A West Yorkshire pub group has launched a heavenly-sounding crisp butty menu, all served on thick white bread with lashings of Lurpak.
The menu is available for one week only at Beerhouses Pubs group, whose closest pubs to Leeds are The Old Turk and West Riding, both in Dewsbury.
With choices like “crinkle-cut classics”, “not crisp butties”, “combo butties”, the menu is split into sections with the main highlight (in our humble opinion) being a seven-course crisp "tasting menu” option.
A traditional crisp butty and a Monster Munch crisp butty form part of the menu / Image: Brewhouse pubs
For the “crinkle cut classics” section, Seabrooks crisps sit front and centre. The menu clearly states: “Seabrooks crisps obviously - in case you were in any doubt. Here, a choice of flavours includes plain, salt and vinegar, cheese and onion or Canadian ham.
A controversial “not crisp butties” section goes down the maize snack route, including iconic childhood favourites like pickled onion Monster Munch, Bacon Fries, Scampi Fries, Wotsits or salt and vinegar Squares.
But the “Combo butties” are really where its at, combining favourite flavours and styles of crisps in one to create flavours like “Surf and Turf” (Scampi and Bacon Fries) and "Mighty Meaty" (Canadian ham Seabrook and Bacon Fries).
The pickled onion Monster Munch butty is a clear favourite at Brewhouse pubs / Image: Brewhouse pubs
Elsewhere, “Cheese and Bacon” combines Bacon Fries with Wotsits, whilst “Double cheese and onion”, filled with Monster Munch, Wotsits and cheese and onion Seabrook crisps, is sure to hit the spot.
If it all goes successfully, the brewery also plans to launch a second menu with Nik Naks, Wheat Crunchies, McCoys, Roysters, Quavers, Onion Rings, Space Raiders, Snyders Jalapeno pretzels and Frisps.
Get down to get yourself a crisp butty at any of Beerhouses Pubs before it's all over> The menu runs up until 18 June, crisp butty prices start from £2.25.
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Inside Leeds’ very first sauna and ice bath cafe hidden behind a railway arch
Get ready to take the plunge Leeds, as a community-led sauna and ice bath concept has landed in the city centre.
Hidden behind a railway arch in Saxton Gardens, Kontrast has brought its popular sauna and ice bath concept to the city.
Following the huge success of its Manchester site, Kontrast Leeds combines saunas, ice baths and a cafe designed to bring wellness into everyday life.
The Leeds space features two traditional saunas, one infrared saunas and four ice baths each varying in temperature between 3 and 13 degrees.
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The space is absolutely gorgeous, complete with trendy tin ceilings, fairy lights and soft furnishings.
Plunge pools can be enjoyed solo or shared, depending on what guests choose, giving people the opportunity to shape each session around exactly what they need that day.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The same goes for the saunas, with one silent and one sauna giving guests the option to come for conversation or reflection.
Single sessions will cost just £12 for 45 minutes, with 90-minute sessions from £20.
There's a fab little cafe too offering all sorts from electrolyte slushes to ginger shots and a range of coffees and matcha.
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Known for making sauna and ice feel more accessible, welcoming and community-driven, Kontrast has grown beyond regular sessions to become a base for recurring events. These include their live ambient DJ set event, Unwind, which celebrates local talent, and their weekly run club, both of which the team hopes to bring to Leeds as part of building a similar sense of community in the city.
Officially opening their doors this Friday 29 May, Kontrast are offering free sessions over the weekend so you can try before you buy. Book your spot here.
North Star Coffee announces opening date for new site – and they’re giving away 200 coffees to celebrate
Clementine Hall
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Georgina Pellant -
15th July 2021 
