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Hope & Anchor, Syston

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Opens at 9:30am
Wanlip Road, Syston, LE7 1PD (View on Google Map)
(0116) 260 1963
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This was a Greene King 'Hungry Horse' family pub-diner which closed in March 2024 following severe flooding. It became privately owned and reopened in August 2025 after repairs and refurbishment.

Located by the Grand Union Canal, on the northern edge of Watermead Country Park. Mooring available for boats. The pub kas an open-plan interior with tables available for eating or drinking. There is a children's play area outside, and a delightful canalside beer garden. The menu features traditional pub food from snacks to steaks, with an extensive children's menu. The pub is very popular on hot summer days.

Historic Interest

According to the Leicester Mercury, Percy Barradale of the Syston Brewery (Queen Victoria) was brewing here ca.1899-1901. The pub was later owned by Grand Metropolitan (Watney's). Until March 2024, Greene King ran the pub as a Hungry Horse family restaurant.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Charnwood District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/315
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Thursday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Friday
9:30am - Midnight
Saturday
9:30am - Midnight
Sunday
9:30am - 11:00pm
Easter Monday
Mon 6th April 2026
11:00am - 11:00pm
Early May Bank Holiday
Mon 4th May 2026
11:00am - 11:00pm
Spring Bank Holiday
Mon 25th May 2026
11:00am - 11:00pm
Summer Bank Holiday
Mon 31st August 2026
11:00am - 11:00pm
Boxing Day
Mon 28th December 2026
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
9:30am - 7:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 7:30pm
Friday
9:30am - 7:30pm
Saturday
9:30am - 7:30pm
Sunday
9:30am - 7:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted once.
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Hope & Anchor, Syston.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Open for breakfast 0930-1200.
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (1300m)
Arriva: 5, 5a
Bus stops near to Syston BR station
Closest station (1300m)
Syston

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