If you're new to Leeds
it's easy to get overwhelmed with all the city has to offer. Because
we're proper lovely here at Wireless Magazine, here's some
recommendations to help you get to grips with your new surroundings.
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Club
Every Thursday at
Mezz is Tequila, one of
Leeds' most popular student club nights. Entry is a little pricey at
£5, but you're bound to get your moneys worth with shots, which sell
for just £1. Known for its’ raunchy video booth, nudity, whipped
cream and body shots, if you're going to party hard this is the place
to be.
Cinema
In the new Everyman
cinema you can enjoy your film in the luxury of a comfy sofa, with
food and drinks service right to your chair. But for a more
traditional cinematic experience, the Cottage Road Cinema boasts not
only a classy vintage charm but cheap entry to boot.
Music Venue
The Cockpit has
been a staple of the local music scene since the mid-nineties. It
stands tall among Yorkshire's finest as one of the top venues for new
bands and cutting edge music. The O2 Academy is where the more
established bands play, with Imagine Dragons, The Script and Scouting
For Girls there later this year.
Theatre
If good drama is
what you are looking for, The West Yorkshire Playhouse is always
putting on a brilliant selection of plays, from Sherlock Holmes to
Doctor Faustus. A limited number of free tickets are available for
students, if they sign up for a membership.
Bar
For a classy night of
cocktails at a fair price, Mook is where it's at. Students can enjoy
241 cocktails in this stylish venue while dancing away to the finest
soul and funk hits. Or if you fancy something a little different, how
about some German beer and a spot of table dancing? Bierkiller has
you covered for both.
Shopping
Like all major
cities, Leeds is a haven for all your shopping needs. The newly built
Trinity centre is 1,000,000 square-feet of shopping goodness, boasting over 120 shops, restaurants, cafés and bars. The only question is whether
your pockets are deep enough.
Words by Emily Murray
