The Woolpack Leicester is an Indian gastropub at 109 Catherine Street. Opened in its current food focused form in 2014, it pairs the easygoing atmosphere and drinks of a pub with a broad Punjabi menu, offering bookable dining tables as well as space for walk in customers.
Tandoor and tawa cooking shape much of the kitchen’s identity. Paneer shashlik, fish tikka, seekh kebab, lamb chops and mixed grills arrive with the fragrance and char of high heat cooking, while sizzling plates keep those flavours prominent from kitchen to table.
Curries can be built around chicken, lamb, fish, king prawn, paneer or vegetables and matched with sauces ranging from creamy butter and korma styles to rogan josh, jalfrezi, chilli garlic and spinach rich saag. Biryani, freshly made naan and several rice preparations round out a substantial meal.
Street food dishes, children’s choices and weekend brunch give the venue more range than a conventional evening curry house. Gulab jamun, kulfi and lassi provide a traditional finish, while the full bar and group friendly format make The Woolpack especially well suited to relaxed social dining.
Address: 109 Catherine Street, Leicester LE4 6EP, England
The Woolpack Bar And Restaurant Menu
Appetisers
Poppadom Tray
Crispy or roasted papads served with a trio of traditional Punjabi relishes.
Single Poppadom
A single, golden-brown papad for a light and crispy start.
Plain Fries
Classic golden fries, perfect for any meal.
Masala Fries
Fries tossed in a Punjabi-style masala for that extra kick.
Cheesy Masala Fries
Masala fries topped with melted cheese, a fusion of flavors.
Salt & Pepper Fries
Fries with a Punjabi twist of salt and cracked pepper.
Mix Green Salad
Fresh greens for a crisp, healthy bite.
Onion & Green Chilli Salad
A spicy mix of onions and green chilies, Punjabi-style.
Cucumber Raita
Cool cucumber yogurt dip, perfect to cool down the spice.
Kurkuri Bhindi
Spicy and crispy fried okra, straight from the fields of Punjab.
Crispy Bhajiya
Golden potato fritters with a fluffy, spiced batter.
Chilli Garlic Mushrooms
Mushrooms sautéed in a flavorful garlic sauce with a hint of chilli.
Veg Manchurian
Vegetable dumplings tossed in a tangy Manchurian sauce.
Chilli Paneer
Soft cubes of paneer tossed with garlic, ginger, and chillies in a rich soy sauce.
Chilli Soya
Soya chunks stir-fried with a punchy blend of chili and spices.
Chicken Lollipops
Spicy, crispy chicken wings shaped like lollipops, coated in a saucy glaze.
Chilli Chicken
Battered chicken with a spicy garlic, ginger, and chilli soy sauce.
Chilli Fish
Fish fillets tossed in a fiery garlic, ginger, and chilli soy sauce.
Chilli King Prawn
King prawns sautéed in a chef’s special chilli and garlic sauce.
Mixed Samosa Options
Crispy samosas with a choice of filling: vegetable, chicken, or lamb.
Salt & Pepper Delicacies
Choice of protein: Fish, Chicken, Prawn, and Soya.
Starters
Zaafrani Paneer Shaslik
Cottage cheese marinated with a touch of saffron and cooked in the tandoor.
Fish Tikka
Tilapia marinated in light spices, grilled in the tandoor.
Sheekh Kebab
Spiced minced lamb rolled and cooked to perfection.
Punjabi Lamb Chops
Juicy lamb chops marinated in Punjabi spices, cooked in the tandoor.
Chicken Tikka Shashlik
Tandoori chicken pieces with onions and tomatoes, grilled to perfection.
Woolpack Mix Grill
A generous mix of chicken tikka, chicken wings, haryali tikka, fish tikka, sheekh kebabs, and lamb chops.
Tandoori & Sizzlers
Egg Sizzler
Boiled eggs sautéed in a spicy Punjabi sauce.
Vegetarian Sizzler
A mix of mogo, paneer, potatoes, mushrooms, and chips, sizzling with Punjabi spices.
Chicken Gilafi Sheekh Kebab
Chicken mince rolls garnished with diced peppers, grilled in the tandoor.
Jeera Wings
Chicken wings tossed in cumin and black pepper – a true Punjabi delight.
Boneless Sizzler
A mix of chicken tikka, haryali tikka, and sheekh kebabs – all boneless and full of flavor.
Woolpack Street Food
Woolpack Mix
A mix of nuts, onions, cheese, crisps, and a dash of lemon, salt, and pepper.
