Live Sports — Pubs in Leicester
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Found 73 live sports pubs in Leicester
Aberdale
Shackerdale Road, Leicester LE2 6HT
Consisting of a large U-shaped public bar and an even larger lounge bar. The public bar has a pool table and darts board. The lounge bar is made up of two distinct areas. The area nearest to the car park has no servery, is basically furnished with tiled floors, and appears to be ideally suited as a child friendly family room. The other part of the lounge is carpeted; more plushly furnished and has a conservatory annex.
Addies
41 Courtenay Road, Leicester LE3 9TA
An estate pub built as the 'Adventurers' by M&B in 1970.
Barley Mow
149 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FE
Traditional town centre boozer only 3 minutes from the railway station platforms. A 2013 refurbishment gave it an Ale House theme with 13 handpumps - some of which regularly carry ciders.
Blackbird
Blackbird Road, Leicester LE4 0FW
Everards sold the pub to Mitchells & Butlers in 2011 and it is now one of their 'Sizzling Pubs' chain. The large modern interior is L-shaped, with the main entrance at the corner. Value meals are available, but drinkers are also welcome. A patio area outside the main entrance is furnished with picnic tables, and there is another patio at the rear.
Bricklayers Arms
78 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7AB
The interior consists of one large open-plan room in rather sparse style. There are several sports TVs. At the back is a partially covered courtyard/smoking area.
Broadway
263-265 Abbey Lane, Leicester LE4 5QH
This interwar pub was formerly owned by Hardy's and Hanson's Kimberley Brewery, until their takeover by Greene King in 2006. The pub was sold by Greene King in summer 2017, and reopened after refurbishment in spring 2018. The very large room at the front of the pub stretches the entire width of the frontage. A separate bar at the rear has a pool table. TVs for music and sport throughout.
Clarendon
7-9 West Avenue, Leicester LE2 1TS
The Clarendon reopened in summer 2019 after a refurbishment. Originally three rooms, the interior has been modernised and you can now walk through between the bar and the lounge. The decor now includes floorboards and 'butchers' block' tables. There is aso a modern conservatory. The pub retains a relaxed and traditional locals' character. Sports TVs are evident in both rooms, and the pub is popular on match days.
Counting House
40 Almond Road, Leicester LE2 7LH
Greene King "Meet & Eat" branded pub in the former cattle market refreshment rooms. The large main room has a impressive timber roof structure and a mix of high and low seating. Adjacent to this is an attractive modern conservatory which was added when the building was converted to a pub. There is a patio area at the front, facing the large car park. Several sports TVs; pool table; recorded music. Food is available all day, and there are offers on the main meals, and for the over-60s on weekdays. It gets very busy on football and rugby match days.
Cradock Arms
201 Knighton Road, Leicester LE2 3TT
Thatched village pub in what is now a city suburb. Large single room that feels like a number of distinct areas for eating or drinking. Open mic and quiz nights held. The pub has won awards for its cellar.
Cricketers
1 Grace Road, Leicester LE2 8AD
Situated adjoining Leicestershire County Cricket ground. The interior consists of a public bar with pool tables at the front. an extended lounge bar with family/dining annex; and an upstairs function room with balcony overlooking the cricket ground. At the side and rear, the paved patio and lawn are furnished with picnic tables, and there is play equipment for the kids. A footpath at the side of the pub car park gives pedestrian access to the cricket ground. A guest beer or Everard's seasonal brew is sometimes available.
Crows Nest
1 Glenfield Road East, Leicester LE3 5QW
The pub consists of lounge bar/dining room linked by an arched walkthrough to a public bar/games room with pool table and darts board. Outside are a block paved patio area furnished with picnic tables and a children’s play area.
East Belgrave Conservative Club
308 Gipsy Lane, Leicester LE4 9BX
The club was founded 1948 in a semi-detached house, on the corner of Oliver Road. It then consisted of a small bar to the left of the original front door position, and the cellar to the right in much the same place as it is now. Before too long, the club expanded with a large extension taking up much of the back garden, then in the 1960’s, the adjoining house was purchased facilitating a further extensive extension.
