Quick answer: Merchant of Venice on Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FE is a birthday party venue in the city centre with a group-friendly Party Menu, Italian food made for sharing, desserts and coffee, and easy access from Leicester train station. Call 0116 291 5604 to plan your party.
A Relaxed Birthday Venue in Leicester City Centre
The best birthday parties are the ones where the host can actually enjoy them. Sharing plates, a welcoming team and a central location take most of the stress away — guests find you easily, whether they are driving, taking the train or walking in from the city centre.
What Works Well for a Birthday Group
- Sharing starters to get everyone talking
- Fresh pasta and stone-baked pizza that suits all ages
- Desserts and Italian coffee to finish — and a place for the cake conversation
- A set Party Menu to keep ordering simple
See the Party Menu (PDF) for group options, and tell us about allergies or dietary needs when you book.
Milestone Birthdays and Surprise Parties
For a 30th, 40th, 50th or a surprise party, let the team know when you book so they can plan around you. A voucher is also a lovely birthday present — gift vouchers work at every Merchant of Venice location, and our Italian gift hampers make a different kind of gift.
Getting Here, Parking and Booking
Granby Street is a short walk from Leicester train station, with car parks at 31-33 Dover Street, NCP East Street and Campbell Street. For small groups, reserve via OpenTable; for larger parties, call the restaurant directly. Read more in our private hire guide for Granby Street. All restaurants are closed on 25 December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The restaurant welcomes birthday groups. Call 0116 291 5604 with your date and number of guests.
Yes, the Party Menu PDF is available on our website.
Please ask the restaurant when you book so they can advise on arrangements.
Yes. Granby Street is a short walk from Leicester train station.
Yes. Merchant of Venice gift vouchers can be used at all three locations, and Italian gift hampers are available to order — see the gift vouchers and gift hampers pages, or email info@merchantofvenice.co for larger orders.
Share the date and the occasion, and we will help you celebrate in style.
