Hands down the best experience of a cinema yet. If you're not a fan of your average multiplex, then…read morethis upmarket setup should be right up your street. Everything from having comfy sofa's to sit on to the more mature food/drink on offer made the whole experience great.

So very surprised in how good the food was. How do you make…read morecarbonara more interesting? You add spice. And wow it was nice. Another thing, I need to find out where they get their bacon. So smokey it was amazing. Pizza was good too with nice base and excellent ingredients. All in all the food was brilliant. Now onto the film...

Liked the layout and the Courtyard Theatre I saw my play in was great.read more

The West Yorkshire Playhouse is a multi venue hot spot for the creative arts, situated, quite…read moreproudly in good ole Leeds. Coming up for its 20th year anniversary, the WYP has plenty to be proud about; two theatres, The Quarry and The Courtyard, a gallery, a workshop venue, a bar, a restaurant, and a costume hire department. Wow. Impressive or what. It really is a nice modern space inside, and the minute you approach the doors you are greeted by very welcoming staff that don't do the saccharine over the top type greetings, but more inform you of what is happening, what's open and if you're interested what's going on right now and what's to come. Sitting in stark comparison to the Leeds Grand, the West Yorkshire Playhouse is a lovely alternative to the traditional theatre venues without being so anti-tradition that the concept and enjoyment of the theatre is ruined. Technical wise it's a good sound venue, acoustics are grand, viewing is good, legroom isn't as snug as some venues are, which is always a plus point. Also, for all of you budding theatre goers under the age of 26, West Yorkshire Playhouse is a part of the A Night Less Ordinary scheme, whereby companies who are signed up offer free tickets on select shows for free. How awesome.

Leeds Burlesque is taught in The Subculture club by Miss Bella Besame. It was created two years ago…read moreby Leeds Burlesque performer, Cecilia Rouge, when she felt the people of Leeds had nowhere local to go to learn how to perform Burlesque. Starting with a one off £30 fee then £12.50 for each class after (a block of around 9) it may seem a little pricey. However, I don't think you can put a price on the confidence you feel after your performances in front of your group! Bella is an amazing teacher with a laugh dirtier than an ashtray. She instantly makes you feel at ease as she teaches you the basic moves to burlesque and helps you make up a routine. Try this out if you want a confidence boost or just a good giggle with a few like minded ladies. For class information, just email: info@leedsburlesque.co.uk

I completed this course of Burlesque classes a couple of years ago. I can honestly say it's one of…read morethe best things I have ever done. Bella is amazing and you come out of class feeling confident and fabulous. I thoroughly recommend it to all ladies whatever your age, shape or size. You'll LOVE it!!!

I had a wonderful time at this club. A mixed crowd of all. The music was amazing. It has a lot of…read morewood so the sound was actually great. They don't serve food as far as I know. The night I was there it had DJ's, but I believe they have live music too on other nights. The area is filled with other great spots and restaurants. So you could grab a bite elsewhere and then head here to dance the night away.

Have you got the funk? If you're a smooth mover, then get your dancing shoes on and prepare to…read morestrut your stuff... If you can find a small haven of space on a Saturday night, that is. Yes, HiFi -it's one of my favourite places to bust out my best grooves. (I'm not suggesting they're good, but I'm sure they're a spectacle.) I'd not been back for some time, so when the opportunity arose this weekend, I couldn't turn it down. As I was arriving, some of my friends had left, and in some respects I can see why. It was absolutely heaving, and of course the music was incredibly loud, as standard. It's difficult, as I was certainly getting the rage whilst trying to make my way to the toilets, or the bar -it's one thing for a venue to be heaving (this is fine, and can elevate the fun), but it's entirely another when you're battered and shoved beyond belief. Perhaps it was because it was so late, and so folk were drunk, but there were rather a lot of pushy people and manners had almost entirely left the building. It costs nothing to say 'excuse me'! Anyway, rant over. That being said, once I managed to wade to the bar, things got a lot better. The chap who served me was lovely and friendly, and beer in hand, I managed to find a spot with my comrades where we could dance with abandon. Top tip - the steps by the stage seemed to be the most spacious throughout the evening! And that brings me to the music. It's always utterly fantastic - for all the funk, soul and reggae that you could want, this is the place to come. I've not danced for a solid few hours in quite a while, and can absolutely say that it was fantastic, and in spite of the crowds I'm hoping to come back again soon. Drinks wise, I didn't really check out all the options, but there's a fairly decent range to suit most tastes. Price wise it was £4 in at about 1am, perhaps more earlier on, and the drinks are standard -expect to pay about £3+ per drink. I agree with Ben, the door staff are quite the jobsworths, though this keeps out the riff raff, for which I'm grateful! (And, they are friendly, don't get me wrong.) The toilets were in a bit of a poor state, but having been in much worse, it's not all that bad. Essentially, the biggest draw is of course the fantastic DJs, live music and comedy at their other regular events, friendly staff and having a right old dance. Highly recommended for a proper night of fun. Just be patient with the crowds!