Eyres Monsell Working Mens Club
Little John Road, Leicester LE2 9BL
The club was founded on 3rd June 1966. Access to the club is available to members, members guests and CIU affiliated members. The main entrance foyer leads into the lounge, behind which is the bar/pool room, with one pool table, and even further back is the function/ snooker room, with a full size snooker table. To the right of all three of these rooms is the very large concert room. Darts torments are often hosted at the club, facilitated by the availability of darts boards in every room. Outside, to the left of the club is a heated smokers’ shelter and a paved area with picnic tables. There is also an astroturf lawn where kids can play football.
Legends
52 Gateway Street, Leicester LE2 7DP
The ground floor of this former factory was opened as a pub LEICESTER GATEWAY by the Nottingham pubco Tynemill (later Castle Rock) in January 2000; but was closed by Castle Rock in 2008. After several renamings, it became LEGENDS in 2018. A large single-room bar with timber floor and tiles. The interior has life-size models of Elvis, Monroe, Bogart and others; also a display of Leicester City FC "legends". The music can be loud, and there are several sports TVs, an entertainment area and a pool table.
Friary
12 Hotel Street, Leicester LE1 5AW
A former Martins Bank with a good interwar art deco exterior. Converted to a pub (the BANK) by Ansells. To Bass in 1999 as the GOOSE; then a complete refurbishment and extension into the adjacent shop in 2001. It was given its current name by Stonegate in 2012. Large open-plan interior; there are plenty of sports TVs, but also areas within the bar outside their range. A range of good-value food is available all day.
Hind
49 London Road, Leicester LE2 0PD
Today the pub is known as "The Hind and PB Lounge" and consists of an expansive open plan U-shaped room with a central bar. An unpretentious ambience is enhanced by uncovered floorboards and real open fireplaces. Out the back are a part tarmacadam and part timber decked yard furnished with picnic tables and three alcoves, set in the former stables block, equipped with tables and chairs.
Keepers Lodge
1 Fletcher Mall, Leicester LE4 1DF
Formerly two rooms, the large interior has now been combined, but retains a public bar area on the left with sports TVs, and a lounge area on the right where dining is popular. The pub is conveniently located between the Beaumont Leys bus station and the shopping centre. Opens at 10am for breakfasts. Only one real ale - Banks's Bitter - is served.
King Richard III
70 Highcross Street, Leicester LE1 4NN
Reopened in June 2019 as the 'King Richard Pub and Chophouse' under the management of 'Beautiful Pubs'. This small Victorian pub is a long-established Everard's house. Previously a small basic local, a major refurbishment in 2017 has increased the food offering, whilst retaining much of its original layout. The front room has floorboards and large windows which can open to the street in warm weather; through an arched partition to a central small bar which has the main counter and a tiled floor, but the bar fittings here are modern. To the rear past a lobby with staircase to a separate room which was previously used for darts but is now the 'Chop House' dining room. At the side of the pub is an attractive narrow courtyard garden. Pub snacks and a choice of sandwiches in the bar.
Kings Head
36 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RL
This was originally a tiny traditional city centre local owned by M&B, which was extended to its current size in 1993. It was acquired by Black Country Ales in 2012 and was fully refurbished in 2017. 12 handpulls serve 7 regularly changing guest ales with 2 varying ciders. Its open fire and roof terrace make it popular throughout the year with real ale and cider enthusiasts and visitors to the local football and rugby grounds. Two changing "craft kegs" and a range of bottles are offered. Seasonal beer festivals are held. No meals, but filled cobs are often available. There is a rear access to the pub from New Walk. Sky and BT Sports shown. Leicester CAMRA pub of the year 2015/16.
Latimer Ward Conservative Club
Surrey Street, Leicester LE4 6BT
Access to the club is restricted to member, their guests plus ACC & CIU affiliated members. The Latimer Ward Conservative Club is unusual in being a member of both the Association of Conservative Clubs (ACC) and the Club Institutional Union (C.I.U.). This club offers regular games nights, quiz nights & live entertainment as well as a function room.
