Loughborough is noted for its significant history, particularly as home to the largest bell foundry and notable advances in engineering during the 19th century. This rich heritage is complemented by its vibrant beer scene, featuring various pubs and breweries such as Charnwood Brewery, which celebrates ten years of operation. Visitors can explore a range of unique establishments, each with its own history and character, from The Swan in the Rushes to The Needle & Pin, showcasing local beers alongside cosy atmospheres. The town also marks historical events, including a World War I zeppelin attack, reflecting its industrial significance.
Category Archives: Leicestershire
18/05/24 – Space Crafted – Leicester
An evening out at the National Space Centre in Leicester for “Space Crafted”, advertised as an evening celebrating the very best in craft spirits and beers in an out of this world venue. A host of breweries and distilleries from the local area and further afield attended, and my write up below details the breweriesContinue reading “18/05/24 – Space Crafted – Leicester”
16/05/24-18/05/24 – Leicester Outskirts
A number of pubs visited on the outskirts of Leicester over a couple of days. The first day started off in Syston at “The Pharmacie Arms”, onto Mountsorrel to “The Sorrel Fox”, “The Swan Inn” and “William Pincent & Grandson Ltd”, before finishing at “Mash & Press” in Anstey. The second day starts at “Everard’s”, onto Enderby to “Mill Hill Cask & Coffee”, Aylestone for “The Ale Stone”, Wigston to “The Tap & Barrel”, onto “Queens Road Tap” and “Martin Bros Micro Pizzeria” before finishing in Stoneygate at the “Real Ale Classroom”.
17/05/24 – Hinckley, Earl Shilton and Nuneaton
My day today takes me to Hinckley, Earl Shilton and Nuneaton. Firstly is to Hinckley, well known for its famous award winning market starting in 1311. I first visited “The Crafty Baron”, onto “Elbow Cask & Craft” before finishing at “Pestle & Mortar”. A short bus ride to nearby Earl Shilton to visit “The Shilton Vaults”, and finishing in Nuneaton, well know as being the birthplace of the Victorian novelist George Eliot. Visited “The Lord Hop”. These can all be done on the bus route 148/158 between Leicester and Nuneaton.
16/05/24 – Wellingborough and Market Harborough
Started off the day getting the train down to Wellingborough. Originally named “Wendelingburgh” which was the stronghold of Wendel’s People. This weekend coming is the “Waendel Walk”. Started off here visiting “The Litrle Ale House”, and heading back to the Railway Station to visit “The Little R’Ale House”. Headed next to Market Harborough to visit “Beerhouse”.
15/05/24 – Leicester
Today takes me to Leicester, famous for its hosiery and footwear industries, and being where Richard III is buried. Here I visited a number of local Micropubs as well as Real Ale and Craft Beer pubs and bars. Check out this blog to explore some of the best Real Ale and Craft Beer pubs that Leicester City Centre has to offer.
Micropub Adventures 