On our first full day in the UK (from US), we wanted an authentic English meal. After sleeping in…read morefrom the time change, we ate around 1pm. The place is very quaint. The tables downstairs are a little too close for my liking. We went upstairs and found a cute window table, overlooking the alley below. We started with a pot of tea and debated the large menu for a while. I opted for the Caspian breakfast and my husband ordered the pork pie with a side of chips (fries). The presentation on both was great. I wanted to love the food, but it was just okay. The Caspian breakfast was a waffle with sweet cream cheese, topped with smoked salmon, poached eggs, caviar eggs and sliced avocado. The waffle and poached egg were cooked perfectly. I didn't care for the sweet cream cheese and ended up taking that off. The avocado looked pretty, but tasted underripe. It also came with toast. My husbands pork pie was okay. It tasted like a summer sausage in a flaky pastry. It came with a side salad with Stilton cheese and walnuts, which was also just okay. The server was very friendly and prices were reasonable. If I lived here, I would definitely try again, but I would order different foods.

As a foreigner when you think of an English breakfast or brunch experience what often comes to mind…read moreis the fairy tale inspired tea and toast enjoyed in a quaint bed and breakfast, and unfortunately this dream is often shattered when you realize that Starbucks, Cafe Nero, and Pret have more or less taken over the wonderful world of breakfast. Fear not - Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms has preserved the traditional quaintness of a B&B in a way that caters to anyone and everyone, and it's absolutely excellent. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Tucked away in a side alley, the location of Mrs. Bridges is as much a landmark as anything in Leicester, and once you step inside you'll understand why. The most comfortable of settings includes various tea rooms on two levels as well as an outdoor seating area that I was able to enjoy on what was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. It was crowded at 1030, but I was still able to have a seat right away and service didn't lag. I can't stress enough how fantastic the atmosphere at Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms is, and loved that even school age children seemed to really enjoy and appreciate it along with the expected adult crowd. Star Granted. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? £6.50 is a beautiful price for French toast with bacon and maple syrup with a pot of tea for an additional £1.85. As you can see in the picture my portion was hearty and I was more than satisfied at the end of the day with what would have easily cost me £12 in London. Star Granted. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? I'm not entirely sure whether the atmosphere or the fact that it was a beautiful day just made everything taste better, but my french toast was amazing even while being as simple as can be. There was nothing fancy here but there didn't need to be, and I noticed as I was sitting down that a steady stream of people were coming in for sandwiches to go that everyone was raving about (and kudos for having special sandwiches that rotate). There are some meals that you really can't even put a finger on with respect to what makes it so good, and this was one of those meals. Dual Stars Granted. Star 5: Would you eat here every day if you could? Mrs. Bridges Tea Rooms is a well known Leicester establishment whose appeal could possibly be bottled and expanded, but for now it's a brilliant gem in the center of England that I'd gladly visit daily. Star Granted.

I was very impressed with my last visit here for Saturday night dinner…read more After some champers in the bar downstairs, we were seated at the window on the middle floor. I had a decent chicken liver parfait starter, followed by a very decent stab at a pheasant dish. The food here is clearly prepared with care, and whilst it's perhaps fairly straight-forward, it's well-executed. A note on the service. For the starter I'd actually ordered the "chicken pinchos", but I'm a chronic mumbler. I mentioned this when the parfait arrived (which was neither on the menu nor mentioned as a special, so not clear where it came from) and they immediately apologised profusely and offered to replace it. I said I was happy enough with the parfait and not to bother. When the bill came, my starter had been taken off. The true essence of service lies not necessarily in being perfect, but being gracious if a mistake does happen.

I wandered around in the city centre, as is the norm, dismissing many venues due to the lack of…read morelife within, and found myself outside Case. The prices looked pretty reasonable really, although previous reviews had hinted at expensive, it wasn't that bad! Especially if the food was good. It has a very nice airy feel to it with white panelled walls and ceilings and dark wood floors. The greeting was bright and polite and my waiter cheerful and interested in the menu. I chose the soup, onion and garlic, and trout with pak choi and a side salad as main. I couldn't resist a glass or two of Primitivo red, and sat at a lovely little table overlooking the street (it's all upstairs) with a beautiful white tablecloth. Very nice indeed!