Leicester Railwaymens Club & Institute
Leicester Street, Leicester LE5 4FS
Club access is restricted to members and their guests as well as CIU affiliated members. This is an absolutely huge club offering many facilities. The ground floor comprises of restaurant, snooker room, games room, large concert room, and a comfortable bar, where a very large trophy cabinet is on display. Upstairs on the first floor is the lounge bar, and on the landing wall is a large photograph taken in 1924, depicting the clubs founder members.
Loaded Dog
144 London Road, Leicester LE2 1ED
Opened by Bass as a "Scream" branded student-orientated pub in 1997. Climbing up the steps to the front door and down the stairs into the bar brings you into a surprisingly large room with impressive timber ceiling. Pool and table football can be played, and major sporting events are shown on big screens. DJs and occasional live music are hosted. Promotions and offers on food and drink are targeted at students, and a loyalty card is available. Unfortunately, real ale was removed in 2019.
Local Hero
84 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7LB
This large pub was built in about 1997 by the former pub chain Tom Cobleigh. Greene King acquired the premises from the former Spirit pub company. Flaming Grill family pub restaurant with a large open-plan interior. Real ales will be from the bigger regional breweries. Close to the football and rugby grounds.
Marquis Wellington
139 London Road, Leicester LE2 1EF
This historic pub with a richly decorated facade stands out on the London Road thoroughfare. A good range of real ales, ciders and quality food are available. The pub is popular with local workers, shoppers and students. The weekly quiz on Monday nights is £1 entry, all money going to charity (the charity changes from time to time). The garden features heated beach huts for cooler nights and shelter from the sun.Vegan menu available and hosts live music nights.
Merry Monarch
23 Fosse Road South, Leicester LE3 0LP
Built by M&B of Birmingham in 1965-1966 as part of a local shopping precinct. There is a large bar, a lounge and a function room; also a small rear garden. The Doom Bar may not be available in the early part of the week.
New Parks Social Club
Battersbee Road, Leicester LE3 9LD
Large post-war social club. Darts, skittles. pool, cribbage and bingo all played here. Football shown on the TVs, live music and children's activities feature.
New Road Inn
201 Welford Road, Leicester LE2 6BH
Roadside pub in student area. Bare floor boards, wood panelled bar and comfortable seating. Pool table. Indian food served.
Newfoundpool Working Mens Club
55 Beatrice Road, Leicester LE3 9FJ
Large traditional non-political social club located in terraced streets.
Nottingham Oddfellows Club
89 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 1WB
This club, which was founded in 1887, has the complete name of “Nottingham Imperial Order of Oddfellows Club & Institute”. The term Oddfellows refers to one of the oldest of the friendly societies and, much like Freemasonry, the Oddfellows fraternity claim their roots go back to the trade guilds in the 12th and 13th centuries. Access to the club is available to members, members guests and CIU affiliated members. The club consists of two large rooms on the ground floor. To the right of the foyer is the lounge bar, with a stage for entertainers. Straight ahead is the games room with two snooker tables, one pool table, a skittles table, darts boards and no less than four impressively full trophy cabinets. On the first floor there is a large concert room not now in general use but available for functions.
Old Horse
198 London Road, Leicester LE2 1NE
Nineteenth-century former coaching inn, handy for dog walkers, students and sports supporters. There are four monthly changing guest beers. They have a cider bar serving eight hand-pulled ciders, and the pub is a regular winner of Leicester CAMRA's Cider Pub of the Year. Tasty and good value food is served, including Sunday carveries. Behind the pub is the largest pub garden in Leicester complete with children's play equipment. Regular quiz nights, karaoke and special events take place.
O'Neill's
16-20 Loseby Lane, Leicester LE1 5DR
O'Neills 'Irish' style pub was created in about 1995 by Bass by converting a large stationery shop. It later extended on the left to incorporate the former adjacent CROWN & THISTLE pub with its timbered frontage. A large open-plan interior in typical decor for this chain of Irish themed pubs. There are many TVs for sports events, including Irish sport; wooden tables with a mixture of seating styles; food is available all day including Irish recipes.