Samosa Chaat
Punjabi samosa topped with sweetened yogurt, tamarind chutney, and crunchy sev.
Onion Pakora
Classic onion fritters with a spiced batter – a street food staple.
Gobi Pakora
Cauliflower marinated with garlic and ginger, deep-fried to perfection.
Chicken 65
Spicy, flavor-packed Indian fried chicken with a kick.
Amritsari Fish
Deep-fried Tilapia fish, lightly spiced and full of Punjabi flavor.
Schezwan Noodles
Fiery Schezwan noodles with your choice of protein: Fish, Prawns, Chicken, Paneer, or Vegetables.
Woolpack Favourites
Bombay Aloo
A popular potato curry, either as a main or a comforting side.
Chicken Rada Tawa
Chicken pieces and lamb mince cooked together in a robust Punjabi sauce.
Baingan Bharta
Roasted aubergines cooked with onions, tomatoes, and Indian spices.
Tarka Dal
Yellow lentils tempered with cumin seeds, garlic, and red chilli powder.
Amritsari Chole
Chickpea curry, flavoured with ginger, garlic, and desi masalas.
Dal Makhani
A North Indian specialty of slow-cooked black lentils.
Egg Curry
Boiled eggs in a medium-spiced curry sauce.
Egg Methi Curry
Egg curry with the aromatic touch of fenugreek leaves.
Hearty Curries
Choose your preferred protein or vegetable base, expertly paired with a sauce of your choice – from rich and creamy to bold and spicy. Pick your sauce: Butter/Tikka Sauce (N), Rogan Josh, Jalfrezi, Chilli Garlic, Korma (N), Saag, Tawa, Methi. Choose your protein: Chicken £10.50, Lamb £11.50, Fish £11.50, King Prawn £12.50, Paneer £10.50, Vegetable £9.50, Soya/Soya Keema (V) £10. Complete your meal with freshly made naans or aromatic basmati rice.
Butter/Tikka Sauce
Smooth and creamy with subtle tomato undertones
Rogan Josh
Bold and aromatic, with an intensely spiced tomato base.
Jalfrezi
Fiery and flavorful, with peppers, onions, and green chillies.
Chilli Garlic
Tangy and vibrant, with punchy garlic and chili notes.
Korma
Mild and indulgent, with a creamy cashew and yogurt sauce.
Saag
Earthy and rich, with delicately spiced spinach.
Tawa
Rustic and hearty, cooked on a flat pan with fresh onions, tomatoes, and chillies.
Methi
Fragrant and distinctive, with the warm, herbal taste of fenugreek.
Chicken Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Lamb Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Fish Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
King Prawn Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Paneer Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Vegetable Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Soya/Soya Keema Curry
Curry with your choice of sauce.
Biryani
Our biryani is prepared by layering basmati rice, fresh herbs, and saffron. Served with raita or curry sauce.
Vegetable Biryani
Egg Biryani
Chicken Biryani
Lamb Biryani
King Prawn Biryani
Woolpack Special Biryani
Breads & Chawal (Rice)
All our breads are basted with butter and all bread options contain gluten.
Plain Naan
Garlic and Coriander Naan
Chilli Garlic Naan
Tandoori Roti
Garlic Naan
Cheese Naan
Chilli Cheese Naan
Kheema Naan
Peshwari Naan
Boiled Rice
Pilau Rice
Jeera Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
Mushroom Rice
Kheema Rice
Egg Fried Rice
Special Kid's Menu
Indian-inspired mild-spice dishes with kid-friendly portions.
Butter Chicken & Naan (or Rice)
Amritsari Fish & Chips
Tarka Dal with Rice
Chicken Tikka Loaded Fries
Fries topped with Tikka chicken and cheese.
Mitha (Desserts)
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Soft, spongy dough balls soaked in rose and saffron syrup, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Gajrella
Sweet Punjabi carrot pudding, sprinkled with almond flakes, served with vanilla ice cream.
Kulfi
Famous Indian dairy ice cream. Choose from Malai, Pista, or Mango flavors.
Rasmalai
Sweet, milky dessert, a classic Punjabi treat.
Brunch – Punjabi Parathas
Two soft, layered whole wheat flatbreads, served with boondi raita, tangy pickle and butter. Choose from: Keema (Minced Lamb), Aloo (Potato), Gobi (Cauliflower), Mooli (Radish), Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese).
