Cider Pub Guide to Leicester

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This is a list of pubs in Leicestershire and Rutland that offer a traditional cider and/or perry. Outlets for real cider come and go, so if travelling it may be advisable to ring ahead and check these details are correct. After your visit, do please report back any updates to the information presented here by editing the page yourself using the Edit tab at the top.
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Contents 1 Ashby-De-La-Zouch 2 Braunston-in-Rutland 3 Broughton Astley 4 Caldecott (Rutland) 5 Clipsham (Rutland) 6 Coalville 7 Croft 8 Foxton 9 Greetham (Rutland) 10 Hemington 11 Hinckley 12 Kegworth 13 Leicester 14 Loughborough 15 Market Harborough 16 Melton Mowbray 17 Oadby 18 Oakham (Rutland) 19 Shearsby 20 Somerby 21 Stathern 22 Tugby 23 Uppingham (Rutland) 24 Walcote 25 Wigston 26 Wing (Rutland) 27 Wymondham

Ashby-De-La-Zouch

• Plough Inn - The Green (01530 412817)

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Tucked away on a backstreet, and easily the best pub in Ashby. Good range of ales, Westons Old Rosie, plus a few more at the annual August bank holiday beer festival. (08/08/06)

Braunston-in-Rutland

• Old Plough Inn, 2 Church Street, LE15 8QY

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Friendly pub with garden area, Sheppys in bottles.

Broughton Astley

• Quench - 52D Main Street.

Village centre specialist bottled beer shop. Small range of bottled ciders including Aspalls, Dunkertons, Gwynt-Y-Ddraig, Thatchers etc. and draught Westons Old Rosie for takeaway.

Caldecott (Rutland)

• Castle Inn - Main St, LE16 8RT
  

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Good beer, popular for food, nice sun deck for summer drinking. Participates in the Welland Valley beer festival in June. Bottles of Sheppy's Dabinett are now available again.

Clipsham (Rutland)

• Olive Branch - Main Street, LE15 7SH (01780 410 355) mailto:info@theolivebranchpub.com

Award winning country pub, part of the Olive Inns micro-chain of gastro pubs (See also the Red Lion, Stathern). A range of bottled Sheppys ciders are available all year round, also draught Thatchers during the summer.

Coalville

• The Monkey Walk - 1, Marlborough Square, LE67 3WD (01530 278950)

Wetherspoon with Westons Old Rosie and Organic Vintage in the chiller cabinet.

Croft

• Heathcote Arms - Hill St, LE9 6EG (01455 282439)

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Multi-roomed village local, at the foot of the much quarried Croft Hill. Open all day, every day. Everards Beers and Westons Old Rosie cider.

Foxton

• Bridge 61, Bottom Lock, Foxton, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7RA, (0116 2792285)

Canalside pub, with two cosy rooms heated in Winter by wood fire in original canalside buildings, and outside area for use in good weather. A wealth of historical canal photos and artefacts around the pub. Alcohol served at one hatch, teas & coffees etc at adjacent hatch. Westons Old Rosie available from the box, plus CAMRA Cask Marque accredited ales. Do not confuse with nearby Foxton Locks Inn, just a stones-throw away. If travelling by car, be prepared to pay at either of the two car parks serving this popular tourist attraction.

Greetham (Rutland)

• Plough, 23 Main Street, LE15 7NJ (01572 813613)

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Recent Peterborough CAMRA award winner with a good range of real ales, bottled beers, and draught Westons Old Rosie.

Hemington

• Jolly Sailor, Main Street, DE74 2RB (01332 810448)

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Westons Old Rosie on handpump (27/07/06).

Hinckley

• The Baron of Hinckley - 5-7 Regent St, LE10 0AZ (01455 890169)

Wetherspoon with draught Westons Old Rosie and Organic Vintage in the chiller cabinet.

• Wharf Inn - Coventry Road, LE10 0NQ (01455 615830)

Thatchers Heritage cider.

Kegworth

• Red Lion - 24, High St (01509 672466)

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Guest cider from Westons range, Old Rosie on handpump on a recent visit.

Leicester

• Ale Wagon - 27, Rutland St, LE1 1RE (0116 2623330)

Ultra traditional ale house, close to the rail station. Hoskins Brothers beers and guests, plus a house cider on handpump. Open fire in the Winter.

• Black Horse - 1, Foxon St, LE3 5LT (0116 2540030)

Westons Old Rosie on handpump. Beware of the old fashioned opening times.

