Bradders Café Bar opened May 2021 after the closure of one of Leicester’s institutions – Newman’s Café.
It was a great loss to Leicester when, in 2020, Newmman’s (who had traded for almost thirty-five years), closed its doors due to the Covid pandemic. A Leicester institution ran by Dean Newman. Pictures of ‘Pop’ Newman, well known Leicester boxer, adorned the walls.
A classic, homely café where there was always a welcome.
It is a bar with a difference.
Now Closed 2026
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Newman’s closed down because of the lockdowns. I think Bradder’s were behind on the rent and bailiffs got involved. Now its just yet another boarded up unit.
Many thanks for the update, haven’t been down Market St for a while