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LIGHT HUSSAR, 144 STOUGHTON STREET

1883, Miles Jordon transferred licence to Francis Miles. 1884, Francis Miles to Elizabeth Smith. (Francis Miles moved to the Dew … More

LIME KILN, PAINTER STREET/BELGRAVE GATE

Chris Jinks in his researching deeds came across a pub circa 1854, in Painter Street off Belgrave Gate called for … More

17 ACRES SPORTS GROUND, THURCASTON ROAD

Ex Leicester City favourite Matt Piper opened his 17 Acres Sports Bar in October 2025. It’s located alongside his academy. … More

Hive & Honey, 42 SILVER STREET

Above building in 1995 prior to the old Ask Piza Restuarant below which closed post Covid. Hive & Honey opened … More

Bar Tropica, 5 ST MARTINS SQUARE

Ex Juice Lounge. Now opened circa 2026 Cocktail bar.

Cocco- IVY Lounge, 44-46 CANK STREET – Sally Cinaman Music Venue

2026 bar mainly for hire, with a basement venue SALLY CINAMAN MUSIC VENUE. For many years the Cank St Gallery … More

WILLIAM BAKER REFRESHMENT HOUSE, 96 HIGH STREET

Lovely photo of the era L.R.O. William Baker’s Refreshment House would be the central building with the date 1794, over … More

NEVER ON A SUNDAY (WINE BAR), NEW BOND STREET

Although I was aware of a wine bar in this street, being a traditional pub man I never stepped foot … More

BULLS HEAD, 13 OXFORD STREET

First record we have is circa 1815, William Haddon was the victular. John Briggs, circa 1827 – 1846. The Bulls … More

VINE, NORTHGATE STREET

A couple of reference to a Vine Northgate Street. April 1835, “a meeting of The Auxiliary Conservative Society will be … More