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Bankers Cat, Leeds

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Thornbridge
29 Boar Lane, City Centre, Leeds, LS1 5DA (View on Google Map)
(0113) 440 7998
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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 in 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. The bar serves a range of real ales, no food.

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Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 5 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Thornbridge - Jaipur
Thornbridge - Jaipur

New World IPA

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5.9%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 20 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Thornbridge - Lord Marples
Thornbridge - Lord Marples

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 times

Thornbridge - Astryd
Thornbridge - Astryd

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.8%
Vegan: Yes
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 10 times

Thornbridge - Market Porter
Thornbridge - Market Porter

Session Porter

ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted 3 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago

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
Real Ale Real Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (150m)
Leeds

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