Punjabi Paratha
Two soft, layered whole wheat flatbreads, served with boondi raita, tangy pickle and butter. Choose from: Keema (Minced Lamb), Aloo (Potato), Gobi (Cauliflower), Mooli (Radish), Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese).
Brunch – Pakoras & Samosas
Mircha De Pakore
Spiced Poblano peppers, stuffed with a flavourful potato and pea filling, lightly battered and deep-fried. Served with a cooling yogurt dip.
Paneer De Pakore
Cubes of paneer marinated in aromatic spices, dipped in gram flour batter, and fried until crispy. Served with mint chutney.
Punjabi Samosas
Golden, crispy pastries filled with a spiced potato mixture. Served with tamarind and mint chutneys.
Punjabi Samosa Chaat
Crispy samosas topped with a spiced chickpea curry, yogurt, and a selection of tangy chutneys. A beloved North Indian Street food.
Murgh De Pakore
Tender chicken fritters, marinated in a blend of traditional spices and fried to golden perfection. Accompanied by a cooling yogurt dip.
Machchi De Pakore
Fresh fish fillets, coated in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy. Served with a zesty dipping sauce.
Brunch – Traditional Punjabi Dishes
Amritsari Kulcha Aur Chole
Soft, stuffed flatbreads (kulcha), served with spiced chickpeas, yogurt, and a side of tangy pickle.
Rassewale Aloo Aur Poori
Cumin-spiced curried potatoes served with two deep-fried pooris and a tangy pickle on the side.
Rajma Chawal
A hearty red kidney bean curry, cooked with aromatic spices, served with steamed basmati rice.
Punjabi Kadhi Aur Chawal
A flavorful yogurt-based curry, made with gram flour, served with basmati rice.
Dhaba Murgh Aur Chawal
Bone-in chicken cooked in a rich, spiced gravy, served with basmati rice. A dish inspired by traditional Punjabi roadside eateries.
Brunch – Kathi Wraps
Egg-layered tortillas filled with your choice of filling, topped with Punjabi kachumber (salad) and chutneys. Eggless option available. Fillings: Paneer Tikka (D), Masaledar Aloo (Spiced Potatoes), Chicken Tikka Seekh Kebab.
Kathi Wrap
Egg-layered tortillas filled with your choice of filling, topped with Punjabi kachumber (salad) and chutneys. Eggless option available. Fillings: Paneer Tikka (D), Masaledar Aloo (Spiced Potatoes), Chicken Tikka Seekh Kebab.
Brunch – Egg Dishes
Served with Tardka Beans – spiced chickpeas sautéed with cumin and garlic.
Omelette
Fluffy omelette with onions, tomatoes, and mild spices.
Woolpack Omelette
A spiced omelette, served with Tardka Beans.
Desi Anda
Two hard-boiled eggs served with Tardka Beans.
Egg Burji
Scrambled eggs with onions, tomatoes, and chilies.
Anda Bread
Scrambled eggs served over toasted bread, topped with fresh coriander.
Brunch – Burgers & Sides
Served with Masala Chips (spiced fries).
Chicken Tikka Burger
Grilled chicken tikka patty, served with fresh salad, tangy yogurt sauce, and spicy chutney.
Lamb Kebab Burger
Juicy lamb kebab patty, served with kachumber salad and a spicy chutney.
Paneer Burger
Grilled paneer patty, topped with fresh lettuce, tomato, and mint chutney.
Vegetable Burger
Spiced vegetable patty, served with fresh salad and tangy chutney.
Brunch – Loaded Fries
Crispy fries topped with melted cheese, spicy chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys for a flavourful combination.
Loaded Fries
Crispy fries topped with melted cheese, spicy chickpeas, yogurt, and chutneys for a flavourful combination.
Brunch – Desserts
Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream
Soft, spongy dough balls soaked in rose and saffron syrup, served warm with vanilla ice cream.
Gajrella
Sweet Punjabi carrot pudding, sprinkled with almond flakes, served with vanilla ice cream.
Kulfi
Famous Indian dairy ice cream. Choose from Malai, Pista, or Mango flavors.
Brunch – Punjabi Lassis
Chilled yogurt-based smoothies, refreshing and smooth. Choose from: Namkeen (Salted), Mithi (Sweet), Aam (Mango), Gulab (Rose).
Punjabi Lassi
Chilled yogurt-based smoothies, refreshing and smooth. Choose from: Namkeen (Salted), Mithi (Sweet), Aam (Mango), Gulab (Rose).