The 1985 Mercantile Credit Classic was the sixth edition of the professional snooker tournament with qualifiers taking place in late 1984 with the main stages taking place from 4–13 January 1985.

Willie Thorne beat Steve Davis 9–8 in the first semi-final on the Thursday.

[1] In the second semi-final on the Friday, Cliff Thorburn beat Joe Johnson.

[2] Willie Thorne won his only ranking title beating Cliff Thorburn 13–8.

The final was played in three sessions finishing on Sunday afternoon.