The 25 best bars and drinks in Loughborough

The atmosphere and aesthetic was amazing with plenty of seating, service whilst slow was incredibly friendly. Food took a very long time to cook and, unfortunately wasn’t worth the wait. Burger was dry with juice or flavour, buns were flattened, the cheese was burnt and very little portion size for the fries.

A comfortable and welcoming pub located in town with street parking nearby. The food and service was superb, thank you

Had a colleagues leaving do here this afternoon. Staff couldn't do enough to help with the planning and on the day. Food was absolutely fantastic, high quality beautiful hot and cold grazing boards. We couldn't have been looked after us better! (We even asked about booking in for Christmas whole we were there as we had such a lovely afternoon!) Thank you so much.

Lovely pub in a cosy area in Loughborough. Good selection of draft beers

Food is good; particularly Sunday dinner and Sunday BBQs. The staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. It's a really good solution when you have no functioning cooker.

This place makes for a fantastic night!!! Very friendly and helpful staff. The owners are also legendary! Played a gig here at the Club Tropicana event in my band the 80’s Revellers. The audience were well up for it, dancing and rocking out all evening, and that is what we strive for! Would love to play here again very soon! There’s a really nice atmosphere to the pub in general both inside and out but it’s particularly lovely outside when the sun’s out! ☀️

This is a large, proper pub with a warm welcome. Food was very nice too.

From the moment we stepped over the threshold we were made so welcome - especially Oscar the dog! Highlights - an attractive, relaxing look with comfortable seating. Decent sized toilet cubicles with hand painted decor and good toilet paper. Fresh, promptly served drinks. Tanya was especially helpful, making us feel like we were in her dining room! Jamie, the chef made us delicious flat breads. I wanted to be awkward changing around toppings but it was no trouble at all! A thoroughly enjoyable lunchtime. Next time we're visiting from Scotland we'll be making a bee line for the Jam Garden!

Two for one in pizzas on Mondays. Quite lively because of the students, nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Tania and Dylan were a good team

The pizza from Lil was absolutely immense and brilliant service from Leo. The rest of the staff were also so lovely and friendly and made it so accommodating!

We come here nearly every week and it's always amazing. Lovely list of cocktails and spirits and the quiz is great on Thursdays !!

Great pub with very nice garden. I loved coming here for the pub quiz almost every Wednesday for a year. I've been to different pub quizes, but this is the best one in Loughborough for sure. But make sure you book a table on time, it can get crowded for the quiz. Also one of my favourite gardens when it's sunny. The pizzas and garlic bread are very good. Decent selection of drinks.

Great local spot with excellent beer garden. There's also a large indoor area that feels very homely. Pizzas are the speciality and they're some of the best I've had in Loughborough, the chef and waiting team are very welcoming and attentive.

I came here in a group of 16, and we were treated so well. Tania was so lovely and attentive to our group, who were in Loughborough for a sports competition. It's also really friendly for LGBTQ+ people and highly recommend it to anyone for the great atmosphere and service.

Came in here to get lunch. Menu is Billy basics with light bites and lots burgers. Burgers all sound nice so choose one of them and a sandwich for my partner. Food was nice but nothing special. The staff member that served me had zero personality, no smile or interaction apart from the very basics to get my order. The venue itself is quite large inside and in good order with a mix of comfy seats and standard chairs with plenty of spaces to sit. The outside area is huge for town centre bar, which I can imagine is nice to sit out in during summer. Would I recommend visiting it. No I wouldn't, but I also wouldn't say stay from it either.

Everything was nice except the ventilation. The first thing that struck us as we walked in was the stuffy smell and still air. I understand that the windows were closed to keep the warmth inside but it wasn’t great for the air quality. Anyway, food, drink, and reception were pleasant and warm. Overall, we enjoyed spending time there.

Ordered a meal for 5 - one dish missing - queried with server - told both portions of the chicken had been put into one basket. Asked why as it was two separate items for two people - got a grunt and a shrug of the shoulders and told I checked with the kitchen and that’s how it’s served. Won’t be eating or drinking there again - their loss not ours.

We came in on a Sunday afternoon for a bit of lunch and the food came pretty quickly. However it was not of high quality at all. I ordered a pizza and it came out completely burnt on the edges and appears to be from the freezer. Two friends ordered beer battered onion rings, the only ones on the menu. The first batch came out with the food quickly but the second lot came a bit later, and as seen from the photo, definitely not beer battered. We asked why we had been given obviously frozen onion rings and there was no clear answer other than they had run out? But surely beer battered onion rings should be made fresh? Or at least can be made fresh to order. Either way no apology was given and we're left very confused as to why we've been given food we never ordered, or at least a refund. Also the beans from the jacket potato were cold. Disappointed. Edit: We managed to speak to the manager who was very helpful and swiftly agreed to a refund for the onion rings.

Came here yesterday afternoon with some mates for a few drinks. The service behind the bar was bad. The two young lads serving looked at me like they wanted to kill me! No greeting, no smiles, no please or thank you. Just blunt and rude. Felt like I was a hindrance for just ordering drinks. My view was echoed by some of my friends when they got served too. Shame. Nice place with good selection of drinks and big screen for the football. Every cloud..

shocking service - 5 of us for lunch we ordered a range of food, small plates and sharers, when the food came it was all mixed up and the server didnt tell us what they had brought so we were left guessing, when one of the small plates didnt arrive we queried it and were told it was with the same thing as a sharer, no sorry, no explanation when this was brought to the table! coffee machine was not working and again no apology staff seem they they cba and dont to be there and just a general lack of customer service, wont be going back

I came to the griffin for a nice day and this what it certainly turned out to be. I was greeted with nice smiles by the staff and lovely food & drinks. Overall the service was excellent.

First time in this joint for a good decade or so. Looks wonderful, fab selection of tipples and a splendid manager. If I still lived over that side of town, 'twould be my local! Give it a spin! 👌🍻

Very nice since the refurb a few years back. Can be lively. Good ales/laggers. Pool and darts. Neat patio. They show football and rugby and usually allow takeaway food eg from Plan Buritto.

