There’s plenty going on around Leeds this summer. Here are our picks of some of the best new offerings the city has to offer.
Thor’s Tipi | City Square | 14th June to 8th September
Thor’s Tipi is a Leeds Christmas market favourite during the festive season, but for the first time ever its summer residency has come to Leeds. All summer you can visit the newly transformed City Square where there’ll be everything from a monthly artisan market to a whole programme filled with family-fun activities, as well as showing all the big sporting events of the summer on a big screen. Each week there’s new bands and artists playing live music in the events space, which will also have outdoor games and easels to enjoy alongside a range of cocktails and street food cuisine.
Homeboy Pizza Co. | Burley | Open now
If you’ve been to Roland’s on Call Lane recently, you’ll have seen (and smelt) the delicious Detroit-style pizzas by Homeboy Pizza’s in the bar. Moving on from their residency in the city centre, the team have opened their own stomping ground on Burley Road. Expect sourdough Neapolitan pizza with plenty of mouth- watering topping combinations with tasty sides to accompany them. If it’s a classic margarita you’re after or something more exciting like the Veggie Boy which consists of mushrooms, spinach, peppers, and sweetcorn, there’s something for everyone.
TUI | The Springs | Open now
The Springs newest addition comes from TUI. The global travel and leisure company opened its doors in May and is one-stop shop for all your getaway needs. The store has an expert team of travel experts to offer advice and help with booking holidays, supporting existing bookings, travel money exchange, insurance services, and more. Whether it’s an all-inclusive break you fancy, or a European river cruise is more your thing, TUI offers a range of breaks for you to book in person without the online fuss.
NQ64 | City Centre | End of August
Already a firm favourite in cities such as Manchester and Liverpool, NQ64 is due to land in Leeds at the end of August. Taking over the old Manahatta on Merrion Street, the bar promises old-school arcade game favourites, gaming themed cocktails and childhood favourite snacks for a night full of fun and nostalgia. The bar features games like Pac- Man, Mortal Kombat, and Guitar Hero so there’s something for everyone to let their inner child enjoy. Retro is the theme throughout their bar, even in their cocktail menu. Look forward to enjoying a Powerstar martini or a Disco Stu daquiri alongside classic snacks like Space Raiders and Monster Munch.
The Victoria Hotel | City Centre | TBC
Due to open sometime in September, The Victoria Hotel and Commercial Pub is on its way to being restored to its former glory. The team behind Kirkstall Brewery and Whitelock’s Ale House have pledged to revive the Grade II listed pub, which originally opened in 1865. The building is one of Leeds’ most well-known and loved Victorian properties so the team who are taking on the restoration project are doing all they can to maintain the traditional interior but will modernise the place by installing a brand-new kitchen and upgrading the beer dispensing equipment.