THOR'S Tipi is taking over the Victoria Gardens on the Headrow for another season of festive fun and we cannot wait.
As soon as the weather gets colder and the supermarkets start stocking advent calendars and family boxes of celebrations, we start picturing ourselves clutching a steaming mulled wine underneath tipis draped with twinkling lights.
Just us? Oh. Well if it's not just us, then feel free to rejoice with glee as THOR'S tipi bar is returning to Leeds next month for all our festive needs.
Opening Friday 18 November 2022, the pop-up bar will be taking over the Victoria Gardens on the Headrow all the way up until Sunday 1 January 2023.
Image: THOR'S Tipi Bar
It's the place to be for drinks with friends, family or a loved one, with a marvellous selection of drinks on offer there's sure to be something for everyone to enjoy.
If you're after a winter warmer then there's mulled wine, mulled cider and hot chocolate which can be pimped up with an added shot of your choice. Make it naughty with some whiskey, make it nice with a shot of caramel vodka or add a little spice with a sprinkling of cherry brandy or winter Pimms.
Image: THOR'S Tipi Bar
If for some reason you need cooling down then there's also winter slushies available, opt for a fruity number with the Winter Woo Woo that combines apple spiced rum with Peach Schnapps, cinnamon and cranberry juice. Or go for the Marzipan Martini that mixes Caramel Vodka, Amaretto, orange, cranberry and almond.
There's also a wide range of wines, fizz, draught beer and cider as well as premium spirits for you to enjoy with your favourite mixer.
Image: THOR'S Tipi Bar
The tipi will be open from 11am to 10:30pm and all are welcome to experience the best Christmas party in the city.
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.
Posting to their social media, The Maven said: "When news broke The Maven could close its doors at the end of March, the reaction across the city was immediate. The response from customers, bartenders, and hospitality operators showed just how much this bar means to Leeds.
"For nearly 15 years, The Maven has been one of the city’s most loved cocktail destinations and a true institution within the local bar scene.
"When we told you about its potential closure we were flooded with support and interest from across the hospitality community. In the days that followed, several Leeds-based operators stepped forward with genuine offers to buy the venue and keep the bar alive.
"At a time when our industry is too often filled with stories of closures, today brings a little hope - a story about a community stepping up to protect something it values.
"The reports that The Maven would close at the end of March are now firmly in the past: The Maven Lives.
"Thanks to the passion of the Leeds hospitality community and the loyalty of its guests, the bar will continue to be part of the city’s nightlife story. More details about the next chapter for The Maven will be shared soon."
Clementine Hall -
18th October 2022 
