Photo above: Early 1960s. The Balmoral was built circa 1892. A Robinson’s Brewery house until acquired by Ind Coope circa … More
Category: Existing Pubs
BROADWAY, 263 ABBEY LANE
Photo above was taken in 1988 prior to the alterations that encompassed the adjoining shop in October 1996. A Hardy … More
TABASCO JAZ, DECADANCE, THE TERRACE – 3 ALBION STREET
The Tabasco Jaz (photo above) opened in January 1999 at a converted factory. By October 2001, Tabasco Jazz had changed … More
GOOD NEIGHBOURS, AIKMAN AVENUE
The Good Neighbours was built c.1954, and still the main mode of transport was the bicycle. New Parks was, as … More
WYGSTON’S HOUSE, APPLEGATE STREET
LCC Sign Wygston’s House fronts Applegate St. but could easily be addressed as in High St. or Jubilee Square. The … More
CATTLE MARKET BAR – COUNTING HOUSE, ALMOND ROAD
1873 The Cattle Market advertised ” for a tenant to rent the refreshment room on Market & Fair days” 1886 … More
THE REAL ALE CLASSROOM, 22 ALLANDALE ROAD
The Real Ale Classroom was Leicester’s first ever “micro-pub” which opened in November 2015.
THE LOUNGE – MASON & BROOKE – MARABEL, ALLANDALE ROAD
The Lounge (photo above), opened in late 2002. The pub became Mason & Brooke circa 2007 (photo above) before it … More
BLACK LION – TAVERN IN THE TOWN – TAVERN – HARTLEYS – STILETTOS – SPEARMINT RHINOS, 64 Belgrave Gate
(photo Everards) Originally the Black Lion, a Georgian building. Owners of the property included Mary Hinks c1860s, William Winterton c.1870s, … More
WYVERN ARMS, Barkby Rd/Kerrysdale Ave.
Photo above: 1951 The Wyvern Arms stands on the corner of Barkby Road and Kerrysdale Avenue. 1991 photo, … More