Nice pubs in Leicester

[CosbehFox]

Shoemakers is another one which is absolutely incredible it still exists 

[westernpark]

Had a pint in the Ribs of Beef for my birthday in Norwich. Great place for a crawl prior to being in Southwold over the weekend. 
 

Really chuffed that the Forresters is giving it a go. Always sad that I missed that crawl round Frog Island/Woodgate and into town by a bout ten years.

[Officer Doofy]

What are the worst pubs in Leicester, including estate pubs. 

 

 

Fancy really ****ing punishing mesen

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Looks like they're actually doing / have done a really nice job inside the Forester's too, not a hint of neon in sight

[Stuntman_Mike]

24 minutes ago, Officer Doofy said:

What are the worst pubs in Leicester, including estate pubs. 

 

 

Fancy really ****ing punishing mesen

Hansom Cab is probably my worst overall experience in town.

[westernpark]

55 minutes ago, Officer Doofy said:

What are the worst pubs in Leicester, including estate pubs. 

 

 

Fancy really ****ing punishing mesen

Crafty Dog on Braunstone Gate is pretty hideous. You know it’s full of wronguns because if they weren’t , they’d be in Nine Bar or the Black Horse.

[Narborough Road Fox]

32 minutes ago, westernpark said:

Crafty Dog on Braunstone Gate is pretty hideous. You know it’s full of wronguns because if they weren’t , they’d be in Nine Bar or the Black Horse.

Do you mean the Doghouse?

[Officer Doofy]

9 hours ago, Narborough Road Fox said:

Do you mean the Doghouse?

Oh yeah been in there. Proper chavvy

[Officer Doofy]

More shit pubs lads come on. Really shit please

[Stadt]

The cluster to the north of the city centre along Humberstone Gate are comfortably the worst

 

Royal Oak (Belgrave Gt) is bad, nothing redeeming at all rather than outright rough. Shit and tired decor, poor selection and weird atmosphere.

Skandals - wtf

Fountain is the best of those but still not great 

Hansom Cab is probably much better post refurb and still probably shit

 

The Hind is rubbish and a big waste of what could be a great pub, Barley Mow wasn't exemplary before but it's absolutely shot now.

[SemperEadem]

4 minutes ago, Stadt said:

The cluster to the north of the city centre along Humberstone Gate are comfortably the worst

 

Royal Oak (Belgrave Gt) is bad, nothing redeeming at all rather than outright rough. Shit and tired decor, poor selection and weird atmosphere.

Skandals - wtf

Fountain is the best of those but still not great 

Hansom Cab is probably much better post refurb and still probably shit

 

The Hind is rubbish and a big waste of what could be a great pub, Barley Mow wasn't exemplary before but it's absolutely shot now.

Yeah it was passable but now it really is the pits, really quiet too.

[SemperEadem]

On 06/05/2026 at 13:18, SemperEadem said:

Doing a few up London Rd and maybe Queens Rd tomorrow night. Will try and get to the Old Horse to see that post all the work.

Loaded Dog was £6.10 for bog standard lager, is that where we are now!?

Old Horse - After the refurb it is not my vibe at all but plenty were in it. Not a fan of any of the chaps pubs in Leicester - Forge, R&D and now the Old Horse. I can appreciate it it would be to others taste though, just I feel he rips out character of the places.

Marquis - Solid pub, not many in which is a shame but it's hands down the best on the street now for me.

The Hind - Odd place but I do have a soft spot for it. As others have said it has so much potential due to the position, layout, beer garden etc. It just never gets utilised really.

[westernpark]

33 minutes ago, SemperEadem said:

Loaded Dog was £6.10 for bog standard lager, is that where we are now!?

Old Horse - After the refurb it is not my vibe at all but plenty were in it. Not a fan of any of the chaps pubs in Leicester - Forge, R&D and now the Old Horse. I can appreciate it it would be to others taste though, just I feel he rips out character of the places.

Marquis - Solid pub, not many in which is a shame but it's hands down the best on the street now for me.

The Hind - Odd place but I do have a soft spot for it. As others have said it has so much potential due to the position, layout, beer garden etc. It just never gets utilised really.

The Hind is such a funny pub. Only go there when I am meeting friends off the train. Sometimes the cask is some of the worst I’ve ever had but if you’re lucky you’ll get a drinkable theakstons.

[Stadt]

Ale Wagon and the Castle are the only two I’d frequent if they were in other cities.

 

I’ve gone off lager almost entirely which whittles down the options to almost nothing in town. Tonne is occasionally fine but more often than not they have 7 near identical craft options 

[boots60]

14 hours ago, westernpark said:

Crafty Dog on Braunstone Gate is pretty hideous. You know it’s full of wronguns because if they weren’t , they’d be in Nine Bar or the Black Horse.

I would argue that its full of characters, something thats lacking in most pubs nowadays.

Reasonable prices too.

[westernpark]

9 minutes ago, boots60 said:

I would argue that its full of characters, something thats lacking in most pubs nowadays.

Reasonable prices too.

I would argue it’s full of the wrong kind of characters and the beer selection is abysmal.

[CosbehFox]

4 hours ago, Officer Doofy said:

More shit pubs lads come on. Really shit please

The Addies. 

 

I know lots who drink in there and it’s remarkable it’s still there but ****ing hell it’s dreadful inside. 

 

Similarly the Blackbird is a soulless pub of just sizzler nothing 

[CosbehFox]

Keeper’s Lodge up at Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre. Another remarkable place 

[Stadt]

51 minutes ago, CosbehFox said:

Keeper’s Lodge up at Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre. Another remarkable place 

Went to a wake there recently, the interior wasn’t as dingy as expected but the locals were just as I imagined 

Edited 8 May by Stadt

[kenny]

Bit harsh that the Market Tavern hasn't had a mention as yet.

 

[SemperEadem]

21 minutes ago, Stadt said:

Went to a wake there recently, the interior wasn’t as dingy as evicted but the locals were just as I imagined 

It has recently had some money spent on it.

[grobyfox1990]

Heathley Park on Groby road

[Stadt]

We ought to have an FT meet up/crawl on the day of the first Saturday 3pm next season 

[CosbehFox]

The Manor/Stirrup Cup, Thurnby Lodge & respective Lounge Bars on Aylestone/Saffron Lane 

Edited 8 May by CosbehFox

[kenny]

1 minute ago, CosbehFox said:

The Manor/Stirrup Cup, Thurnby Lodge & respective Lodge Bars on Aylestone/Saffron Lane 

Lounge?

 

I like the safety afforded by the lack of doors on the toilets as well as the sloping stainless steel tops to the porcelain.