It's time to party at one of Leeds' most beautiful rooftop hangouts.
If you haven't visited Uyare yet, then now is your chance.
Brought to the city by the team behind iconic Indian restaurant Tharavadu, Uyare serves up the rich flavours and spirits of Kerala in a beautiful environment spanning 7,000 sq ft.
Located on top of the luxurious Victoria Gate shopping centre, not only is there a stunning bar area and dining room, but there's also a massive rooftop showcasing jaw-dropping views of Leeds.
This early May bank holiday weekend, Uyare are bringing the ultimate party vibes by giving away 100 complimentary Mango Spritz cocktails on Friday 3 May and another 100 on Saturday 4 May.
That's 200 cocktails in total, all for free.
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Opening at 12pm on both days, the free drinks will be on a first come, first serve basis so make sure to get down there early.
Featuring mango vodka, Prosecco and a spiced mango garnish - it's the perfect tipple to get the party going and keep you refreshed throughout the day.
And whilst you're there it would be rude not to sample some of Uyare's incredible food.
On the menu you’ll find all the time-honoured techniques that have earned Tharavadu so much critical acclaim over the last decade, with an array of traditional Keralan dishes.
From small sharing plates to nibble on with a cocktail to a full meal to enjoy as the sun goes down, they've got it all.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your mates and get down to Uyare for the ultimate May bank holiday weekend, we'll see you there.
Manchester's favourite Mexican bar is about to become your newest nightlife destination in Leeds.
It's been a long time coming, but Salon Madre is officially ready to open in Leeds.
Although we may have to wait a little bit longer for Madre, the day-to-night eatery that has made waves over in Manchester and Liverpool, Salon Madre, its lively tequila bar and pool hall sibling, is officially opening on Friday 20 February.
Salon Madre, which will be located just around the corner from Madre at 114 Wellington Street, is where the party really gets started.
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Expect tequila-fuelled nights, pool tables, lively DJs and Lucha Libre on the big screens.
There will also be plenty of tacos being flung out the kitchen to keep you going until the early hours.
If you’ve ever visited one of their venues in Manchester or Liverpool, you’ll know it’s an absolute riot and we can’t wait to welcome them to the city.
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Co-founder Sam Grainger, inspired by countless trips to Mexico, says: “Mexico is alive with passionate artisans and cooks, mastering everything from street tacos to regional delicacies. It’s a world where traditions blend and evolve and we’ve built that ethos into the heart of both Madre and Salon Madre.”
Madre Leeds will open soon and you can even grab yourself a free margarita by signing up to their newsletter here.
We’ll keep you up to date with their opening times but for now, we'll see you at Salon Madre for a boogie, margarita and game of pool next week.
Award-winning Leeds restaurant announces shock closure just months after opening
Clementine Hall
Emba in Leeds will be closing its doors with the owner blaming rising costs and pressure on the hospitality sector.
Back in April last year, one of Leeds' top restaurants The Owl closed its doors.
Run by renowned Chef Liz Cottam, The Owl was reimagine into Emba - a trendy restaurant tat bridged 'the gap between cosy bar and vibrant dining room'.
To open Emba, Cottam opened a Crowdfunder where supporters would be awarded with prizes such as VIP dinners and merch depending on how much they donated.
But sadly just months after opening, Emba is to close permanently.
Cottam confirmed the sad news with a statement shared with customers over the weekend, saying she was completely "heartbroken".
She said: “This is no longer the right time to own independent restaurants like Emba,” she said. “Under the current conditions they cannot survive and the recent budget confirmed what so many of us already knew: no meaningful help is coming for hospitality.
"The experience of being here and the harsh financial reality of running a business here no longer stack up.
"Being award winning, popular, admired and loved no longer means profitable and as an industry if we’re honest most of us have not truly been okay since Covid."
She signed off the statement promising to return to the restaurant world, she said: “What I do know is this, I am not done. I will keep cooking, keep creating and keep finding ways to do the thing I love.”
Clementine Hall -
23rd April 2025 
