Another week, another list of exceptional foodie offers, new art spaces, live music events and nights out to check out.
This week in Leeds, there’s a whole host of events to get stuck into. A well balanced combination of boozy, foodie offerings- with no less than four bottomless brunches available, balance out the eat-out options with visits to the Van Gogh experience or take the family pumpkin picking whilst the weather holds out.
With plenty of cold nights ahead, here’s our best things to do in Leeds before the weather takes a turn.
Eat Leeds Cocktail Mocktail Week
Monday 17 October – Sunday 23 October 2022 | Various locations
Those looking to find their new favourite drink have got one week to take full advantage of Eat Leeds Cocktail and Mocktail Week. For the next seven days, a whole host of Leeds bars will be offering 2-for-1 and 2 for £12 combos, as well as some special one-off £5 cocktails. All you need to do is head to the Eat Leeds website and choose your offer ahead of visiting.
Find out more here.
Midweek savings at Roxy Ball Room
Monday 17 October – Wednesday 19 October 2022 | Roxy Ball Room and Roxy Lanes
Every Sunday – Wednesday, get up to 20% off bookings for the likes of Roxy’s karaoke rooms, bowling and ice-free curling. Secure yourself a night out that replaces the usual weekend hustle and bustle with an intimacy that allows you to appreciate your company and chat between games- the only thing left to decide is which Roxy venue you’ll be spending your time.
Find out more here.
Van Gogh Alive
Tuesday 18 October – Sunday 23 October 2022 | Regency Hall, Bradford
Van Gogh Alive takes people on a trip through the periods of Van Gogh’s life that defined him as an artist – showcasing 3,000 images including iconic works like Starry Night, Sunflowers and lesser-known paintings inspired by his love of Japanese woodprints. The exhibition is also home to a life-sized walk-in representation of Van Gogh’s ‘Bedroom in Arles’ painting and a ‘Sunflower selfie room’ – a 360° mirrored space complete with hundreds of sunflowers.
Find out more here.
The Ivy Asia Opening
Tuesday 18 October 2022 | Vicar Lane, Vicar Lane, Victoria Quarter
The restaurant will be opening on Tuesday 18 October above their popular sister restaurant, The Ivy Victoria Quarter. The new glamorous restaurant will be open seven days a week offering show stopping cocktails, theatrical drinks and vibrant, innovative dishes from day to night.
Find out more here.
Headrow House Pub Quiz
Tuesday 18 October 2022, 6.30pm | The Headrow, Leeds city centre
The Headrow House pub quiz is something quite special. Located in their huge beer hall, nestled amongst their sixty plus lines of beers from around the world, they promise a night of quizzes and games: start with the pub quiz and if you’re successful, your prize will be selected when you spin the wheel of fortune.
Head down to Headrow House for 6.30 pm on a Tuesday evening and take full advantage of their free entry and grab a pint before getting your game face on.
Find out more here.
Bon Iver Live
Wednesday 19 October 2022 | First Direct Arena, Arena Way
The American indie folk band will be bringing the soft melodic tunes back from 2007 to the present day to the First Direct Arena this month. Skinny Love singer Justin Vernon has been winning over the hearts of the UK for quite some time, and given there’s five full albums and countless singles to choose from, this will be a standout performance from one of folk’s most-loved bands.
Seated tickets are still available, costing from £30.55 each on the First Direct Arena website.
Get tickets for Bon Iver at the First Direct Arena here.
Horsforth Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Wednesday 19 October – Sunday 23 October 2022 | Kemps Farm, Malton
There’s far more than just grabbing your pumpkin for spooky season here. There’s 18 different varieties to choose from so grab your favourite white, blue, orange, green, warty big or small one and take a tractor ride through the picking fields. If that’s not enough, there’s plenty of photo ops here, an onsite cafe and even facepainters to bring your spookiest ideas to life
Find out more here.
