Castle on the Grand Union Leicester Line

Guide To Leicester Castle

Leicester Castle was built in 1088 on a popular route of travel (where four or more roads converge). It contained underground dungeons for imprisoning the more dangerous criminals, and also a magnificent aisled hall in the bailey, some of which remains. 

Leicester was one of the larger baronies in the 13th century, and although the order went out for the castle to be torn down, it must have been built up again soon afterwards.

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8-9 Castle View, Leicester LE1 5WH.

Opening Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

NOTE: Venues often have seasonal opening hours or can be subject to change and kitchen hours are often shorter, so it's always wise to check with the venue before visiting.

Leicester Castle Reviews

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Review from Google Places

13 July 2025

becoming my favourite pub in Leicester (and definitely my favourite pub on campus (much better than the gateway ever was yuck)

the inside is nice and cool, and the outside b33r garden is good to sit in a talk.

wish i had longer lunch breaks for a sneaky pint (as some people do!)

GRIFFIN v.c

Review from Google Places

9 July 2025

Fantastic little hidden gem in medieval part of Leicester… Lovely little escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, good choice of beer’s, snacks, cozy atmosphere and decor, friendly welcoming staff, definitely worth a visit!

Phantom Rambles

Review from Google Places

30 June 2025

Lovely pub with great food and a very friendly and helpful young bar man.

Menorca Georgie

Review from Google Places

1 April 2025

Great food…I generally take away rather than eat in. Chilli is very dry but all the sandwiches are really lovely and the cakes and pastries are always a nice selection. Not a cheap meal by any stretch of the imagination but really tasty and nice options.

Downside is the wait…I am often left running back to work with my food in my hand as I have been caught in a big queue which is tricky. I would advise at lunchtime you only buy the ready made sandwiches and *do not* order anything that needs to be made as it can be a really long wait.

Staff are always friendly and chatting and there is a little covered outdoor area nearby. The usual barman is very friendly and full of flair spinning bottles and doing neat little tricks. Pub inside is a bit small but cosy and certainly full of character.

Kate Dc

Review from Google Places

28 October 2024

Atmospheric small pub in the heart of historic Leicester.

Excellent beer, lovely staff, cosy and gorgeous interior. Could do with music playing a few decibels louder!

Martin Taylor

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