Cricket, anyone? Immersive gaming venue sixes to open In Leeds next week

A new virtual gaming bar that celebrates the sport of cricket hopes to bowl over customers when it launches in Leeds on Friday 15th November.

Sixes is an immersive hospitality experience that aims to create the world’s biggest cricket party. Situated in Headingley just 300 meters from the iconic Yorkshire County Cricket Ground, this new venue promises to bring the excitement of cricket to the heart of Leeds.

Powered by world class sports technology, cricket-lovers can participate in thrilling batting challenges whilst enjoying delicious pizzas, burgers, sharing platters, craft cocktails and beers, making it the perfect spot for families, friends, and anyone looking for a fun and social outing.

The new venue will be the brand’s 12th opening in the UK and its sixth opening in the last 12-months and will occupy the site previously home to Manahatta in the popular student suburb.

Set across two floors, Sixes will boast three nets where its world-class cricket games can be enjoyed. There are multiple game modes available at five skill levels that all test hand eye skill, upper body reflexes, power and speed. Plus, there’s no experience necessary so anyone can test their batting skills against some of the world’s finest ‘virtual’ bowlers.

Alongside this, the fun continues with bar games, arcade machines, shuffleboards and live big screen action showing all major events. The venue also offers private hire options perfect for team building and corporate events.

The Sixes concept is the brainchild of friends Calum Mackinnon and Andy Waugh, who devised the concept in 2020 with a mission to create a place where customers could ‘play sport in a party bar’. With a successful background as restaurateurs both agreed that the uniting nature of cricket, its British heritage, and the thrill of the game made it the perfect partner for their new hospitality venture.

Commenting on the brand’s new Leeds venue, Mackinnon said: “We are extremely excited to be bringing the Sixes concept to Leeds. It’s a city that loves a good party but is also renowned for its love of cricket, which makes it the perfect fit for us.

“Being located in the heart of Headingley, a place that is so synonymous with the sport, is the icing on the cake and we can’t wait to throw our doors open and welcome everyone next week.”

Sixes will open its doors on Friday November 15 and bookings are now open. To find out more or make a reservation visit www.sixescricket.com

Launch date and £10k giveaway announced for hedonistic cocktail bar coming to leeds this month.

The highly anticipated opening of Leeds’ first erotica-themed cocktail bar has been revealed. Behind Closed Doors, located on Call Lane, will open its decadent doors on Friday August 23.

Furthermore, to mark its launch the bar will be holding a huge £10,000 Instagram giveaway, with £250 bar tabs for 40 winners up for grabs. Enter the £10k giveaway via the Instagram page @bcdlds.

Established in 2015 in Manchester's eclectic Northern Quarter, Behind Closed Doors is known for its salacious atmosphere with sexuality and pleasure-seeking playing centre stage. 

After ringing a bell and entering through a secret door, customers can expect 60s/70s inspired design, erotic pictures, sexy mannequins and adult tv emblazoned on the walls. 

The cocktail menu is equally tantalising featuring the best-selling Love Bite, a pink gin, raspberry and cucumber slushie; Smoke my Sweet, a barrel stave smoked old fashioned and Chocstar Martini, a chocolate espresso martini with whipped cream top. Other tasty tipples include the penis colada and schlong island iced tea.

The bar also puts a retro twist on dating. With phones on every table, you can say goodbye to swiping right and simply turn the dial for the person that catches your eye! All this is set to a discerning musical backdrop with live DJs from across the north playing vinyl only, funk, soul and disco.

Director and creator of Behind Closed Doors, Nick Parr, said: “We have a totally unique concept that has to be experienced to be truly appreciated. We have designed the space with plenty of seating, an easily accessible bar area, and a dancefloor for our livelier patrons. 

“With late nights and DJs every night, excellent drink selection and an atmosphere second to none, a night at Behind Closed Doors is one you won’t forget in a hurry. We are very excited to open our doors in time for the summer bank holiday weekend and show the people of Leeds a great time.”

Behind Closed Doors is open seven days a week with Happy Hour every day from 5-7pm. For private events the Mayfair Bar can host up to 25 guests.  To find out more or to make a booking click here. 

Leeds, get ready to sizzle as opening date is announced for city’s hottest new restaurant Etci Mehmet

Famous Turkish steakhouse Etci Mehmet has revealed it will open the doors to its exciting new Leeds restaurant next week, bringing a unique dining experience to the city’s food -lovers.

Etci Mehmet is a steakhouse with a difference. Fusing Turkish culture and energy with exceptional, vibrant food and an atmosphere to match, dining here will ignite the imagination as well as the palate!

Located on Eastgate, the restaurant will open its doors on Thursday August 1st, with advance bookings now open.

At Etci Mehmet, every dining experience is a celebration. With a vibrant and stylish interior, table-side fire shows and plenty of theatrical flair, a visit here is entertainment and dining rolled into one!

Guests can feast on premium steaks, which are dry aged for 28 days which intensifies the beef's natural flavours, making it succulent and tender with incredible flavour. Plus, they can get up close and personal with the restaurant’s expert chefs by selecting their preferred cut from the open kitchen before it is cooked to perfection. 

Other signature dishes include an eight-hour slow oven-cooked Lamb Asado, Asado Beef and Lamb Shoulder. And, not forgetting its famous Spicy Giant Meatball, which has amassed 18m views on Tiktok, and the delicious fresh Turkish Baklava. 

To mark the official launch, the first 500 guests to dine in the restaurant will receive a free Baklava with their meal, which is lauded as the restaurants most popular dessert.

Founded in Istanbul in 2012 by Mehmet & Mustafa (affectionately known as Baba), Etci Mehmet launched its first UK restaurant in Manchester, which instantly became the city's hottest dining spot. This was followed by openings in Riyadh, Birmingham, Liverpool, Doha & Casablanca. 

Its arrival in Leeds is creating 60 jobs in the city, with the restaurant set to become a firm favourite among locals and visitors from across the region. 

Attracting loyal and regular guests including celebrities and sports stars. Etci Mehmet has a unique way of bringing people of all ages together with its celebratory setting, reminiscent of a holiday restaurant atmosphere making it the perfect spot for any occasion.

Etci Mehmet operations director, Amine el Gueddar said: “As we put the finishing touches to our Leeds restaurant, we are delighted to be able to announce an official launch date. We have been working very hard to create something special for Leeds, which stays true to our Turkish roots and our passion for food and hospitality whilst providing diners with the relaxed and vibrant experience we are known and loved for. 

“We want all our guests to feel like a VIP and for all cultures and communities to enjoy the Etci Mehmet experience together. We already have a dedicated following from across Yorkshire and we can’t wait to welcome them and our new guests to Leeds.”

Ecti Mehmet is open from 12pm - 11pm every day. Click here to reserve a table. For more information visit www.etcimehmet.co.uk or follow @etcimehmet_uk.

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