Western, Leicester

ive been coming to the western for a few years now, (since steamin' billy took over) and i have never seen such a vibrant, ecclectic mix of drinkers and staff! The atmosphere in the pub wednesday to sunday evenings is electric. The billy beers have gone off form a bit of late however they are comensating with some amazing guest beers (where else could you get a pint of Harvest pale for �2?)
I went in last night to take advantage of the 14 real ales they had on under the guise of taking my son to see the fireworks display, i was greeted by name (as are most customers who visit more than once) the lad was given a free sparkler and we were all happy, beer was on top form and the pub had a buzz that made it near impossible to leave.
On the downside they could improve their food menu and have better facilities for us smokers, but where else would you be able to chat to the manager about your favourite beer and recieve a text message from him 4 weeks later when he'd managed to source it with an apology that it took so long?
Thank you Steamin' Billy for this oasis.

6 Nov 2010 10:53