Sandinista Cafe Bar (Leeds)

Sandinista Bar has changed substantially since the photo taken! It is now Latin American/Cuban themed with atmospheric/tatty looking decor and Havana Rum logos etc painted on the walls. It does give a good sense of being authentic latino themed. The drinks selection is great for those who want something different than a pint of lager or a glass of wine! A full cocktail menu caters for those who enjoy rum/gin/tequila/vodka with something for everyone. The been list has a selection of the best picked beers from around the world including my favourite Beerlao from Laos, and others from Holland, Portugal etc. The bar is one of the only venues in Leeds which is open late ...  Read the complete review

These days when you travel within your own country (and sometimes abroad) you usually find the same chain restaurants that you have in your own town. It's also quite likely that you'll come across chain bars and pubs too. One town looks very much like any other when it comes to shops, pubs and eating places. All of which makes it especially pleasing to find somewhere that is not just different in terms of environment and what it offers, but in its whole ethos and the way it goes about its business. Sandinista in Leeds is not necessarily groundbreaking in terms of its ethos but the team that run this stylish and exciting café-bar certainly go the extra mile and ...  Read the complete review