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Operator: Black Country Ales
19 Butt Close Lane, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 4QA (View on Google Map)

The pub formerly had a tiny lounge on the left and a very basic bar on the right, but was refurbished in bright traditional style by Banks's Brewery in 1992 as a single U-shaped room around a central projecting servery. Reopened as a free house in 2004; then as a Black Country Ales pub in February 2016. In October 2023, the interior was refurbished as a single square room in traditional lounge style with the servery relocated rear-right. It has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, and a strong sports following. The pub offers a selection of beers and ciders from twelve handpumps, from Black Country Ales and guest breweries. Cobs and port pies are available most times.

Historic Interest

A small corner local, built in 1854. It came into the ownership of the City Brewery (Lichfield) in the 20c; and later to Banks's Brewery of Wolverhampton.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
27/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Black Country Inns
Pub ID
LEI/196
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers (Usually microbreweries or regional breweries) and 5 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 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Black Country - Fireside
Black Country - Fireside

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted 8 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 18 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. Spotted 5 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago

Silver Award
Sharp's - Sea Fury
Sharp's - Sea Fury

Premium Bitter

ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Sharps Atlantic Bottle-1
Sharp's - Atlantic

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago


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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Occasional events
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children allowed until 7pm
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Darts, dominoes, cribbage
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
In the garden
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Freo+
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
City Centre bus stops
Closest station (1100m)
Leicester
Directions
From the Clock Tower walk down Churchgate and Butt Close Lane is second left

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