Really nice atmosphere on a Saturday night! Great choice of beers and burgers. Meals are extremely…read morefilling and great service too. We called up just before the kitchen was closing and they kindly waited for us to arrive despite subsequently deciding to shut early. Great decor and nice touches even in the toilets!

I do love my BrewDog hence my nickname. Managed to fit another one in to my hectic schedule…read more Leicester gets top marks almost purely based on the staff. Table service now that is a treat. I had a Jet Black Heart via Nitro and a Double IPA both of which hit the spot. Only one point that I would love to address is the menu seems to come up a bit short with pretty much only pies.

Firebug is a great bar to go if you decide to venture into town. It is open late (4am) and tends to…read morebe 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.

If it wasn't for distance (well, it's about a mile from my house), this place would be my local…read more 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.

I'm afraid I can't comment on the fan club over the last 7-8 years, but between 1998-2001 I…read morepractically lived there! The atmos was always great - took a while to get going, often with small groups of people getting up and dancing self consciously to one individual track from their favourite band, then sitting down again (check me out - I love 'Faster' by Manic Street Preachers, and can sing along to all the words...) but when you got into the prime time of the evening the DJ's would bring out the big tunes for that individual club night and it would go off. The usual classics - 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', 'Jump Around', 'Intergalactic' would have seas of revellers launching themselves all over the place in a beer fuelled frenzy. The dark dingy decor gave the place the feel of an underground den - a crypt even - where the children of the night hid from the high street herds to hear the hallowed music of the past, present and near future at deafening volumes. But God have mercy on the DJ who played Stone Roses 'I am the Resurrection' and cut it off before the solo! A fantastic line up of club nights - especially Wednesday nights Up The Junction - a spot on 60's night, playing Motown, Northern Soul and British beat groups among others, to generally sparse but well tailored crowds of Leicester's Ace Faces. A quick peek at their website shows its still going strong. For fans of alternative music who feel that a night out should be about a collective experience of people coming together for the music they love and share, rather than a trip to the meat market to cop off with someone who is drunk enough not to care. People who prefer Supergrass to Superclubs, and go for The Jam rather than Cream. Disclaimer - as I said I haven't been since 2001. It may now be shite.

Paid £5 to get in, then up the stairs. Not classy place, floor wet from spilt drink. Diffrent room…read moreyou can go into with good music being played. Comfortable sofias to sit on. Was quite busy for friday since the rest of Leicester was dead.

I lived in Leicester for two years while at De Montfort uni and this was our regular place to go…read morefor a glass of wine or to get completely hammered on the way into town/down Narborough Road. The bar staff are lovely, make a great (cheap!) cocktail and the best night of the week was always quiz night, even though we consistently came last. Probably my favourite place in Leicester, can't wait to get back there for our annual Halloween reunion!

Pi Bar is situated in the heart of the Narborough Road bar circuit. Established in 2002, we have…read morebeen awarded Mixmag DJ bar of the year, Finalists in Leicester's Bacardi cocktail competition. We are extremely proud we have been the only bar within the West End to be finalists two years running (2007 & 2008) in Leicester's Best Bar None Awards. Conveniently positioned on the corner of Norman Street and Narborough Road, Pi Bar is the ideal place for a quiet drink or a big night out with comfortable leather sofas, a contemporary but cozy design, friendly and knowledgeable staff, a huge selection of draught products, spirits, cocktails and wines. In these difficult times we appreciate money is short ,so we have launched the After Work Social with fantastic offers on selected products all day until 8PM EVERY DAY!!! PI BAR STUDENTS - being slap bang within the student community of Demontfort Uni, we have THE BEST STUDENT DEALS in the West End which are available Sunday - Thursday all day and night with valid NUS card. Acoustic OPEN MIC returns EVERY SUNDAY evening from Jan 18th 2009 so if you think you have a bit of talent and can perform in front of a welcoming crowd, we look forward to seeing you soon. QUIZ NIGHT returns EVERY TUESDAY evening from the 20th Jan 2009 with our resident brain box Quizmaster Nitan with CASH PRIZES to be won and FREE raffle with drinks prizes its the best and most popular quiz night in the area. Pi Bar will again be graced with the cream of Leicestershire's Live Acts through the first quarter of 2009 with the likes of The Carnabys, Chris Armson, Alice B, Oasis and Stereophonics Tribute bands. If you are in a band and would like to play at Pi Bar, please pop in for a chat. Last but not least PI BAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE HIRE, either the whole venue or just the top bar area please contact Sarah on 07900 891795 for more information. We hope to see you soon. Pi Bar X

This is quite a nice pub, but can be a bit 'local' when you walk in. I went there on my birthday as…read morea quick stop last year and enjoyed the sensation of literally everyone stopping their conversations and staring at us. And we weren't doing anything!! Their menu is really nice though, if a bit pricey, particularly in comparison with its nearby competition! They do Irish favourites, but to be honest you'll get just as good for half the price in O'Neills round the corner. The live music is the best thing about this place so go for that if nothing else. But if it's daytime, don't even THINK about trying to use the seating in the next bar. Some avid bar member will certainly pull you up on it.

