Shop Local - Shop Independent!

Shop, drink & dine independently: support our 'indies'

Supporting Local Businesses

The Merrion Centre is proud to be the home to host of FANTASTICLY UNIQUE independent places to shop & eat unlike ANYWHERE else on the high street!

There’s never been a more important time to support local operators… so please check out the below guide to some of the unique ‘indies’ based at the Merrion Centre and shop local where you can!!

Food & Drink:

FROM A GRAB & GO BITE TO EAT TO SOMEWHERE FINE TO TAKE A SEAT

Bengal Brasserie:
Award-winning Indian & Bengali cuisine in sumptuous surroundings! Open for dine in or take out. bengal-brasserie.com

Blue Pavilion:
The stunning East Asian cuisine where it is premium oriental fine dining! bluepavilion.co.uk

Blue Sakura:
The stunning all you can eat Sushi & Asian Grill where you order via touch screen tech at yoru table! bluesakura.co.uk

Bubble Tea Cafe:
Join the bubble tea craze! Hot, cold, milk or fruit (with or without popping pearls!). Order here with Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats.

Bulgogi Grill:
Bulgogi Grill offers a unique dining experience where you cook your own top quality meats, seafood & vegetables on your own table top grill!
bulgogi-grill.co.uk

Cult Wing:
Anyone looking for an alternative drinking or dining experience with some unique flavours head over!
cultwing.co.uk

Fuji Hiro:
A bonafide Japanese gem that’s not to be missed! Authentic with a capital A!
fujihiroleeds.co.uk

Konga Coffee:
Authentic Ethiopian coffee, hot and cold sandwiches, jacket potatoes. juices & snacks.
kongacoffee.co.uk

Ma-He:
Discover India’s hidden kitchen at Ma-He; uniting five undiscovered cuisines from India’s coastlines in signature tapas small-plate style cookery.
mahecoastal.co.uk

Mr Yang:
Open until late, My Yang serves authentic traditional Chinese street food in the heart of Leeds.

MyThai:
Open daily, be transported to Thailand with the legendary MyThai’s authentic, award winning cuisine.
mythairestaurant.co.uk

OBA Kitchen & Bar:
Fusion food & vegan delights… OBA is where Korean cuisine meets Japanese flavours!
obaleeds.co.uk

Home, Lifestyle, Music & Tech:

OUR BRILLIANTLY UNIQIEINDIESUNLIKE ANY OTHERS ON THE HIGH STREET!

Chilli Shop:
Spice up your life with Leeds’ only store dedicated to all things Chilli! To check out the latest visit the Chilli Shop Facebook Page

Drift Stop:
The first city electric drift karting experience, zoom round the track for ‘smiles of fun’! For more info click here

Jumbo Records::
Proudly independent stockist of all things vinyl (or CD & DVD!) since 1971. Every week they introduce new releases and re-releases across all genres of music. For details visit jumborecords.co.uk

Key Club:
Leeds number 1 Rock & Alternative venue & club offer the best in local, national and international bands as well as the top alternative club nights in town.

Leeds Phone Hub:
From buying or selling a phone, power banks, phone cases to bluetooth speakers – they’ve got ‘em all.

Merrion News
Your local newsagents offering a selection of papers, magazines & confectionary

Natural Born Cobblers
Step to it with NBC’s shoe repair, key cutting and leather care services

Phone Surgery:
In addition to buying and selling tech, the Phone Surgery also sell a variety of face coverings

William Merritt Shopmobility
Your one stop shop to mobility products & daily living aids to support independent living.

Health & Beauty:

Choose from a selection of Brilliant Barbers & Superb Salons at the Merrion Centre…

Ambassador Barbering:
Offering everything from haircuts to clipper cuts, hot towel shaves to Beard Sculpt’s

Barber AA:
The place to go when you’re in need of a decent spruce at a bargain price.

Hair By Gordon:
Specialising in cutting, colouring and styling services for both male and female Asian (Chinese) hair types.

JR’s Gentlemens Barbershop:
Classic cuts and Middle Eastern head massages (that might make you nod off!)

Just Men Barbers:
From long hair trims to sharp-as-heck fades, nothing is too much trouble (afro hair specialist also available)

Rude Studios:
Custom tattoo artsists and highly trained piercers ready to make your new look a reality

Teisha’s:
Salon specialising in Afro-Caribbean Hair Care & Products

Please note: For up to date trading hours please contact relevant store directly.

TO SEE THE FULL LIST OF VENUES CURRENTLY OPEN AT THE MERRION CENTRE CLICK HERE