DOOR MAN WAS SO RUDE Had about 2 sips left at 23:05, got a drink during final call and the group before us only just stood up to leave and he felt the need to say ‘can you hurry up, i wanna go home’ to his friends at the bar while staring us down. As if i didnt have 2 SIPS left!! Was almost done and going to leave straight away! Was just rude and unnecessary, I didnt do it on purpose!!! I always hate to be the one to stay late and didn’t even realise, otherwise we wouldve left! Could’ve spoke to us nicely rather than chatting shit to ur friends! I used to work in hospitality, i know what its like but it just felt so unnecessary making comments to your friends about us when we can hear! Just go somewhere else, Griff, paget arms, spoons, anywhere else!!

There's no food sold (besides crisps) but you can bring your own and eat it in the outside area which is covered and has heat lamps and screens to view sports. Otherwise there's a pool table and bar staff with good attitudes.

Overall good experience but some of the outdoor heaters don't work, only a couple of darts not full set, TVs outside are about small and plastic roof outside leaking. Prices are quite high aswell but service is amazing .

A great selection of beers, nice garden and brilliant service

Was half way through watching a football game and then told we had to move so they could have a stiudent quiz night, avoid this venue if you want to watch sport

I had the tuna panini melt with chips, and my nephew had fish finger and chips off the children's menu. The meal for two was under £15, but I wasn't overly impressed with the panini. The children's meal was very good, and the hummus and breadsticks with carrots is a nice touch. I've been to 43 lounges, and this one ranks outside of my Top Twenty. Pleasant service and clean throughout 👌

Really relaxed place to go for drinks or food. Wide menu choice including all day brunch, burgers, tapas, salads, curry. I had the Sri Lankan Curry and it was delicious. The coffee is great, and the staff are good. Service is not too fast to make you feel in a hurry, it's just right Plenty of vegetarian options Nice choice of alcohol free drinks They have an offer on Mondays after 5pm to get a free drink or pudding And Tapas Tuesday to get a free drink with 3 tapas Good value

A calm and relaxing cafe with boarding games and amazing food!! I lovely time to relax

You just lost 2 regulars who used to spend £60-80 a month with you. We walked in yesterday, ordered food (the app wasnt working) and waited 30 minutes for lounge breakfast and red potatoe chips. The food arrived and we were quickly told that they are closing in 10 minutes. Why did they not point it out when ordering food? and if it wasn't for the long wait, that would be plenty of time to eat. Worse still, my chips were completely burnt, I looked for one that wasn't but they were inedible. Perhaps you employed wrong people but anyone with common sense knows enough what burnt food looks like and knows NOT to serve that. Very disappointed as it was my weekly destination in the town centre. We will not be going back or bringing friends here any more. Train the staff and ask them to not run away once they announce something, so that complaints can be handled there and then, not resulting in online reviews (which also take time). Just awful.

Food is always great here. And the staff is quite friendly and helpful too! We had the poached eggs with creamy hollandaise sauce on a muffin, with spinach and mushrooms and it was a great flavor. The eggs were poached nicely as well However, the star of the show was the bang bang cauliflower noodles with veggies. The flavors were amazing and melted in your mouth, noodles were cooked to a nice texture and the veggies were a perfect pairing for this dish. My compliments to the chef

We had taken our daughter to Loughborough University for the open day. We also wanted to see the town centre to check out the area if she was to study there. We came across Cento Lounge so popped in for dinner. As with other Lounges wwr have visited one thing is constant. Nice atmosphere, warm, friendly and the food is always excellent. This place offers exceptional valve for money,highly recommended.

The menu was interesting but not really the sort of food we would normally choose. However, we were buying lunch for family and the venue was their choice so we compromised and the food was nicely cooked

Me and my partner order the meaty feast as it sounded like a great sharing platter for picky bits. We waited half an hour for our food and was utterly disappointed. Garlic bread was burnt around the edges, chicken fries were rock hard with barely any chicken in them and the side of mac and cheese we ordered was FILLED with oil. I managed to soak the oil up on TWO napkins. Really disappointed. only edibles parts were halloumi fries, the chicken wings, onion rings and the fries even tho they were luke warm and not hot. Real shame.

Booked a bottomless brunch here over 3weeks ago for this Saturday and they called and cancelled on me a couple of days before. Now I have nothing organised for 7 girls for my sisters birthday. Absolutely rubbish. Don’t take bookings if you’re going to cancel them last minute

Was driving by the area and the kids needed feeding This is in the heart of the city and very limited parking Lucky found a space outside with a 1 hour limit. There was two cars with tickets so know I had to be quick The pub was very lively but I guess it’s never too early for some to drink The decor is really funky and cool. Quite out there but I love it Was clean and warm Good came out pretty quick. Did want to try the fish and chips but they said they had a issue with the supplier and haven’t had it for weeks The staff are nice and the food was decent too Keep up the good work guys

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had an incredible bottomless brunch here for a pre-wedding celebration and it was absolutely fantastic! The drinks really were endless — our glasses were never empty — and the service was top-notch from start to finish. All the staff were brilliant — friendly, attentive, and full of energy. A special shoutout to Henry, who went above and beyond to make the whole experience fun, smooth, and memorable. He really helped set the tone for an amazing celebration. Couldn’t have asked for a better way to kick off the wedding festivities. Highly recommend!

Worst experience ever. When we turned up for our bottomless brunch booking, we were met by the rudest manager I have ever spoke to, he told us our booking didn’t exist on the system even though I booked through their own website and had a confirmation email. He could not care less and kept saying how there’s nothing he can do. I said well fair enough when can we do it, to then be told they have no cocktail ingredients. For their 5 cocktail options which are essentially all vodka and fruit juice, which they clearly had behind the bar. He told us we can wait 20 minutes and he would go pick up the ingredients. So we said that’s fine and waited in the beer garden, of course we bought a pint to wait, no offer of a free drink or even discounted one for the trouble. 45 minutes later manager comes out and says we can start the brunch now and he had not left the pub at all in that time so of course he was lying about the cocktail ingredients. Go in and sit down waiting for our brunch to start, 10 minutes of nothing I go up to the bar and ask if we can start ordering drinks, again met with worst attitude saying we had to go up to the bar to order a drink every time and stand and wait for them to be made and take it to the table our selves. Personally that is not the point of a bottomless brunch and I have never experienced that before. Anyway an hour after the booking originally was, brunch started, food was terrible, and I was actually just in shock at how awful the whole thing was going. So at the bar collecting another drink I asked the manager “is this seriously how this normally goes?” Of course he could not care less and told me every brunch is the same and we’re ’not the only people in the pub’ and that he can’t just focus on us the whole time. I literally laughed out loud and just accepted that he didn’t give a shit and nothing was going to change. So brunch ended and I went up to pay, of course I asked for some kind of discount for the trouble, not only were we an hour late starting our brunch but the service and food were terrible. And to no surprise he said there’s nothing he can do and there’s not a reason we would get a discount. Luckily he hasn’t got a clue what he’s doing and charged us the wrong price anyway which was £10 less than it should’ve been. Genuinely would never step foot in there again, I know it was a bit rough but this new management have honestly sent the pub below the ground.

