There are plenty of historic pubs in Leicester and if you fancy a spot of historical investigation during your next pint, this is the list for you. You may snub such an idea but the city of Leicester is full of fascinating buildings and some of them are boozers, so the next time you venture out for a pint why not educate yourself to the historical aspects of your town with our guide to historic pubs in Leicester?
Bell InnIt's low beams and open fires all the way with this beautifully preserved 16th century inn in Burton Overy.
Main Street,
Burton Overy,
LEICESTER,
LE8 9DL
Black DogDating back to the 18th century, the splendid Black Dog advertises itself as the oldest pub in Oadby.
23 London Road,
Oadby,
LEICESTER,
LE2 5DL
The GlobeDating back to the 18th century, the Globe has a strong reputation for real ales of considerable quality.
Marquis WellingtonYes, it's had a refurb but the pub has tried to remain as faithful as possible to its rich Edwardian history.
139-141 London Road,
LE2 1EF
The Narborough ArmsThis is a very appealing 14th century listed building in Narborough that is rumoured to contain a resident ghost - but seeing as ghosts don't exist, you'll be fine.
6 Coventry Road,
Narborough,
LEICESTER,
LE19 2GR
Turkey CafeThe Turkey Cafe is a very modern and stylish cafe bar, one of the few remaining buildings in the city not to have been bombed during the war. The interior may have been modernised but the frontage still retains a gloriously decadent Art Deco style.