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Bankers Cat, Leeds

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Thornbridge
29 Boar Lane, City Centre, Leeds, LS1 5DA (View on Google Map)
(0113) 440 7998
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

With its sumptuous interior consisting of leather seating, ornate lighting, wooden panelling and an impressive stained glass window, it is easy to think this pub has always been here. However, this Thornbridge Brewery and Pivovar joint venture only opened in 2019. Formerly a bank (although when originally built c1873 it was the Saracens Head Inn). A safe occupies one of the two rooms downstairs that used to be vaults. Do not miss the paintings of cats in formal, historical dress on the stairs. One dark beer is usually available. Pool table.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leeds Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Leeds District (B)
Last updated
02/03/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Thornbridge
Pub ID
LEE/950
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

An impressive Thornbridge bar opened in 2019. There is much to admire: the island bar counter, lots of wood panelling and several small seating areas. To the right is a lovely stained-glass window which is an exciting and unexpected touch. There is even a small library. Downstairs additional seating is in the old bank vaults, including in the former safe.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Thornbridge - Jaipur TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur New World IPA • 5.9% Spotted 27 times.
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 27 times. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Bankers Cat, Leeds.

ABV 5.9%
Dispense Handpump
Style New World IPA
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Lord Marples TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Lord Marples
Thornbridge - Lord Marples Session Bitter • 4% Spotted 12 times.
Thornbridge - Lord Marples
Thornbridge - Lord Marples

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times. at Bankers Cat, Leeds.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Thornbridge - Astryd TasteMatch Prediction

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Thornbridge - Astryd
Thornbridge - Astryd Session Pale Ale • 3.8% Spotted 11 times.
Thornbridge - Astryd
Thornbridge - Astryd

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 11 times. at Bankers Cat, Leeds.

ABV 3.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Buxton (varies) , Thornbridge (varies)

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Facilities
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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OCR Pub OCR Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (150m)
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