New management was really rude and made us feel unwelcome and overall service and food was terrible. We stated this to the new management and they did not care one bit. We booked a bottomless brunch and they was having a go at us about it due to it not being booked 2 days in advance even though we booked it through their website. Overall we was very disappointed as we have been here multiple times for a bottomless brunch and never ran into any these issues before the new management.

We came for bottomless brunch yesterday and it was brilliant! The two serving (didn’t take their names!! A man and a woman) were both fantastic - we were shocked to hear they were new to the company as their knowledge and professionalism made us think they had been there years! And the food was amazing too. Thanks all 😀

Friday, 'all you can eat ribs' Excellent, quick service, staff great n friendly. Ribs to die for, fell off the bone n melted in your mouth. Various sauces, I had the BBQ. Good choice. The plates kept coming, I managed 2.5 racks! Definitely had my money's worth n waddled back to my boat.

Caught my eye when I saw the all you can eat wings on Saturday. Ended up splitting a wing platter instead with my wife because it worked out cheaper. The wings were coated in plenty of sauce and tasted delicious. It's a great place for people who enjoy a good cold cider. Ended up ordering a rack of ribs as well, which I wished had more sauce on like the ribs, but they were happy to give me more sauce on the side upon request. The fries were a bit cold in places so it kind of might put me off on ordering them again. I ordered a homemade cookie sandwich which came with massive cookies and not as much icecream as I hoped for. The environment is calm and quiet but I would have liked a little music to liven up the place. Will probably return again for the wings and cider.

We went to try the new food by Mervs kitchen. Lots of choice on the menu. We chose a cheese and bacon hot dog, Mervs smoked cheese n bacon burger both with smokey cheesy bacon fries. Absolutely delicious 🤌 all cooked to perfection. The pub has a selection of drinks to choose from. I would suggest to book a table if you are eating and it can get busy. Definitely going back for all you can eat wings. 😋

Drinks and staff were great, atmosphere was lovely too but we did go during an event so maybe that’s why. Either way we will defo come again!! Unfortunately the food was rather dry and bland ☹️

Great team of staff! Good selection of beers on tap and real ale, proper traditional pub setting. Great food from Merv’s kitchen, recommend the ribs and wings!

Good range of hand pulled ales

This pub has been one of my go to pubs for 14 years it's jukebox has a great selection of music. Beer is well priced and plenty to choose from for ale and ciders drinkers alike.

Really good food (quite a long way ahead of other pubs in the area), great drinks and a great pint of Guinness. The place also looks great, they obviously spent a lot on the refit. Would be a 5 star review but the pub was not heated when I visited, like others we spent some time drinking with coats in then gave up and moved on to others that were all heated.

Not been in years but new owners doing a great job, friendly and efficient. The food was excellent(fish n chips, Hunter's chicken and kids fish n chips) reasonable price and huge portions.

Called in for a drink early saturday evening the place was quite empty there was no queue at the bar, we were the only two customers stood there. Neither was there any bar staff at first- then the barman appeared after a few minutes whilst on the phone so we waited a little longer till he finished his call, albeit he then went to have a conversation with some others that had already been served around the corner - there was no acknowledgement of us he didn't say anything no welcome or gesture to say he would be able to serve us not even a "hello!' He carried on as though we were invisible hence we left with the notion it was intentional, we were certainly ignored! We took our custom elsewhere where the staff were super friendly, just how you would expect to be treated as a patron, even though they were really busy. Avoid this pub!!! The service is terrible and the barman was clearly being arrogant and rude. Its a shame that this member of staffs attitude reflects so badly on this pub.

Been there a few times to watch sport - mainly rugby. It is definitely a lot nicer than previously but the service is shocking. They only have one pulled ale (Landlord) and twice they have run out! Went tonight for England vs SA Rugby and there were only two lads serving on the bar. Took me 20 minutes to get a couple of beers. Could be a great venue but not until they get some staff on the bar

Nice place to go for a decent drink and lunch. Been with family and the kids love the pizza and outdoor spot

Foods amazing great chef

Nicely refurbished. Odd place though... there's rock n roll posters all over the walls. I asked the chap at the bar if this is a rock pub. "No". Apparently the owners just ask Alexa to play generic tunes. Really strange.

Great friendly staff and management. Food has improved 100%. Love the burgers. This pub is definitely one to stop by. Under new management now and kieran has a lot of new ideas for this place so keep an eye on this pub.

Good service, very polite staff, Gina and Carl are amazing behind the bar, friendly, polite and cheerful. Keiran as manager runs a tight ship, he's friendly outgoing and will have a good laugh with the customers and staff. Definitely a pub to go to in loughborough 😊😊😊

Me and my husband visited this lovely bar in July for a late morning breakfast , the food was fantastic well cooked and presented very nice the prices was very reasonable too .The bar was inviting with friendly staff and its a very clean well kept pub . We cant wait to be passing through again !

The food was amazing and great members of staff friendly always positive no matter what time a day would recommend the chicken strips and chips all food is amazing though

Honestly, everytime I come here it’s been an amazing night, friendly staff, amazing atmosphere. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a night out. If you haven’t been I 10000% recommend you do you won’t regret it

Awesome Bar but Shame it gets over crowded and takes ages to get served. it's Real nice decor n atmosphere, lots of screens and entertainment but karaoke is terrible. Food was great at 1st but has really gone down hill last 2 few times been cold and poor service. Has now improved recently. Security on wkends are rude and insulting.