• Criterion - 44, Millstone Lane, LE1 5JN (0116 2625418)

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2 cider handpumps, Thatchers and usually a Westons perry or cider but regularly replaced by guest ciders usually supplied by West Country wholesaler Merrylegs. Bag-in-box Westons cider usually available from the front bar fridge along with bottled Thatchers single variety ciders and perry and organic Dunkertons Black Fox cider. Hosts a succesful Cider & Cheese festival in the summer. Different ciders in each bar and the front bar is often closed for gigs, check the blackboard or ask at either bar. Hayes Farm, Perrys, and Hunts have featured recently (15/03/08). Rockingham Forest Cider from May.

• Flores - 16 King Street, LE1 6RJ (0116 254 8228) Email: gwilym@flores.uk.com

Upmarket bar/restaurant with a wide range of drinks including draught Thatchers Cheddar Valley, and bottled Aspalls, Thatchers, Dupont, and La Face Canadian Ice Cider.

• The Leicester Gateway - 52, Gateway St, LE2 7DT (0116 2557319)

Westons Old Rosie.

• The Highcross - Highcross St

Wetherspoon with a draught cider from Westons. The Organic Draught on 19/04/06. Fiery Fox from Gwynt Y Draig on 10/11/07.

• Marquis of Wellington - 139 London Road, LE2 1EF (0116 2540542)

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Large Everards pub close to Leicester University and Victoria Park. Westons Old Rosie.

• Out of the Vaults - 24, King St, LE1 6RL (No landline, Daksha 07976222378 or Paul 07974932186)

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Guest draught ciders, served from chiller cabinet, plus a range of bottled ciders. Thatchers Draught, and Cheddar Valley on 7/7/08.

• The Queen Victoria - 28 Southampton St, Leicester, LE1 1SJ (0116 262 2634)

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Recently reopened as a freehouse by Tony Francis, owner of the 'Ales of the Unexpected' beer agency. Plans to have Westons cider/perry on handpump, currently guest cider from polypin. Serving Gwynt Y Ddraig on 22/3/2008.

• Swan & Rushes - Infirmary Sq/Oxford St, LE1 5WR (0116 2339167)

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Up to three guest ciders/perry. The barrels are kept in the cellar so check the blackboard or ask if it's not obvious what's on (Thatchers and Hecks ciders 7/7/08). Cider & Cheese festival August Bank Holiday 2008.

• The Last Plantagenet - 107, Granby Street, LE1 6FD (0116 2555492)

Wetherspoon with a guest cider from Westons. Old Rosie and Organic Vintage have featured recently.

• The Western - 70 Western Road, LE3 0GA

Recently re-opened as a Steamin Billy ale house, with a good range of beers, and bottled Sheppy's ciders, including the Dabinett which is re-badged as Steamin' Billy Country Cider. Also Westons Old Rosie from jars in the chiller cabinet. Good value stonebaked pizzas. Close to the Demontfort University, and not too far from the football and rugby grounds. Lovely open fire in the Winter.

Loughborough

• The Moon & Bell - 6, Wards End, LE11 3HA (01509 241504)

Wetherspoon with Westons Old Rosie on handpump (19/12/06).

• The Paget - 41 Oxford Street, LE11 5DP (01509 266216) Email: the.paget@btconnect.com

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Recently re-furbished, and now a Steamin' Billy ale house. Sheppy's bottled ciders, including the Dabinett which is re-badged as Steamin' Billy Country Cider.

• Swan in the Rushes - 21, The Rushes (01509 217014)

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Very busy two-bar Castle Rock pub just a short distance south of the canal basin. Cider varies: Westons Herefordshire Perry and Thatchers Dry in April 2007; Broadoak Kingston Black on 16/2/08. Pub meals may look unadventurous but are very well executed indeed, particularly the burgers. Friendly, if slightly harassed, service!

• Tap & Mallet - 36, Nottingham Rd (01509 210028)

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Guest cider or perry on handpump, usually from Thatchers. Thatchers Heritage on 16/2/08.

Market Harborough

• Farndon Fields Farm Shop - Farndon Road, LE16 9NP (0)1858 464838)

Not a pub but some decent bottled Westons, and bottled Roundhead Cider from the local Welland Valley Vineyard when available.

• Duncan Murray Wines - 10 Adam & Eve Street, LE16 7LT (01858 464935)

Independent wine merchants with a good range of bottled beers, plus a small range of bottled ciders including Biddenden Sweet, Dunkertons Black Fox, a French Cidre, and Thatchers 2.5 litre Scrumpy Jug, Perry, and Wurzel Me Cider.

