A Yorkshire pub is breaking the mold when it comes to licensing innovation by craning in four hot tubs to add a little something extra to its seating offering.
Punters drinking at Showtime on Zetland Street will be able to order a beer to their hot tub - and even smoke a cigar, if they so choose.
The new hot tubs have set owner Ian Snowball and his son Adam back over £60,000 - but they're hoping it will all pay off, after taking a gamble that the pandemic has left people "more than happy to spend their hard-earned cash in the pursuit of something new and exciting."
After spending thousands on the new equipment, they also had to hire a crane to lift the hot tubs over Showtine's roof and into the pub's beer garden out back.
After spending thousands on the new equipment, they also had to hire a crane to lift the hot tubs over Showtine's roof and into the pub's beer garden out back / Image: Snowballs
All four of the new state-of-the-art Canadian Hot Tubs will have interconnecting doors between them and, according to Adam, have a total capacity of "between 34 and 60 people" dependent upon how you are using them.
They are also the only hot tubs in the world that have a self-cleaning system, which the pub's owners felt was important given that they will be used by a lot of different groups of people
Every fifteen minutes, the entire pool contents are recycled, cleaned, and purified automatically, meaning that things are kept hygienic for punters who want to have a bit of fun whilst enjoying a pint.
Whilst there are a few legal matters to complete first, they hope to be open for the public to enjoy in a couple of weeks. / Image: Showtime
As high-end hydrotherapy pools, they are also capable of offering massage therapy to, say, sportspeople - or alternatively can be hooked up to foam, bubble, or snow machines to add a bit of extra pizazz to a hen party or other special occasion.
And the owners are even happy to hook up a cinema screen for those who really want to relax in style.
Whilst there are a few legal matters to complete first, they hope to be open for the public to enjoy in a couple of weeks.
Whilst bookings are being taken now by phone or email, they are currently only booking slots in the evenings for now whilst they find their feet with the new offering.
Britain's 20 biggest cities have been ranked, and Leeds has done pretty well.
Although, you wouldn't be able to tell judging by the overwhelmingly lacklustre description we've been given.
The listing comes from The Telegraph and ranks Britain's 20 biggest cities from worst to best, taking into account visitor appeal and where offers most to tourists.
Leeds comes in at a very respectable number 10, however judging from what they've said about our city you'd think we were much, much lower.
Kicking things off, the description reads: "There’s an untidy quality to Leeds, borne of a patchwork of periods in its built environment and the fact that a lot of regeneration is underway (cranes rise at every corner)."
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Yep, not off to a good start but it's only down hill from there as Leeds is then said to have a 'certain shapelessness'.
But perhaps the worst part is yet to come: "There are some ugly, run-down streets very close to the centre, and while the Headrow and other high streets have a fair number of shops, there’s no real boulevard or grand square.
"The most atmospheric spaces are Queens Arcade and perpendicular Cross Arcade, and Thornton’s Arcade; Grand Arcade is also Victorian but looks and feels less uplifting."
By the end it starts to get slightly more positive, emphases on 'slightly': "Leeds’ strongest points might be its small size and its north-central location; it’s easy to walk everywhere inside the city, and a short ride away are Ilkley, Skipton and the Dales."
Our visitor appeal gained a 6.5/10, beating Cardiff, Sheffield, Brighton and Nottingham.
Taking the top spot was Liverpool followed by Edinburgh, Belfast and Glasgow. Read the full ranking here.
An award-winning Sardinian restaurant made famous in Sheffield is now opening in Leeds
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This family-run restaurant has chosen Leeds as their second location, and we're very glad they have.
Introducing Domo, a Sardinian independent born in Sheffield that is loved by many for its delicious food, inviting atmosphere and stellar service.
Run by Raffaele Busceddu and Sarah May Elliott, Domo serves a range of traditional Sardinian specialities from homemade pasta dishes to show-stopping grills.
They've also got a banging cocktail menu full of signature serves and refreshing spritz, perfect for enjoying with friends over some delicious sharing plates.
Images: The Sheff
They've been teasing a second site for some time now but finally the cat is firmly out of the bag as they've announced they'll be bringing Domo to Leeds.
But where might you ask? Well, none other than the scenic location of the Lockside overlooking the canal.
Slotting right in next to BAKE, they're going to be in very good company indeed.
Image: The Sheff
Announcing the exciting news to Instagram, Domo said: "So most of you guessed it right...it’s been a long time coming but Domo 2.0 is finally cooking.
"Here’s a little sneak peek at our week which we’ve mostly spent admiring the views and getting to know the new neighbours …. If you can guess where it is there’s a glass of bubbly on us next time we see you. To be continued ………"
That's all the information we have so far, but we'll keep you in the loop as and when we find out more.
We can't wait to have you here in Leeds Domo, but for now we'll pop round to Sheffield to get our Domo fix and we highly suggest you do too.
Georgina Pellant -
9th September 2021 