Great food, great place, lovely staff. Would 100% recommend

The best pub in Loughborough. Great selection of local ales, cosy fireplace, friendly bar staff and customers. Love it.

Great pub with a large selection of fine ales, The pork Pies are to die for. Great friendly staff It's a 200yr old pub that has loads of lovely little nooks and crannies, It has an open fire in the winter, nice little upstairs room with its own bar and toilets. large rear garden,

I called on the evening of the first euro semi final. No telly, so that may have accounted for only a dozen or so customers. Even so the customers were chatty, it’s dog friendly and the range of beers exceptional. I went for a Guerrilla Stout. Really smooth, went down a treat. This is how pubs should be imho!!

A great pub with a fabulous choice of ciders which is my go to tipple. Also had plenty of real ales for all the beer lovers. The only odd thing was despite going on a Saturday afternoon the pub was very quiet which surprised me as it seemed a nice place,so pleased go visit this place and support local pubs.

Amazing CAMRA pub, recently voted best in north and northwest Leicestershire. Friendly and chatty bar staff and patrons. Newspapers and board games. Multiple snugs in the rear for groups of 4-6 to gather, an open air yard too. Guest ales and the full selection of monkey beers. Snacks and cobs too. Well worth a visit if you are waiting for a bus connection or movie in Loughborough.

Lovely old pub with a great choice of beers. Had a pint of Blue Monkey best bitter. Very nice.

Came by this place by accident, saw it was a Blue Monkey pub so had to go in and have a couple. Warm friendly atmosphere and very easy going with friendly staff. Great range of Blue Monkey cask ales on too with a couple of guests. We of course went straight for the stouts and they were fantastic. Free tasters were also offered. I recomend the pork scratchings they come in a big bag with a pot of dipping sauce too. Well priced and friendly. Will be back.

I went here for a drink before going for a meal with my family over the weekend, the drinks are nice the pub is quite small really. With nice quirky wooden stalls. The toilets are out side though which made them cold but they were very clean.

Reputedly the oldest pub in Loughborough. Excellent beer. Open log fire compliments a very friendly atmosphere. Fresh hot/cold food served daily. Well worth visiting.

Nice pub apparently the oldest in Loughborough, unfortunately the landlord told us that he was closing in 1 hour for good and the owners were selling it, so it may not be a pub anymore in the future, we may have been in the last 4 customers.

Very small and cosy place. Can only review what the interior looked like as they weren't serving food that day, we went during the Christmas period. A small pub with a lit fire place. Perfect for a quiet drink.

Too much tittle tattle .Some customers think they own the place . To be honest the Landlady and Landlord are nice dignified people . It's a people let down really as this pub is quaint and cosy . The meals are nice and the snacks too.

So went in here on way home cuz I wanted to see the haunted going ons but got refused a drink even tho I wasn't drunk and sat quietly not causing any drama whatsoever maybe I should take more coke if wanting to drink on this establishment

Great little pub! It's the oldest pub in town and there is plenty of atmosphere. Very much a locals pub but friendly and often quite lively.

We went on a cocktail making experience with Myles who was exceptionally good. Very disappointed with the three course meal we were supposed to be getting. Instead it was a cold sharing platter.

Me and my girlfriend stopped here to get some food after being disappointed by another restaurant locally. We were not disappointed. Staff were great, the building itself is styled nicely & the food was brilliant. Fair prices too. Thanks!

My friends and I had an extraordinary Saturday night at Revolution, and it was largely due to Fraser. He was fantastic—so friendly and accommodating. Fraser's deep understanding of the drink menu and his flair for cocktail making were truly remarkable. He was able to recommend cocktails tailored to each of us, based on our individual preferences. Every cocktail he prepared for us was crafted with precision and care, making our evening even more enjoyable. Fraser's passion for his work and his genuine hospitality really stood out. We wholeheartedly recommend Revolution for a fun night out and can’t praise Fraser’s superb service enough!

If i could give 0 I would. The organisation for ticketed events here is beyond poor. On two of three occasions they have had far too few bar staff - resorting in 20-30 minute waits for drinks and if you appear for a ticketed event around 12 - expect to wait approximately 50 minutes. To be honest, you’re far better going to a local pub where you don’t have to wait to get in, don’t pay ridiculous prices for drinks and don’t have to wait 30 minutes to get them.

Great atmosphere. Arrived too late to have food but was a great experience

It was my first visit to the place . Nice place to be with good ambience. However, i feel it lacked in music. The DJ was very restricted in the songs. My suggestion is to connect DJ to internet to include vast variety of music avaiable. Also, it will be a good idea to extend the timing of serving food toll 10pm instead of 9pm.

Awful, one of the staff told us they couldn't assign a waiter and to download the App.the only problem is the WiFi wants access to your information, the App is glitchy and demands a lot of information. I hate Revs for turning Covid into an excuse to take your information and treat customers badly. Recommend you avoid for any other bar in Loughborough. Also have added a picture of the inaccurate information left on the table as you can't order at the till.

Really nice place, friendly and welcoming staff. Made an effort to help us celebrate our anniversary. Food was very high quality at a reasonable price which is rare. Very surprised and impressed by this place and will definitely visit again.

Came in today and was looking forward to our meal as we have been before a few year back and it was excellent. Unfortunately on this occasion we were bitterly disappointed. Ordered starters which were OK but took 30 mins to arrive at our table, although there was only about 10 tables full in the restaurant so we weren’t sure how it was so slow. We finished our starters and waited a further 20-25 minutes for our mains. After asking the manager where our food was he went and checked and said there had been a mix up and someone else received our food, when it did finally arrive it looked as though it had been sat there for ages and was bone dry (The waitress had told us our food was being freshly made after the mix up). It looked like something you would get from a fairground burger van. The added pulled beef on the burger was so dry and the burger pattys themself were clearly burned and the cheese looked as though it had been microwaved on. I chose not to bother eating the burger and just had the chips, although they were also cold and very dry too. After speaking to the manager about it he did offer free drinks and said he would replace the burger and take it off our bill, I opted not to get another burger anyway as I didn’t fancy a repeat of the first occasion. My partner ordered the breakfast burger which again looked very dry and burnt, but she did eat it in the end as she was just hungry and needed something. Now for the staff, the waitresses seemed fairly inexperienced and any time they spoke to us or came over they just seemed awkward. We were sat out of sight in the corner and the staff presence in our area was minimal, the only person I really saw walking around was the manager. The manager himself (unsure of his name but he was wearing glasses and possibly a blue shirt) was excellent at his job, he did do his very best to make sure we left satisfied, and he was probably the only reason this isn’t a 1* review. Although it wasn’t his fault the food was terrible he did do his best and was very welcoming on arrival and pleasant throughout. Overall we did leave very disappointed and I can’t really see us returning again, especially not during a busy period considering this was our experience in a relatively empty restaurant.

