The Cradock Arms
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About The Cradock Arms
On Knighton Road in Leicester, The Cradock Arms occupies a red-brick building with an older, thatched section, running as a pub and restaurant with a typical British menu of around 20 dishes. The Sunday roast is a regular feature, with a mixed meat option and a beef rump option among the choices, alongside separate bar meals and snacks. Several beers are on tap, including guest beers and ales. Two of the bars and the garden welcome dogs, and the outdoor seating area has benches and tables with non-smoking sections for those who want to eat outside. A quiz night runs at the pub, and free Wi-Fi is available. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and parking is available on site. Reservations are recommended, since bar meals service can pause when the restaurant side is fully booked. It opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
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Menu & Prices
20 dishes- Fish and Chips
- Sunday Roast
- Loaded Fries
- Sunchaser' Battered Onion Rings
- Beef Burger
- Bafish and Chips
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden and beef rump roast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden and beef rump roast.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Roast anchors most visits, with reviewers repeatedly praising it as generous and one calling it the best in Leicester, though a diner who ordered the beef rump option describes it as pre-cut catering slices covered in gravy and disappointing for the price. Close behind, the honey glazed ham and large burgers draw praise, alongside quicker orders like sausage and mash and chilli fries. Staff are frequently called lovely and welcoming, bringing complimentary olives, bread and rounds of drinks to a family of ten celebrating a birthday during a long wait for food, though several reviewers found service slow or the pub understaffed, and a few describe staff as unfriendly toward non-locals. One reviewer reports being turned away from bar food service in an otherwise empty restaurant before 2pm. One diner separately reports feeling singled out by a manager over what they believed was their race. Another mentions signage about listening devices at the entrance and says they are now looking for a new local pub.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Roast anchors most visits, with reviewers repeatedly praising it as generous and one calling it the best in Leicester, though a diner who ordered the beef rump option describes it as pre-cut catering slices covered in gravy and disappointing for the price. Close behind, the honey glazed ham and large burgers draw praise, alongside quicker orders like sausage and mash and chilli fries. Staff are frequently called lovely and welcoming, bringing complimentary olives, bread and rounds of drinks to a family of ten celebrating a birthday during a long wait for food, though several reviewers found service slow or the pub understaffed, and a few describe staff as unfriendly toward non-locals. One reviewer reports being turned away from bar food service in an otherwise empty restaurant before 2pm. One diner separately reports feeling singled out by a manager over what they believed was their race. Another mentions signage about listening devices at the entrance and says they are now looking for a new local pub.
Featured reviews
- Thomas Hau
“The pie of the day is really delicious! The ale here is excellent too! My only issue is the food here is not cheap.”
- Sibel Yasharoglu
“Lovely staff and always feels amazing. I've tried their burgers, which are very large portions, and their Sunday roast is the best in Leicester. Highly recommend. Especially in this hot weather, their spacious garden makes it easier to enjoy your meal and drinks.”
- Stephanie Heimer
“Lovely place which is welcoming to dogs in two of the bars and the garden. As soon as we had sat down in the garden, a member of staff brought a fresh bowl of water with ice cubes for the dog. It was very much appreciated on a very hot day. The food was delicious and served fairly quickly. We will be back.”
- Sangeeta Mistry
“Great traditional pub with a modern twist. Really welcoming. Would highly recommend 👌🏽”
- Lisa Porter
“Well what can I say we went as a family of 10 for my mums 70th on a Sunday after we had a bit of wait for the food but the staff couldn’t do enough for us bring out complementary olives and bread and after another 10 mins wait they came out and offered us all a drink on the house as we was still waiting once the food came out it was delicious and the staff couldn’t do enough for us I would definitely recommend this please thank you for a lovely evening”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Local pub in a red-brick building with an older, thatched section, serving a typical British menu.”
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves food
- Serves spirits
- Highlights· 5
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Has quiz night
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Lounge Bar4.0511 miWheelchair accessible
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- The Terrace3.92311.7 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cradock ArmsReservations | 4.51,604 | — | sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden |
| Lounge BarWheelchair accessible | 4.051 | 1 mi | football on tv, cheap beer prices, pool table |
| The Old Horse | 4.41,944 | 1.1 mi | smores cheesecake, scotch egg, cheeseburger |
| The Terrace | 3.9231 | 1.7 mi | live band, overcharging on drinks, large spirits selection |
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