An indulgent new cocktail bar Delirium and Revelry has opened in Leeds city centre.
Based at the Grand Arcade, based next door to Brotherhood, the new venue aims to specialise in serving cocktails and playing eclectic music in a setting with vintage exteriors.
Delirium and Revelry comes from Lydia Phillips and Andy Hedley with the pair having 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry. The bar is located in the space previously occupied by Hardy's.
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It has adopted a jungle theme which includes animal light fittings with Edison bulbs and suede sitting booths. There’s also a private VIP room on the first floor which can accommodate up to 10 guests with the new opening offering an extensive range of cocktails.
The venue will be open until late on weekends and hopes to add to the Leeds city centre party scene.
Co-founder and manager Lydia said: “I first fell in love with Leeds about seven-years-ago when I came here for university and was blown away by the nightlife. There’s a decent bar on almost every corner of the city, with a warm northern vibe and a host of familiar and friendly faces.
“Having worked both behind the bar and later behind the scenes, I feel I’ve got a good eye for what works and what doesn’t. My business partner and friend Andy is a local lad who’s had similar experiences to myself, and we just decided the time had come to give it a shot ourselves.’’
“Delirium and Revelry has been a real passion project for both of us, and we’re confident we’ve created a space that’s truly unique, whilst at the same time complementing the existing bars in the Merrion Street area.
“As small independent ourselves, it’s important that we support each other, as well as other local breweries and businesses. Sustainability is also high on our agenda, and we’ve tried to integrate this into building the brand, by using upcycled furniture and recyclable bar accessories wherever we can. We’ve had a lot of late nights getting ready for launch and can’t wait to welcome our first guests to the bar.”
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