Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a ceremonial county in the East Midlands of England. It is bordered by Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire to the north, Rutland to the east, Northamptonshire to the south-east, Warwickshire to the south-west, and Staffordshire to the west. Wikipedia.
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Social Climbing
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Social Climbing is a great place for anyone looking to try out climbing. With plenty of challenging climbs and helpful staff, it's the perfect place for beginners or more experienced climbers.
Social Climbing is a great bouldering center in Leicester and can be easily reached from the Highcross car park in a couple of minutes. The bouldering center is well priced and equipment of a very good standard. There is a regular schedule for the problems being changed and they have got this just right as they are there for long enough to be able to complete them but not so long that they become stale. Each problem is graded and identified by the colour of the holds and this really helps when progressing and improving. There are toilets and shower facilities which are of a good standard and clean. The customers are a wide range of ages and abilities and anyone from a beginner upwards is catered for. They sell drinks and a few snacks on the desk. The staff are very friendly and helpful as are the other customers. A great place to boulder.
Mike B — Google review
So ive been climbing here for about a year now and must say its been amazing. They have great facilities, such as lockers, changing rooms, warm up/gym area and even serve hot and cold drinks at the front desk. Staff are super friendly and always willing to offer help and advice. Climbing routes are changed regularly so always somthing new to challange myself on. :)
A wonderful treat for my 53rd birthday by my kind (and very experienced) daughter! Staff super-friendly and helpful. When I booked myself in, a very nice member of staff wished me a happy birthday! It made my day!
Huge variety of "problems" to suit all levels. The early levels were great confidence builders and I soon became bolder, but still within my modest abilities.
It was nice to finish our session with teas and coffees. An amazing all-round experience. Thank you.
First time coming to social climbing and it was a really good experience.
Started with a quick induction from the friendly instructors who explained the course and the different difficulty levels as well as some quick tips.
The course has lots of different routes to climb ranging from beginner to expert ability. There are even 2 speed walls to challenge yourself.
The venue is clean and very hygienic. There are changing rooms, lockers and toilets too with showers !!
Awesome little climbing center and the staff are super friendly. If you've wanted to try climbing then a great place to go. Perfectly good too for more experienced climbers with lots of tricky climbs.
Best place to spend your time in Leicester! Whether you've ever climbed or not this is definitely worth a visit. If you live in Leicester then it's never too late to give it a try?
Lovely place, you have so much fun climbing and at the same time you make so many friends. No joke but you will just happen to talk to other people you don't know, it's just like some kind of magical power this place have. Especially if you come here by yourself I can guarantee you by the end of the session you will find yourself making a few new friends!
Friendly and helpful staff guiding you during your orientation as a first timer there.
The walls are generally not very beginner friendly other than the first level ones (green stones) but I love the variety of walls to climb!
We visited for the first time and received the warmest welcome I could imagine! The manager showed us the best routes and encouraged us to try some of the more challenging ones. The routesetting was enjoyable and the mini speed climbing walls were good fun too!
Short queue when we arrived but quickly sorted the kids for their class.
They thankfully take safety seriously, so there are a few forms to complete and an induction tour, but the staff were friendly and helpful.
Josh, who ran the kid's session, was great with the kids and quickly got them climbing along and up the wall.
Loved our visit here. Came with as a family of four, all looking pretty hopeless, but there was a good induction and we were made to feel very welcome. Amazing coffee too.
A great venue for all ages and abilities. The facilities could do with updating/being cleaned more regularly, though. We went the day before a competition was taking place and one of the walls was out of bounds. It would be good if they put this on their website.
Took our 5 year old daughter for her first climb. We haven't climbed for a long time and it was great to start again. Our daughter loved it so hopefully it is a family event from now on. Staff were great, really friendly and professional. The safety briefing was done really well. They were very busy and just 2 of them but they managed everything and everyone really well. Thank you x
Absolutely amazing, Staff were helpful and friendly. I had my daughter's 6th birthday party there. It was a party off 6, they got to play games as well as climb. They blocked off where the children were.
This experience was worth every penny.
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National Trust - Stoneywell
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A National Trust property, Stoneywell is a beautiful Arts and Crafts cottage with original furniture. It stands on a slope in a wild, lush green forest, blending beautifully with the natural landscape. The property is popular with visitors who appreciate its history and beauty.
What a hidden gem! A lovely visit on Father's Day.
Would recommend using the guided tour facility to get the most out of your experience of the cottage.
Our guide brought the place to life with her knowledge and great presentation.
Lots of Gimson and Beazley furniture pieces to admire and a whole history to unfold.
Gardens are beautiful and great for exploring.
Take a picnic, as coffee shop is sadly closed.
Not expensive and worth every minute you spend there!
Susan Ablitt — Google review
We had a lovely few hours around the grounds. We also had a guided tour around the cottage. But you could have a walk around it to on your own take photos. All the staff were lovely and very knowable. The only down side there was no tea shop and it was a lovely sunny day to have tea and cake out.
We wandered through the bluebell woods which were beautifully shaped by nature, then into the equally impressive man made Stoneywell house. The grounds and the property sit in perfect harmony with one another. Inside the property, this synergy continues with the architecture and the furniture sitting perfectly together and constantly referencing the nature they are surrounded by. There are certainly grander properties you can visit but Stoneywell despite its small size is perfectly formed and well worth a visit. Please not me though it’s essential to book in advance as you need to park and take a short mini bust drive to the property.
Went on a Monday after booking a time slot, quite quiet which suits us. Informative guide took us around the house very interesting, think it would suit an older age group rather than children, overall a nice half a day
My kids yelled they wanted to move in there!
Stoneywell is amazing. It is not a typical English country house. It's built on a solid volcanic rock with interesting setting. The architect did his best!
Booking (the visit) in advance is highly recommended. Otherwise you might not be lucky enough to get in.
The parking is not by the house - just 500m away. A shuttle bus is running very often. Look carefully for the National Trust (acorn) signs to get to the parking.
Lovely little National Trust treasure. You need to book in advance. The car park is nit close to the site but they run a continuous shuttle bus. The house guided tour was great with wonderful stories. The gardens beautiful and the ancient woodland with hundreds of bluebells (March/April) well worth seeing.
Very pretty cottage, great place to visit. Lovely woodland and gardens too, volunteers are very friendly and helpful. Wouldn't recommend for small children.
I must leave a review of Stoneywell following my visit yesterday. What a wonderful, happy place. Everything was perfect. The cottage, garden, the weather and most especially the volunteers. As many reviewers before me I cannot stress how much they enhanced the experience. Every one of them so friendly and helpful, but must give special mention to our two guides. The lady who showed us round the garden telling us about the plants and much more - will she try the strawberry tree fruit or not? I shouldn’t have favourites because everyone we met went above and beyond, but the Forest fan who showed us round the cottage is definitely the one. So funny and interesting I was sorry when the tour ended. This review is from one of his "empty roomers"
Absolutely loved our recent visit to Stoneywell. Make sure to book your visit, park up and wait for the mini bus to drive you to the property. The driver of the bus is chatty and gives a little background information. Once at the property you can use the toilets. We booked a garden tour (with Gill I think) and she was very informative about the different trees, shrubs, flowers etc and I would definitely recommend the tour. We then went down to the lovely cottage and had a tour around that too. Tours make the visit so much more interesting and help you to visualise what it was like to live there. The arts and crafts furniture is lovely and mostly original. There are some stairs in the building so (in my opinion) not really suitable for people who are not steady on their feet. Staircase is quite narrow but please don't let this put you off as it's most definitely worth a visit.
