The Western, Leicester  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Leicester

address:

70 Western Road, LE3 0GA

phone:

0871 258 9013*
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how to find it:

The Western is on Western Road, between Braunstone Gate and Upperton Road. It's about a mile from Leicester train station and not an obvious walking route. It is however close to De Montford Uni and on bus routes 15, 50, 51 and 104. Click the map for more details.

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picture of Western
The Western is one of a small number of pubs run by the Steamin' Billy Brewery, with this one just around the corner from the student heavy Braunstone Gate area. Being run by the Steamin' Billy Brewery, it's no surprise to find their own rather good ales on offer. There's a traditional two room layout, but the decor is rather bland, in that way that pubs sometimes attempt to modernise themselves without thinking it through carefully. In the end, with it's stripy upholstered furniture and light colours it looks like an advert for Ikea. The old brewerania signs do add a touch of individuality, though. Still, it's a friendly place with a relaxed ambience, cheap food and good music. Like certain other pubs in the area it can get very busy before/after matches (either the football or the rugby), so plan ahead if that's not your scene.

reviewed:
11/01/2009
reviewed by redcat

Eating at The Western ... we last ate here on 11/01/2009

The Sunday Carvery was competent enough, but was beset by amateurish organisation. They kept running out of vegetables, leading to disjointed service. The pork really wasn't cooked enough for our liking either. We don't think we're going to eat here again on a Sunday.
food rating 1 - quality
price rating 2 - price

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