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Cricketers, Leicester

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1 Grace Road, Aylestone Park, Leicester, LE2 8AD (View on Google Map)
(0116) 283 2026
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Situated adjoining Leicestershire County Cricket ground. The interior consists of a public bar with pool tables at the front. an extended lounge bar with family/dining annex; and an upstairs function room with balcony overlooking the cricket ground. At the side and rear, the paved patio and lawn are furnished with picnic tables, and there is play equipment for the kids. A footpath at the side of the pub car park gives pedestrian access to the cricket ground. No meals, but cobs may be available. Following its sale by Everards to the Punch PubCo, there are three handpumps, and the beer range may change.

Historic Interest

Contrary to popular belief, Grace Road was named after a local property owner and not the legendary cricketer W G Grace.

The former Cricket Ground Hotel was redeveloped by Everards in 1974. The new pub was set back from the road, and was built behind the site of the original hotel.

In 2025, Everards sold the pub to Punch Taverns.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
15/06/2025
Last surveyed
15/06/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Punch Pubs & Co (Punch Taverns)
Pub ID
LEI/121
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
2:00pm - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted once.
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cricketers, Leicester.

ABV 4.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Marston's - Pedigree TasteMatch Prediction

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Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted once.
Marston's - Pedigree
Marston's - Pedigree

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Cricketers, Leicester.

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

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Cricketers, Leicester.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Saturday eves
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (240m)
Arriva: 84, 85, 87
Buses also run along Saffron Lane
Closest station (3200m)
Leicester

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