Bundobust is celebrating its 10th anniversary at Bundobust Leeds with a long weekend of festivities. Enjoy super-limited throwback specials from past menus, the return of your favourite original merch, new birthday beers, spicy DJs, slushies, cake, and daily Bundo giveaways.
A decade after its launch on Mill Hill, which saw an enormous queue on its opening weekend in July 2014, Bundobust has expanded to Manchester (2016 and 2021) and Liverpool (2019), while Leeds remains the core of its origin.
Bundobust was initially founded to bridge the gap between excellent beer and cuisine that was underrepresented in the UK. Now a multi-award-winning establishment, Bundobust has expanded to include its own brewery, garnering high praise for its beers. The roots of Bundobust are in Bradford, where co-founders Marko Husak and Mayur Patel crossed paths in the hospitality industry. Marko managed the renowned Sparrow Bier Cafe, known for its exceptional selection of beers in Bradford, while Mayur was immersed in the culinary world at his family’s restaurant, Prashad. Together, they have continued to build on their success.
The Birthday Long-Weekend
The celebration continues on Friday and Saturday (July 26th-27th) with a tribute to favourite food and beers from the past decade. Enjoy throwback special dishes at two for £10, featuring Masala Dosa, Pav Bhaji, Punjabi Kadi, and Bataka Vada – a Desi party staple available for this weekend only. The event will also feature DJs, a lively playlist, and Bundo’s EVERYBODY GOOD TIME SLUSHY BAR serving up Frozen Disco Daiquiris. Plus, customers will receive an instant win scratch card to bag themselves a Bundo prize when they make their first purchase of the menu specials.
Festivities aren’t limited to the evenings. On Thursday and Friday lunchtimes, a £7 Lunch-Express offer will be available from 12-4pm, along with limited re-runs of classic merch available online.
The Beer
Beer has always been a highlight at Bundobust. In 2021, the company opened its own brewery in Manchester and has since produced its most notable IPA to date. BIG DAS is an 8.4% Extra IPA, boasting a robust malt base and a generous blend of Nelson Sauvin, Calypso, and Hallertau Blanc hops. It’s available at the bar, accompanied by a selection of classic 2014 Keg & Cask Craft Beers, including a new batch of their inaugural UK collaboration with Northern Monk: Bombay Dazzler!
If you can’t make it to the event, Bundobust’s 10th Birthday Beer will be available at 10 key venues and friends of Bundobust around Leeds, such as Whitelocks Ale House, Brownhill & Co & North Bar to name a few – as well as Manchester, and Liverpool so you can raise a birthday toast.
During the weekend, patrons can obtain a unique birthday comic by David Bailey, celebrating Bundo’s 10th anniversary. Moreover, with every purchase of a birthday special (Big Das or any menu item), customers will receive a Bundobust “win every time” scratch card, which could win them a free beer, slushy, tote bag, or even a full menu on the house!
Mayur Patel, Bundobust Co-Founder, said: “How is it 10 years now? Leeds was so good to us from our first pop-ups at Leeds International Beer Festival, Belgrave, Laynes to helping us get opened. We opened at a really exciting time for fod and drink in Leeds. There was a real buzz with independents and collaboration and we very much wanted to be a part of it and bring something new to the part with food that was lesser known.
“We can’t believe we have made this landmark celebration. To celebrate this in Leeds, we are bringing back original menu items, refreshing the beers, and launching lots of new beers. The Big Das is a very special beer, and we can’t wait for people to get their hands on it.
“We have created a little comic with long-term collaborator David Bailey too, which really does tell a bit of the story.”