Arc Inspirations, the Yorkshire bar operator, is to open a fourth site under its Pit concept in August, and the first to be located within an existing Arc venue.

The new Pit will be opened within the Trio Bar in Headingley, Leeds, in August.

It comes as the group opens its third Pit, and its fourth overall, in Harrogate. The 7,000 square foot bar and restaurant is below street level will include two private dining rooms on one level and upstairs will include table football and table tennis tables.

The Pit serves traditional American barbeque food at the 170-cover restaurant while the bar will offer a range of cocktails, wines and craft beers.

Martin Wolstencroft, managing director of Arc Inspirations, said: “We are really pleased with our customers’ reaction to the design, our range of drinks and menu. We are delighted with our Pit concept and look forward to opening our fourth Pit within Trio in August.”