Sheffield's newest gaming venue, Tenpin, is the ultimate competitive socialising destination for 2024.
There's a new entertainment centre in town, and it boasts 40 thousand square feet of non-stop fun.
Tenpin is one of the UK's leading entertainment providers, and has just opened its 53rd venue right here in the Steel City.
Located on Angel Street, you can find a huge range of gaming activities alongside stylish interior and intelligent lighting, so you can stay playing for hours on end.Â
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Whether you're after a date night spot for Valentine's day, a family-friendly weekend location or you're looking to unleash your competitive side with mates - Tenpin is the place for you.
So, let's take a look at the myriad of activities on offer at this gamer's paradise.
If you're a fan of bowling (and let's be honest, who isn't), then you'll find it here in abundance. A whopping 21 lanes with fully immersive sound and lighting, this is a bowling experience like no other.
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And the fun doesn't stop there, fancy stepping into the future with Tenpin's laser tag arena? This incredible 4D experience will have you ready for combat, with special effects like strobe lighting and fog you'll truly feel like you're stepping into battle. This one is definitely for the adrenaline seekers amongst us.
Now you've heard of crazy golf, but Tenpin's escape adventure golf concept is something you won't find anywhere else. Crazy golf just got crazier with 'Prison Putt', with escape room elements thrown into the mix players will be putting for their lives to escape the slammer.
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Think mini-challenges and puzzles combined with ten rounds of classic crazy golf, trust us - it's a real hoot.
If you're looking for the perfect team building exercise then look no further than Tenpin's escape rooms designed by the award-winning Houdini's. Take your pick from four themed rooms where you'll have to solve interactive puzzles, clues and codes in order to make it out as a team.
From the incredibly spooky 'Creepy Carnival' to 'Alcatraz' and 'R.M.S Titanic', these games aren't for the faint hearted... but they're definitely a whole lot of fun.
Once you've escaped (hopefully), you can make your way to one of three karaoke rooms and sing your hearts out to all the songs you can think of.Â
From current chart-topping hits to old-school classics, they've got everything you need to release your inner Mariah Carey.
And of course after all that gaming you'll have worked up an appetite, and luckily for you Tenpin are serving up a range of delicious dishes from pizzas to nachos, so you can fuel up mid or post-game.
Alongside two fully licensed bars serving up a huge menu of drinks including both cocktails and mocktails, this is a great place to start your night out on the town.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your mates or your date and get down to Tenpin for a day of non-stop fun.
To find out more about Tenpin's activities and their incredible deals, take a look at their website.
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New Openings
Family-run Thai street food stall made famous in Leeds Kirkgate Market to open brand-new restaurant
One of Kirkgate Market's best hidden gems is growing.
If you're a fan of all things Thai then you'll most likely know about Khao Gaeng Thai.
This family-run street food stall is known for its quick-service Thai food at brilliant prices.
They serve everything from zingy papaya salad and crispy chicken with rice to your classic Pad Thai noodles with your choice of protein.
And if you're looking for a hearty meal to keep you full throughout the day then this is the spot, as the portions are absolutely huge.
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Much to our excitement, Khao Gaeng Thai has now opened its second site over on Burley Road which has a bigger kitchen plus its own seating area for you to relax and enjoy the food.
Announcing the news to Instagram, they said: "We’re so excited to announce that Khao Gaeng Thai – Thai Kitchen, our SECOND location, is NOW OPEN! And don’t worry — our original Khao Gaeng Thai at Kirkgate Market is staying OPEN as usual!
"Thanks to all the incredible support we’ve received from our customers at Kirkgate Market over the years, we’ve been able to take this exciting next step and open a second Khao Gaeng Thai.
"At our new Thai Kitchen on Burley Road, you’ll find even more dishes, more choice, and a relaxed sit-down restaurant experience — all with the authentic Thai flavours you know and love.
"So now you can enjoy Khao Gaeng Thai at TWO locations in Leeds! Thank you for helping our little Khao Gaeng Thai family grow. We can’t wait to welcome you!"
We couldn't be happier for the team and can't wait to check out their new space.
Everything we ate and drank at Dishoom Leeds – one of the city’s hottest new openings
Clementine Hall
From Bombay to Leeds, Dishoom has opened in the city to resounding success.
Look, if you've been in town over the past week then you will have seen the snaking queues forming outside the city's hottest new restaurant - Dishoom.
This is one that's been in the pipeline for quite some time now, known amongst the UK for their all-day Bombay-inspired food and it seems the people of Leeds couldn't wait to tuck in.
But before we delve into the food, let's talk about the space.
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Taking over the old Flannels site on Vicar Lane, Dishoom Leeds is nothing short of beautiful.
Dusty pink exteriors welcome you into a huge dining room complete with gold picture frames, baby blue walls and huge arched windows.
They've really thought of every little detail, eve down to the relaxing incense burning on the windowsill.
The menu is large and can seem overwhelming, featuring everything from breakfast naan rolls and small plates and to big sharing curries, but the staff are keen to lend you a helping hand.
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Kicking off with a few Dishoom staples like the crunchy, salty okra fries and peppery chilli cheese toast was the perfect start to our meal.
But an absolute must order is the lamb chops, marinated overnight in raw papaya, yoghurt and spices before being blackened on the grill and finished with a thrilling Kashmiri chilli sauce. These will be on our order list every single time.
Elsewhere the charred masala prawns were juicy and perfectly aromatic, whilst smokey gunpowder potatoes served with a yoghurt dip were a perfect respite from the building spices.
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A really special dish which you can only get in Leeds is Malvani Lamb Curry, made using tender lamb leg nestled in a silken gravy of roasted coconut, cardamom, chillies, turmeric and pippali pepper. Served with a heap of golden laccha paratha for dipping and a sharp onion salad alongside, this is as perfect as it gets.
Drinks wise we got their special Dishoom Margarita which is shaken with a tamarind spice as well as the New Permit Room Old Fashioned that uses date liqueur. Both a twist on a classic, and just as delicious as the next.
If the queue doesn't make you want to try out Dishoom then let this be your sign. A fantastic addition to the city, and we'll certainly be back for more.
Clementine Hall -
29th January 2024 
