Bees Knees
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About Bees Knees
Bees Knees sits on Meridian Way in Leicester, a pub serving comfort food across a menu of around 20 dishes. Choices run from Steak and Ruddles Ale Pie and Chicken Tikka Masala to Rump Steak Eggs & Chips, Chicken Parmigiana and an All Day Breakfast, with Sweet Potato Fries alongside. The kitchen also runs a burger line, including a double cheeseburger, and every Friday the pub offers a two-for-one deal on burgers. There is no table reservation system, the room operates on a walk-in basis, and both kids' and dessert menus are available. The range spans breakfast plates through to dinner mains, giving the kitchen a broad, all-day comfort food footprint rather than a narrow specialty.
Good to know
“Chain pub/restaurant serving classic comfort food, with kids' and dessert menus.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Steak and Ruddles Ale Pie
- Chicken Tikka Masala
- Rump Steak Eggs & Chips
- Chicken Parmigiana
- All Day Breakfast
- Sweet Potato Fries
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention double cheeseburger, friday burger deal, rump steak and extra cheese charge.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention double cheeseburger, friday burger deal, rump steak and extra cheese charge.
Customer Review Summary
The two-for-one Friday burger deal draws regulars, with reviewers calling the burger fresh and the wine decent. Others describe letdowns: a rump steak sent back undercooked came out worse, and one diner reports being charged extra for cheese on a double cheeseburger with just one slice. Atmosphere and bar service get praise, though value for money is questioned by a longtime regular who stopped returning.
Customer Review Summary
The two-for-one Friday burger deal draws regulars, with reviewers calling the burger fresh and the wine decent. Others describe letdowns: a rump steak sent back undercooked came out worse, and one diner reports being charged extra for cheese on a double cheeseburger with just one slice. Atmosphere and bar service get praise, though value for money is questioned by a longtime regular who stopped returning.
Featured reviews
- robert
“Had a really good time at The Bees Knees. Nice atmosphere, drinks were spot on and the service was great. Big shoutout to Lillian and Taylor behind the bar, they were both really friendly, welcoming and made sure we were looked after all night. Definitely one of the reasons we’ll be coming back”
- Poppy Holton
“Went for lunch, I had fajitas that had 7 bits of chicken and the tiniest amount of cheese (see pic) and hardly any veg. When I asked if I could have a tiny bit more cheese they told me I had to pay 75p for the TINIEST amount of cheese which is an absolute joke! Also on my parters burger there was only 1 slice of cheese on a ‘double cheeseburger!’ And a few chips We eat here over 3 times a week this week has changed everything they have started charging even for extra sauce. It’s a laugh now. We will no longer be eating here. Value for money? Not in the slightest”
- Jason Thrush
“Food and services absolutely amazing wasn't too busy when I went in was able to get seated and the food wait times wasn't long at all probably about 15 minutes”
- Kate Wright
“£18 for two burgers and two drink one a decent glass of wine -is bargain. Got the two for one Friday burger deal that brings me regularly to a Hungry Horse on a journey. Burger was fresh and better than McDonald’s. Wine was not vinegar and it’s called the Bees Knees -what more can you want. Kids play area too”
- Emma Armstrong
“Ordered a medium 8oz rump steak and it came out very underdone, sent it back and it somehow came out worse. Just ate it because my friend was almost done they took that long. Their food looked good tho. Nice atmosphere just wouldn’t buy a steak again.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near Bees Knees
- The Terrace3.92312.8 mi
overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances
- The Cradock Arms4.51,6043.2 miReservations
sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden
- The Bull at Broughton Astley4.51,1055.9 mi away
steak, sticky toffee pudding, seafood linguine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Knees | 4.02,327 | — | double cheeseburger, friday burger deal, rump steak |
| The Terrace | 3.9231 | 2.8 mi | overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances |
| The Cradock ArmsReservations | 4.51,604 | 3.2 mi | sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden |
| The Bull at Broughton Astley | 4.51,105 | 5.9 mi away | steak, sticky toffee pudding, seafood linguine |
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