The Shakespeare's Head, Leicester - pub details
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Address: Southgates, Southgates, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 5SH [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 31577) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Leicester (0.7 miles), South Wigston (3.7 miles), Syston (5.1 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Real ale
Pub suggested by tobo on 27 Oct 2006
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> Current user rating: 6.6/10 (rated by 17 users)
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user reviews of the Shakespeare's Head, Leicester
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| Cheapest & Best Mild in Leicester, OK sometimes it’s served a little cold for my liking so I order two and let the second warm up on the bar. Great jukebox as well. Whenever I am in Leicester this is always one of the two pubs I go to. Some of the regulars are an eclectic mix but it just adds to the charm of the place. It’s like stepping back into the 80’s with the prices, so much so that I expect to see DCI Gene Hunt on the next table. Go and set the best value pint of beer in the Minlands! LionsZebra - 3 Jun 2011 16:48 |
| I worked in Leicester years ago, and had never been back until tonight! The Shakespeares Head is unbelievably unchanged! In the mid-80s I think a guy called Mick (?) ran it, and from time to time put on food including black pudding sandwiches. But tonight I met a barmaid called Candi, and wished I was 20 (30?) years younger. Futile, as she is marrying the lucky Richard in September. Candi is a total star - she pulls a pint perfectly, is knowledgeable about beer and engages entertainingly with the motley crew of early-doors drinkers, all of whom clearly respect her and know their limits. All the Oakwell beers were in fine form, and easier on the system than the Shippos of yesteryear. Candi - if you read this and want to reconsider inviting me to the party.......? lol :)) sherwoodforester - 28 May 2010 23:03 |
| Went through the door and nearly fell over the pub cat,chewing on a chicken bone. This place has probebly never been decorated since it was opened. The pint of mild i had was very good and at a price that was a giveaway. OK if you dont mind sitting in somewhere thats a bit dour. trebor1 - 2 Feb 2010 15:00 |
| Agree with previous reviewer, the Barnsley was ridiculously cold. I went for the Old Tom just before leaving - a sensational beer, that I will drink next time. You almost feel embarrassed when buying a round in here, such are the low prices. Sharp - 9 Oct 2009 01:03 |
| Interesting place. Frequented by bus drivers that have finished work. Well, I hope they've finished work and are not going back to their buses after drinking! Sometimes has scary rough-looking types in there due to the cheap prices I expect. The Barnsley Bitter can be a bit too cold, but once it's warmed up a bit it's rather splendid. Slake - 28 Sep 2009 20:55 |
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