Love this place. Beautiful in it's charmed simplicity.
It was something of a blow to find that the only food available on site is pre packed cake. No sandwiches, nothing to slake an appetite that'd been making increasingly insistent demands since getting up that morning.
Honestly, crisps won't suffice.
Bring back the food, please.
The house and gardens at stoneywell are well worth a visit let me say that straight off. But there are some caveats to that I will go in to in a while. The house itself is in the arts and crafts style and if you ca get on a tour do do, it will add so much to the visit. The gardens were a delightful riot of colour , with magnolias, a particular delight. Now I come to tge bad things.
1. The car park is about half a mile away, with only one, one sided sign post, if like us you come the other way , there is nothing telling you where the car park or the house is. . NT do provide a minibus to the house from the car park.
2. Just because you have booked tickets online , this does not give you right to a tour. There is a mix of free-flow and tours of both the house and garden. The tours go quick so you may not get on one, and if you don't, then there is no free-flow when tours are running. So you may have to wait for a few hours.
3. Garden tours are not in sync with house tours at certain points , so again you may have to miss out on this or wait for quite a while.
Although the volunteers are helpful the system is to be honest a NT disaster and ruins what is a site worth visiting.
Quirky house in Leicestershire. You have to book as you have to park away from the house and get the minibus. House isn't disabled friendly as there are a number of narrow and steep staircases but if you can get round it is an interesting place. At time of visit variety of rhododendrons and camellias out in the garden. Apparently you can take a picnic if you wish. There is a little cafe for coffee and cake on site. All staff were very friendly and helpful.
Very pretty house and gardens. Park and get the shuttle bus to the Stoneywell. Really worth a visit superb arts and crafts furniture.
The place is lovely. Lots to see and do. The garden is beautiful and the small tea shop has a nice atmosphere. I will definitely return.
You need to book in advance, don't show up as it is a big change that you are not allowed to enter.
The carpark is not at the location. But a van will pick you up and transfer you to the location.
I went here for father's Day and we all had a great time. The house is small and quirky but as it was been lived in recently it was relatable and we could imagine living here. The kids picked out their rooms and generally fantasized about living in this wonderful area.
The staff were really helpful and friendly.
I was glad the weather was good as the house was small for a wet day but overall we would definitely recommend visiting.
Wonderful place to walk around the gardens and learn about a cottage built with volcanic rock.
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Tropical Birdland
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Tropical Birdland is a zoo that has a wide variety of birds, including owls, macaws and kookaburras. It's located in Desford village in Leicestershire, England.
If you suffer from ornithophobia don't go here. A very well thought of and laid out place to visit if you like birds of the feathered variety. A great selection of birds that will quite happily come and perch on you and eat birds treats from your hands. Staff are very friendly and on hand if you get too much attention from a macaw. Very good value money, clean and pleasant facilities. Cafe menu is a little limited and as you find in a lot of places slightly high price for what you get but it is what it is, a great day out and will definitely return in the future 👍
Gary Herring — Google review
Absolutely love this place. Very entertaining for all ages. You can get really up close to the birds here and (most) are well behaved! Just be careful as some do nip! Very nice food from the cafe and a big play area for the kids. This is probably my forth visit and I thoroughly enjoy it every time!
Beautiful place that was filled with many magnificent birds. It's a wonderful place and is lots of fun seeing and feeding all the majestic birds and was made even more special by the end section where you even get to hold a few of them. The two gentlemen in the parrot garden were amazing too, as they were watching over the whole area whilst being so caring and considerate of the birds and answering any questions you may have/ assisting you with your bird experiences. We enjoyed ourselves so much we went around twice!
Never fails too please have bringing various children's groups i ran here from nottingham.even macho 12 15 year old boys who didn't think it'd be cool. They loved it. Since them I've bought my husband friends my own older children and grandchildren. Staff were really nice think they recognise someone who is struggling with mobility. So offered a wheelchair but I'm stubborn sp decided to walk the distance play with some of the birds at parrot walk which is still amazing and I've been coming here for many many years. Keep up the good work please though make up a booklet about the place and all the good work you do. Xx
What a lovely little place !! On our way to Kenilworth, thought we'd stop off and have a look. Some gorgeous birds, beautiful colours, loads of information on each aviary, and many many free flying parrots, etc. All looked really well cared for. A little woodland walk, a well priced cafe. The obligatory shop to walk through on the way out. Reasonably priced - us old folk were £7.35, but a family of 4 was £31 - which, for what you've got here, is very good value. Play area looked good. Loads of picnic benches. Several toilet blocks ... and loads and loads of birds, many tame and happy to sit on your shoulder.
Great place to spend the time and have a fun. Fantastic place for the families.
Plenty of parrots. Some of parrots are sitting outside so you can touch them, feed or hold on your hand/arm. A lot of very big and colorful parrots as well as very tiny.
Except the birds there is a small wood to walk and the picnic area with the playground.
There is a shop and the coffee shop with snacks and the ice creams.
Car park free of charge. Few toilets.
I was really enjoyed the trip there and I made some good photos of birds.
Yes, I recommend this place. Especially for the children who like the animals.
Great place to visit. My son has autism and loves visiting this place . The interaction with all the exotic birds is great. He loves being able to hold them and feed them . He really opens up. There's a great gift shop and small bags of fruit and nuts you can purchase to hand feed to parrots. He would visit daily if he could. Highly recommend a visit.
So we went here probably around 8 years ago with my eldest. We loved it back then and we still loved it now. The work the staff do here is fantastic.
There are a variety of birds and when the weather is good it is a great place. Lots of benches for picnics, as well as a lovely play area. The highlight has to be the birds at the end near the cafe, which sit and climb on the guests. You can stroke them and sit them on your arms. Be awarded they like buttons, sunglasses and can tear your clothes with their beaks. But it is all part of the experience.
I would definitely recommend, if you have never been before.
Absolutely loved our visit today! Highly recommend. Will definitely be visiting again very soon! The cafe was lovely too. Food was delicious.
A great place, I especially recommend it to people who are struggling with depression, although it is quite loud there, Birds allow you to calm down and give a lot of tenderness, you can feed them, although sometimes they can grab a finger 🥰, clothes preferably with a zipper, no buttons, earrings, chains, the camera is also nibbled. Great place, I will go back there at least once a month. I started sightseeing at 12:30 pm left with closing at 4:30 pm.
There is a cafe where you can eat a hot meal and drink, there are toilets, a large playground for children, a place to sit outside
Just loved my time here. Thoroughly blew my expectations out of the water. £10 for entry and £2 for some nuts (for feeding birds) and off I wondered. So many beautiful, friendly birds to say hi to and feed, and then the huge interaction area where all their parrots and other tropical birds can be fed, stocked and can sit on your arm! Such a peaceful and fulfilling experience. Obviously you need to read all their signage and observe etiquette for interacting with them. Keep kids under control etc. Can't rate the park and other staff highly enough. Plenty of team members about to help and instruct you. As 80% are Rescue birds it's just so worth your time to experience this and support them with a visit. Brilliant. Loved it.
Great place to visit, adults and children alike will enjoy. All birds looked nicely kept, good sized enclosures.
Ability to buy food for the birds with clear coloured plastic discs situated on the side of enclosure stating which food is suitable for each of the birds.
