Manahatta to launch in Headingley tonight with lavish party

The popular Manahatta brand is expanding.

A Leeds city centre favourite will be opening its doors in Headingley tonight with a lavish launch party.

Glam looks from inside the new Headingley bar.

Manahatta has replaced the student favourite The Arc which has been at the centre of the north Leeds suburb nightlife for years.

It is one of the most popular brands created by Leeds-based firm Arc Inspirations and there are already two sites in the city centre.

Arc was the first bar from the firm and has been a constant favourite for 18 years but, following market research, they decided the time was right to shake it up.

Martin Wolstencraft, owner, said: “We spent £1m on Arc six years ago and now it is time to redevelop it and move it on.“Our mantra is giving people a city centre experience on their doorstep and it is very exciting.”

Arc favourites including pizzas and burgers will still be on offer, but the new venue will also serve up bottomless brunches, perfect for parties, healthy breakfast bowls and American-style pancakes.

Food and drink at Manahatta.

Entertainment will come in the form of two shuffleboards, live DJs and a saxopohonist and percussionist, whilst the HD screens showing live sport will remain.