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For bookings between 26th November and 31st December, if there is no online availability on the date/time of your requested booking it does not mean we have no free tables. For live booking advice, please call 028 9026 2710 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, or 028 9023 4888 from 5pm – 11pm.

The Great Room

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The Great Room Restaurant
 

The Great Room Restaurant lies at the heart of The Merchant Hotel. Experience fine dining at its best in this stunning space with its original Victorian interior, glass cupola and truly remarkable chandelier. Our chefs search tirelessly to create innovate menus featuring the finest seasonal ingredients, which has resulted in the restaurant being awarded 2 AA Rosettes – one of the most prestigious honours granted for culinary excellence. All this is complemented by an extensive 200+ bottle wine list and expert service.

The Great Room Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. We highly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment, especially for weekend bookings and afternoon tea.

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Opening Hours

BREAKFAST

Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 10.00am

Weekends and Bank Holidays: 7.00am - 10.30am

LUNCH

Monday to Friday: 12.00pm - 2.15pm

DINNER

Monday to Thursday: 6.00pm - 10.00pm

Friday and Saturday: 6.00pm - 10.00pm

AFTERNOON TEA

Monday to Friday: 12.00pm - 4.00pm

Saturday: First sitting 12.30pm - 2.30pm and second sitting 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Sunday 12.30pm - 4.00pm

SUNDAY MENU

12.30pm - 8.30pm

TASTING MENU

Please note our tasting menu is only available Monday to Saturday from 6.00pm - 9.00pm.

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From lavish six-course tasting menus complete with matched wines, to impressive business lunches and everything in between, The Great Room offers a comprehensive selection of menus to suit all tastes.

    A La Carte Menu

    Vegetarian A La Carte Menu

    Lunch Menu

    Winter Set Menu

    Vegetarian Lunch Menu

    Vegetarian Winter Set Menu

    Cocktail Tasting Menu

    Dessert Menu

    Tasting Menu

    Vegetarian Tasting Menu

    Sunday Menu

    Merchant Afternoon Tea

    Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

    Gluten Alternative Afternoon Tea

    Nut Alternative Afternoon Tea

    Vegan Afternoon Tea

    Wine List

    Breakfast Menu


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