Picnic area had plenty of tables and space. Toilets clean and good hand washing facilities.
Brilliant play area for the kids of all ages.
Walk through parrot section is good fun but be warned, the parrots like to nibble zips, ties, hoody laces etc. Staff there to rescue you and out the birds back on their perches if you wish.
In summary, a fantastic day out.
Amazing place with so many species of birds. The last section with the free flying birds was the best. The birds are all very tame and will happily walk all over you. It’s great if you are a bird lover. You can buy small packets of nuts/other foods to feed the birds. I would advise going early as then the birds will be hungry and take the snacks off you. We went just after lunchtime so by then the birds are pretty full. The price is really cheap too, great for a family day out.
Me and my friend took her children here for a few hours and absolutely loved it! We managed to get a family ticket for £36 and paid an additional £6 for some food for the birds (a bag full of different types for all the birds).
It doesn't take long to walk around the place, but if you stop at each exhibit and read about the birds, then it does make it longer. We found the information really interesting, and the majority of the birds were visible. We were greeted by a little bird who decided to take comfort on my friends shoulder half the way around, which was really cute too. They have a play area for the kids next to a picnic area and a cafe. I'm not sure about the prices of the cafe as we took our own lunch.
They also have a walk through area with some of the parrots on perches, and you are able to feed, hold and stroke the birds. The staff were on hand if there were any questions and for general assistance.
Overall, a good few hours out, you could probably spend the day here and stretch it out but I think we had done in about 3 and a half hours. Would recommend!
We had a great time out, it isn't huge but we managed to spend 5 hrs there. The prices are reasonable, and it was so much fun. The staff were great, especially in the parrot walk, helping out and answering toilets. The cafe was also well priced, and a small wait but given how busy it was, it was not too bad. The park is brilliant for kids, and there is a fair amount of seating. Loved feeding the beautiful birds x
Lovely place, I try visit atleast once a month (I have an annual pass) 😊 but the level you get to interact with the birds names this better than most zoos for me, you also have some different animals here, Meerkats recently got added, you have Goats 🐐 many different types of birds you have Wallaby's, Ostriches so it's got a good variety but the main attraction for me is the bird walk at the end just seeing them out in the open seeing every birds personality makes you appreciate them a lot more! So definitely visit if you ate thinking about it! If you're brave enough you can have them on your shoulder or just fed them you can buy nuts and fruits at the entrance to feed them
We went an hour and a half before closing and wish we got there earlier. What a fun day! I have never seen anything like it. The birds are just sitting waiting for you to come up to them with feed. They climb onto you and you can get some wonderful pictures with them.
Walking round we had a parrot even say hello to us! We had a wonderful time (as an adult couple) and think people of all ages would love this as a day out. Very affordable too. Also the goat was lovely! Super friendly.
It’s a while since I was last here and they have made some great improvements in the aviaries as well as adding some interesting new birds.
We have been fortunate enough to visit aviaries all over the world including Brazil and Argentina in the last couple of months. For me, Tropical Birdland is right up there, despite being a small, family run business.
It’s one of the very few place that allow you to handle parrots. It was the first time I've handled a Hyacinth Macaw ,an absolute dream for me.
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Loved it!!! Few grumpy parrots, but it just adds to experience. Some birds are very unique. Lots of birds to feed. Playground for kids. Plenty of parking. Lovely day overall!!!
Amazing place to visit with kids! They also have a cafe called the macaw but it was really busy so best to get a table and save a seat. Staff were really friendly and nice too and were always around to help with getting birds off if they get too excited
Great Park with lots of different tropical birds. Mainly Parrots and Parakeets.
You can get close to them and feed them. Well managed and maintained. Lovely for an afternoon out with children. Have a snack at the cafe. Let the children play in the little playground.
I really love that place been twice and already plan to go back. Beautiful and well being parts and birds. Zone for a picnic and small Caffè to grab drinks or something to eat. Well recommended to spend a day
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King Richard III Visitor Centre
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Located in Leicester, England, the King Richard III Visitor Centre tells the story of the lost English king whose remains were found and identified in 2012. The centre features interactive exhibits on Richard's life, death and grave discovery.
An exceptional journey into the past! The King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester is a must-visit for anyone interested in English history and royal intrigue. From the moment you step inside, you are transported back to a time of battles, political drama, and royal mysteries. The displays are beautifully curated with attention to detail, offering a wealth of information that is accessible to history buffs and casual visitors alike.
The exhibitions are interactive and engaging, telling the story of King Richard III’s life, reign, and the discovery of his remains with captivating multimedia presentations. The centre does a remarkable job of blending modern technology with historical artifacts to bring the story to life. The suit of armor exhibit is particularly striking, providing a unique insight into the armaments of the era.
The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic, contributing greatly to the experience. They are willing to answer questions and share fascinating tidbits that enhance the visit. The centre is well-maintained, clean, and organized, making the visit comfortable and enjoyable.
What’s truly remarkable is how the centre presents a balanced view of King Richard III, inviting visitors to ponder the complexities of his character and reign. It’s a perfect educational outing for families, a stimulating escape for history enthusiasts, and an intriguing find for anyone looking to spend an afternoon immersed in a pivotal part of England’s past.
After exploring the exhibits, the centre is ideally located to visit other historic sites in Leicester, making it a perfect starting point for a day of historical exploration. Do not miss this hidden gem – it’s a tribute to one of England’s most enigmatic kings and an enriching experience for all who walk through its doors.
Tolstoy Justin — Google review
We bought 2 adult tickets for £9.25 each. The tickets give you an annual pass to return for 12 months, although there is not a lot to return for. Whilst the history and story is very interesting we just felt some displays were too text heavy. Also whilst reading the text there are some visual displays in the same room with loud audio playing which is very distracting whilst trying to read. Some of videos like the press conference, don't appear to have any subtitles which would make it easier to follow the video as audio is quiet in places. The most interesting part of the museum is the burial site and the casket used to transfer the remains to the cathedral. It is an interesting piece of history and a fascinating story, just feel it could be better presented.
Lovely little museum with lots of information but laid out in a fun interactive way. Really interesting to learn more about King Richard. Staff really helpful and friendly. Very accessible for disabled. Easy to find. Need to visit the cathedral opposite to see where he is laid to rest
It was amazing. In fact I felt very emotional at the end. If you are interested in history it is a must do place. Leicester itself has lots of beautiful buildings. I'm so glad I decided to spend a few days here
Fascinating exhibition of some amazing work with just a little good luck thrown in. Sometimes the timelines run right to left which makes reading and understanding more difficult. The school party seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the dressing up.
Really good! Bit crazy you can't sit in the thrine that is so inviting to all who see it and has no sign in it.....apparently its a hazard.....compared to what?!
But other than that, it's really interesting and is engaging for kids too and you can go back again for a whole year!
Lovely experience and a great mixture of visual, audio and reading for learning styles. I really enjoyed how it felt respectful and covered a lot of the story and media.
Only comment would be it would be nice to have more “see the final resting place at the cathedral next door” or something to link it together!
The discovery of King Richard III's remains in the Grey Friars car park in 2012 drew both national and international media. We bought 2 entry tickets for £9.25 each which gives us an annual pass to return for 12 months, even there’s nothing to return.
King was discovered buried under the carpark and an exhibition centre was built over the grave. U can discover all about Richard and War of the Roses, the story behind discovering him and a bit about DNA and how Leicester used to look when the car park was an friary church. U can walk over to the cathedral and see Richards tomb. Shame Cathedral was closed for maintenance so couldn’t get a chance to visit the tomb.
