There's nothing quite like grabbing a pint in a cosy bar, watching the world go by as the water taxis speeding up and down the water.
The weather outside has got all of Leeds on the hunt for warm and inviting spaces that leave the frost at the door- and preferably supplies a range of seasonal food and drinks to warm up with.
Calls Landing has been long known for its flourishing drinks scene, and now SALT Calls Landing has brought a brand new addition- with some seriously tasty options that are perfect for the changing of the seasons.
Having just opened last month, the new bar is certainly one to check out. SALT has combined the best of its on-tap cocktails and beers to life with quick service, friendly staff and a wide range of unbelievable flavours that offer, as well as bringing in a huge new range of tequilas and foodie options too.
This is the ideal spot to unwind after a hard day's graft in the city centre and as a Saturday night watering hole to bring the weekend to life. The combination of intimately lit interiors, comfy seats and huge selection of drinks means no matter what day of the week you're in, you'll feel right at home.
You'll spend hours tucked away here without realising. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
The food selection truly embodies the meaning of 'winter warmers'. All lovingly made by The Pie Hole, expect copious amounts of thick gravy with pies, poured over delicious pies stuffed with classic fillings like peppered steak and ale; cheese and onion; chicken, bacon and mushroom; slow roast pork and cider or opt for the inventive slow cooked chicken curry, or veggie-friendly sweet potato, caramelised onion and goat's cheese selection.
The pork pies also come highly recommended. Make your way through flavours like black pudding and apple; hog roast and chilli jam and ham to find your new favourite combo.
There's also crispy turnovers with pork meatballs and tomatoes; potato hash, beans and cheddar; and the classics, but none-the-less exciting, cheddar and smoked bacon.
Served as a full meal with creamy mash and mushy peas, or as a standalone snack, foodie options here start from a fiver, making it the ideal spot to tuck into some grub without breaking the bank (and don't we all need that right now).
All pies come with thick, moreish gravy. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Drinkwise you're just as spoilt for choice.
We reckon there's one of the largest tequila selections in town here.
Choose from imaginative cocktails and perfect serves bringing new life to the trendy spirit, including the oak-aged Patron Añejo, which combines notes of vanilla, raisin, honey, caramel and a smokiness that's seriously moreish - and that's just the beginning.
Check out the gin selection, as well as the renowned SALT 'on-tap' cocktails for some of the speediest service in town. We're talking Passionfruit and Espresso Martinis, Rum Punch and (our favourite) the sweet Strawberry and Rhubarb Cosmos.
The 'on-tap' cocktails here are unreal. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
There's also every ale and lager you've come to know and love from SALT brewery available too for those that prefer their long-standing favourites wherever they go.
Ask at the bar to find out the latest on their ever-growing selection of brews before grabbing a nestling down into a cosy corner for the evening, view of the gorgeous Leeds canal included, of course.
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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.
Sophie Smith -
26th January 2023 
