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796 Melton Road, Thurmaston, LE4 8BE (View on Google Map)
(0116) 319 1588
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Originally a Beeston Brewery Co house, it was later owned by Shipstones of Nottingham. Formerly the Unicorn & Star, it was always known as the 'Top House' to locals, and the name was formally changed in 2003. A corner pub with a very good Victorian brick exterior, including a good range of outbuildings at the rear. It retains a two-room interior of traditional character. On the left is a large boisterous basic bar with sports TVs, darts and pool. Front-right is a quieter cosy lounge, but this also has a TV for sport. Currently, no real ale is served.

Misleading Dispense

This venue has been flagged by CAMRA volunteers as using a misleading dispense method to serve beer.

This is a 'Fresh Ale' - a keg beer served through a cask handpump. Find out more here Handpump Hijack.

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Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Unicorn & Star
Local Authority
Charnwood District (B)
Last updated
28/07/2025
Last surveyed
19/12/2017
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Trust Inns
Pub ID
LEI/330
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Arriva: 5/A
Closest station (1700m)
Syston

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