" A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!" If you are interested in the history of our country and what became of King Richard 111 and the truth surrounding his life and brutal death this is an absolute must see. The story of how the king's grave was discovered is fascinating and brilliantly illustrated in a storyboard of wonderful detail throughout the rooms of this fine building in the heart of Leicester. The cathedral was closed for work so we were unable to see the tomb but you can see the actual grave site with the skeleton cleverly projected onto the excavation beneath a glass platform. Displays of weapons, armour, short films, rousing music and sound effects add to the atmosphere and understanding of this epic event in history. Highly recommended!
Great to see the updated story now that Richard lll burial place and it’s story how it was found is now available. Thoroughly recommended.
One of the museums worth visiting in Leicester
Although there are not many collections, many of them are replicas.
But the history of the Wars of the Roses is detailed in the life of Richard III
The upper level is about finding and confirming the remains of Richard III.
very interesting
It's a pity that the real remains have been replaced
The pavilion next to the entrance is the parking lot where the remains of Richard III were found before.
You can feel the excitement of finding
My visit to The King Richard III Visitor Center was really quite something. The value is quite extraordinary since the one-time ticket purchase allows for continued free revisits for an entire year. The exhibit is very engaging, whether it is just the progression of text, or some of the really well-staged multi-media. I would recommend leaving some time for your visit as you are going to want to get lost in King Richard III's story. The staff in the entry way was friendly and helpful. I felt like I walked through history and I experienced where that history collided with the modern day as the remains of King Richard III were verified as authentic using modern science. Highly recommended!
We went as a family of four in the Easter half term as we were visiting family in Leicester. The visitors centre was a bit on the expensive side for what was there in my opinion. The few exhibits connecting to the actual dig and the body scan showing the injuries King Richard suffered brought the story to life. The covered dig site where King Richard III was actually found was tatefully done where visitors could see where he was found and even tiles from the original church. However, the rest was just wall to wall reading, with the first half being in very dim lighting. This isn't very inclusive to those with neuro diverse conditions. It is a small centre so we probably spent 15/ 20 minutes going around the whole thing. I was very pleased to have seen it, but I wouldn't have purposely planned a trip to go. We did pop across to the cathedral afterwards, which was very pretty and welcoming, and it was interesting to see Kind Richard III's beautiful final resting place. You paid a donation, and you were given a free hand-held guide. This allowed you to look and take everything in and read small sections of information when you wanted. There were guides dotted about so that if you wanted further information, then you were able to ask for it.
Small, but really good museum. We were unsure of how much there would be to see at the centre, as Richard III is actually interred in Leicester Cathedral, which is closed until the end of November 2023, but there was actually a lot to see and do.
We stayed around 2 hours and found it very interesting and informative, throwing doubt, if not totally dispelling, the history of 'wicked' Richard III, painted by many including Shakespeare.
Many displays are interactive, video interviews with the archaeologists, scientists and academics involved, plus Phillipa Langley, who played an integral part in the search for the remains of Richard III. The area of the archaeology trench in which he was found is still open and can be viewed under a glass floor in the visitor centre.
The volunteer room guides were very engaging but not intrusive, and the staff were all friendly and welcoming, too.
Tickets are good value, cheaper when booked in advance online and valid for one year after the first visit, useful as we will be revisiting when the cathedral re-opens.
Pleasant café at reasonable prices.
Website was rather vague re parking, suggesting car parks in the 'West & South Zones' of the city. We're not from the area, so we had no idea what that actually meant re proximity to the centre. We parked in Newarke Street Car Park (Sue Townsend Theatre) (LE1 5SN), a multistorey car park within easy walking distance.
This is a fantastic museum, across from the cathedral, where Richard now rests. Your ticket lasts a full year, and there are different prices depending on your situation. Inside, you are free to roam around and read about Richard, his history, his family, and his life. There is also a part that challenges Shakespeare and his view of Richard being a villen. There is also information on the archolgical dig which found him and the research used to confirm it was him. Then you see the actual hole he was found in under the car park. One of our characters from history and this is a good place to find out more. Cafe and gift shop with books too, staff are helpful. Guidebook also avadible
When here today with my 2 young children and they loved it. Thank not cost £25 for a family of 4 which is valid for a whole year, so you can go back for FREE for 12 months. There was a fair bit of stuff to do for the kids and lots of information. The staff were very nice and informative even suggesting other things to do in the local area. I would highly recommend a visit.
An excellent visitor centre not only looking at the history and myths behind Richard III but also the story of how he was discovered and the science involved in confirming his identity. Excellent staff on site to guide and inform. Cafe serves a good selection of hot and cold food and drink.
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Curve Theatre is a contemporary performance venue located in the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter. The hall, designed by the renowned Rafael Viñoly, boasts luxurious seating and showcases both local productions and touring performances. Its main auditorium can accommodate up to 902 attendees while an adjacent studio with its own flying system can seat 350 spectators. Curve has served as a platform for high-profile cultural figures and emerging artists alike.
I came to see Beautiful last night as part of a family group. First thing to say is that the show was outstanding. I go to west end productions regularly and I have to say this performance was as good, if not better than many I’ve seen.
The real reason I want to leave this review is to thank everyone at The Curve for they’re help and hospitality. We brought my elderly mother who has poor mobility and uses a stick. We were spotted immediately and provided with a wheelchair to use. They continued to help us to access and leave the seating. Everyone was helpful, courteous and very friendly. A special thanks to the security guy who accompanied us to the roadside and waited until my partner brought the car from the car park. It was a cold night and he could have just left us wait, but he stayed until the car arrived and made sure my mother was safely seated. We don’t know his name but I hope that he sees this message. Outstanding customer service, we can’t wait to come again.
Tracey Zanjani — Google review
Took the family to see the Wizard of oz, an awesome night out for anyone young and old. Wonderful scenery, great singing incorporating all the songs from the film. Acting, dancing, singing and props were brilliant. The use of puppetry for Toto was inspired, the wicked witch stole the show for me, even considering getting some Ruby slippers to grab her attention!
Visited for Spongebob the Musical, which was a bonkers, fantastic experience.
We ate in the cafe before the show, which was really convenient. The food wasn't fantastic, but we had envisioned eating at McDonald's beforehand, and it was a step up from that. Prices were a bit higher than a pub, so not ridiculous.
The Theatre building itself was odd compared to all I have visited. The Auditorium being in the middle, with access all the way around it meant that the regular back stage areas were across the corridor from the stage itself. Seeing the actors running back to their dressing rooms was a novelty, but I do wonder how they find it. It was all concrete and brick in the main area, and didn't feel especially welcoming, although the lighting in some areas like the cafe changed that. The staff were lovely. Seats were pretty uncomfortable after half an hour though.
Really bright and friendly venue. Bright colours with pictures of past shows on the wall. You are literally surrounded in theatre. Comfortable seats with plenty of room and great view of stage. Saw Evita.
Love the building and it's design. You can get a bit miscombobulatd at times, special with the circular halls otherwise it's not conventional and that a good thing I think. Great theater space, excellent seating comfortable just a bit tight when you have to walk over people's feet to get to the middle seats. The acoustics are good and the lighting system is great. Concession stands are well equipped, but could use more alternative dietary options. Otherwise great experience and the shows are good highly recommend.
