The Coronation was built in 1937 to commemorate the coronation of King George VI.
In 1986, a plot to assassinate Rajar Ghandi, prime minister of India, was allegedly hatched in the Coronation. Two Sikhs were found guilty and sentenced to twelve and fourteen years respectively.
The pub is still open for business as of writing.
2023 photo (from Jeremy Corbett collection) Asian Grill and bar, complements the area. known as the Coronation Lounge.
The Leicester Evening Mail and Daily Mercury on 6 January 1937 carried advertisements announcing the opening of the Coronation Hotel on 7 January 1937. “Refreshments served under ideal conditions.” The hotel was opened by Ind Coope & Allsopp Ltd. Presumably this was planned to commemorate the coronation of King Edward VIII. However, Edward abdicated in December 1936. His planned coronation date of 12 May 1937 was then adopted for the coronation of King George VI.