Friendly staff and efficient service. Great food variety and decent quantity. Definitely worth a visit!

Visited today for a late lunch / early dinner - nice place with friendly service. Great menu, difficult to choose, and nice sounding specials. Two of us settled in the New York Burger which was a safe bet, and nice smash style patties. We also had the salmon supreme, which was cooked really well and nicely presented too. Kids menu pizza flatbread and fries was good too. Would recommend in you're in the area, and for info, they're dog friendly too.

Food is great and the service is very welcoming too. The indoors has an nice aesthetic and is quite pleasant to look at.

Lovely meal. Nice setting was very busy but they did accommodate us at short notice

Ordered the surf and turf special and we were not not disappointed great flavour well presented well deserved 5*

Expected more from a good looking pub. Although if you want to remind yourself of the good old 1970s the check out the Toilets! Nice quaint spot with tables overlooking the river and fields. Had a couple of drinks outside which was lovely with the sunset and decided to stay for food. The staff showed us to our table and we negotiated between the menu and two other unnecessary bits of paper with the deal of the day etc. The overall feel of the menu at that bracket level is over complicated pub food. There is nothing particular that sounded healthy, it's pretty much deep fried or with lashings of cream for that luxurious feel. The missus was on a diet and would of liked to order some of the small bites but that part of the menu was closed past the evening so she had nothing and watched us eat. I ordered fish and chips, good size fish but the batter was soggy as hell and the reconstructed muchy peas was bland. My friends ordered the mushroom risotto which was a bit of a wet mess on the plate and nothing outstanding really about it. The lemon tart for dessert was very nice but it didn't neet the merengue buttons which were a distraction. The lotus biscoff cheesecake was sickly sweet and my friend could finish. Comparing this to the food that I had earlier on at the cafeteria of Nottingham University open day. I wanted to go back to the cafeteria, which had minimum of fuss and maximum of flavour (MoF MoF). One of the waiters stank of BO and made serving the dishes and interesting blend of smells. The most memorable part of the evening was the atrocious conditions of the TOILET. It was insulting and concerning. It's a shame because it's in a beautiful location.

Our party of four loved our dishes of roast duo of pork, roast beef steak and brie risotto. Our server was attentive, thoughtful and generous, offering additional extras when my partner was trying to decide what to order. Dessert was excellent also. Would return and recommend.

We hadn’t been to The Plough for years but ventured out on a beautiful Bank Holiday Sunday afternoon. Booking process was brilliant, no problems with a big table and the dog! The setting is amazing along the river, a really lovely place to sit and watch the boats go by. Luke and his team are working hard to remind us the importance of a well kept pub; great food, great service, and a great atmosphere at the heart of the community. Keep it up folks. P.s the chateaubriand was the best I’ve had in a long time.

We went here for Sunday lunch with my son and daughter in law and 2 year old grandson. The food was really nice and we had a choice of roasts. Everything was served piping hot and the vegetables were plentiful. We had our desserts outside in the garden by the river. Service was great and the staff were friendly and efficient.

First time visiting. Very nice food, served quickly by friendly staff. Good variety of food the menu. Great location, would be nice on a summer evening…

Food 1st class! Service 1st class! And you can outside by the river with the baby ducks. Lovely afternoon.

Went to the Plough Inn on steak night in a group. Some of the group ordered steak, others ordered from the 'Specials' menu or from the standard menu. Lots of choice, including vegetarian and some speciality diets. Food was well prepared and all the group found their chosen dishes delicious and of a generous portion sizes. Steak was cooked to individual preference, with lots of available sauces or 'add ons'. Desserts were equally delicious, as was the cheese board. We all had a great time, right by the river Soar - so great location too. Only slight point was the sticky floor - but could have just been the type of boots I was wearing!! Would definitely recommend, good value for money, lovely surroundings!

Owners and staff excellent, I must recommend the food, it was cooked to perfection pictures to follow.. A medium rare cooked rump steak. very clean and very very reasonably priced for drinks and food. Five star definitely and it's so nice to have a warming welcome,as we never have been before, Thank you, will definitely be back 💯💕💕

We stopped overnight on a canalboat holiday last year. Liked it so much that we diverted on another canalboat holiday this year to revisit. The food was really nicely cooked and great value for money pub grub. Staff are friendly and welcoming and they serve a great selection of local beers and ales.

Lovely marstons pub next to the canal and was able to sit with a pint watching the world go by on the canal. Lovely welcoming staff in the pub. Will definitely go back for a longer stay in the future

The new owners are very welcoming and friendly, place is lovely and clean, beer spot on and a lovely view outside. Will definitely be returning.

I didn't eat there only drink. Lovely clean place, seats were very comfortable. Pleasent atmosphere and areas .

Didn’t have food but visited on Friday evening after ringing 3 times and no answer in the day and then went in the evening. The landlord seemed very abrupt and heard he told the previous landlady’s family they wasn’t allowed in for a while ?? Will not be in a hurry to visit again.

The new people running the pub are very welcoming, Looks like the place is really being turned around.

