard members paying just £3.80 or £5.50 to upgrade to a Premium Meal Deal, some of the all-new main options you can choose from in 2026’s festive lineup include the Fully Loaded Chicken, Stuffing, Braised Red Cabbage & Cranberry Sauce Sandwich, the Christmas Triple Sandwich, and the Pork Meatball Wrap with smoky sage and onion mayonnaise.
Other returning favourites include the Brie and Cranberry Sandwich, the Currywurst Sausage Sub, and the absolute classic Turkey & Trimmings Sandwich.
For veggies and vegans, there’s a new Tesco Plant Chef Christmas Veg Fest Wrap, and for those who follow a gluten free diet, you can grab the Gluten Free Festive Chicken & Trimmings sandwich.
When it comes to snacks to accompany those mains, the festive Mini Pork Pies and Pig in Blanket Sausage Rolls are returning to the lineup this year, alongside some new additions like the Pretzels with Salted Caramel Soft Cheese Dip, and Mini Cheese Twists.
The 2026 Tesco Christmas Meal Deal range will be in stores across the UK from Monday 12 October, and there’s thousands of combinations to try.
Georgina Pellant -
24th August 2021 
