Quirky Restaurants In Leicester

Sure, Leicester's got the foodie scene down pat, but have you ever fancied a meal with a quirky twist? These eccentric eateries have mastered the art of culinary charm, serving up a side of weird and wonderful to accompany your favourite dishes. From unconventional menus to wacky decor, get ready to spice up your dining experience with a sprinkle of the offbeat, courtesy of our guide to the best quirky restaurants Leicester has to offer.

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Last updated on 3rd May 2024




Lane7 Leicester

Get ready for a night of all things fun and games at Lane7 bowling on Great Central Street. This funky multi-gaming paradise offers augmented darts, American pool, mini-golf, graffitied table tennis, arcade games, private karaoke rooms and more to make sure you stay entertained the whole time. And when hunger strikes, Pizza Punks are serving up their delicious customisable slices and loaded fries smothered in cheese sauce, bacon bits, chives, and crispy onions. Thirsty? Wash it all down with stein-sized cocktails, boozy slushies, and cold beers galore.

Mowgli Leicester

Looking for quirky restaurants in Leicester for lunch? A beautiful and romantic hotspot in town, Mowgli is a cult street-food joint renowned for its delicious Indian delicacies and swinging seats lined up from floor to ceiling. Specialising in chaats and tiffin boxes, this fairy-lit haunt dishes out goodies like treacle tamarind fries, Himalayan cheese toasties, and bunny chow - a spicy chicken and potato curry served inside a hollowed-out bread loaf. 

Veeno Leicester

Wine Wednesdays!🍷

From Italy with love, Veeno is St. Martins' resident Italian restaurant specialising in all things vino and pizza. Serving up wines from their own family vineyard in Sicily, with four generations of wine-making expertise, you know they're serving up the good stuff. And to satisfy your hunger cravings, they've got an array of spuntini, AKA Italian appetisers, that are a perfect match with your red, white or rosé. What's more, they host exclusive food and wine tasting events like the indulgent Trip To Sicily that lets you learn about the history of their winery while sipping on delicious vino.

Bodega Cantina

On the hunt for quirky restaurants in Leicester town centre? Bodega Cantina is about to become your go-to spot if you fancy a feast of flavours. Boasting vibrantly coloured interiors and a fiesta-like atmosphere, this delicious hotspot serves up authentic tastes of Mexico, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Cuba, and Argentina, all in one place. We're talking goodies like Baja fish tacos, Mexican cola wings, and roasted pepper enchiladas. And let's talk drinks, shall we? You can also soak up the sunshine with a cerveza, wine, or tequila-laced cocktail at one of their outdoor tables.