Fantastic pub lots of seating inside and out. Ive had a few items off the menu and they have been spot on! The jerk wings are epic! The staff are always friendly and accommodating. A really good well rounded pub & restaurant and dog friendly too. Id recommend to anyone visiting Nottingham or indeed Nottingham residents. Plenty of parking for punters. So thankyou Rose and Crown for a lovley warm accomodating time ive had. Ill being my dad in next time hes 92 👍😎🙏🇯🇲

Visited the Rose & Crown in Nottingham and ordered the exact same burger meal as my friend. Mine arrived with one less patty and half the chips than he had — how does that even happen when it’s the same order? I kindly spoke to a member of staff. After waiting 5–10 minutes, instead of replacing the meal properly, they dumped a single patty on a plate, and the waiter put it on my table and left. No apology, no attempt to actually make things right. Completely unacceptable service and very poor attention to customers. I have attached an identical found online for reference as I deleted the original photo. Won’t be coming back.

A table was booked for eight people, waiting at reception to be welcomed and shown to our table. After at least a good several minutes, a member of staff barely acknowledged us with zero eye contact and simply walked passed us and in a loud voice, just find yourself a table guys. So rude, clearly customer service does not exist here and we simply left for another venue.

If you’re looking for a pub with real atmosphere and a proper sense of community, this place is a gem. The drinks are reasonably priced, the staff are welcoming, and the food is hearty and satisfying. But the real highlight has to be the pub quiz. The quiz is brilliantly run — fun, fair, and packed with clever questions that strike the perfect balance between challenging and entertaining. It never feels too easy, but it’s not so obscure that you’re left scratching your head the whole night. The quizmaster keeps the energy high with just the right amount of banter, and the mix of general knowledge, themed rounds, and quirky tie-breakers makes every week feel fresh. It’s the kind of night that brings everyone together: groups of friends, locals, and even the odd newcomer. Whether you win or lose, you leave with a smile (and maybe a craving to come back next week for redemption). If you love a good quiz night in a welcoming pub, you won’t find better.

We have been coming to this venue for nearly 2 years on a Tuesday afternoon. Trevvy entertains with his singing and joyest behaviour. His wife fills in the gaps with games bingo sticky 13s play your cards right. The staff is another reason we keep coming back. Especially a lady called Tracey, when things go wrong she is fantastic easy to talk to and puts thing correct

Review edited - the team are very helpful regarding parking fines just make sure to put your details on the console inside. Very understanding and quick to respond. Original Review : I visited your pub on 18th October for post-match teas I parked in the car park. When I arrived I did not see any parking fee signs or any indication the car park wasn’t affiliated with the pub. There was a whole team of us from a different university and none of us were notified about the need to pay for parking from staff. I have been served with a £100 parking fine. I am really disappointed to have been sent this fine having only been there 44 minutes in total 40 of which waiting for food.

David!!! Oh David... We came here for my husband's bday; just on the off chance. After the meal we wanted was out of stock/taken off the menu, David went OUT of his way to make our experience memorable! I can NOT rate this gentleman's kindness (& free dessert) enough. We'll be back and really cannot thank you enough. Biggest hugs to you!

Our daughter celebrated her 21st birthday last Saturday at The Corner House. Mary, Ben, and the team were fantastic and extremely accommodating, we all know how stressful hosting a party can be, but nothing was too much trouble and they all made it so easy. We had about 150 guests, so the venue was all ours, and we all had a fantastic time. With that many people, I decided to go for pizzas, they were lovely and reasonably priced per head, and the chef even worked outside his normal hours so I could have them served later this was only decided on the evening so I really appreciated it. Drinks and cocktails were good value (they were a bit too nice, well that was my excuse for having so many...), and as the venue has so much character I didn't have to spend hours putting up balloons. Thank you so much Mary, Ben and all your family/team💖

I had my 21st birthday party here last week, it’s such a lovely venue and all of the staff are so sweet. They were all very chatty and smiley and were there if we needed anything doing. There were about 60 of us in total and the function room was perfect! Would definitely recommend to anyone for a party or even just anyone wanting a cocktail!

Ben, Mary and the team are amazing! They were so helpful with our event, opened up early for us to set up and staffed the bar to cater for our numbers. They made sure everyone was looked after, especially where we needed disabled access for one of our party; The place was immaculate, the prices great and they helped create a brilliant atmosphere. I cannot recommend The Corner House highly enough, if you're looking for a venue for your event they are perfect - we had around 60 in our party but there is plenty of room for more inside and out. A very big thank you to the team ❤️

I’ve reached out multiple times via phone and email to book a table for a small celebration, but I haven’t received any response. Even if there’s no availability, a simple reply or call back would have been appreciated. It shouldn't be this difficult to get a response. Update: After posting my initial review, they followed up with me via email and a phone call the next day, kindly asking if I would consider increasing the number of stars. I updated it to 3 stars for the food, service and atmosphere as I had agreed during the call. That said, responding to emails or phone calls in the first place would have made this process much smoother.

The atmosphere was amazing, great live music! So many cocktails to choose from! Had a brilliant time :)

Was here for my brother's partner's 40th-he booked the whole site for a couple of hours. Venue was cosy, clean and two young lady staff were professional and friendly.

Absolutely lovely venue, amazing food and cocktails and a really friendly atmosphere. Highly recommended 👌

