Guidebook for Leicester
Drinks & Nightlife
Superb cocktails and range of bars in this Spanish themed bar. At the weekend the best breakfast in Leicester is served between 11.00 and 3.00 in the bar - not to be missed if staying Sat/Sun
Bar Dos Hermanos
52 Queens RdSuperb cocktails and range of bars in this Spanish themed bar. At the weekend the best breakfast in Leicester is served between 11.00 and 3.00 in the bar - not to be missed if staying Sat/Sun
Shabby chic wine bar with great beers on tap. Try the cheese board with the house red or a pint of Timothy Taylors?
Babelas Continental Bar
77 Queens RdShabby chic wine bar with great beers on tap. Try the cheese board with the house red or a pint of Timothy Taylors?
The Clarendon
7-9 West AveA traditional pub with good outside space. Great for watching sport or the pub quiz.
Food Scene
Owned by Dos Hermanos this tapas style restaurant has a lovely busy atmosphere as well as great food and wine. A real Spanish feel.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barceloneta
54 Queens RdOwned by Dos Hermanos this tapas style restaurant has a lovely busy atmosphere as well as great food and wine. A real Spanish feel.
A firm favourite with locals for breakfast or lunch. It has great pasta/risotto deals in the evening and specialises in mussel dishes.
Jones cafe bistro
93 Queens RdA firm favourite with locals for breakfast or lunch. It has great pasta/risotto deals in the evening and specialises in mussel dishes.
Shopping
My favourite independent cafe. Newpapers always available as well as Teapig teas. Try their bacon or sausage muffins - such good value.
Fingerprints Delicafe
65 Queens RdMy favourite independent cafe. Newpapers always available as well as Teapig teas. Try their bacon or sausage muffins - such good value.
Everything Else
A manageable museum with some excellent Picasso ceramics and German expressionist paintings. Dinosaurs and an Egyptian display make it popular with all ages.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo y Galería de Arte de Leicester
53 New WalkA manageable museum with some excellent Picasso ceramics and German expressionist paintings. Dinosaurs and an Egyptian display make it popular with all ages.
Essential for all those intrigued by Richard III or by the story of the discovery/excavation of his bones.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Rey Ricardo III
4A St MartinsEssential for all those intrigued by Richard III or by the story of the discovery/excavation of his bones.
One of Leicester's world renowned Universities. DNA fingerprinting originated here.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of Leicester
University RoadOne of Leicester's world renowned Universities. DNA fingerprinting originated here.
Leicester's second university which is fast acquiring a world reputation as well as being popular with home students.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
De Montfort University
Leicester's second university which is fast acquiring a world reputation as well as being popular with home students.