Quick answer: Merchant of Venice, 173-175 Granby Street, is a short walk from Leicester train station and suits corporate lunches, client meetings and team events with Italian food, coffee from 8:00 AM and a relaxed atmosphere. Contact the restaurant on 0116 291 5604 for group bookings.
A Practical Choice for Business Meetings
Clients arriving by train want somewhere simple to find; colleagues driving in want parking nearby. Granby Street ticks both. We open at 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday (9:00 AM on Sundays), so breakfast meetings and coffee catch-ups work as well as lunch and dinner.
Ideas for Corporate Bookings
- Breakfast or coffee meetings before the working day
- Client lunches with a relaxed Italian menu
- Team lunches to celebrate a win or welcome a new starter
- Year-end dinners — see our office Christmas party guide
- Leaving and farewell lunches
Tips for Booking a Business Lunch
- Book ahead for groups and send dietary needs in advance.
- Tell us if you need a quieter table for discussion.
- Ask about the Party Menu for larger teams: Party Menu (PDF).
Thank-You Gifts for Clients
After the meeting, a Merchant of Venice gift vouchers or one of our Italian gift hampers is an easy way to say thanks. For larger orders, email info@merchantofvenice.co.
Reserve a table online for small groups, or call to discuss a larger booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Merchant of Venice at 173-175 Granby Street is a short walk from Leicester train station.
Yes. We open at 8:00 AM Monday to Saturday and 9:00 AM on Sundays.
Yes. Call 0116 291 5604 or email info@merchantofvenice.co with your date and numbers.
Yes. Car parks include 31-33 Dover Street, NCP Leicester East Street and the SIP car park on Campbell Street.
No. All Merchant of Venice restaurants are closed on 25 December. Our Christmas menu runs from 1 December.
Close to the station, easy to find and relaxed enough to talk — a good setting for business.
