Sun, sea and surf at Leeds’ newest rum bar

THIS week, Leeds is getting a taste of the Caribbean with Trader Dan’s Surf Shack, a new pop up bar from the Hedonist Project.

Replacing Old Tom’s Gin Kitchen, surf brand Quiksilver are sponsoring the new venture.

Two premium rum brands, Jamaican Appleton Estate, a 265 year-old drinks business and Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, which has been around since 1806.

Mai Tais are on the summer drinks menu, as well as the intriguingly named Fiery Hurricane, Peanut Butter Jelly Time or and the Goonies-inspired Truffle Shuffle.

The food menu is Jamaican-inspired, featuring spicy Tilapia fish curry, homemade crab cakes and chicken wings cooked with plum in a rum and orange peel sauce with sides of beef brisket croquettes, padron peppers and sweet potato fries.

Founder of the Lower Briggate pop up, Bruce Lerman said: “After the success of the Rum Shack last year we took note that Leeds really does love rum.

“This year we wanted to try and do something a little bit different to the Rum Shack and Trader Dan’s Surf Shack was born. For this concept we are joining California with Hawaii to create a lazy easy going environment. Along with the hook up from Quiksilver to make sure we are in check with our clothing.

“Along with the fantastic; Appleton Estate, Wray & Nephew and Gosling’s Rum as our liquid support. This summer is shaping up to be all things rum!”