Fabulous theatre offering a broad range of musicals and theatre. I’ve seen everything from Shakespeare through to west end style musicals and everything in between. The seats all give a good view and are reasonably comfortable. The cafe, the green room, is also pretty good for a coffee and a pre-show snack. Highly recommend.
Great production (Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliette). Good seats. Easy parking (pay for your parking in the box office to avoid queues at the pay station at the end). Awesome seeing backstage after the performance when they raise the sides of the theatre.
Excellent regional theatre, comfortable seats with plenty of legroom. Always produce some of the best shows around. Lovely helpful staff and the theatre itself is a work of art. Worth the long drive there and back every time!
Such a lovely busy place! Very clean, friendly staff and comfortable seating. Plenty of toilets and reasonably priced drinks. Only issue was the queuing system at the bar; this was a little confusing and not clear what people were queuing for, we felt like we pushed in.
Parking can be purchased alongside tickets (for the NCP next door), you just need to get your parking ticket validated in The Curve. We did this at the interval to avoid doing it at the end of the performance.
Overall a lovely experience, would definitely recommend!!!
(Photo from Row H, seat 27, watching Bedknobs and Broomsticks)
We watched the drama based on the movie/novel "The Shawshank redemption" in theatre no. 3. Was an amazing experience. The calm environment with amazingly quiet and immersed audience added to the whole experience.
We watched a modern dance version of Romeo and Juliet. We went a bit before and had a drink. I usually do not do people watching, yet seeing some people dressed up was nice. The facilities were enough to serve the full crowd for the big stage. It felt spacious during the break. The actors were kind of present on stage during the break. We parked right next to the theatre. Although there was some waiting line for the drinks and parking, it was a fun experience.
Amazing theatre, was fortunate enough to perform here with 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' recently. We had a lovely time watching 'La Bamba' as well, would highly recommend
Worked at this venue recently with a tour show: Cirque The Greatest Show.
It’s a big beautiful venue and very state of the art equipment! The in house crew were friendly and very helpful! The most interesting thing about this venue is the fact that at the end of the show the stage left wall comes up and all the members of the public could see backstage and watch us start the get-out!! What a fantastic way to get people more interested in the backstage industry!!
The Curve Theatre impresses from the outside....until you get right up close to it. I can think of no other modern theatre I have visited where the entrance and exit are so unlovely and uninviting. The street dining area - for the brave souls who wish to have a coffee outside whilst fending off beggars - is tiny and in shadow, which surely defeats the purpose.
By contrast, the inside bar, cafe, and waiting areas are well thought through. There is a wonderful sense of space that is almost cathedral-like in its impact. There is, however, insufficient seating for the numbers seeking it. Given the age(ing) profile of most theatre going audiences in the UK, this is no small matter.
The staff here were unfailingly polite and helpful (which feels like a bonus in these 'post service' times). The toilets, when I used them, were clean and well maintained (which is a definite bonus).
The main auditorium itself is an impressive modern theatre going space with comfortable seats and plenty of leg room (everything that Frank Matcham theatres aren't).
I was here to see "The Book Thief," a brave, powerfully emotive, but relentlessly downbeat, new musical. The staging was drab and spare. The lighting, harsh and sepia. But what unfolded was engaging and enriching. The setting of this musical was historical, but it felt current. Words are still being stolen from us and used against others in ways that should always shock and repel.
Great place, DeMontfort University use this venue for their graduation events. Its a fantastic venue, really well organised.
Been to this theatre 25 times over the years, as its our local main stream theatre from where we live in Hinckley & it puts on the shows that appeals to us. The staff are friendly and helpful. The theatre is well cared for & is the most modern one we visit. We will visit this theatre 3 times in 2024.
Visited last night to watch my beautiful laundrette, great production in the studio. Few beers and a bite to eat. Lovely evening. Only down side, was the filthy state of the NCP car park next door. Several homeless people milling about. Disgusting state.
Went to see a revival of the nineties comedy series Drop the Dead Donkey at Curve. Phoned box office and they arranged suitable seats for disability which was great. Most of original cast so it was a pleasure to re-live old times (most of audience were oldies)
Brought up to date with some pithy comments and digs at politicians and celebrities. A pleasant afternoon's entertainment.
Had an incredible time watching heathers at the curve theatre. The theatre is beautiful with really comfy seats and despite our seats being near the edge of our row we still had a brilliant view. There’s no bad seats! The tour cast of heathers really are amazing- would 100% recommend you try to catch it before the tour ends!
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The Bulls Head Repton is a charming Victorian ale inn located in Castleton near Hope Valley, Derbyshire. It offers a delightful gastropub menu and wood-fired pizza, making it a great spot for food enthusiasts. The inn also provides comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation, perfect for those looking to explore the Peak District National Park. Visitors can expect excellent service and attention to detail, with special mentions of the friendly staff and creative cocktail menu.
Very nice place to visit and have a meal. Some of the food dishes are a bit pricey, but it's that nice that it IS worth it. The staff are also brilliant, nothing is too much trouble. Olivia was our waitress, and she was brilliant. She was very caring and attentive to making sure that everyone was happy.
Matt Naylor — Google review
Absolutely amazing pub! We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday… booked the garden room- amazing decor— eating under a blossom tree… wonderful staff and delicious food! Forgot to mention…. great mocktails ( my daughter loved it!) and cocktails too. Generous portions. Fast serving! Will definitely come here again!
A great venue and location was very impressed when walking in great decor the food was very good and there was a good selection of beers as well. I would highly recommend visiting, the wood burning pizza was amazing. I love that we could just scan the barcode and order and pay for the food and then once we’ve eaten we can just leave as quick and easy the yakisoba noodles were very flavour some. Great selection of drinks beers and spirits.
So so good here. So much choice of pizzas and other dishes and love the authenticity of the place. Such a cute place ideal for date nights, birthday meals and so on. Generous portions and whatever you don't finish you can box up. Love the cocktails! Especially during Halloween! Recommend to everyone and lots of choice regarding food and drink. Great service from the team too
Wow, this is an amazing place to dine. Does not look much for the outside but when you walk in, the experience starts having the wow factor.
The staff are great, very popular venue to go and eat and the food is amazing. Very well presented and even the cocktails are great.
I've heard really good reviews about this pub so thought I would try it myself. The entrance to the pub is beautiful and I love the old wooden beams. The bar staff were helpful and pointed out a spare table. We had to order at the bar or through the app at the table so there was sometimes a little wait at the bar (because my hubby is a fussy eater and likes to adapt the menu). I ordered fish and chips - they didn't disappoint, the chips and batter was amazing! The hubby ordered a trio of burgers which were really tasty too..definitely going to plan a trip back there
What a find! Our first time here and we'll definitely be back!! We booked a table.(recommended it was busy!). It was in the Garden room restaurant which was upstairs and super pretty with that gorgeous faux blossom tree and twinkly lights in the ceiling. There another one called Longhorn which was downstairs but can't comment on the decor!
They have a great selection of drinks and the food was wonderful. I had the Sirloin steak and the confit of Garlic was 👌🏻 he had the Pit burger which my foodie partner loved so 🙌🏻 chips were fantastic! The service was great, really friendly and attentive. Had a really nice time and will definitely be back, can't wait to try the pizza's they looked yummy!