Owl & Pussycat
298 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 7SL
This suburban pub was built in 1957-1958 by James Shipstone & Co as the 'Herald Of Peace', and for many years was a fine traditional three-roomed community local selling plenty of Shippo's beer. Following the takeover by Greenalls, the pub was extended, and there were several refurbishments and a silly renaming. The interior is now mostly opened-out. On the left of the entrance, a lively bar with pool and a former traditional smoke room with bay window; on the right, a large lounge in the extended area. Sport TVs and food all day. Large garden to the right and rear. From Greenalls, it went to Scottish & Newcastle as a 'John Barras' pub; then to Spirit PubCo.
Bowling Green
44 Oxford Street, Leicester LE1 5XW
It received a major refurbishment in the 1990s, when the interior was opened-out. After spells as the 'Fullback & Firkin', then Scream-branded 'Polar Bear', in 2015 it was given a makeover to return it to a more traditional pub which blended the older features with modern tastes. Two original fireplaces were uncovered during the refurbishment and the load bearing truss in the pub entrance area dates back to the 14th century. The front parts are old and beamed with panelling; the opened-out rear areas are modern with music, games and sports TVs. The pictures and wall displays feature scenes of Leicester or bowling. There is an enclosed courtyard area at the rear. The landlord is an enthusiastic cellarman committed to serving top class beer. Food is available all day. The pub may open at 10am for sporting events and during university terms.
Regent Sports & Social Club
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA
This club was formerly known as the Gas Club, in the days when the Gas Board headquarters were situated just over the road and its employees’ used it as their social club. Prior to being a club, the actual building was a private dwelling house, designed (in consultation with the architect Henry Goddard), built and occupied in 1851 by The Leicester Artist known as John Flower. He is said to have purchased the land from the Town Council’s Estate Committee in 1850, at seven shillings (35p) per yard. There are two bars, one of which extends back into a large refurbished Function Room. A snooker room, table tennis, pool table, darts and traditional pub games are all available and the club is hosts to quiz teams. Opening hours are adjusted to ensure the club is open for a home darts match, City & Tigers home fixtures and if there is a function.
Royal Standard
87 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1FA
This town pub with an attractive Georgian style frontage was built in 1929. A popular locals' pub with a lively atmosphere. Pool and darts are popular here, as is the jukebox. There is a large function room upstairs. Sadly, the handpumps were removed in 2019.
Rutland & Derby
21 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN
Since a refurbishment in about 2010, this pub has an open plan interior with a contemporary ambience. The long servery bar is directly facing the front entrance while off to the left is akin to a lounge bar which in turn leads to a restaurant area on a raised level. Out back is a block-paved courtyard with a metallic spiral staircase leading upto a rooftop terrace. The food offering features uncomplicated, ethically sourced ingredients.
Salmon
19 Butt Close Lane, Leicester LE1 4QA
A small corner local, built in 1854. It came into the ownership of the City Brewery (Lichfield) in the 20c; and later to Banks's Brewery of Wolverhampton. It formerly had a tiny lounge on the left and a very basic bar on the right, but was refurbished by Banks's in 1992 as a single U-shaped room in bright traditional style. Reopened as a free house in 2004; then as a Black Country Ales leased pub in February 2016. It has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sports following. The pub offers a selection of beers and ciders from twelve handpumps, from Black Country Ales, guest breweries, and two real ciders. Cobs and pork pies are available most times.
Scraptoft Valley Club
105 Grantham Road, Leicester LE5 1HR
The former Scraptoft Valley Working Men's Club was founded 1959, in a wooden shack, before moving into a purpose-built premises on Netherhall Estate in 1964. The club was affectionately known by its members as The Scrappy Valley, and in its time, this club hosted many top rank acts, but ceased trading in 2011, blaming financial difficulties and lack of use by its members. The clubhouse, now named Scraptoft Valley Club, has a new lease of life trading as a privately owned hostelry, with a premises license allowing access to one & all. Essentially, the premises consists of a large L-shaped public bar, as well as a substantial part of the club given over to the Valley Suites, used by the club for customers entertainment and specialising as catering venue for private parties and functions.
