BOX might be known as Leeds' premier sports bar brand, but they're also just as loved for their epic pizzas - and we're giving away a year's worth to one lucky winner to share with friends.
Made with proper Italian San Marzano tomatoes and Fior de latte mozzarella, the standard pizzas come as 12-inches but you can also go XXL with a selection of 18-inch bad boys when you're really hungry.
'Must tries’ include a veggie goats cheese and caramelized onion creation and a crispy fried katsu chicken pizza, laden with Japanese katsu curry sauce, fior de latte, crispy fried chicken, roast sweet peppers, spring onion, mango chutney, coriander and chillies.
That said, if you want something a little bit more traditional there are also options like margherita, pepperoni and a 'meat feast' pizza - made with smoked pancetta, pepperoni, spicy salami, chargrilled chicken and BBQ sauce.
If you want to be in with a chance to win a year's worth of free pizza, all you need to do is follow !@thehoodleeds and @theboxbaruk and then tag a friend in the comments.
Every tag counts as an entry, so if you're really keen then tag away - there's no limite to how many times you can enter yourself.
Follow us on Instagram @thehootleeds here and find our festival giveaway competition post here. Terms and conditions apply.*
The timing couldn't be better, as Box has also just launched a new venue in Chapel Allerton and is on the cusp of throwing a huge launch party there to welcome itself into the neighbourhood.
It's open for anyone to attend, all you need to do is RSVP to enjoy free-flowing prosecco and beer at the VIP do, alongside tasty snacks from their menu including mini burgers and a buffet style selection of canapes.
There'll also be live music from local band Our Kid Orchid and acoustic guitarist Lloyd Joyce.
It'll all be kicking off from 6pm to late, next Friday 30th in Chapel Allerton. You'll find the new bar at 8 Stainbeck Ln, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QY.
T&Cs: Prizes are as stated and non-transferable, with no cash or other alternatives offered. The competition is only open to any person aged 18 or over. This competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook or Instagram. One pizza can be claimed per month for twelve months.
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Get Baked’s viral ‘Bertha’ cake has a sister on the way – and she sounds just as cheeky
She's big, she's green and she's ready to ruin your figure.
A lot of you will have seen the viral ‘Bertha’ cake by Leeds born beloved sweet treat specialists Get Baked.
They recently opened another site in Manchester's Northern Quarter, where queues literally formed round the block of hungry punters wanting to get their hands on the infamous sugary treats.
And now it's going to happen all over again, as they've recently unveiled their newest flavour which is sure to go down a storm.
We’ll give you a hint: it’s a current food and drink trend that’s about as big as Bertha herself – it’s not matcha, it’s not hot honey (duh), and it’s not Guinness…
Images: Get Baked
Yes—scratch that; HELL YES!Get Baked is set to welcome Bertha’s equally beautiful twin sister, and she’s officially a pistachio girlie.
Having started out life simply as ‘Bruce’, after taking inspiration from the iconic scene from Matilda, this thing has become a phenomenon in its own right, and who doesn’t like more flavours of a good thing?
Probably one of the biggest foodie crazes going at the minute, thanks to the popularity of pistachio cream, cookies, lattes and the similar social media sensation that is the ‘Dubai Pistachio Bar' people are rather fittingly going nuts for this particular flavour of almost absolutely anything.
With that in mind, the Leeds-born bakery and dessert shop – founded by Rich Myers over in Headingley back in 2011 – have shown no hesitation in hopping on the bandwagon and creating a new twist on their own viral menu item.
Teasing the full details in a post on their Instagram this week, they wrote: “What’s big, green, and is going to destroy your life in a couple of weeks’ time? Pistachio Bertha. Strictly limited to 5,000 slices. Coming oh so soon. GB.”
In case you were wondering just how mad those with a sweet tooth could possibly go for a slice of cake, just look at the recent queues when they finally launched in Manchester city centre:
Speaking on the grand opening here on our turf and his partner Amy’s hometown, Myers said simply: “Manchester, what a launch. Thanks for much for the warm welcome. Stay baked.”
Leeds Tattoo Expo to return to the First Direct Arena for 10th anniversary
Clementine Hall
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
Image: Leeds Tattoo Expo
There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Georgina Pellant -
22nd July 2021 
