Firebug is a great bar to go if you decide to venture into town. It is open late (4am) and tends to be a good alternative to going to a club after the other pubs close. It has a good outdoor area, with heaters and some interesting furniture. I always seem to end up here - by accident - I'd like to see what it was like during the day. I know it also has gigs and comedy events taking place on the first floor. It is a nice little independant pub - which is always good to have in a city like Leicester. read more

If it wasn't for distance (well, it's about a mile from my house), this place would be my local. Your average rock pub it's not - your feet don't stick to the floor and you can actually see five feet in front of you. They have a huge array of drinks (hurrah, raspberry beer!), awesome cocktails, an eclectic playlist of indie/alt past and present - oh, and the food's not bad too. The Sunday roast and the burgers come very recommended. And that's not to mention the beer garden, the frequent gigs, the lindy hop lessons (yes, you read correctly.). I like this place muchly. read more

Love this place - loud rock music on a Saturday night, but relaxing cafe bar during the day. this place welcomes all young and old, trendy & run-of-the mill. Beer prices are a touch pricey but not extortionate, and they do stock a huge range . And for a rock pub it is very clean - so sticky surfaces !! read more

Wow! Thanks for all the positive comments guys :) Firebug now serve food: Mon-Thu 12pm-9pm Fri-Sat 12pm-7pm Sun 1pm-7pm Open until 4AM!! Friday and Saturday nights :) read more

Fantastic bar, really nice atmosphere which for a late night city centre bar is RARE! I've had the food a few times and it's always lovely, sometimes takes a few minutes but it says on the menu that's it's made to order so you don't mind waiting ;) Some of my friends have had birthday parties in the venue upstairs, it's a great venue and the buffets have been spot on. read more

Really cool venue. Nice cocktails, good music, live music, film festivals, arty and a bit trendy but not too pretentious. Quite pricey.

I wish there had been a bar like this around back when I was a student. It would have been a regular haunt. Its big, the music is great and its open late. read more

Firebug is a student friendly independent pub in leicester city center. Its a large pub with two floors and has live music on some nights. The bar area is vast and they have a decent collection of beers and spirits, which are usually served to a decent standard. Free wireless internet is available. Food is served daily however can be a bit touch and go, sunday lunch is offered however i am yet to try. read more

We love the Firebug! Good drinks for a good price! We also love their veggie food--although they have previously put normal sausage in my veggie sausage sandwich. No big deal for me as I am not very strict on it, but for strict veggies this is a big no no. Another point of criticism is that the (female) bar tenders are all a bit emo/bitchy, which is not much fun sometimes. As I often come here after work (and have to look decent at work), I feel a bit judged for my outfit--but that might be just me. All in all, definitely a great place for a drink (or two) and a sandwich! read more

Firebug is a sleek modern 'cafe bar' style pub in Leicester city centre. It has a good selection of beers, spirits and wines and prices are reasonable. What really makes them stand out is the excellent food available, which is very competitively priced, additionally, if you are a vegetarian they also provide a much wider menu choice than available at most conventional outlets. Firebug's niche is towards a more alternative crowd, which means it is a favourite of students. There is a very relaxed and friendly atmosphere, more so than many other bars in the city. There is also a second floor which sometimes hosts live music and other activities including dancing lessons in various styles. The pub quiz put on every tuesday is also extremely good and worth going to on a regular basis. If you are looking for a friendly, relaxed and more 'alternative' bar in Leicester, Firebug is your place. read more

This bar has it all, music, dancing and even live music on some ocassions. I wish we had something similar in London

Fire bug is phatyes i said PHAT. My misses fell off a stool outside and nearly knocked herself out but she is well'ard and just laughed it off. Seriously though this is a well chilled out bar in the summer and you can sit outside and everything and they have umberella n stuffsweet. I like the beer too. read more