There's nothing better for the soul than a Sunday roast, except maybe a Sunday roast with bottomless drinks.
There are so many great components to a roast dinner. Obviously, the Yorkshire puddings have to be right - fluffy but golden, crisp on the outside and soft in the middle. Same for the roasties. A good selection of veggies is also important, as is a good lashing of gravy.
A great roast is not just a meal you eat on a Sunday, it's a part of our culture and tradition. So to add on a bottomless booze option is pure genius. Let's be honest, we all love a good drink with our roast anyway - amd Crafthouse has just made it a whole lot more affordable.
Starting from 12 pm on a Sunday, you can get unlimited prosecco or red wine here with your roast dinner for an extra £25.
The roast itself is priced at two courses for £24.50 or three for £29, with main choices including gorgeously pink-looking roast beef and lamb.
Both come served with gravy, big, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg and crispy roast potatoes - plus the option to add on sides like buttered mash, sesame glazed carrots, seasonal greens or chunky chips for an extra cost.
The Crafthouse beef roast comes served with big, fluffy Yorkshire puddings, seasonal veg and crispy roast potatoes / Image: Crafthouse Leeds
For those who want something a little lighter, further main options include a dish of smoked haddock with lemon puree, crushed Jersey Royals and a sorrel veloute, and a crispy pork belly plate with potato puree, fresh peas and a carrot and orange puree.
As for veggies, there's a risotto of pickled cauliflower and a pine nut main and a starter of Isle of White tomatoes that are served with lovage, a creamy burrata and an IPA dressing that sounds divine for this time of year.
The raspberry and white chocolate choux religieuse at Crafthouse / Image: Crafthouse Leeds
Elsewhere on the menu, you'll find Lindesfarne oysters and nocellara olives to whet your appetite as you browse and, in the pudding section, a gorgeous deconstructed Eton Mess (that we consider a must-try) sitting alongside a white chocolate and raspberry choux religieuse that has us eager to return.
Bottomless drinks options will set you back an additional £25, giving you the choice of free-flowing red wine or prosecco to help you along your way as you tuck into your Sunday dinner.
For that, you'll get unlimited drinks over a ninety-minute period to enjoy alongside what is certifiably one of the best British meals ever.
To find out more and book your table, visit Crafthouse Leeds' website to view their menu. You can check out their Instagram here for more amazing food pictures.
One of Leeds' most loved late-night bars has announced it will be moving on from its current location after more than a decade.
Known for its eclectic party atmosphere, fabulous cocktails and fun DJs, Wax has long been a go-to spot for Leeds night owls looking for a big night.
The New Briggate bar has built up a loyal following over the years, becoming something of an institution on the city’s nightlife scene.
And now, Wax has announced that it will be moving location, bringing an end to an era at its current home at the top of town.
Image: Wax Bar
Taking to Instagram, Wax shared the news with its loyal customers, stating: “Wax is moving!!!
"Thats right folks, our time on New Briggate is coming to an end. For 15 years many a drink we have drunk, many a dance we have shared, many a hangover we have nursed.... so let’s keep that going in our new home.
"Don't worry you can get your OG Wax fix for the next few months. More info announced soon. See you around. X"
Of course, in classic Leeds fashion, customers flocked to the comments to express their support.
One person said: "So many memories, will forever have a very special place in my heart" whilst another expressed that "Change is good! Long live Wax Bar."
We'll keep you updated with where Wax is moving to as and when we find out, but we're sure its loyal fans will follow them wherever they go.
For now, it’s business as usual at New Briggate - so if you’ve got memories to make (or simply want one last night in the OG Wax), you’ve still got a few months to do so.
Major Leeds Festival artist cancels string of dates after losing voice
Daisy Jackson
Rising rock star Violet Grohl has addressed fans after cancelling a series of sold-out gigs just hours before fans entered the venue.
The singer (who, yes, is the daughter of Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl) had been set to perform to a packed-out crowd at Band On The Wall in Manchester last night.
But just hours before doors opened, Violet announced that the show would be postponed, along with tonight’s show in Glasgow.
She said in a statement that she was ‘really f**king bummed’ to be cancelling the shows.
Violet told fans that the gigs had to be cancelled because she ‘doesn’t have a voice right now’.
She is due to perform on The Canopy stage at Leeds Festival this Friday, and its sister site Reading Festival on Sunday.
The star added ‘it pains me to make this decision’ as she officially postponed her Manchester show.
Those who had tickets will receive updated information soon, with the plan to reschedule them.
She wrote: “hey everyone. really f**king bummed to have to let yall know i’m canceling tonight and tomorrow’s shows in Manchester and Glasgow.
“i don’t have a voice right now and it pains me to make this decision, but i just can’t perform.
“we’re rescheduling these shows and everyone who bought a ticket will receive the updated info. looking forward to seeing you soon xx i’ll be back!!!”
Violet Grohl released her debut album, Be Sweet To Me, back in May, produced at the home of acclaimed producer Justin Raisen.
Her music takes influence from late 80s and early 90s rock, including Pixies, Soundgarden, Bjork, PJ Harvey, and more.
When she announced her UK tour dates, demand was so overwhelming her Manchester show was upgraded from The Deaf Institute to Band On The Wall.
Georgina Pellant -
13th August 2021 
