The Friary Leicester – Leicester’s Home of Live Sport, Food & Good Times

Looking for pubs near you, great places to eat close to your location, or lively bars and pubs near you?

Located in Leicester city centre, just minutes from The Curve, The Friary is your go-to for quality pub food, premium drinks, and live sport — all in one vibrant space.

Enjoy pub meals, ice-cold pints, cocktails, big-screen sport, DJ nights, quiz nights, and a buzzing late-night atmosphere. Perfect for pub lunch, dinner with friends, or drinks before a night out.

Great food. Great drinks. City-centre vibes.

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Rugby – Match Day

Rugby – Match Day

Make every tackle and try even better with our rugby specials:

  • • 4 Pints for £16 (Guinness or Carlsberg)
  • • 3 Bottles of Selected Beer for £11

Perfect for sharing during Six Nations and live rugby screenings.

Football – Match Day

Football – Match Day

- Big goals deserve big pints:

• Carlsberg – £3.50 per pint

• Guinness – £4.80 per pint

  • Catch every Premier League clash live on our big screens.
Karaoke Night

Karaoke Night

Sing your heart out with drinks in hand:

  • • 2 Cocktails for £12

Available during Karaoke Nights.

Quiz Prizes

Quiz Prizes

Think you’ve got what it takes?

  • • Quiz Winner Receives a Selected Bottle of Wine

Free entry. Big bragging rights.

Monday Industry Night

Monday Industry Night

Every Monday enjoy exclusive off-peak prices for hospitality staff.

The perfect way to unwind after the weekend rush.

Happy Hour (5 PM – 8 PM)

Happy Hour (5 PM – 8 PM)

• 2 for £12 Cocktails

• Selected 2 for £10 Cocktails

Perfect for after-work drinks or early evening meet-ups

Party & Student Favourites

Party & Student Favourites

• 4 for £10 VKs

• 4 for £10 Sambuca & Tequila

• 5 for £10 Sourz

Ideal for birthdays, student nights and group celebrations.

Everyday Favourites

Everyday Favourites

• Guinness – £4.70

• Carling – £3.30

• Double Vodka Mixer – £4.80

Quality drinks at great value, every day of the week.

Why Everyone Chooses The Friary

  • Premium Drinks & Ice-Cold Pints

    From classic favourites to cocktails, we keep the drinks flowing all day and night.

  • Quality Food Served Daily

    Burgers, pub classics, sharing plates and comfort food done right.

  • Big Screens & Live Sport

    Catch every match with a packed crowd and unbeatable matchday energy.

  • DJ Nights, Karaoke & Weekly Events

    There’s always something happening at The Friary.

  • Prime Leicester City Centre Location

    Just minutes from major attractions and stadiums.

  • Perfect for Groups & Celebrations

    After-work drinks, birthdays, matchdays or weekend nights — we’ve got the space and vibe.

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Upcoming Events & Sports at The Friary

Thursday

Premier League Darts Night

7:30 PM

Compete for prizes & midweek fun.

Friday & Saturday

Live DJ Night

7:30 PM

Compete for prizes & midweek fun.

Every other Sunday

Live Music

7:30 PM

Compete for prizes & midweek fun.

Every other Sunday

Karaoke Night

7:30 PM

Thursday

Quiz Night

7:30 PM

Compete for prizes & midweek fun.

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Rugby Screenings

All Six Nations Rugby matches

Live

Football Match Screenings

Every Premier League and key fixtures shown live

UPCOMING

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Watch all the big games live at The Friary! From Premier League football action to Six Nations rugby clashes, we show the sport you love with an electric crowd, cold drinks and unbeatable atmosphere.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Yes, The Friary is a popular city centre pub offering food, drinks, live sport, and weekly entertainment.

Yes, we’re located just minutes from The Curve and serve quality pub meals, lunch, and dinner options.

Absolutely. We offer pub food, sharing plates, and drinks in a lively yet comfortable setting.

Yes, we offer late-night vibes with DJ nights, quiz nights, and entertainment throughout the week.

Yes, you can book in advance or walk in depending on availability.

LOCATION & DIRECTIONS

12 Hotel St, Leicester LE1 5AW, United Kingdom

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City Center is only 0.1 mile away from the Pub

Leicester Rail Station is only 0.6 mile away from the Pub

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