I'll try to order this review in an appropriate fashion, since this place has various guises -all…read moreof which I love. The Outlaws cafe: By day, this artfully decorated space defines relaxed. It's light and airy, given the huge windows, and the tables are spaciously laid out for groups, solo coffee drinkers, and couplets to arrange themselves. There are 60s style tables and chairs, low standing long wooden blocks, comfy cushioned benching, and groovy bar stools. Top tip: if you've a laptop, there are electric outlets abound to plug in, and naturally, free wifi. The back wall displays plentiful curious prints and paintings, there's wallpaper with pineapples on it, and even a tiled bit of wall that kids are welcomed to deface - Outlaws will even supply the pens. Delightful phrases such as 'Darwin Rules' and 'it's really hot today!' currently decorate the wall. To eat and drink, you have an array of hot drinks (the usual suspects) and a curious menu, offering up toasted sandwiches, home made stew, sushi (from Sushiboy) and salads. If you're more into cake, the bar has a myriad of gooey goodness. My personal recommendation is the spongy raspberry offering, whose name I do not know. Get involved in a bit of that, with an Americano on the side, and you'll be a happy chap. Bored? No probs. They've all the board games you could want to while away a few hours. And don't even get me started on how cool the music is - these guys know their chill out. (I realise it's not to everyone's taste, but I'm a fan!) Also, try the home made stew, it's warming and awesome. One last thing - ask about the magic till, if you've a small child with you. They'll love it. The Outlaws bar: By night, this place transforms into a cosy hub of creativity, music and cool. They've a range of regular events that are most worth checking out, more notably, their DJ nights. Their Baleraric social is something to put in the diary, with world famous DJs performing fantastic sets, and of course -you can enjoy regular evenings of excellent music from Joe's Bakery and co. The monthly performance poetry night, Sticks And Stones, is another awesome event to get booked in. Expect a host of wordly musings from the open mic-ers, waxing lyrical in hip-hop style, thoughtful abandon, and hilarious commentary. Every month features a highly regarded poet, and now I've been lucky enough to have seen Mark Grist in the flesh. The drinks are ultra cool, with a select few cocktails and spirits on offer, alongside Brooklyn Lager and Estrella on draft, Brewdog, Anchor Steam, Belle Rose and more in bottles, and a varied amount of guest beers appearing depending on the season. Prices, of course, are a little higher with such premium offerings - but, this isn't a complaint as such. I like good beer, if possible, excellent beer. I don't expect to get that for £2.50. In the evening, when the place is full, there's an interesting effect where the windows steam up - even that is cool, as it feels like you're enveloped in a secret blanket of awesome. So, there you have it. Most of the things I love, rolled into one great big hug of a hang out. Wifi and power, check. Good coffee and lush cake, check. A range of good food for lunch, check. High end beers, check. Interesting and artful events, check. Quirky vintage décor, check. Amazing music, check. Good people? Don't even doubt it for a second.

I've only ever been to Outlaws during the evening so I can't possibly comment on daytime…read moreactivities, but what a cool little place this is! The bar is small but spacious, mirrors complimenting the decor along with disco balls and bottle-storage globes dotted about the room. The seating is comfy to lounge upon, and the windows make the most of the limited light stolen by the NCP car park opposite. The Yacht Club has an extensive selection of drinks, ranging from fruity teas to more spirits I've ever seen crammed on a shelf; apart from one snag. As a whisky drinker, I asked if they had Jack Daniels Honey Whisky in, and the bartender was puzzled, offering a cheeky quip of, "we have Jack Daniels, and honey?". The bartenders are charming lads who keep the place clean and tidy while retaining the laid-back atmosphere - one of them had Facebook open on his laptop behind the bar! The drinks are kind of pricey, but you would expect it from bars of the type. The food is great too - I had a sandwich and it was the best I've had in Leeds; soft bread and great quality cheese resting on a crisp salad. The only bad thing about the place is the bartender from next door's Rebel Pin-Up who storms through the bar from time to time with a look of pure anger on his face, and I promised that I wouldn't bring the Society of Young Publishers into this review! Great place!

