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This Leeds bar is serving brie and stuffing Christmas pizzas
Think tomatoes, fior di latte, Brie, sage and onion stuffing, mushrooms, tender-stem broccoli, with generous dollops of cranberry sauce between layers of cheese and tomato sauce.
The Box Bars in Leeds and Headingley have one of the most impressive Christmas menus of the 2021 period.
Not only is their Christmas burger a festive showstopper: but their December menu features plenty of delicious and unusual dishes that should only feature on a menu this time of year.
Our latest find from the festive menu is the Christmas Meat Feast pizza.
We can't think of a better combination: pigs in blankets but no sprouts, someone clearly knows what gets eaten on December 25th and what gets left on the dinner plate.
The entire pizza features chicken, sage and onion stuffing, pigs in blankets and cranberry sauce: this is the ultimate crowd pleaser when it comes to festive pizzas.
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The vegetarian alternative sounds just as appetising. The Christmas Veggie Feast replaces the meat-lovers toppings with delicious vegetables, with still no sprouts in sight- ideal.
Think tomatoes, fior di latte, Brie, sage and onion stuffing, mushrooms, tender-stem broccoli, with generous dollops of cranberry sauce between layers of cheese and tomato sauce.
The Christmas pizzas are available seven days a week from the popular sports bar at both locations, each served as 12-inch pizzas.
If you're looking for a sharing pizza, or 12-inches just isn't enough, The Box also offer huge 18-inch sharing pizzas.
Available as margarita, pepperoni or topped with crispy fried katsu chicken, these are ideal paired with a pint with sports of your choosing in the background.
As well as the Pornstar Martinis, you can also get giant steins of other fruity cocktails like ‘Mega Mule’, ‘Caribbean Crush’ and ‘Mambo No. 5’. Although they are billed as sharers, there’s no obligation to actually share them – you can order one for yourself and we, for one, definitely won’t judge you for it.
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Yorkshire.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit for plenty of new colleagues across the UK.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
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New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Leeds - including city centre, Moortown, Crown Point, White Rose Shopping Centre and Pudsey.
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
Leeds Christmas Market is getting two brand-new themed bars for 2026 – including a Scottish Highland Lodge
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Organisers of the Leeds Christmas Market have announced it will host two new bars for 2026.
Yes, we know it's only October...but is it too soon to be getting excited about Christmas? We think not.
The Leeds Christmas Markets are going to look a little bit different this year, as the owners of Thor's Tipi will be running the festivities at City Square for 2026.
Completely new for this year, the market on City Square will introduce two bars with different themes - a Scottish Highland Lodge and a Folie Ski Bar.
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Firstly, the Highland Lodge will welcome visitors into a spacious tipi filled with snug seating, twinkling lights, roaring fires and plenty of tartan.
Designed to welcome large groups, the lodge will have space for 280 guests inside and a further 100 outside, whilst the drinks menu will feature Highland favourites including Scottish beers and ales, a selection of whisky and even Iron-Bru.
Over at the Folie Ski Bar on Quebec Street, expect a relaxed festive retreat with the feel of an alpine chalet, complete with rustic wood detailing, fairy lights, faux fur throws and roaring fires.
The bar can accommodate 180 guests inside and 50 outside, serving mulled wine, boozy hot chocolates, Kirkstall Brewery beers and a selection of low and no-alcohol drinks.
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THORS’s director, Amanda Monaghan said: “We’re excited to bring two new bar experiences to Leeds Christmas market this year. Having hosted THOR’s tipi in the city for many years, we’ve had plenty of practice creating festive spaces and entertainment, so we know what customers love.
“We’ve listened to lots of feedback on what people would like to see at the market and we want to make sure we give visitors and residents of Leeds plenty of reasons to stay with us long after they’ve finished their shopping or a day at the office.
“The new venues have been created to cater for all ages and tastes and will be perfect for passing visitors, after work drinks or planned Christmas get-togethers. From the lively Scottish spirit of Highland Lodge to the cosy alpine atmosphere at Folie, there’s going to be a spot for everyone to settle in and enjoy drinks by the fire and plenty of festive fun.”
Sophie Smith -
9th December 2021 