**Edited previous 5 star review due to being under new management. Jan 24. I wasn’t going to leave a review however I responded to a friend with an honest account of my experience last night on one of the pubs Facebook posts and they deleted the comment. I feel it’s only right that negative comments are seen as well as the positive. The food was beautiful, I can’t fault it however… We had a table for 2 booked for 7pm, we arrived at the same time as another table for 2 who also booked for 7pm and we were met with “Sorry there aren’t any tables at the moment would you mind waiting” We ordered a drink and waited to then be told by another member of staff “There aren’t any tables” and “There’s not a lot I can do about it at the moment” In hindsight we should have left at this point but didn’t, we got seated at around 7.30 and only because I suggested they move a table as a table for 2 were sat at a table for 4 of 2 tables pushed together. We were meant to be table of 3 but my mum was unwell and it’s a good job because she wouldn’t have fit at the table lol. We were then left with no offer of a menu, and ended up getting our own cutlery. In the end we were given one menu to share between us.. and the other table that came in at the same time as us also had to share our menu. When someone finally came to take our order we had been there near on an hour. During the experience I received the wrong drink, the wrong curry and one poppadom between 2 of us.. we had to ask for the other one. I do want to stress that the food is absolutely wonderful however the whole ordeal left me stressed when it was meant to be a relaxing evening. We did voice our concerns and I didn’t accept the offer to change my curry as we had already waited far too long and it was getting late but I was incredibly disappointed. We also turned down a free drink because this wasn’t offered until the very end and after 15/20 minutes of waiting for the card machine to work and to be honest we were ready to leave a long time before that so didn’t want to stay. Also I’m not sure if they have a dessert menu as this was never offered… The 2 women next to us had an even worse experience. I had to ask for their poppadoms for them and when their food eventually came to the table they had their starters and mains arrive together with no plates or cutlery. Once the busy period died down another table of around 6 men joined and they got their food before them! The excuse given at the time was “it was extremely busy” and it turned out they had given the tables away to walk ins. This to me is an unacceptable excuse and the only reason we stayed was to give it a chance and it was too late notice to book somewhere else. The experience we had means we won’t be returning for food which is a great shame because it is delicious and it’s one’s of our locals. I am only sharing my experience because the pub is deleting comments on social media and I think it’s only fair people are able to see a true reflection of the pub and are not tricked in to thinking this is a 10/10 restaurant/pub because it’s far from it (I really didn’t want that to be my opinion but I have to be honest)

I have been here twice; both times the food and service have been excellent and the prices are good value. Would highly recommend!

Excellent new Punjabi menu! Leicester has some of the best Indian food in the country and normally I go the golden mile to get my fix. How lucky am I to have the crowns on my doorstep. The food is fab. I had the chicken madras with a chilli cheese naan. My wife went for butter chicken and peshwari naan. Mixed grill to start was excellent. Looking forward to seeing how the menu grows!

This food has some of the BEST Indian food I have ever eaten! It's authentic and very delicious.

Delicious food. Awesome service. A little quiet on weekdays but still a super place to eat

Perfect Punjabi Pub Grub! Home cooked Punjabi food, relaxing atmosphere, chilled beer, sport on the TV. The perfect Saturday night relaxing and enjoying a sizzling mixed grill with family. Greeted by the owner Bups and looked after and served by a great team of staff! Thank you for your hospitality, we will back for sure!

The new Indian food is really tasty and reasonably priced. Great to see the pub thriving again - just what Barrow needed. Will deffo be back!

Was never the best pub but has gone even more downhill recently. Attracts a really rough crowd, no longer serves food, staff turn a blind eye to customers vaping inside. A shame as it’s in a lovely location and could be so much nicer!

Lovely welcome from the bar manager and land lady as we walk in. The lounge bar and toilets were very clean. As the current land lady had on just took over the running of the pub, there was no ales on offers. This is something that she is looking to get sorted in the not too distant future. Defo put this place on your list of pubs to visit when in the area. Good luck, Three Horseshoe's, see you again sometime!!

We was stopping locally for the weekend nearby so decided this was the place we fancied to eat and have a drink. We was not disappointed the food was fantastic and the drinks we're chilled. Staff was absolutely amazing service was top notch would definitely recommend visiting as we will again when in the area.

Had a good Sunday lunch. And was not expensive. Cant wait for the next one. I have just had a Christmas dinner, it was awesome and home cooked not out of a freezer. I wish I could give them another 5 stars.

Welcomed by very kind polite and helpful staff. We Ordered our dinner and within 10-15 mins it was on the table. And well the portions was massive. The food was hot throughout and tasted delicious. 100% recommend and ill be going back.

First time visiting today and it will be our last… first impressions were that the place could do with a good clean. We were greeted by two big hand prints on the mirror as you walk in. We walked past the coffee machine which looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in months. We ordered two pints which cost £11.20! We sat down and noticed immediately the chairs were covered in crumbs and dog hair. The floor needed a good vacuum and mop. We went at lunch time, so there was no way it had been cleaned the night before / that morning. We were going to stop for lunch but the cleanliness put us off. We went to the toilet on the way out and they were just as bad. The toilet was dirty and stained, with the top coming away. The sink wasn’t even attached. Soap dispensers need replacing and make sure to go to the toilet in twos, you’ll need the other person to push the tap for you on the one sink the water actually works. Cleanliness is basics…

Nipped in for a drink and ended up staying for a Sunday roast. Amazing dinner at a great price and friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Popped into The Pied Bull as I’d heard it had recently reopened and I was very impressed. 3 real ales on, I had a pint of Tim Taylor Landlord, and a pint of Pedigree. Both were top notch We will be back.

Visited for the first time, a nice traditional pub with easy parking. Received a really friendly welcome. Great selection of real ales. Food quality is fantastic, all home cooked to an extremely high standard.

First time I have been in since it was reopened with the new landlord/ landlady, Great friendly barstaff and landlord, Great pint and the back garden is amazing, Dog friendly so what is there not to like 😀

Great Pub! They is in the middle of getting the kitchen done but they have food wagons there, which are great

Just had a very enjoyable evening at the Pied Bull, eaten far too much but with such good food at great value it's hard not to! Thursday night is gourmet burger night although the standard menu is still available. Choose your burger, veggie, lamb, beef or chicken. Choose your fries, your sauce all for £5 and then add extra toppings for 50p each bacon, stilton, cheddar, onion rings etc and decide whether to add an extra burger, beef chilli or pulled pork for an extra £1.25... bargain!! It really is delicious and filling. We've been to Pie night on a Monday too and have been equally impressed with the quality of food. Can't fault it, nice pint too. Was a bit chilly as the heating had broken down but that sort of thing can't be helped. Nice pub, food, beer and staff.

This was my first visit and it most certainly will not be my last. The menu was perfectly formed, with just enough options. The service was spot on and the waitress was very helpful and friendly. After ordering, the food arrived within about 20 minutes. I ordered a Steak and Stilton pie, with chips and mushy peas, as Mondays are pie night. The portion was generous and the food cooked to perfection, as everything was homemade. The steak was lovely and soft, with just enough Stilton as to not overpower it. After finishing my main course, I ordered bread and butter pudding, with cream and custard! Whilst the portion was just enough, the bread was not sufficiently cooked, and therefore was not crisp, the taste of it was good. The pricing of the meal was very reasonable for the excellent quality of the food. Two main pie dinners came to £14 and all the deserts were under £4 each. The decor of the pub is modern, mixed with an older style cottage- it works really well. I really recommend a visit. Thanks to the staff at the Pied Bull Inn for a most enjoyable evening.