A consistent "eaterie" (their term) set in a property formerly used in Leicester's footwear…read moreindustry (as suggested by the name). Food and service have always been very good when I've visited.

A perfect spot to host a pre-wedding family & friends get together !!…read more Everyone had a blast and enjoyed the setting ... Staff was exceptionally nice and helpful !

Great food, great service, great ambience! Intrigued to try the dinner menu next time!read more

At first I just thought that this was pretty much your typical railway station pub, but that is…read morebefore I actually walked inside and had a look around. I have to say that the beer garden is literally nothing short of awesome. It is huge meaning that you don't have to cram in with people. The pub also had a pretty decent atmosphere as well. I certainly really liked it.

Looks like a small shop conversion from the front, but inside it opens up into a surprisingly large…read morespace! A Steamin' Billy brewery pub, there were four of their beers on and additionally a couple of beers from Charnwood, including the very nice Salvation. We sat in a nice booth by the windows and watched the place rapidly fill up with the post work crowd.

A nice pub near the central market area. Staff is friendly but probably should not complain about…read moreone of their coworkers not pulling their weight when customers are within earshot. Four cask ales plus a half dozen high volume beers on tap. They offer a sampler of the cask ales, which is a nice way to try several beers before ordering a pint. Also a full bar for cocktails. The food menu is limited but the vegetable hot pot was good.

This place is very much recommended . Had Sunday lunch which was quality .it's not cheap but you…read morecertainly get what you pay for . Surroundings are nice too

Good traditional british and continental food at a decent price. Not trendy or modern, but it's…read moreclean and comfortable and the food is tasty, especially the desserts and cream teas. A good place to eat if you're in need of a hearty meal but on a low budget.

Newmans was a bland experience. While from the outside it looks attractive and the fact it does…read moretraditional British food, does entice you into coming in as it did me, the overall experience wasn't great. The service in the Restaurant was good. Nice friendly people and greeted with a smile. However I would describe the atmosphere as "God's waiting room" as the average age must of been 70. Once the food was ordered it only took ten minutes to arrive at your table which was a positive. Saying that I would of preferred them to spend a little time on the food as the food was incredibly bland and tasteless. The way I would describe the food would be rushed home food so yourself could probably do a better job! I had the mussels there and they were boring and the sauce it was just tomato. Overall the restaurant is pretty and has nice staff but the food isn't special. While the food is edible it's not something I'll probably ever come back to have again.

The Braunstone Gate area of Leicester is a great place to go for a drink but there aren't too many…read morereally good places to eat. Colourworks is the exception. The interior is nicely designed. It's near to the river, which is really nice place to be during summer as it has outside seating. More importantly it serves great food and the service is always spot on. There is also a champagne terrace upstairs but recent visits have been with my family and we haven't tried that yet. It's worth mentioning that they are child friendly but stupid licensing laws mean that you need to be out by 7pm. The Sunday buffet is always great value. Highly recommended.

Great canal side restaurant. Contemporary decor, nice staff, varied food. Would recommend Sunday…read morecarvery

They label the food as a fusion of cuisines, but the result is not tempting. The food was bland and…read moreoverpriced. The virgin cocktails were quite the opposite though and were thoroughly enjoyed! A great looking and very atmospheric restaurant. The staff were friendly too. Just a shame about the food.

I used to really like this place, but it's a bit hit or miss now. The food can be inconsistent, and…read morewhen you're paying ££ for a nice, romantic night out, you expect more. The restaurant itself is really cute with a nice ambience. However, they tend to cram the tables in, so you could get unlucky and end up by the bathrooms/server station under the glaring lights. The booths are cool-- but I don't think the pillows have ever been changed and have that dusty, musty smell. I've had a really bad experience with the staff here, but luckily the manager is quite friendly and made up for everything. Not sure if I'll go back for dinner again, but would certainly stop by for a cocktail or two in the bar.