The Cloth Ear

The Cloth Ear is The Merchant Hotel's comfortable public bar. The warm and welcoming interior provides the ideal environment to relax and enjoy yourself in style. Combining both modern and traditional design features with a healthy dose of eccentric touches - the many unique items of vintage and antique clothing, the wooden moose and deer heads and the classic 1930's - 1950's sheet music that adorns the walls.The food in The Cloth Ear is intrinsically comforting. Inspired by homemade favourites, it is nostalgic yet fresh and creative, making use of the best locally sourced seasonal produce. A selection of daily specials is also a feature of The Cloth Ear dining experience, allowing the chefs to really capitalise on the best and freshest seasonal ingredients.A sample menu is available to download below or for further information please contact us on +44 (0) 28 9026 2719 or tim@themerchanthotel.com Dine with Wine Enjoy 2 main courses & 1 bottle of house wine for £23.50* (Monday to Thursday 5-9pm)*£2/**£4 Surcharge will apply as part of Dine with Wine