A Leeds gem, The Merchant stands just around the corner from Leeds Beckett University - a beloved establishment in the Great Pubs UK family. The Merchant stands as a cherished hub, attracting both locals and visitors with its broad, yet wallet-friendly, offerings. For passionate sports enthusiasts, The Merchant has decked out its premises with large-screen TVs, creating a great spot for live sports fans to soak up all the thrilling action.
The Merchant’s menu strikes a great balance, offering British pub classics that won't break the bank. Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast that embodies the essence of a quintessential full English feast. Imagine starting your weekend by savouring two succulent Cumberland sausages, two rashers of bacon, fried free-range eggs, a generous portion of baked beans, crispy hash browns, button mushrooms, a grilled tomato, black pudding, and a slice of toast generously spread with creamy butter.
As you explore the main menu, you'll encounter a wide selection of dishes designed to cater to everyone’s tastes. Begin your meal with baked spicy onion bhaji bites served with Indian sweet chilli sauce, spring onion and chilli and lemon crisps or crunchy coated chicken strips served with a sticky BBQ sauce before moving onto your mains. Treat yourself to the deal of a burger and a drink and order the burning hot burger - a double beef burger with burger cheese slices, Carolina Reaper and black garlic hot sauce, jalapeños, crispy onion and burger sauce. There are plenty of pub classics on the menu, including the ultimate chicken tikka masala, a chicken, ham and leek pie and hand-battered cod and chips.
Lunchtime sees a small but satisfying menu of subs and wraps, each served with chips. Choose from a fish finger, cheese with salsa and sauteed onion, or meatball melt sub, all at a great price.