Absolutely brilliant experience. Visited following my son's Graduation Ceremony for an impromptu celebratory meal. Really great staff with the added bonus of some congratulatory balloons and a complimentary plate of ice cream! We were made to feel special, well above and beyond what we expected. Oh, and the food was delicious too! I don't live in the area, but would be more than pleased to spend a couple of hours driving over for such quality again.
Found this by chance as we were out for a birthday drive with my wife and son, it's Incredible! A real touch of class and a great warm feeling from all the staff, a lovely atmosphere and I highly recommend it. Is it cheap.. well no but it's also not terribly expensive and we found the food to be well worth the cost.
The staff, one in particular Phoebe went above and beyond to make my wife's birthday extra special, which was amazing.
We hope to definitely return soon and will definitely recommend to friends and family. 10/10
Have been twice in 3 days with both family and friends as we were staying in nearby Milton for a week's holiday. I can see why booking is strongly recommended. We went on a Monday and Wednesday in school term time and it was very busy on both days. The food is exceptional. I had a pizza both times. Not for those with a small appetite! On both occasions, it was cooked to perfection. The size is immense. The same size as the menu sheet they give you. Others in our party had food off the normal menu, and this was delicious, too. On both occasions, the service was truly exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble. I can understand why this is a 'go to' restaurant for many miles around. Not mentioned the surroundings which are fantastic too.
Amazing food! Amazing service and great location. All members of staff were really helpful and genuinely wanted to help. Our son has a nut allergy and the team were really helpful and great with allergies. This is hard to come by. Would highly recommend a visit.
Couple of people recommended this pub and I’m so glad they did. Atmosphere was fantastic and we were sat in the garden room which was magical. Our waitress (Niamh I believe her name was) was amazing. She was so attentive and kind and she definitely added to the positive experience. The food was amazing and the cocktails were even better!!!! Even the coffees had an added flare. Attention to detail is definitely something they clearly thrive on here. Would definitely go back. 5 stars all around!
Excellent food, had the skewers and all were cooked beautifully. Far too much for one person tho, left feeling very stuffed and loved the quirky cocktails.
Great experience.
We’ve been 4 times now and have never been let down; this is our favourite place to eat that exists! The cocktails are exceptional, atmosphere is great, waiters all have such a good energy & genuinely act like they love their jobs, and the food has never let us down.
Kid friendly and the waiter even brought out a happy birthday slab with ice cream at no extra charge when he heard it was our father in law’s birthday. 10/10 overall. Really recommend this to everyone, can’t wait to come again in June!
One word I will choose : amazing!
Amazing food and drinks and the amazing atmosphere and cozy location!
If you add also the amazing friends you can have an wonderful time!
What a lovely place! decore is great! Staff were friendly and helpful!
Food was amazing the yakitori sticks were amazing, chicken wasnt dry at all! would come back here 100%.
Only problem was it was far too hot! was no window open or some air-con on.
I came here with my better half as I was craving pizza… seeing. As this place was local we went for some,
Lovely atmosphere. Even with then playing back street boys
Pizza was yummy
And we had the steak on a stick thing
Was yummy
Wow! That is the only word I can find. From start to finish everything was perfect. We were recommended this restaurant so we travelled 1.5 hours. We arrived 15 minutes late but staff were very forgiving. Our server Tilly was fantastic. Starters were beautiful, mains amazing too and the desserts were phenomenal. The cocktail menu was the best I have ever seen, so creative and so many to choose from. The website shows every single menu item, the photography is fantastic.
Even the glasses were served chilled, the tap water bottles were so pretty too. Every small detail was just perfect. Thank you so much, was definitely worth the journey. We will be returning .
84 High St, Repton, Derby DE65 6GF, United Kingdom•
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A cafe located in the swanky end of LE1, St Martin’s Coffee Roasters is perfect for coffee addicts and cake lovers. With two floors of seating, a feature coffee counter and the ability to buy your own beans or have them ground here, this place is definitely worth checking out! In addition to their amazing drinks, you can also enjoy their delicious cakes at the outdoor café from April 15th onwards. If you can't wait that long, Crafty at St.
Great coffee. Very good menu offering something for most tastes. You could go with the waffles and add bacon. The Greek yogurt bowl is also delic or the avocado on sourdough, you can’t really go wrong. They’ve recently moved to table service which takes all of the old queues away. Service was prompt and friendly. I liked the option to pay at the point of ordering which meant little waiting around. Fabulous.
Stuart Williams — Google review
So glad to finally be able to have lunch here again. I've missed you and now I'm back around the city , I will be seeing you a lot more. A relaxed, homely friendly cafe serving the highest quality goodies by day and Crafty Burger by night.
Great choices for everyone.
We asked for extra chicken nuggets on our orders and were given generous portions, very good 👍
Brunch here today was very enjoyable. I really enjoyed my chicken waffles (a favourite of mine and very well executed) and the others enjoyed their meals too. The chicken is so tasty and beautifully crisp, and Frank's hot sauce on the side is a great touch. The hot chocolates are beautiful too. Service was top notch and super friendly.
My only two comments and obviously it in no way affected the rating: the peppermint tea was nice but WAY too strong. I was glad to have loose leaf tea though. Makes a welcome change from teabags. Also, the 'maple syrup' isn't maple syrup unfortunately, it's maple flavoured syrup which makes a big difference. But it wasn't really needed anyway!
From a coffee shop/diner Chicken sandwich I don't have high expectations but this chicken sandwich was perfect. Bread perfectly toasted, the chicken was moist and flavourful, seasoned to perfection. The waffles were light, fluffy and tasty. Service was incredible. This worthwhile and fairly priced stop in Leicester is a must.
We’ve enjoyed a lovely weekday lunch here. Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and great food. All round excellent value for money. We’ll be back here again most certainly.
06/01/24 - Back again for an evening meal that did not disappoint. Whether you’re popping in for lunch or dinner this place is fab.
Very good cafe with excellent burgers and nice beers.... perfect cafe 👌 for me 😉
Such a lovely Brunch place!! St Martins Coffee shop offer options for everybody including Mexican bowls to traditional avocado toast and sweeter alternatives. The hot chocolate was one of the best we’ve had - highly recommended this place to anyone :))
I am flew in from America and I am just visiting Leicester.
I found this coffee shop randomly while walking through the area and I absolutely valued the service. Thank you to Johnny for his patience and kindness. He’s a great bloke.
The food there was exceptional.
The mushroom burger was probably one that was even better than the ones I have tried in America. A shoutout to the chefs that actually care for what good food should taste like. After trying it (thanks to the recommendation by Johnny as well), I ordered 2 more for my father and I for lunch. He enjoyed it too. It’s obviously a great option for vegetarians.
First time visit for me, and the food and service were wonderful. Will certainly be returning. Had the grilled cheese toastie and a cappuccino that had proper dark chocolate gratings, not the powder. Lovely.
St Martin's is a consistently enjoyable location for brunch or coffee, or both!
The restaurant is filled with plants which makes for a nice atmosphere, the seating is all pleasantly mismatched and it isn't crammed or cluttered. Even when it is busy here, it feels relaxed for the customer.
We went for brunch at 10am on Sunday because we are morning people and it was super quiet. We did find it a bit odd that we were just given menus and sent on our way to find a table but the choice was nice.
We ordered a couple of coffees and brunches to share - the chicken waffles and the NYC breakfast burger - and payment was requested at the point of ordering.
The drinks came at the same time as the food and both were speedy, but again it was very quiet. My cappuccino was loaded with chocolate flakes - yum!
