Set to become the number 1 neighbourhood bar in Leeds, The Pit in Chapel Allerton formally opened to the public on Friday 29th November, but VIP guests took the opportunity to enjoy a sneak peek on Thursday night.   Retaining its great relaxing and informal atmosphere, The Pit in Chapel Allerton also enhances some of its favourite features, such as 10 brand new HD plasma screens, which will be put to full use so customers can enjoy the best of sport.  The team have also introduced a national treasure from France – a handmade customised football table called a ‘Babyfoot’ table, lovingly built by French craftsmen in Paris.

Guests tucked into canapés, sampling the essence of what makes The Pit a must-go-to-bar, offering some great canapés made using the traditional way of cooking in the States.   John Richold, Arc Inspirations’ executive chef, put together a mini-menu of Pit classics such as ribs and wings so guests could sample what everyone’s talking about.  The new menu will include other classics such as steaks, lobsters and burgers cooked low and slow over a unique blend of imported American hardwoodsor on a wood fired char broiler which cooks with intense heat to caramelize and sear.  Drinks are equally important and after the fizz, the team served a selection of their premium craft beers from around the world plus their very own locally brewed beer - the ‘Pit Canary’ – inspired by the old mining days when a canary was carried into the pit to check it was safe to enter.   Guests seemed to agree that they felt quite at home in their new surroundings and the evening continued ‘til late.