Unpublished work by R. Bone records a Red Lion in 1780 in Northgate. (Leicester Ref Lib L647-94).
Category: Closed Pubs
TAYLORS ARMS, NORTHGATE
In his list of Leicester pubs, George Lapworth gives the Taylor’s Arms in Northgate 1580. The recognizance orders of 1725 … More
OLD MARQUIS OF GRANBY, NORTHGATE
Feb 1813 a major sale of over 30 Stocking Frames was held at the Old Marquis of Granby which was … More
EARL MOIRA’S ARMS, NORTHGATE STREET OR NORTHGATE
Little is known on the Earl Moira. Chris Pyrah has it sometime in 1815 -1870. Not known whether it changed … More
BELVOIR CASTLE, 125 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Seemed to have come about after the 1930 Beer Act. Jan 1833 Edward Glover charged by Moses Pegg with his … More
POINTSMAN, 121 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Named after the nearby railway mens’ trade. Charles Flowers is the earliest known beer house keeper, in the late 1860s. … More
BRIGHTON ARMS, 53 NORTHAMPTON STREET
Completely unrecognisable today. The old Rainbow & Dove can be seen with the Eagle Brewery at the rear. The Brighton … More
SPEAK EASY BAR/LA VIDA – MONO VITA, 3 NORTHHAMPTON STREET
Photo above La Vida café bar & restaurant, opened mid 2012, mainly for gaming and video enthusiasts. Following on from … More
DANNETS HALL TAVERN, NOBLE STREET
The Danett family owned the area from the 15th century upon which stood Danett’s Hall. This was owned by the Watts … More
MASONS ARMS, NICHOLS STREET
Nichols Street/Midland Street ran off Southampton Street, close to the present Phoenix Centre. In 1861, Joseph Manning was listed as … More