Merchant of Venice

PATCHINGS

Merchant of Venice
Now Open at Patchings Art Centre

8am – 4:30pm Wednesday – Sunday

Merchant of Venice is proud to open its newest restaurant and coffee house at Patchings Art Centre. Established in Leicester, the brand has built its reputation on authentic Italian cooking, quality ingredients, and a genuine commitment to hospitality.

At Patchings, the experience reflects the same foundations that shaped the original concept: classic Italian dishes prepared with care, traditional espresso culture, and an atmosphere that invites guests to slow down and enjoy their time. Whether visiting for coffee after exploring the galleries, a relaxed lunch, or an evening meal, Merchant of Venice offers a refined yet welcoming setting rooted in Italian tradition.

Our focus remains simple — honest food, proper coffee, and attentive service.

Patchings ARTfest 2026 IMPORTANT UPDATE

9–11 July 2026 | Patchings Art Centre

We are saddened and extremely disappointed to have to announce the postponement of this year’s Patchings Festival.

Despite our passion and zeal to re-launch this year, albeit late in the hour, the response to booking and registration has been very poor and we understand that for many it is the timescale that has prevented a commitment to the festival this year.
 
To be frank – not all the ingredients will be available this year, mainly due to the shortness of time and as such we do not wish to present an event which is not the very best.
 
Our sincere apologies for these changes and of course for any inconvenience this has caused. We hope you understand and appreciate our decision has not been easy at all. In the light of the situation, we felt an early statement has been imperative.

So what happens now?

We are confident there is the thirst for a Patchings Art fest in 2027 – given that we begin preparation now with the dates for your diary of ;

Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8, 9 and 10 July 2027. 
 
Do watch this space over the coming weeks and months for news of the 2027 Patchings Art fest.
If you are interested in Exhibiting at Patchings 2027 – Please Message us through our Facebook page.