Places to Stay n' Play in Leicester
By Tiger_ress
March 7 2003
Well, would ya Adam n' Eve it! We face the mighty Munster Again! As equally awaited as last time, but shall they be a comin' baying for blood or be worried because of the lack of Leicester's game plan availability? (Taxi!!!...)
Whilst you ponder over what you think the outcome of the match will be here's a list of where to stay and most importantly Play in the Home of the Champs.
STAY...
Belmont House Hotel: If you fancy a bit of upper class, then this is the place. Situated in New Walk, (the only leafy place in Leicester). It is only a five min walk to the ground. 78 Individually designed rooms with Restaurant. It's around 158 euros per night thou so not so much dollar for beer! www.belmonthotel.co.uk Tel: 0116 2544 773
Regency Hotel: Another posh one. Old Victorian House will "charm you with it's grace and elegance" Righto. No being sick then. This hotel is situated on London Road, about a mile from The Ground, Ten mins from the train station. Tel: 0116 270 9634
Usual: Holiday Inn, Ibis and the Ramada Jarvis are your usual bog standard chain hotels. The Ibis is around £42 double for one night, and the Holiday Inn and Ramada are around the same. Bonus point thou, easily within Stumbling distance after a few too many, all in the dead centre of Leicester (No cemetery Jokes please) Holiday Inn: 0116 253 1161, Ibis: 0116 248 7200 Ramada: 0116 255 5599
Burlington Hotel: Family run B&B, double room around £48. Walking distance, but it's a bloody big hill. Tel: 0116 2705 112
A Few More: No details, just names and numbers, but they are central!
Oakleaf Quest House: 0116 291 0938
Scotia Hotel: 0116 2549 200
Spindle Lodge: 0116 2338 801 £55 pn double room
Stoneycroft Hotel: 0116 2707 605 www.stoneycrofthotel.co.uk
Craigleight Hotel:- 0116 2546 875
The Gables Hotel: 0116 2706 969
AND PLAY...
Now, here's the important part, watering holes!
Marz Bar: Nice place this for the "cool" people. It is in the centre of Leicester, live DJ's Thurs/Fri/Sat, can get smokey but excellent location, more pubs near by great for a pub crawl! (Belvoir Street)
Fat Catz: Opposite Marz Bar, again a cool place, looks tiny but it's huge! (Belvoir Street)
Time Bar: My absolute favourite. Smack bang next to the train station, leather sofas all down one side, does top food and they like the rugby crowd. (London Road)
O'Neills: Big Irish bar with plenty of atmosphere and beer. Says it all. Can't remember where it is but you'll find it.
R/bar: Used to be popular but not anymore. Mind the steps on the way in they're dodgy. On Granby Street, further down from the Station.
Last Plantagenet: Granby Street. Cheap watering hole as it's a JD Wetherspoon. Foods OK, great place in the day, don't know about night. Worth a visit
Walkabout: The local rugby pub. Not as busy as it used to be but great atmosphere. Near Humberstone Gate.
Merchants Stores: Belvoir Street. Food and drinks all day. Not tried this one, so if anyone knows let me know!
Yates: Next to Merchant Stores I think. Like other Yates bars everywhere else in the world.
Molly O'Gradys: Now this is loads better then O'Neills. Live Irish music, Irish people, and Irish furniture(!) everything is Irish. Absolutely fab place, and I wouldn't blame you if you never left. Again, can't remember the name of the street but will be very easy to find, just look for Paddy.
Lloyds: Old Corn Exchange, Market Place. I like it here. Chilled out, nice, cheap (but only in the week) and very central serves late too!
That's about all I can vouch for. But for more info and addresses of pubs I've forgotten, go to www.leicesterguide.co.uk they have a further list of B&B's and a map too!
Don't forget there's also bars at the ground, which can be worth hanging around for. The Tiger's bar (upstairs in the clubhouse) usually has a band, and all away fans are welcome.
Hope this has been helpful, and look forward to seeing you all in Leicester! Enjoy!