Distillery
27 Market Street, Leicester LE1 6DP
A former shop, extended to form a rear entrance to Pocklingtons Walk. Opened as a 'Hogshead' pub by Whitbread in August 1998. Refurbished in 2006 when also renamed Slug & Lettuce'. The owners Stonegate refurbished the pub and reopened it as the 'Distillery' in November 2017. A broad-based establishment with all ages welcome to visit for a drink or a meal. It can be a place to rest on a shopping expedition or to enjoy a night out. There is an extensive food menu with many special offers. Multiscreen TV sport is arranged conveniently for both diners and drinkers and occasional live music events are arranged.
Soar Point
The Newarke, Leicester LE2 7BY
A converted canalside warehouse, opened as a pub by Bass in March 1998, and was part of their 'It's a Scream' student-orientated chain for a period. Down steep steps from the street into a single large room of two-storey height. Attractive tree-lined decked patio at the side overlooking the River Soar. Being adjacent to the DMU campus, the pub is still very student focussed with pool, recorded music and sports TVs. Food is available from breakfast to evening. Five guest "craft" kegs are available.
Meadows
1 Oronsay Road, Leicester LE4 0RT
The Meadow pub was built by Shipstones of Nottingham in about 1977. It was later owned by Oakwell Brewery of Barnsley. Two large plain rooms; games and evening entertainment.
Hogarths
5-9 Hotel Street, Leicester LE1 5AT
This claims to be a specialist gin house but basically functions as a very large traditional pub. The all-modern interior is impressive in 'gin palace' decor. Music can be very loud in the evenings, and there are DJ and Karaoke events.
Swan & Rushes
19 Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WR
As of September 2019, reportedly only opens on match days (Leicester City and Leicester Tigers). Reopened in August 2018 after about 18 months closure. This triangular two-roomed pub is now promoted as a "sports bar" and is much modernised inside. Much of the original structure is retained, but the interior now has a much more open character than previously. A small enclosed rear yard. There are numerous sports TVs. Pizzas, burgers, fish & chips and other meals at value prices.
Talbot
4 Thurcaston Road, Leicester LE4 5PF
The pub's interior consists of a lounge bar on the left and a small public bar on the right which is predominantly taken up by a pool table. An annex off of the bar contains a small stage which occasionally features Bollywood dancers.
Sir Charles Napier
Glenfield Road, Leicester LE3 6AR
The pub consists of: a public bar with darts board & skittles table; a good sized lounge bar with a small entertainer’s podium in one corner; a larger than customary snug with a warm ambiance enhanced by timber clad walls.
Tiranga
119-121 Melton Road, Leicester LE4 6QS
A simply-decorated bar-restaurant with sports TVs. Indian meals are available and are popular with families.
Willow
215 Humberstone Lane, Leicester LE4 9JR
A large suburban pub with two rooms. To the front of the pub is a large public bar with two pool tables. To rear-left is a large lounge bar / dining room with balustrade divides. Outside to the back is a small paved, partially-covered patio area, and a lawned area with picnic tables, childrens play equipment and a petanque piste. A wide range of food includes traditional pub favourites, value lunches on weekdays, plus a Sunday carvery.
Walkabout
17-23 Belvoir Street, Leicester LE1 6SL
The former 'Woodworkers' shop was opened as a pub by the Yates's company in December 2000, and later came under the ownership of Stonegate PubCo. It reopened as an 'Aussie' themed bar in December 2017. It has a large single-room interior in bright modern style with plenty of sports TVs. Good-value food, including Australian-themed, is available most times, but there is no real ale.
Union
27 Middleton Street, Leicester LE2 8LU
A two-roomed traditional drinkers’ wet-trade only pub. On the left is a plain but boisterous public bar with darts, pool, TVs and music. A quieter lounge bar is on the right, but as part of a refurbishment, the traditional bench seating has been replaced by free-standing furniture. Out the back is a large split-level patio furnished with picnic tables.
Bees Knees
Meridian Way, Leicester LE19 1LW
Hungry Horse family restaurant with Wacky Warehouse for the children.