The chicken waffles have changed since the last time I came which was lovely. This is such a tasty meal, it felt weird eating it at 10 am but who cares, right? It was full of flavour, tangy, sweet and crispy. We shared each dish but this is a huge portion for one.
The burger was delicious too: hash brown, cheese, bacon and ketchup - maybe an egg too I don't recall. I will say that there was just one tiny hash brown I think it needed two, but for a simple burger it was surprisingly satisfying.
I have never not enjoyed a trip to St Martin's, just be mindful that during busy periods you won't have quite the same speed as we experienced but you will definitely enjoy it either way!
Amazing food😋 and such a cute little place highly recommended
We had-
Grilled Triple Cheese Sandwich- three cheese blend, sourdough with sweet Chilli jam
Korean Fries- Skin-on fries, Dragon glaze, pickled Chilli 'slaw, sesame, aioli
Great service, a special shout out to Ohio for seating us so quickly and bringing our delicious food to us
Absolutely wonderful place. I had the best time here today, I ordered the Chicken Waffle, biscoff iced latte and it was superb. The atmosphere was very welcoming and wholesome. I absolutely recommend this for brunch and lunch, the staff was so friendly and kind too! They often came and checked on my meal, I definitely will come here again!
Delicious food .. a little pricey.
Pots and cups a bit grubby and toilets needed some attention.
Absolutely amazing palec. Very nice guys from service. Beautiful food! Not too expensive. In city center. 5/5!
Cank St, Leicester, LE1 5DG, United Kingdom•
3Bistrot Pierre - Leicester
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French restaurant
Bistrot Pierre in Leicester is a chain bistro that features regional French cuisine on its breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. They offer something for everyone, whether you're looking for a midweek treat, a laid-back lunch, or a three-course feast. The food is beautifully presented and freshly prepared to the highest standard. It's also great value for money. The restaurant is open seven days a week and serves both lunch and dinner.
Enjoyable experience. Definitely recommend making a reservation as it does fill up, especially on a weekend. Really love the calamari here as they are gluten free and delicious! They have a good wine list and they have good set menus if you book during the times those menus are available. The lemon dessert is also so amazing!
julia muntean — Google review
Nice French style restaurant in Leicester city centre.
Ideal for couples and friends.
Has a 2-3 course menu with fixed price until 6 pm.
It has really good decoration and illumination.
It's better to book a table on weekends.
Has special selection of products for Valentine's Day.
Medium price.
Most of starters and main have meat but there are vegetarian options too.
Randomly decided to have lunch here. Previously, always walk by and never thought of twice to stop for a meal. Glad we stopped and they had a table available. Love the interior decor. Option on nice big window seating or you can site further in away from the natural light for a more cozier atmosphere. Waiting service is excellent no issues and friendly. A few dietery and gluten free options available which always a plus. Prices are great and the food was very tasty and perfectly seasoned for my taste buds. Manager was very polite and personable. For a traditional French and English meal and good service with out spending too much I would highly recommend. Will visit again to try out more of their cruises.
Fantastic breakfast option which was tasty and great value. Vegetarian and vegans catered for. Food was a little slow to the table but this wasn't an issue for me. Service was also great.
I would not return for the coffee, but other reviews say better.
I book a table for my family and i, 4 of us for a Sunday at 12:30. First thing i noticed is how busy it was so i think at least around these times you'll need to book to avoid disappointment. The ambience is very nice lots of lighting and a pleasant feel. We all ordered 3 courses and there was a nice sufficient gap between the courses so there was never a feeling of hurry up and eat to free up your table. I did only happen to notice in small print on the menu bottom that there is a surcharge added as tips and i feel this is wrong it should be optional i determine if i have had good service or not. The staff were pleasant. The coffee only comes in set size cups and it was not made very well and the only milk alternative was soya. Menu felt a tad limited but we chose still with relative ease. The food was excellent, so well prepared piping hot and clearly freshly made. The only criticism was portion sizes felt a bit wanting and having had a 3 course meal i was still hungry. Some minor criticisms but i would definitely recommend
Superb visit to this little gem! Not bad Sunday roast too. Menus have great vegetarian option as well as set price selections. Decent drinks and excellent service! Highly recommend
Absolutely amazing! Date night with partner, we both took Bistrot Pierre Menu with three courses and a drink. Food was stunning, our entrees dissapeared so quickly I didn't even shoot a photo, nothing lost though - we definitely gonna come here again! Calamari fried perfectly, toast with mushrooms creamy and lovely. Our steaks came also cooked perfectly to our liking! Chips hot and crispy, and light salad went really good together with steaks. Desserts lovely as well, creme brulee with crispy caramel on top and smoothest consistency. Worth its price for sure! Wine and beer were decent. We need to admit as well service was on the highest level, we had dedicated waitress which was really looking on our table, swapping dishes didn't took longer than 10 minutes on each case, she was polite, smiling and made us feel welcome. Can definitely recommend this place for a date or family celebration, we will visit this place again!
Nice restaurant, 5 stars for food, 3 for dessert (Paris-Brest) it has nothing to do with the receipe... 3.5 for cocktails. Good service.
A lovely atmosphere, especially in the evenings. The food is routinely great and the service is as one would expect of a good restaurant. The prices are reasonable and it would be a great place to treat the respective other to a date night!
Good Christmas decorations. Sirloin is well cooked. Recommend upgrading to truffle fries. Comfit duck leg is terrible and tasted very dry, don't order. Crème brulee inside is cold not warm, and not particularly delicious. Mussels special is a cute cuisine and it tasted good, well matched with sauerkraut.
We visited today as a party 10 (8 adults and 2 kiddos) and the service was impeccable, Josh was great! The food was fantastic also and it was such a relaxed experience considering how many there were of us. Will definitely visit again!
Had a few lovely meals recently. Most notably the soiree gastronomie menu on the 13/6. The food was so tasty and piping hot. Had a few different flavour combinations I haven't tried before. And £25 for 6 courses is an absolute bargain
The sea bass was beautiful made with love ❤️ good level of service would recommend 👌
Amazing food and drink. Staff are always super nice. Hope to come back many more times
8-10 Millstone Ln, Leicester, LE1 5JN, United Kingdom•
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Las Iguanas - Leicester is a contemporary chain dining room that serves flame-grilled Latin American dishes and shared plates. They are known for their incredible Latin American inspired food and ability to throw great parties. Their bottomless brunch offer includes 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco or draught beer, along with a delicious starter and main course, all for £29.95 per person. For an extra £5 per person, you can upgrade to bottomless cocktails.
Great value for money. Lovely food. Our server Eljo was amazing. Had a laugh with him. Really kind and well-mannered. Speedy service with the bottomless brunch. Felt well looked after. He also made excellent cocktails!!! :)
Naomi Knox — Google review
I normally like Las Iguanas and I have had many positive experiences there (Leamington Spa and Coventry), but this was not one of them. The service was slow but that's okay because they were understaffed.
To begin with, our virgin piña coladas were not strong in their coconut or pineapple flavours. The Mexican poppadoms and fries were fine.
However, the mains were too spicy, even for someone who's used to really spicy food. One was manageable (veggie enchiladas) and the other was inedible (no goat curry) because of the spice level. We sent it back after a few bites and didn't wanted it replaced but we still got charged for it.
The churros were very delightful but the dulce de leche sauce was to runny.
Atmosphere wise, the music was too loud though this expected for most restaurants now.