New owners have done amazing, proper British pub. Welcoming people and great atmosphere.

Really enjoyed the interactive darts and will try the shuffleboard again soon when the board has been levelled! Pleased we’ve got something else to do in Loughborough, and think the ability to book activities will be really helpful in term time.

Great fun, shuffle board, drinks and darts! Reasonable prices for some much needed games in Loughborough! Next time, we get food 😋

We visited here to play shuffleboard and had a great time. The games are good value for money and the price of drinks are reasonable. Would definitely recommend coming here to play games and have a couple of drinks.

We had a great time at our first visit to Kelso. Great to have something like this Im the town. We played pool, shuffleboard and darts. Love the renovations and decor only thing I would say is the toilets need some work. Games were great I would say darts a bit pricey. All in all would come back!

So fun!! Love the atmosphere, very old timey but modern feel, lots of games and lovely staff:)

evie was amazing, she is so lovely and really made the vibe amazing! we love her. give her a pay rise xxxx

Really enjoyed it in the week so we came again at the weekend with a group. One member of the staff was well out of order all evening!!! Bearing in mind that we paid a lot of money upfront for two activities for the evening, which is very time sensitive - to spend soooo much time every time at the bar to order all our drinks is a piss take!!! Only due to the staff on their phones talking to other students about different courses… They need to know that they are costing the customers big money and is totally unacceptable!!! They are paid to do a job, so do it - it’s not a social networking platform!!!

Nice decor. Good food. Generous portions. Good price and value for money. Town centre location.

Visited on a cool windy day and the pub was warm and inviting. We only had a coffee here, so can't comment on the wider offerings. However one area that really does require attention is the toilets. They are in a poor state of repair and not very clean. It's a shame the owners don't bring these up to the standard of the rest of the place.

I went here with my family for a meal a few days ago. I think it's changed hands because it's normally a clean place to eat and drink. The floors were sticky, you couldn't move for your shoes sticking on the floor. Nothing had been wiped down including the tables. When ordering food things were a nightmare, they had ran out of a few things. I also wanted a game of pool but I had to pay a fiver deposit and I needed ID. I'm nearly 50! As for the toilets, well... sticky floors,no soap, doesn't look like they get cleaned. I'm going to give this pub a miss from now on.

Different prices in the window to on the menu, very confusing! I also think £4 for two eggs on toast is extremely high when a full cooked breakfast is only £5.60. Not very good if you're trying to eat healthier!! Also very slow service at the till and with our order.

We had a lovely meal and was extremely cheap too. Two meals for £8 and the portions were a really good size. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend for a bite to eat when in Loughborough

Food took ages to arrive I had pie and mash, the mash was overcooked by microwave. Was not a lot of chicken in a filo pie pot. The menus do not state if breakfast is all day or for specific times, menus sticky. I was recommended this place. What a total let down I will not be wasting my money again

Sticky floors, very poor staff attitude, on their mobile and no customer empathy whatsoever. Had the burger and chips, chips and the burger bun were nice but if you like picking gristle out your teeth then this is the place for you! I would say they get their ingredients from Farmfoods but that would be a bit too harsh on Farmfoods themselves. Never again!

All friendly and helpful people. Lovely food and drinks served there. It is a really nice little pub with a beautiful big garden at the back. Mia Darcy and Andrew Darcy and all the team are well nice.. 😁👍🏻 Kenneth Murphy

Lovely landlord and lady. There was a band, live entertainment, good selection of beers, wines, spirits, and a warm welcome. Will be going again. X visited again for Sunday lunch. All home cooked and puddings are home cooked also. Again a warm welcome from lovely landlord and lady. Served from 2 pm till 6 on Sunday. Not too expensive but great food.

Amazing mothers day meal it sadly wasn't ! Zero atmosphere and a main meal that would fit on an average sized tea plate for £10.95 ! Virtually empty on what should be 1 of the busiest Sundays of the year. A few drinkers in the bar - possibly 6, but seriously wished we'd have not bothered but lesson learned. When you advertise something as 'special' it needs to be exactly that. Sadly it was especially poor.

Under new management and doing very well. The management want to do well and give the locals a great pub. Beer is great and have turned the place round well in the 2 weeks they have opened

So we went down to our local "the plough" to meet up with friends only to find out that there was only one lager on tao [red stripe] . Carling, Kronenberg and Fosters had all ran out!!! Last weekend there was no Bass. Is this really the way to run a local pub??,, Needless to say we went else where.

I have used this establishment for near on 50 years, from going in as a child with my dad, to taking my own kids, the place now, rather the tenants, seem to be barring all and sundry, we are a group of 50 - 70 year olds, all barred or boycotting the place until the tenants leave, AVOID this place, if you do not want private conversations listened into, by the landlady on recorded cameras, from their private quarters

Great night spent at The Plough! Booked a work Christmas party for 15. Food, drinks and service were spot on! Proper family run pub!

Honestly the bartenders were really nice and kind as a fresher I didn’t have anyone to talk to but one of the guys he talked to me and it was really nice of him. It lightened my day and It’s a nice place with nice drinks and a nice atmosphere. 100/10 place.

Nice atmosphere, quick service… maybe too quick as my partner who ate the chicken burger has received severe food poisoning the day after. Rlly disappointed:(

Cocktails are great, lots of choice and the food is good. Great atmosphere and the staff are welcoming.

Great food, decent prices and staff always lovely. Great atmosphere and the decoration of the place is stylish!

Nice little place, is very much for students on a night out. Food was nice, nice to see some different options available and a good range of cocktails. Tables were on the small side. Good choice of sauces Tried the Naga chilli and it wasn't that hot - maybe on a hotness scale of 3-4/5. Staff were very friendly and accommodating.

I have ordered through Uber eats chicken wings and fries, and mozzarella sticks. What I got was just fries and mozzarella sticks. A shame. I tried to reach to you through the phone, nobody picking up.

Such a cute atmosphere, Jamal made us the best espresso martinis and was fab!