Taking over Carling as the most-ordered beer in Britain, there's a brand new drink in town to take the top spot.
When you imagine the most popular pint of choice around the country, you'd probably conjure up an image of lager-swilling blokes and Dark Fruit-suppling ladies.
But you'd be wildly wrong, according to drinks giant Diageo's new research, The Manc reports.
The group said that Guinness, that beautiful, smooth-drinking, Irish stout, has finally become Britain's favourite beer in pubs across the nation.
Guinness has now officially overtaken Carling lager as the number one pint this winter.
It doesn't look like it will lose the top spot either, not with the upcoming Six Nations tournament, of which Guinness is the headline sponsor.
Guinness is now the most-ordered beer in British pubs.
The drink originated in Dublin way back in 1759 and over the years has become a staple in pubs all over the nation.
Its 1999 'Surfer' advert, which saw surfers catching waves which turn into huge white horses, to a soundtrack written by Leftfield, has often been named as one of the greatest adverts of all time.
The ad showed one surfer waiting for the perfect wave, biding his time before running into the water, and was meant to symbolise the wait for the three-parts pour of the perfect Guinness.
The finding that the stout is now the most-ordered beer in British pubs comes from Diageo's 2023 interim results, published yesterday.
The huge brand is also behind drinks including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan and Baileys.
Ivan Menezes, CEO of Diageo, said: "We have made a strong start to fiscal 23. Our business is now 36% bigger than it was before COVID, reflecting our diversified footprint and advantaged portfolio."
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A popular Caribbean street food restaurant is coming to Leeds this spring
Get ready to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean as Jerk Junction is gearing up to open in Leeds.
The street food favourite has made waves in the foodie scene over in Manchester and Liverpool, so it's only right that its making its way into Trinity Kitchen.
Jerk Junction specialises in authentic Caribbean flavours, from dumplings and jerk chicken to curried goat and rice and peas, it's all flame-grilled and packed with island spices.
It is expected to open this spring.
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Steven Foster, Centre Director at Trinity Leeds, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Jerk Junction to Trinity Kitchen and we’re sure it will prove very popular. Bringing an authentic Caribbean flavour to Leeds, it’s the perfect new addition and complements our already stellar line-up of street food vendors.”
Jake Shaffi, founder at Jerk Junction, said: “Jerk Junction is all about real Caribbean food and culture. Everything we do is rooted in Jamaican tradition, from bold spices and authentic cooking to dishes that bring people together.
“For us, food is family. From our kitchen to every person who comes to our counter, we want people to feel the warmth, the energy and the spirit of the islands. We can’t wait to bring those authentic flavours and good vibes to Trinity Kitchen.”
The announcement follows news that the UK’s largest independent boutique bowling brand Lane7, and footwear retailers schuh and Footasylum, would be opening at Trinity Leeds later this year, whilst the LEGO Store will be relocating to a larger space within the shopping centre.
Beloved Leeds takeaway Souvlaki Corner to open new restaurant in Morley next month
Clementine Hall
A new Souvlaki Corner is set to open in south Leeds.
If you're a Leeds local who loves food, then you'll have most likely heard and dined at Souvlaki Corner.
It's an absolute gem of a restaurant and takeaway, situated in Wortley selling fabulous authentic Greek food at a great price.
And now they're opening a new site in the nearby town of Morley which is going to be even bigger and better. Get in.
The new site will feature a bigger space with more seating, offering both dine-in and takeaway options, as well as a brand-new bar.
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Now you're talking our language.
Souvlaki Corner told The Hoot: "We’re excited to confirm that Souvlaki Corner will be opening a new site in Morley, Leeds. Our targeted opening is in around four weeks, although we don’t have an exact opening date yet and will confirm this closer to the launch.
"One of the highlights of the new restaurant will be a traditional Greek spit where we will cook whole lamb in the proper Greek way. It will be cooked over charcoal to give the authentic Greek flavour that people would experience in Greece.
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"Our chefs are Greek, bringing authentic knowledge and experience from Greece. The interior design will also reflect the style of the Greek islands, so when people visit they will feel like they are stepping into a little part of Greece."
They continued: "Souvlaki Corner was created to bring authentic Greek street food to Leeds, focusing on freshly grilled souvlaki, gyros, and traditional flavours served quickly and affordably. Since launching our first location, the response from customers has been fantastic, and Morley felt like the natural next step as we continue to grow."
The Hoot -
30th January 2023 