I will probably go to Las Iguanas again, but will give the Leicester branch a miss.
Just had our Team Christmas meal here. Place was empty and so lacked atmosphere. Hats instead of crackers?We felt cold throughout and some of team resorted to putting on their coats. Free chips were nice but sadly only 3 portions for a party of 10? 2 4 1 cocktails went down very well. Starters were fine and all mains were very good. Puddings - The truffle bar was sickly sweet and needed to smaller with a sorbet or ice cream scoop. Cheesecake was a hit. Would we return - possibly.
Good selection of meals. Not keen on spices myself but staff were happy to make adjustments. Friends were very impressed with meals from the menu.
Drinks were well worth the price. Had a few share drinks between us which were all great.
Only down point was the service charge auto added to the bill. But I never like that anywhere.
Never been in one before so I wasn't sure if i would like it or not. Enchiladas were really tasty a bit too spicy for me but nevertheless I loved it. Followed by the Chocolate Brownie yummy!! Very friendly staff, very welcoming in. We would go again.
I was celebrating my 40th birthday and the staff were fantastic, we had bottomless brunch and they were on it and didn't leave us empty.
I've found some places slow with service and purposely serve slower at these bottomless brunches, but the staff here were brilliant.
The food was absolutely delicious also and was great value for money
Ate as a family of five. Service is great here, Alistair, isabella and Jay are a great team. Cocktails are excellent highly recommend, food was good, did not have room for dessert. I would return for the service.
There place is difficult is fine, but was worth it
To be completely fair, it was my first time and it was also a Saturday night so it was quite busy, however, we got there and immediately got served our drinks but then had to wait another 30 minutes just to order starters, and then another 20 to order our mains, the food was delicious, hot and fresh, overall the food was high quality and the portions were big but it's a little bit expensive for me personally, so are the alcoholic drinks (they're average prices is £10 for a cocktail and the mains are average £16-£20) the atmosphere also was a big let down as it was quite loud and a little cramped. (I might change this review if I ever go back for lunch)
Ultimately, the food is amazing, portions are big and tastes authentic, however the service was the biggest negative, it's just too slow, and the prices are a little expensive personally.
If you want to try authentic Mexican/ south American cuisine with a lovely atmosphere at an affordable price range in Leicester, I'd recommend bodega cantina.
From the entrance the staff was not interested in the customer, after 10 min at the table - we got a message that we should order online.
Burger dish with cheese and chicken - meat not seasoned, sauce terrible fries tasteless and cold.
No interest in the customer
Always guaranteed to have great service and food. The cocktails were flavourful and the dishes were definitely mouth watering and filling. Waiting times were average given that it was a busy day. Easy ordering and payments via the website. Suitable catch-up with friends over a meal or go on a date. Advance booking are recommended for large groups.
Me and my boyfriend came for bottomless brunch- Firdous and David were amazing!! they were always on top of our orders and constantly asking if we wanted more on our bottomless brunch!! Such amazing service and tasty drinks!! couldn’t recommend more!! x
Las Iguanas offers a delightful dining experience with their Chicken Burrito, featuring tender, well-seasoned chicken wrapped in a warm tortilla. The flavors are well-balanced, complemented by fresh ingredients. The Beef Burrito is equally impressive, with succulent beef and a satisfying blend of spices.
Paired with a refreshing mocktail, the dining experience is elevated, offering a symphony of tastes that complement one another.
While the staff and atmosphere of the restaurant were commendable, unfortunately, the culinary experience fell short of expectations. Despite the promising ambiance and attentive service, the quality and taste of the food left much to be desired. The menu offerings lacked the depth of flavor and finesse that one would anticipate from a dining establishment of its caliber. While efforts were made to create an inviting ambiance, the lackluster cuisine detracted from the overall dining experience. Enhancing the quality and creativity of the dishes would undoubtedly elevate the restaurant's reputation and leave patrons more satisfied with their visit.
Bottomless brunch. Server lovely and kept drinks flowing done whole cocktail menu.
The food and ambiance was amazing! Allistar was so nice and he took really good care of us. Must go!
13-15 Belvoir St, Leicester, LE1 6SL, United Kingdom•
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The Distillery is an elevated establishment with charming accents and a retro ambiance, offering innovative pub cuisine and distinctive gin selections. This popular pub in Leicester caters to a variety of tastes, serving craft beer, cocktails, and a delightful bottomless brunch experience. For just 25 per person, patrons can indulge in a delectable brunch dish from the menu alongside two hours of limitless alcoholic beverages.
Started our Christmas do here with tree course meal which was delicious. Great offer of beers and supper passionate personal.
Ales Adamsky — Google review
Only visited for a drink. Moderately busy mid afternoon on Saturday, but service was good. The range of beers is excellent and prices are what you might expect. Atmosphere is OK with main sports shown on TVs throughout. The only problem is the toilet facilities, which are poor at best but actually closed on this occasion, leaving one disabled toilet for all - not ideal at all.
Very welcoming venue with staff that go out of their way to accommodate wherever possible. Nice atmosphere, very friendly, good facilities, great drink selection, food is tasty & generously portioned.
Highly recommended!
Buzzing pub, lots of drink choices staff are nice and efficient. Lots of TV's everywhere, we watched the boxing fight. Great atmosphere too.
Sat here now. What a lovely spot.
Decor is quality with a great selection of food and drinks.
Food was really nice and no complaints.
Service is spot on.
Plenty of screens around if you want to watch sport.
Well worth a visit.
Went on a quiet Afternoon/evening after shopping, cant say what its like Friday night! Great beer selection and cool vibe for a huge place.
Sports bar so TVs on tables and large screens around the place. Great place for a decent pint and watch the football.
Waffle pizza - do not recommend, it was awful. My friend took loaded chips and didn't like them either.
Otherwise drinks are good and reasonable priced. But would not recommend getting food there.
Also it's often loud because of football matches on the screens. It would be good if a part of the place could be quieter to allow for conversations.
What an awesome place to hangout n have an awesome food n beer 😎
Great place with great staff. Went for the bottomless brunch with a friend. £31 PP but you get a meal and endless drinks for 2 hours and we had a blast. Well worth it. Check it out
My partner and I came to The Distillery for a bottomless brunch on a Sunday afternoon and it was great. The service we received was brilliant, Aaron was chatty and very friendly, made us feel super welcome. Also, Rita who made our drinks was lovely. The food was fresh and tasty, and we didn’t have to wait for it long at all. Would absolutely recommend The Distillery for a bottomless brunch or even just drinks and food. Great place!
The Best Bottomless Brunch in Leicester. Excellent service. Great food. And the manager Laura is amazing at getting the cocktails made. The Kitchen also caters for Vegan and Gluten free dishes, and our food was amazing. Definitely would recommend to everyone.
Came at the weekend with a large group of my friends. For the brunch. It was really busy but we still had amazing service from the lovely Amber. She made sure our drinks were topped up at all times.
We had a great afternoon, would highly recommend. Will definitely be back.
This was a fantastic pub to have a drink at, where lights are featured all over! Additional objects are included on the wall, Christmas decorations added to the vibe and the bar was well-presented. Here, I was served by friendly staff, enjoying a quality pint at comfortable seating!
We went for a bottomless brunch here and the service was amazing! They were offering more drinks before we’d finished our last, the food was amazing and they made so much conversation with us!! Definitely recommend!
27 Market St, Leicester, LE1 6DN, United Kingdom•
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