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Lime Tree, Whetstone

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Cask Ale
Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: Roseacre Pub Company
2 Cambridge Road, Whetstone, LE8 6LF (View on Google Map)
(0116) 286 3195
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The main bar at the front has the appearance of three rooms knocked through to form one large room with sufficient bits of the dividing walls left intact to maintain a perception of distinct individual areas. To the rear there is a large restaurant. Outside there is a paved area with picnic tables and then at the back a very large garden with a well-equipped childrens play area. Popular for family dining, with vegan and gluten free menus available. One or two varying real ales are sold.

Historic Interest

This pub was known as the Kaffir Inn since the late 19th century. However, the term acquired a derogatory meaning in the context of South African history, especially during the Apartheid era. Refurbished and renamed Lime Tree in June of 2015. Kaffir is also a variety of lime, hence the origin of the pub's new inoffensive name.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Kaffir Inn
Local Authority
Blaby District
Last updated
Last surveyed
26/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/379
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer (Sometimes two) and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

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Purity - Pure UBU Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once.
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Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Lime Tree, Whetstone.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Arriva: 84
Closest station (1750m)
Narborough

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