Melton Mowbray

• Brockleby's Farm Shop - Melton Road, Asfordby Hill, LE14 3QU (01664 813200)

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Norbury's Black Bull Cider, sparkling in bottles (Med/Dry & Med/Sweet), and still in half gallon plastic flagons (Med/Dry). Norbury Perry in bottles. Also bottled Roundhead Cider from Leicestershire's Welland Valley Vineyard.

• Harboro Hotel - 47 Burton Street, LE13 1AF (01664 560121)

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Market town hotel. The bar has plush leather sofas, a good range of real ales, and some continental bottled beers. There are usually at least two draught ciders on handpump, plus a range of Sheppys ciders in 50cl bottles. (Thatchers Heritage, Black Rat, and Broadoak Moonshine on 25/01/08)

• Kettleby Cross - Wilton Road, LE13 0UJ (01664 485310)

New build 'Eco-friendly' Wetherspoon, situated just off the town centre. Aims to use 50% less energy than similar sized pubs through use of a range of 'Green' initiatives. Westons Old Rosie from bag-in-box in the chiller cabinet.

• Melton Wines in the Bell Shopping Centre, Nottingham St, have bottles of Gwatkin ciders and perry, and Gwynt-Y-Ddraig Ciders.

Oadby

• Cow & Plough - Stoughton Farm Park, Gartree Rd (0116 2720852)

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Draught Westons Old Rosie and various bottled Sheppy's ciders, including the Dabinett which is re-badged as Steamin' Billy Country Cider.

• The Lord Keeper of the Great Seal - 96-100 The Parade, LE2 5BF (0116 2720957)

Wetherspoon with draught cider from Westons. Old Rosie and Organic Vintage have featured, plus Sheppy's bottled Oakwood Draught in the chiller cabinett. Small patio at front for outdoor drinking.

Oakham (Rutland)

• Grainstore - Station Approach, LE15 6RE (01572 770065)

Home of the Grainstore Brewery, a lick-and-a-spit from Oakham station. No draught cider but the full range of Sheppy's single varietals in bottle.

Shearsby

• Chandlers Arms - Fenny Lane, LE17 6PL (0116 2478384)

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Rural village local, revitalised by a recent change of ownership. Much improved range of real ales and Westons Traditional Scrumpy.

Somerby

• Stilton Cheese Inn - High St, LE14 2QB (01664 454394)

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Good range of real ale plus a guest cider on handpump. This has included Whin Hill, Saxon, Thatchers Cheddar Valley, and Westons Old Rosie on a recent visit. Planning to have cider from the local Somerby Cider Co. (16/10/06)

Stathern

• Red Lion - Red Lion Street, LE14 4HS (01949 860 868) mailto:info@theredlioninn.co.uk

Award winning country pub, part of the Olive Inns micro-chain of gastro pubs (See also the Olive Branch, Clipsham). A range of bottled Sheppys ciders are available, including the Oakwood, Dabinett, and Cider with Honey.

Tugby

• Fox & Hounds - Hallaton Road, LE7 9WB (0116 2598282)

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Run by the former licensee of the Malt Shovel, Barkby. Old Rosie on draught. Good range of beers. Excellent menu, plus midweek pensioners' lunches at £3.50 main course.

Uppingham (Rutland)

• Crown Hotel - 15 High Street East, LE15 9PY (01572 822302)

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Smart market town hotel with a comfortable bar and small outside drinking area. Everards Brewery beers plus guest beers, and has recently added Westons Old Rosie cider on handpump.

Walcote

• Black Horse - Lutterworth Road, LE17 4JU (01455 552684)

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Recently rebuilt freehouse, well known for its Thai food (Friday lunchtime and evenings only, other times regular menu) and wide range of real ales. Westons Old Rosie and Herefordshire Country Perry from bag-in-box (3/07/07).

Wigston

• The William Wygston - 84 Leicester Rd, LE18 1DR (0116 2888397)

Wetherspoon with draught Westons cider. Old Rosie on a recent visit.

Wing (Rutland)

• Kings Arms - Top Street, LE15 8SE (01572 737255)
  

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Tastefully modernised village pub, big on food but it's still possible to cosy up near the huge fireplace. Bottled Sheppy's Oakwood, Taylors Gold, and Dabinett.

Wymondham

• Berkeley Arms - 59 Main Street, LE14 2AG (01572 787587)

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Addlestones, which is better than nowt I suppose.

See also the Leicester CAMRA website Cider & Perry page

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