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Rainbow & Dove, Leicester

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Cask Ale not available
Opens at 3:00pm
185 Charles Street, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 1LA (View on Google Map)
(0116) 429 5855
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A 1930s corner pub with an attractive exterior. Although it formerly sold a large range of beers, unfortunately real ale is no longer available. It is now a cafe bar popular with the gay community.

Historic Interest

Owned by the local brewery Leicester Brewing & Malting until 1953, then Ansells. Run by Hoskins from about 1985 to 1992.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/10/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/186
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Tuesday
3:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
3:00pm - 1:00am
Thursday
3:00pm - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 2:00am
Saturday
Noon - 2:00am
Sunday
3:00pm - Midnight
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Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (250m)
Leicester

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