My Recommendations
for Leicester
Getting Around
Most guests don't drive to Leicester city centre as the apartment is located within walking distance to the train station, shops, bars, and restaurant.
You can also hire a bike directly the apartment or catch an Uber which are easily available.
Leicester Railway Station
London RoadSt Margaret's Bus Station
Food Scene
Most guests enjoy a Deliveroo delivered to the apartment. My top 3 places to visit Kai, the foodcourt at the Highcross shopping centre, or the street food from Grays cafe
Located next door to the Penthouse, if you want to dine or just have a drink with friends, they can keep everybody warm and dry with large gazebos, marquee & heaters
Also on offer is an extensive range of drinks… ranging from organic beer and cider from local brewers Hoskins Brothers and Tadcaster’s Samuel Smiths, wine selected by local merchants Francis fine wines, a Grays take on cocktails, and the highly regarded coffee and tea served daily at this hidden gem in the city centre.
Lookout for special events at www.graysleicester.com
Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen
31 Rutland StLocated next door to the Penthouse, if you want to dine or just have a drink with friends, they can keep everybody warm and dry with large gazebos, marquee & heaters
Also on offer is an extensive range of drinks… ranging from organic beer and cider from local brewers Hoskins Brothers and Tadcaster’s Samuel Smiths, wine selected by local merchants Francis fine wines, a Grays take on cocktails, and the highly regarded coffee and tea served daily at this hidden gem in the city centre.
Lookout for special events at www.graysleicester.com
Large contemporary restaurant serving a regional Indian menu, plus a late-opening bar.
If you are sitting outside, outdoor heaters, blankets and water bottles are available on request.
Chutney Ivy
41 Halford StLarge contemporary restaurant serving a regional Indian menu, plus a late-opening bar.
If you are sitting outside, outdoor heaters, blankets and water bottles are available on request.
KAI
4 St Martins SquareAmazing brunch menu. Try the waffles and huge breakfasts. Limited spaces so turn up early
The best flat white coffee in town. Friendly and chatty staff. Try the espresso brownies.
200 Degrees Coffee Shop
10-12 Market StThe best flat white coffee in town. Friendly and chatty staff. Try the espresso brownies.
Haute Dolci
84-86 Granby StreetUltimate dessert place with waffles, crepes, gelato and milkshakes.
Authentic Indian street food in a buzzing restaurant. Perfect for date night or if you are looking for somewhere informal
Mowgli Street Food
12-13 St MartinsAuthentic Indian street food in a buzzing restaurant. Perfect for date night or if you are looking for somewhere informal
Pho Leicester
87-91 High StTry the broken rice and and the sweet Vietnamese coffee... a real treat
Friendly staff will recommend you a blend of coffee. Great place to stop for lunch
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St Martins Coffee Shop
Cank StreetFriendly staff will recommend you a blend of coffee. Great place to stop for lunch
Best Gelato this side of Rome. Try a scoop salted caramel or pistachio
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Gelato Village
2 St Martins SquareBest Gelato this side of Rome. Try a scoop salted caramel or pistachio
Peter Pizzeria
Drinks & Nightlife
My top 3 choices are Grays, Orton's brasserie or 33 Cank Street
Can be mega busy, but they do serve up the best burgers and chips in town.
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Crafty St Martin's
Saint Martins WalkCan be mega busy, but they do serve up the best burgers and chips in town.
Skilled mixologists practice their trade at this 1920s-styled bar running cocktail masterclasses.
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Manhattan34
34 Rutland StSkilled mixologists practice their trade at this 1920s-styled bar running cocktail masterclasses.
Located opposite the apartment is a historic building.
Community-based venue for live comedy, concerts and private events with an on-site bistro and bar.
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The Exchange
High StreetLocated opposite the apartment is a historic building.
Community-based venue for live comedy, concerts and private events with an on-site bistro and bar.
Revolution Leicester
6b New WalkAmazing selection of Vodkas and good sharing platters
A fun place that offers a good selection of drinks and great service. Ideal to spend the evening with friends
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Cosy Club
68 Highcross StA fun place that offers a good selection of drinks and great service. Ideal to spend the evening with friends
The cocktail joint! impressive range of cocktails served with theatre. You can't go wrong with the Mojito, however if you need a sugar fix, try the candy floss cocktail.
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33 Cank Street
33 Cank StreetThe cocktail joint! impressive range of cocktails served with theatre. You can't go wrong with the Mojito, however if you need a sugar fix, try the candy floss cocktail.
If you enjoy craft beers, look no further. Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews, pizza, pool and boardgames.
BrewDog Leicester
8 Friar LnIf you enjoy craft beers, look no further. Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews, pizza, pool and boardgames.
A beautiful decor with cocktails and belgian beers. Nick will recommend you a drink
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Café Bruxelles
90-92 High StA beautiful decor with cocktails and belgian beers. Nick will recommend you a drink
My favourite bar. Established in November 2015 by two secondary school teachers Ian and Steve, The Real Ale Classroom was Leicester’s first micropub.
The Real Ale Classroom
My favourite bar. Established in November 2015 by two secondary school teachers Ian and Steve, The Real Ale Classroom was Leicester’s first micropub.
