Looking for the best bars in Leicester? Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, fancy a few post-work drinks, or want to discover a new local gem, Leicester has plenty to offer. From stylish cocktail lounges to laid-back pubs with character, we’ve rounded up five of the top bars in the city that are well worth a visit.
Looking for a bar with high energy tropical vibes? Bar Tropicia is like stepping into the jungle with its colourful décor and exotic cocktails. Just looking at their Instagram page full of daquiris and margaritas will make you thirsty! With banging tunes perfect for a boogie or nibbles and drinks with friends, this is the ideal spot to spend your weekend. Only 10 minutes from Vanquish Mill and located in St Martin’s Square, Bar Tropicia also offer cocktail masterclasses and daily happy hours!
A glamorous 1920’s style speakeasy in the heart of Leicester City Centre, Moonshine, is the sexy jazz bar you need to know about. Their handcrafted cocktails and dedication to providing the best musicians and DJ’s in the city make them an unmissable venue. With Pop and Fizz Thursdays and a new intimate wine bar due to open soon, this is one classy place. Located at 91 High Street, you’ll be in the heart of Leicester and only five short minutes from Hylyfe’s Vanquish Mill.
https://www.moonshineleicester.co.uk/
Offering up one of the best bottomless brunches in Leicester, The Bottle Garden, situated in St Martin’s Square, is a chic and laid-back space in which to spend your weekends with friends. With seating outdoors to enjoy a summer spritz and nibbles or a naturalistic and earthy vibe indoors, you can’t go wrong with this tranquil and trendy venue. Just ten minutes from your accommodation and nestled in amongst an array of other nightlife spots, relax and unwind after a long week of studies and don’t forget to check out their live jazz events.
https://www.thebottlegardenbar.co.uk
Not far from The Bottle Garden in St Martin’s Square sits Little Sister, the quirky late bar serving some seriously cool cocktails and with some of the best DJ sets in the city. Offering student discount and open until 3am this is the perfect place to blow of some steam after all that studying. If art is your thing, the venue put on regular ‘Drawgasm’ nights where drawing and drinking is combined for a fun and creative night out with friends and fellow artists. Check out their Instagram for more information.
https://www.littlesisterbar.com
Another elegant and enigmatic entry to the list is Watson’s Cocktail Bar, located on Granby Street and twenty minutes from Vanquish Mill. This is a cocktail bar with a twist as it celebrates a specialised vegan menu with the venue named after Donald Watson, the founder of veganism. All food and drink is meticulously sourced and crafted to create indulgent but ethical beverages and tapas dishes. With moody and seductive décor and an innovative concept, this is a very special bar which can be enjoyed with a mate or a date.
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