Nice pubs in Leicester

[Wolfox]

2 hours ago, Stadt said:

I've ended up in the Ale Wagon, Salmon and Cherry Tree a lot recently. Spiritually I'm in my 70s.

 

54 minutes ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

 

I love the Cherry Tree, Bass in there is genuinely one of the best pints in Leicester.

Love the Cherry Tree…. It was recommended on here and is now a staple for lunchtime drinking…. Will be there tomorrow 

 

So, thank you whoever mentioned it first!!!

[westernpark]

2 hours ago, Stadt said:

I've ended up in the Ale Wagon, Salmon and Cherry Tree a lot recently. Spiritually I'm in my 70s.

Won't touch the Salmon now. But Ale Wagon is great, although it is shut tomorrow!

[CosbehFox]

3 hours ago, Lako42 said:

Really suffering on a matchday since the WEB closed. 

 

Nowhere coming anywhere near

Assuming you've tried the Black Horse across the road? 

[Guest Lako42]

Just now, CosbehFox said:

Assuming you've tried the Black Horse across the road? 

Yea been in there and to be fair it's alright but very small and busy

[Silebyfox_89]

Since the bowling green has reopened its sub par in terms of beer options.

 

Looking for somewhere new to go pre match, nearish to Newake Street 

 

Usually 4 for us that go, early 30's not stone island types usually looking for a couple of decent ale/lager/stout options.

 

Tend to avoid the overally rammed places like counting house, Soar point & now bowling green. 

 

Any recommendations anyone?

[Stadt]

3 hours ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Since the bowling green has reopened its sub par in terms of beer options.

 

Looking for somewhere new to go pre match, nearish to Newake Street 

 

Usually 4 for us that go, early 30's not stone island types usually looking for a couple of decent ale/lager/stout options.

 

Tend to avoid the overally rammed places like counting house, Soar point & now bowling green. 

 

Any recommendations anyone?

Tonne sounds like it could be your bag. If not Riley’s is the closest to Newarke St.

[kenny]

3 hours ago, Silebyfox_89 said:

Since the bowling green has reopened its sub par in terms of beer options.

 

Looking for somewhere new to go pre match, nearish to Newake Street 

 

Usually 4 for us that go, early 30's not stone island types usually looking for a couple of decent ale/lager/stout options.

 

Tend to avoid the overally rammed places like counting house, Soar point & now bowling green. 

 

Any recommendations anyone?

Mervs is ok. Has some reasonable beers (no stout). Certainly better pre match than it looks.

 

Fairly crap post match though.

[SemperEadem]

16 hours ago, Stadt said:

Tonne sounds like it could be your bag. If not Riley’s is the closest to Newarke St.

Them opening at 1 on a Saturday looks a tactic to avoid getting a ‘football crowd’ in.

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

Currently on a Pomona Island pale in the Gas Lamp in Manchester - first time in, what a lovely bloody gaff

[Itsthejoeker]

Just had lunch in the Bulls Head at Leicester Forest West, can recommend. Lovely food

[Guest Lako42]

Anyone know of anywhere decent in Nuneaton that won't be full of Neanderthals on Saturday?  

[grobyfox1990]

1 hour ago, Lako42 said:

Anyone know of anywhere decent in Nuneaton that won't be full of Neanderthals on Saturday?  

I was wondering what this comment meant until I googled and saw Nuneaton are playing Coalville on Saturday LOOOOOOOOOL. The abundance of fingers and toes at the match will make up for the lack of teeth.

[SemperEadem]

4 hours ago, Lako42 said:

Anyone know of anywhere decent in Nuneaton that won't be full of Neanderthals on Saturday?  

The Lord Hop looks like it might be your bag.

[Solihullfox]

On 11/03/2023 at 13:01, SemperEadem said:

Them opening at 1 on a Saturday looks a tactic to avoid getting a ‘football crowd’ in.

Them……………is that a new gender pub name ?

[Stadt]

Babelas is cracking. Love Queens rd.

[Tommy G]

Went to the Dove in Evington today, food and beer really good, just shame it’s bang smack in the middle of Evington, it’s a bit of a dump around there. 
 

Thoroughly recommend. 

[Wolfox]

On 10/03/2023 at 14:05, Wolfox said:

 

Love the Cherry Tree…. It was recommended on here and is now a staple for lunchtime drinking…. Will be there tomorrow 

 

So, thank you whoever mentioned it first!!!

Quick random question for the Cherry Tree goers…

 

They don’t do food, but are they relaxed if you take a butty in?  I imagine they would be??

[Miquel The Work Geordie]

On 10/03/2023 at 11:25, SemperEadem said:

I don’t know anyone who frequents either the BD in Leicester or Sheffield. I wonder if they have had their day.

Brewdog in Leicester has had it along with two in London (Brixton and Clapham Junction) as of today

Edited 23 March 2023 by Miquel The Work Geordie

[SemperEadem]

9 hours ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

Brewdog in Leicester has had it along with two in London (Brixton and Clapham Junction) as of today

Hope something decent goes in that unit. Good spot.

[RonnieTodger]

Looks like you lot predicted its demise on the last page 

[Guest Lako42]

Can't say i'm surprised based on my last visit 

[Raj]

Rose and Crown in Houghton on the main A47 do decent indo/ chinese food.

 

[Father Ted]

On 04/03/2023 at 15:24, SemperEadem said:

Reading the Royal Standard has had a refurb. You just know that will have been shit.

I’ve been in since and I’d say that they have actually done a good job of it, surprisingly. Layout all very similar, and much of the character has remained. Sadly, the jukebox is gone, however, songs are played loud and proud still through a new speaker system where requests can be made. Pool table has been sacrificed for an additional interactive darts board, however, the pool table could potentially still make a return I’m told. The diabolical toilets have been refurbished. All in all, done a good job I think. It still feels like a proper pub and much the same clientele are frequenting which is a sign of that. Oh, and the Leicester City 93/94 promotion car sticker has survived in the back room window 🤣 

[SemperEadem]

Just now, Father Ted said:

I’ve been in since and I’d say that they have actually done a good job of it, surprisingly. Layout all very similar, and much of the character has remained. Sadly, the jukebox is gone, however, songs are played loud and proud still through a new speaker system where requests can be made. Pool table has been sacrificed for an additional interactive darts board, however, the pool table could potentially still make a return I’m told. The diabolical toilets have been refurbished. All in all, done a good job I think. It still feels like a proper pub and much the same clientele are frequenting which is a sign of that. Oh, and the Leicester City 93/94 promotion car sticker has survived in the back room window 🤣 

Yeah if its still the same faces thats good.

Pleased you still rate it.

[SemperEadem]

The Salmon today at about 4 was very busy. Visited The Black Horse, Cherry Tree and The Salmon today. 
Not a single soul in the Barley Mow at 5.