Essentials
Pick up supplies for your stay or have groceries delivered to your apartment by Sainsbury's or Deliveroo
Open daily from 6:00 - 23:00
40 Granby St, Leicester LE1 6FB
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Tesco Express
326 Humberstone LnOpen daily from 6:00 - 23:00
40 Granby St, Leicester LE1 6FB
Marks & Spencer Leicester
18 Gallowtree GateConveniently placed just a few min walk from the apartment
Amazing store. There's great selection for everyone.
Open weekdays and Saturday , 10am–6pm
Sunday, 12–5pm
23 Wine & Whiskey
64-66 Granby StAmazing store. There's great selection for everyone.
Open weekdays and Saturday , 10am–6pm
Sunday, 12–5pm
Leicester’s Market has a proud history of over 700 years. Serving the local community great value fruit, vegetables, fish and meat from 100 food stalls.
Open Mon - Sat from 8am - 5pm
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Leicester Market
Market PlaceLeicester’s Market has a proud history of over 700 years. Serving the local community great value fruit, vegetables, fish and meat from 100 food stalls.
Open Mon - Sat from 8am - 5pm
Boots
30-36 Gallowtree GatePharmacy open
Monday to Saturday 8am–6:30pm
Sunday 11am–5pm
Hospital with Accident and Emergency
Tel:+443003031573
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Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary SquareHospital with Accident and Emergency
Tel:+443003031573
Parks & Nature
Take a picnic or go for a run to burn off those calories
Beautiful park 1 mile north of the city centre. The park has a boating lake and ruins of the 12th Centuary Leicester Abbey. Take a picnic with you as the cafe is currently closed due to renovation
Abbey Park Road
Abbey Park RoadBeautiful park 1 mile north of the city centre. The park has a boating lake and ruins of the 12th Centuary Leicester Abbey. Take a picnic with you as the cafe is currently closed due to renovation
Want to have a jog? Victoria Park is a public park of 69 acres. My favourite run is through New Walk as you great views of the old Victorian walkway
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Victoria Park
Granville RoadWant to have a jog? Victoria Park is a public park of 69 acres. My favourite run is through New Walk as you great views of the old Victorian walkway
Drive out of town to this stunning park set in 830 acres, with footpaths, a stream, a playground plus roaming peacocks and fallow deer.
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Bradgate Park
Bradgate ParkDrive out of town to this stunning park set in 830 acres, with footpaths, a stream, a playground plus roaming peacocks and fallow deer.
Arts & Culture
Discover up and coming acts, musicals or perhaps Shakespeare. You can enjoy a simple meal at the cafe and then take your drink from the bar into the theatre area.
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Curve Theatre
60 Rutland StDiscover up and coming acts, musicals or perhaps Shakespeare. You can enjoy a simple meal at the cafe and then take your drink from the bar into the theatre area.
Art house cinema showing indie, family-friendly and retro films, plus exhibitions, food and drink.
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Phoenix Cinema and Art Centre
4 Midland StArt house cinema showing indie, family-friendly and retro films, plus exhibitions, food and drink.
You can walk round at your own pace, read the history of Richard III and the story of the archaeological dig which discovered his body. 90min should do it!
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King Richard III Visitor Centre
4A St MartinsYou can walk round at your own pace, read the history of Richard III and the story of the archaeological dig which discovered his body. 90min should do it!
Some space rockets landing crafts and missiles on show.
If you don't fancy climbing 140 odd steps there is lifts to view the top of the space ships. The highlight of the day was Sir Patrick Moors planetarium show. The Cafe is reasonably priced.
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Centro Nacional del Espacio
Exploration DriveSome space rockets landing crafts and missiles on show.
If you don't fancy climbing 140 odd steps there is lifts to view the top of the space ships. The highlight of the day was Sir Patrick Moors planetarium show. The Cafe is reasonably priced.
A few walk from the apartment, you will see some Picasso ceramics, dinosaur and ancient egyptian exhibits. It has a coffee shop too
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New Walk Museum & Art Gallery
A few walk from the apartment, you will see some Picasso ceramics, dinosaur and ancient egyptian exhibits. It has a coffee shop too
Just a 15min walk from the apartment, this is Leicester's largest entertainment venue. Book your show early using their website
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De Montfort Hall
Granville RoadJust a 15min walk from the apartment, this is Leicester's largest entertainment venue. Book your show early using their website
Entertainment & Activities
Within walking distance from the flat. Very nice view of the pitch from any seat with a good atmosphere
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King Power Stadium
Filbert WayWithin walking distance from the flat. Very nice view of the pitch from any seat with a good atmosphere
Indoor minigolf with two themed two courses, a jungle and a aztec temple, they also serve cocktails and mocktails which are delicious and a fun novelty for the kids
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Treetop Adventure Golf
3 Shires LnIndoor minigolf with two themed two courses, a jungle and a aztec temple, they also serve cocktails and mocktails which are delicious and a fun novelty for the kids
Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.
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Showcase Cinema de Lux Leicester
7 Highcross LnModern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.
Kids and adults will love this trampoline park
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Boost Trampoline Park Leicester
11 St George StKids and adults will love this trampoline park