I was sooooo looking forward to the opening of this Prime historic cornerstone of Leeds City…read morecentre. The iconic building has been brought to life with art space and The Tetley kitchen. A lot of the original features have been preserved in the building and its lovely to get a venue at the Hunslet end of town with such grandeur! So, in to the Tetley kitchen we ventured for lunch! I hope that they sort out the little 'flaws' such as too many staff but no-one doing much, not being able to have a tab unless you're eating in the restaurant and the confusion over which is the 'correct' entrance! Anyway, they have a good selection of drinks both alcoholic & non-alcoholic so we purchased and had a look at the menu which has slight variations depending on if you sit in the 'bar area' or the restaurant. As there wasn't much available space in the bar we went for the quieter option and got a table in the restaurant. The setting is a mix of old & new. Quite simple and works well. The menu offers a good mix of dishes. My dining companion ordered mushrooms on toast followed by fish & chips and I ordered Homity pie (for something a bit different) The mushrooms on toast went down well, the portion was a bit small though. A mixture of mushrooms in a creamy sauce on sourdough toast- it didn't hang around long! The mains took a little while to come out and when they did we both had a little disappointment. The peas on the fish and chips were stone cold! the fish & chips were lovely but this took the shine off really. The Homity pie I was expecting to be with a 'pie' crust and it wasn't! It was basically mash potato, leeks which were on the bitter side and a nice undertone of cheese. I'd asked for a side of chips so it was a spud overload! I would go again, possibly not order the same food, and be tempted to just sit in the bar. I can see the potential and what they're tryig to achieve but it needs a bit more 'polish'.

So these days the idea of being stuck in a pub with just Tetley on scares me. Happily their old…read morecorporate headquarters has been turned into a more arts orientated building now - though still sign posted 'Brewery' as you approach. It's just over the river from the central area of Leeds. There's a couple of sculpture pieces outside, which I liked. The galleries are upstairs, in the old boardrooms and directors offices, which are fine wood panelled rooms - not your traditional gallery space. There's maybe 9 rooms, of which half have Tetley related art, and the other half more contemporary pieces. The guide is pretty handy, and there's an attendant around to make sure you don't stand on the floor based art, which you could easily do if you're distracted by your mobile figuring out your day lalala. It didn't take me that long to go round it. Probably just longer than walking there. It was worth it, but I think perhaps a few more pieces are needed. I didn't venture into the bar, but it felt homely with large leather chesterfields to relax on, and good music playing on the jukebox, a decent range of food, and a display of A LOT of old Tetley beer bottles. Will be interesting to see how it evolves.

Royal Amusements is in an area that seems to have a lot of amusement parlor places, most of which…read moreare dangerous for your wallet and personally I think a waste of time. I mean fare enough, if you are at the seaside or on a date or something it's well fun, but spending your hard earned cash after work in one of these places for hours is really, really sad. They have a selection of arcade games and amusements to keep your eyes filled to the brim with flashing lights and fairground noises, perfect to block out the real world. Mainly inhabited by men, and a few women who look thoroughly bored with their lives and quite depressed, ironically, as it's supposed to be FUNFUNFUN (you cant escape the fun)! Or teenagers who look deeply submereged in the midst of over excited puberty land with a good helping of a sugar overdose. It's not exactly fairground quality, more like dingy pub-esque.

Viaduct Showbar is one of the greatest nightclubs on earth. I've spent so much of my university…read moretime there, it's such a positive place and just an amazing night out. All the staff are amazing too, from the resident dj's to the showgirls/performers themselves. They're so welcoming when you speak to them if they're walking through the club too and more than happy for a selfie. I have never been here and not met friendly people who just make your night even better. The price is pretty decent like any club in Leeds really, but the free entry and atmosphere make up for it.

This isn't going to be a proper review. Sorry Yelpers. I'm not really in any position, though. The…read moreViaduct is Leeds' new lesbian, gay, bi and trans-gender nightspot. And I don't fit into any of these categories. It looks colourful though? However, as a Manchester United fan - I couldn't help but pass comment on the Viaduct's transformation. Formerly a dark, dingy pub that had a notorious reputation as a fierce Leeds United-supporting hostelry, it's quite amazing to see it today. It's undergone real renovation and going by the listings, is definitely a welcome addition to the LGBT scene in Leeds.

A lot of stalls inside and out. If you need something I can guarantee you would find it here!read more

A humongous indoor market that holds hundreds and hundreds of stalls selling all kinds of food and…read moremerchandise. A wide variety of items can be found, although I can't speak for the quality. The website lists the available traders along with a map. The area was bustling with people on a Friday afternoon, but not as crowded compared to some of the other markets that I have visited. We simply did a brief walkthrough that took about half-an-hour. There is a food court too for those looking for a quick bite.