The Light Leeds: New bar Carousel and nightclub Home announce opening dates following £2.25m refurbishment

Following a major refurbishment of £2.25m, the site previously occupied by Cargo in The Light, will see destination venues Carousel and Home open in its place next month.

Carousel will feature a lively bar environment with a premium drinks offering including an innovative cocktail range, live entertainment and an extensive range of games.

Gaming includes interactive darts with a unique twist, bank shot shuffleboard, beer and prosecco pong, private karaoke booths, arcade games and more.

It will also be serving an impressive street food menu, making it the perfect place to visit on a night out in the city. The menu features Asian-inspired Bao Buns, a show-stopping Big Top burger, loaded fries and even a Sunday roast served in a giant Yorkshire pudding.

Meanwhile, Home, a multi-room nightclub set to open four nights a week, will host some of the city’s best events and DJs.

Founded by John O’Donoghue, both venues are firmly established in Lincoln, with Home first opening its doors in 2011 and Carousel in 2021.

And the opening of the new sites in Leeds are part of the group’s extensive expansion plans across the UK.

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Mr O’Donoghue said: "’We’re thrilled to be opening our newest ventures in Leeds, it’s a great city and was my home for many years.

"The Light is such an iconic building and the perfect location for the combination of offers we are creating there.

"This will be the first time in over 20 years something completely new and original has been brought to this great space in The Light and we are looking forward to feedback from both former and new customers.

"Leeds is vibrant, independent and already has some outstanding leisure and hospitality businesses in the city centre, giving both locals and visitors a warm welcome and a great experience.

"We are excited to have the opportunity to complement all that hard work and quality with our own brand of fun and entertainment in such a flagship development. We can’t wait to get the doors open and invite guests in.’’

Carousel opens on Thursday, March 28, with bookings now available. Home opens on Friday, March 29, with tickets now available.

Find out more information about the two venues via the official websites and social media channels.