Le Chateau Barry Lount notes: ‘142 London Rd, now (2015, as of writing), a fish and chip shop was once … More
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VANILLA, LONDON ROAD
In 2006, a bar opened in an old café. It was very short lived as approximately within a year it … More
ANTIBOS, 62A LONDON ROAD
Opened in 1999 in a former furniture store, although it had a designated bar area and full licence it has mostly … More
OLD HORSE, 198 LONDON ROAD
Photo above: Circa 1900, The Old Horse. Everards traded the pub from circa 1894. Oldest record yet found is … More
TIME BAR – PARCEL YARD, 48 LONDON ROAD
. Standing next door to the train station in 1996 Steamin Billy’s Liz Lount spotted an opportunity for a bar. … More
THE HIND, 49 LONDON ROAD
In 1839, an advert declared ‘TO PIGEON SHOOTERS- Double barrelled shot, apply William Smith The Hind Inn London Road.’ JR … More
MARQUIS OF GRANBY, LONDON ROAD
The exact spot is difficult to ascertain. There are reports of a Marquis of Granby sited at the toll gate … More
THE MINT – LANSDOWNE, LONDON ROAD
The Mint opened in February 2002. By late 2004, ownership changed to become The Lansdowne, a stylish bar which serves … More
BISHOPS BLAZE – MARQUIS WELLINGTON, LONDON ROAD
1801 an Inn was built near the London Rd tollgate and named the Bishops Blaze. Named after the patron saint … More
ROSE & THISTLE, LONDON ROAD
Reported as situated in the Oadby side of the toll gate opposite Victoria Park, between Old Horse and Evington Lane … More