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Bowling Green, Leicester

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44 Oxford Street, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 5XW (View on Google Map)

It received a major refurbishment in the 1990s, when the interior was opened-out. After spells as the 'Fullback & Firkin', then Scream-branded 'Polar Bear', in 2015 it was given a makeover to return it to a more traditional pub which blended the older features with modern tastes. Two original fireplaces were uncovered during the refurbishment and the load bearing truss in the pub entrance area dates back to the 14th century. The front parts are old and beamed with panelling; the opened-out rear areas are modern with music, games and sports TVs. The pictures and wall displays feature scenes of Leicester or bowling. There is an enclosed courtyard area at the rear.

Historic Interest

An historic inn, originally the 'Old Bowling Green'. Dating mostly from the 18th century, this is a Grade 2 Listed Building. One of the oldest pubs in Leicester, this was formerly owned by the All Saints Brewery (Leicester), then by Ind Coope Brewery of Burton from 1929.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Bowling Green; Fullback & Firkin; Polar Bear
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
08/08/2024
Last surveyed
08/05/2023
Pub ID
LEI/183
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 1:00am
10:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Rugby matches always shown
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Via rear gate
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Buses stop on Welford Road (outbound) and Oxford Street (inbound)
Nearby Station (750m)
Leicester
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