Alfie Templeman Live
Thursday 20 October 2022 | Leeds Beckett Student Union, Portland Building
Alfie Templeman, at just 19, produces music that’s guaranteed to get everyone on their feet. Having made his debut back in 2016, the singer-songwriter has spent the past six years perfecting melodies that have seen the Mellow Moon singer shoot to stardom, landing an evening slot at The Leadmill Stage at Tramlines Festival earlier this year and joint headline tour with Thomas Headon across North America later this year.
Tickets cost £16 each from the Leeds Beckett Student Union website.
Get tickets for Alfie Templeman at Leeds Beckett SU here.
Fiesta Fridays at Canal Club
Friday 21 October 2022 | Granary Wharf
For 90 minutes you can indulge on bottomless tacos, fajitas or quesadillas in the flavour of your choice. Choose from chicken, spicy beef or BBQ jackfruit for the tacos and fajitas or pulled pork, chicken and spicy beef for the quesadillas. The options are endless and there’s something for everyone to enjoy on this flavourful menu.
Find out more here.
Crafthouse Supper Club
Friday 21 October 2022 | Inside Trinity Shopping Centre
The supper club menu features three options for starter, main and dessert. Highlights from the menu include a Chicken and Mushroom Terrine with chicken skin crisp and sage and lovage pesto for starter, Pan Fried Sea Bream with artichoke, kohlrabi and fennel escabeche for main and a glorious Sticky Toffee Pudding for dessert topped with unctuous vanilla bean ice cream. Best of all, you can grab free-flowing prosecco or wine throughout the meal, all for £45 per person.
Find out more here.
The Snuts Live
Saturday 22 October 2022 | O2 Academy, Millenium Square
One of the indie bands circulating on all the Spotify playlists recently, The Snuts are a Scottish indie-rock four-piece with a lot to say about the world. Bringing Glasgow to Leeds this month, fans of Inhaler, Blossoms, Sundara Karma, Arctic Monkeys and The Amazons (you get the idea) are likely to find comfort in their soft rock tunes and wistful lyrics.
Tickets cost £27.25 each for unreserved seating and standing from Ticketmaster.
Get tickets for The Snuts at the O2 Academy Leeds here.
Neighbourhood Sunday Roast
Sunday 23 October 2022 | Greek Street, Leeds
Neighbourhood is another Leeds venue giving you the option to go bottomless with your Sunday roast. Roasts are served every Sunday from noon, with choices like half roast chicken, slow-roasted rib of beef and courgette and cashew bake all priced at £16.50 with trimmings included.
Drinks-wise, for the bottomless option you’ll be paying an extra £25, with all the drinks you could want.
Find out more here.
Malorie Blackman at Ilkley Literature Festival
Sunday 23 October 2022
The Ilkley Literature Festival hosts an array of leading literary geniuses each year and this year’s exciting programme hints towards another show stopping celebration of the arts. On the final day of the event, renowned author Malorie Blackman will be at her only northern event to share her own story, entitled. Just Sayin’.
Find out more here.
Sugababes Live
Sunday 23 October 2022 | O2 Academy Leeds, Millenium Square
The three piece British girl group is back. Having changed their lineup three times before returning to the original trio in 2011, the One Touch singers were a 00s staple, bringing us Push The Button, Round Round, Too Lost In You and far too many other floorfiller club classics. Having now been performing for over 20 years, the band are back and bringing a nostalgic performance to Leeds later this month.
Tickets cost £46.235 each for standing or £181.25 for the Meet and Greet AMEX Package.
Get tickets to see the Sugababes at the O2 Academy Leeds here.
Pizza Punks Bottomless Brunch
For each ninety minute sitting, bottomless brunchers can revel in the knowledge that every foodie and alcohol need will be catered to. Choose from seven cocktails, pints or Prosecco, as well as either pizza or pasta, and then load up your chosen toppings. Far from the average margarita, choose from a whopping 35 different additions to your San Franciscan sourdough, including the likes of pepperoni, rum ham hock, caramelised pineapple, garlic and rosemary potatoes.
Find out more here.
Feature Image- The Hoot Leeds (Canal Club / Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane)
