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Operator: Admiral Taverns
61 Humberstone Gate, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 1WB (View on Google Map)
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A traditional boisterous town local. Admiral Taverns refurbished the pub over November 2025 to February 2026. A clean modern interior and a spacious rear yard.

Historic Interest

Dating from the early 19th century or earlier, it was originally the 'Champion', thought to be named after the racehorse which won the Derby and St Leger in 1800. Until 1927 it was owned by Thomas Salt & Company of Burton-upon-Trent, but that brewery was then taken over by Bass. It reopened in December 1970 after refurbishment, having been renamed 'Hansom Cab'. Joseph Hansom invented the 'Patent Safety Cab', and the first Hansom Cab travelled down Hinckley's Coventry Road in 1835.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Champion
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Admiral Taverns
Pub ID
LEI/227
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 1:30am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:30am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Facilities
Garden Garden
Rear yard
Smoking Smoking
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (630m)
Leicester

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