Themes include Mamma Mia, Disney, Spice Girls and boy band nights.
Fans of the Alice in Wonderland bar on Swinegate will appreciate the immersive topsy-turvey experience that the bar offers. It's nothing quite like anything you'd expect.
Now, you can pair 'Eat Me, Drink Me' nibbles and teapot cocktails with music that Lewis Carroll couldn't have possibly anticipated in a new series of karaoke nights at The Alice Bar.
Until Friday 4 February, you can also get 50% off all tickets to Leeds’ Alice in Wonderland themed bar immersive cocktail experience. Perfect for a Valentine’s Day gift, use the code ‘LOVE’ to receive half price tickets, saving up to £16.00 per person.
The hidden bar is decked out with floating tea pots, fairy lights, characters from the book and kitsch tea party decor that creates a fantastical atmosphere like that in the story of Alice in Wonderland.
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Across multiple events, guests can expect different themed karaoke nights from their favourite artists.
There will be a Mamma Mia evening, where Alice meets Abba in a night of all-singing, all-dancing feel-good music, complete with complimentary cocktail or mocktail upon arrival.
There's also going to be a chance to spice up your life at the Spice Girls nights or wail the words to your favourite boy band and become a true Uptown Girl.
If you prefer the 1951 Alice in Wonderland movie, the Disney-themed karaoke night will be just for you. Expect songs from all your favourite musical movies, as well as a full down the rabbit hole experience inside the bar.
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Starting at 7pm, the following themed nights will take place in 2022 til late:
Monday 31 January - Spice Girls Karaoke (tickets here)
Tuesday 1 February - Spice Girls Karaoke (tickets here)
A popular restaurant chain has closed permanently in Leeds city centre.
Popular pizzeria Franco Manca has closed its Leeds restaurant.
The chain was famed for its relaxed atmosphere, quick service and affordable sourdough Neapolitan pizzas that were on offer for as little as a fiver.
The chain occupied the site on the outskirts of Trinity Shopping Centre on Trinity Street, next door to Itsu and overlooking the back entrance of Marks and Spencer.
Hoardings have now gone up, signifying the site is now empty and Franco Manca has permanently closed.
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This can also be seen on Google when searching for the restaurant branch.
It was announced earlier this year that a number of Franco Manca's restaurants would be closing across the country.
This was down to a reconstructing plan approved by creditors for the chain. The brand said it had been knocked by “disproportionately high” UK taxes and a lack of business rates relief for hospitality.
Marcel Khan, chief executive of parent firm Fulham Shore, said at the time: “We are grateful for the support shown by our creditors today.
“Franco Manca is a fantastic brand with a strong heritage and loyal customer base. With this agreement in place, we will put the business back on a firm footing and press ahead with strengthening our customer offer and performance.”
The Leeds brand was not included in the initial list of restaurant closing, but it seems further closures were made.
Miami-inspired Leeds bodega to open second site in Horsforth following huge success of first
Clementine Hall
A sandwich shop in Leeds is expanding to the suburbs.
Famed for it’s toasted Cuban sandwiches, stacked subs and loaded breakfast bagels - Alfonsos Deli has made a name for itself for serving some of the best sandwiches around the city.
Such a good reputation in fact, that they’ve just announced a second location over in the leafy suburb of Horsforth. Get in.
Currently, you'll find Alfonso's in the Grand Arcade where their light-filled and airy space is slinging out sandwiches non-stop until sell-out.
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It's not just sandwiches, though. They're also serving up fantastic Cuban coffee, beer and even Cuban cigars.
Basically, it's everything you'd expect to find in a deli in Miami.
The team shared the news of the expansion on social media, confirming that a brand-new Horsforth site is on the way.
While an official opening date is yet to be revealed, the announcement has already sparked plenty of excitement among loyal customers, many of whom have been calling for a second location since the deli first opened.
Alfonso's has built a devoted following in Leeds, with its signature Cubano sandwich becoming a firm favourite, while its breakfast bagels draw queues of hungover punters through the doors.
The move to Horsforth marks the next chapter for the independent business, bringing its popular menu to a whole new neighbourhood. And they're in fantastic company too, in a suburb that is flourishing with independent local businesses.
If the success of the Grand Arcade site is anything to go by, the new deli is likely to be just as busy from day one. More details, including an opening date and the full menu, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Good luck to the team, we can't wait to check it out.
Sophie Smith -
31st January 2022 
