The Horse & Groom in Huberstone Gate is recorded from 1790s but the original Horse & Groom stood next to … More
Author: pubprojectleicester
FOX & GOOSE, HUMBERSTONE GATE see FOX
FOX & GOOSE, FOX, 13-17 HUMBERSTONE GATE
Photo above: 1896 photo commemorating the Prince of Wales’ (future Edward VII) visit to Leicester. The Fox & Goose had … More
BOARD, ROSS & McKERGO VAULTS 5a HUMBERSTONE GATE
An old beerhouse, (JR) Has the Board recorded in 1843, run by Frederick Gill and there then followed by John … More
GRAPES – BUNCH OF GRAPES – ALLENS, 1 HUMBERSTONE GATE
Stood on the corner of Gallowtree Gate and Humberstone Gate, the centre of Leicester’s retail, fairs and street orators. There … More
FLEECE, HUMBERSTONE GATE
An 1818 commercial directory listed John Cowley as victualler of the Fleece in Humberstone Gate.
HORSESHOE INN, HUMBERSTONE GATE
In deeds of early 1700s, there is a mention of a Horseshoe Inn situated on the north side of Humberstone … More
SCARLET PIMPERNEL, HOWDEN ROAD
Scarlet Pimpernel, built on the Eyres Monsell Estate, and opened in 1961. 1988 – Once again, the story of an … More
SARACENS HEAD – MOLLY O’ GRADY’S – KNIGHT & GARTER, HOTEL STREET
Granted to Leicester Abbey, by William de Langley in 1312, the lease held by William Streth. The sign derived from … More
SPIRITS – SOMMAR, 6 HOTEL STREET
Opened circa July 2018, in the old Cellini handbag store. Does what it says on the tin: dedicated to cocktails … More