I'm Scottish - therefore, it is almost like being a home when I drink in an Irish pub (Loads where…read moreI come from) - Molly's is good during the day for sporting events, great tasting pub food (they tend to do menu deals as well) and the staff are friendly. I would avoid the area at night time because it is next to the Market Tavern and the Goose. Quite lary after hours

An absolute relaxing cafe to have a coffee on a Sunday afternoon when it was not busy. If you are a…read moregroup of friends, then they have a back room to reserve where you can have a private space & play board games. The bar is at the end of two small streets, but easy to access from city centre. There is also free off street parking nearby on Sundays.

I was here for a 30th birthday party. They have a basement bar you can hire out…read more The place itself is next to the curve. It's a beautiful old corner building that really catches your eye. When we arrived it was full of people about to go to the theatre. It seems to be a cafe/bar situation, with tea and coffee and a small food menu, as well as alcohol. I had a few g&ts. The house gin is portobello road which is lovely. They have a small selection of cocktails too. The atmosphere is relaxed with lots of miss-matched furniture. I really liked the downstairs space, which had its own bar and a sound system you can plug your own music into

This independent bar in the West end of Leicester is alive with character. With live music on every…read morenight, ranging from Jazz to reggae to acoustic sets, there's something for everyone. Every other Wednesday night there is a comedy gig, and they have occasional events such as a live hypnotist and speed dating, which guarantee a barrel of laughs! The main bar has one of the biggest varieties of drink in Leicester, and provides enough entertainment in itself for customers to try all of the unusual spirits and cocktails. As well as the main bar there is a basement bar which is available for private hire and is the perfect size for a private party.

a great place for a drink or 10..read more

Went to see the Specials (19/05/2013) at Demontfort Hall Leicester, they were fantastic…read moreas ever, the night only tarnished by frequenting the Donkey in Leicester where bar staff and their henchmen assaulted both me and the wife and basically ended up stealing my debit card. Good look trying to spend that ! Should have been a happy Ska revival night. The Donkey was shamelessly out just to make money. I was punched twice and my wife was knocked to the ground and her glasses broken, not a random attack. Like I said before this was by the staff and henchmen. Loved the specials, love Ska music. Visit the Donkey at your own peril. I shall never be returning.

Great for live music - they try and make an effort to put on decent acts, host open mic nights and…read moreoutdoor events in the car park. Very community based. They don't like students though. Sunday Jazz is great - chilled out and good pub grub. It is a little bit pricy and can be very quiet some days - but get the timing right and you walk into a great atmosphere!

An old uni haunt for me, so I have a great fondness for it, which I am trying to put aside for the…read morereview. Because although they serve some decent Everards beersa lot of pubs in Leicester do, and there are a handful that I would prefer to drink them in. A handy place to meet from the train station, particularly with the underpass gone and the new crossing in place. Also a nice place to play pool, if you can get the table. Used to ban people wearing Burberry orStone Island I thinkbecause they would fight over who were the biggest chavs.

As far a pubs go this as its a bit of a surprising choice, the outside looks a bit grubby but…read moreinside it feels a bit like the tardies as its spacious with its leather sofa's and old yet new mix of nick knacks. Staff are very friendly and the most lively nights to go are a Wednesday when you can sing your heart out at karaoke night and Sunday afternoons you can put your feet up with a pint and listen to live music by Bob Dilling and friends, this pub is so friendly you can even go in on your own and feel as if your in a working mens club as the atmos is so great, I think I could make this my regula spot. Not bad at all.

Easily my favourite place to eat and relax in Leicester City centre. Tucked away behind The Curve…read moretheatre this unassuming bar/cinema/cafe delivers delicious lunches and home made deserts. The centre frequently hosts interactive media projects by local Universities (always a pleasure to see) and hosts various talks and activities, including a weekly 'Stitch & Bitch'. Coming back to the food, you'll get a fresh soup of the day, and regular favourites at good, honest prices. Highly recommended.

Phoenix Arts in Leicester is part of a national chain of cinemas that seek to appeal to the more…read moreindependent, 'art house' cinema fan. Phoenix Arts is a small cinema, there is one screen and thus only one showing at a time. The listings vary from the newest independent releases, to regular showings of classics and cult favourites from cinema history. They sometimes also do theme days or weeks, for example around Halloween, they have regular showings of classic horror films. Ticket costs are about the same as larger, more mainstream cinemas, though they sometimes do various offers for advanced bookings. There is a very relaxed atmosphere at Phoenix Arts - no rushing, no people ruining films with chit-chat. They also operate a bar, so you can take in alcoholic drinks with you to watch the movie if you so choose. From time to time, they host lectures on certain aspects of film and multimedia presentations by local university students. There is also weekly comedy and music nights in the lounge area.