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King's Head, Leicester

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Black Country Ales
36 King Street, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 6RL (View on Google Map)
(0116) 216 2789
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This was originally a tiny traditional city centre local owned by M&B, which was extended to its current size in 1993. It was acquired by Black Country Ales in 2012 and was fully refurbished in 2017. 12 handpulls serve 7 regularly changing guest ales. Its open fire and roof terrace make it popular throughout the year with real ale enthusiasts and visitors to the local football and rugby grounds. A range of bottles is offered. No meals, but filled cobs and samosas are usually available. There is a rear access to the pub from New Walk. Sky and BT Sports shown.Covered outside seating is available, including a refurbished balcony patio.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
25/02/2025
Last surveyed
19/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
LEI/149
Asset of Community Value
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Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 6 changing beers (National and independent brands) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden
Black Country - Bradley's Finest Golden

Session Golden Ale

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 7 times

Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 5 times

Black Country - Pig on the Wall
Black Country - Pig on the Wall

Strong Mild

ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 15 times

Sharp's Atlantic Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Atlantic

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
And rooftop patio
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Thursday quiz nights
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
In the garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Not always available
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Many routes stop at Welford Place
Nearby Station (650m)
Leicester

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