Cool and Quirky Bars in Leicester

You'll struggle to get a better wine bar in Leicester. Veeno has everything you need, from spuntini, charcuterie and a terrific bottle selection, and a series of fun and informative wine tasting evenings.

BrewDog are an undoubtedly cool spot for grabbing a craft brew and a burger in Leicester. With its trendy urban decor, arcade games and pool table, this bar is sure to leave you feeling happy after exploring its 22 craft creations on tap and bbq eats from Red's Barbecue in the kitchen.

One of Leicester's prettiest bars, they're located in a Grade II listed building and boast a cracking array of décor that is just begging to go on your Instagram. Visit for afternoon tea, or stay for their fantastic range of cocktails.

Inspired by the excess of secret drinking bars of the 1920s, Manhattan34 is a slick bar with a laid back air. Expect expertly mixed cocktails, live music nights, and the perfect ambiance for an effortlessly cool night out.  

Home to some of the best cocktails in Leicester, this quirky little bar on, you guessed it, Cank Street is packed to the gunnels with innovative concoctions and award-winning bartenders. Perfect for a fun catch up with friends, the also offers a modest selection of tapas and nibbles to keep that stomach well-lined for all the cocktail sampling.

Want a bar with a 70's twist? Head to Lansdowne, who manage to combine the out-there aesthetics of the decade while keeping the modern quality you've come to expect, from their fantastic food to their creative cocktails.

Boasting opulence from the 1920s, you can tell that The Terrace is one of the coolest and quirkiest bars in Leicester. Expect a well-stocked bar, amazing music, and the atmosphere to match all that.

There's nothing quite like going away on a ski trip for some alpine fun, so do that right here in Leicester with Apres Lounge. Boasting great drinks, wooden features, and an unstoppable atmosphere, you'll struggle to get a better experience.

Get the spirit of the South Pacific right here with this cool and quirky Leicester bar. Hakamou is a paradise packed with Hawaiian shirts, rum-laced cocktails, and one of the best atmospheres in the city. And you can even head there to learn the secrets of mixology yourself as party bookings get to shake up their very own complimentary cocktails.