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Situated in a former farm building with a conservatory, the pub is decked out with breweriana. It is home to Steamin' Billy beers named after the owner's now departed Jack Russell who features on the logo and pump clips. Four handpumps are situated in the small rear bar. Waiter service is available (but optional) in most parts of the pub. Pizzas served Mondays and Tuesdays. Opens early for breakfasts on Saturday mornings. In 2022, a distillery and a large farm shop opened in an adjacent building. There is a large car park and several seating areas outside. Note: card payments only.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oadby and Wigston District (B)
Last updated
06/08/2024
Last surveyed
10/08/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Steamin' Billy
Pub ID
LEI/214
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

Situated in rambling former dairy farm buildings with a number of rooms and a conservatory. The pub is decked out with brewery memorabilia. It is home to Steamin' Billy beers and real cider is available in summer. Pub meals and restaurant.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 7:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:00pm & 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Steamin' Billy - Bitter
Steamin' Billy - Bitter Session Golden Ale • 4.3%
Steamin' Billy - Bitter
Steamin' Billy - Bitter

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Summer months only
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (1200m)
First: 22; CentreBus: 22A-22B
Bus stop in Evington village

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