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Sapphire Kitchen & Bar, Leicester

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19 Infirmary Square, Leicester, LE1 5WR (View on Google Map)
(0116) 212 0871
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For several years, the Swan & Rushes was a successful real ale pub and a regular entry in the Good Beer Guide. In 2022, it became "Sapphire Kitchen & Bar". No draught beers at all are served now: just bottles. Food includes burgers, seafood and chicken.

Historic Interest

A rebuild of a Victorian pub by Holes Brewery of Newark. Later to John Smith. Dated 1931 above the door.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Swan & Rushes
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/08/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/208
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio
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Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Many buses stop on Oxford Street and Welford Road.
Nearby Station (750m)
Leicester

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