The Cradock Arms
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About The Cradock Arms
On Knighton Rd in Leicester, The Cradock Arms is a pub and restaurant set in a red-brick building with an older, thatched section. The menu runs to twenty dishes across the typical British range, with the Sunday Roast served as a mixed meat or vegetarian option. A selection of ales, lagers, wines and spirits rounds out the bar. Outdoor seating gives an option for eating in the open air, and dogs are welcome on site. Wheelchair users and visitors with mobility needs can enter step-free at the door. A quiz night runs alongside the regular service, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. The pub opens daily, and booking ahead is recommended, particularly for Sundays when tables fill quickly around the roast.
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
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, beef tacos, chilli fries and sausage and mash.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, beef tacos, chilli fries and sausage and mash.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Roast is the biggest draw at The Cradock Arms, though reviewers split sharply on it: one table found the mixed meat option merely "ok, not great," a vegetarian diner reports issues with the vegetarian roast option, while another calls it "one of the best Sunday lunches," with a plate piled high and a strong starter. Close behind, the drinks selection wins steady praise, ales, lagers, wines and spirits, alongside the beef tacos, called "phenomenal" with "just the right amount of spice." Staff are repeatedly described as lovely and polite, though service is uneven, one couple waited nearly half an hour for Sausage and Mash and Chilli Fries on an understaffed evening, and another found service "some great, some fairly hopeless" amid a noisy, packed Mother's Day crowd, with a few noting pub classics feel pricier than expected. Two more serious notes surface: one reviewer describes being treated poorly by a manager and suspects racial bias, and another reports spotting signage about listening devices alongside CCTV, prompting them to look for a new local. Still, one visitor recalls sitting outside on comfy seating with a full plate, planning to return.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Roast is the biggest draw at The Cradock Arms, though reviewers split sharply on it: one table found the mixed meat option merely "ok, not great," a vegetarian diner reports issues with the vegetarian roast option, while another calls it "one of the best Sunday lunches," with a plate piled high and a strong starter. Close behind, the drinks selection wins steady praise, ales, lagers, wines and spirits, alongside the beef tacos, called "phenomenal" with "just the right amount of spice." Staff are repeatedly described as lovely and polite, though service is uneven, one couple waited nearly half an hour for Sausage and Mash and Chilli Fries on an understaffed evening, and another found service "some great, some fairly hopeless" amid a noisy, packed Mother's Day crowd, with a few noting pub classics feel pricier than expected. Two more serious notes surface: one reviewer describes being treated poorly by a manager and suspects racial bias, and another reports spotting signage about listening devices alongside CCTV, prompting them to look for a new local. Still, one visitor recalls sitting outside on comfy seating with a full plate, planning to return.
Featured reviews
- Dan Wade
“Went to the Craddock Arms for a Sunday lunch. I will not be going again. Service was good and the staff very friendly, but the food was ok, not great. It's a basic item to cook. Three adults who ordered the mixed meat Sunday roast which …”
- jazzy
“Staff are lovely however the manager with long hair and a pony tail is a horrible person. I’m not too sure whether this was because I was a person of colour (he was fine with everyone who wasn’t) but I asked for a replacement of something …”
- Atul Khetia
“We popped in for a drink and chat at this pub. It had a decent selection of ales, lagers and spirits. Good atmosphere and pleasant experience. Alas, we didn't order anything from food menu.”
- Jon Dalton
“I came here with my girlfriend for a mid week pint, the staff were lovely & polite! We had some of the beef tacos to share, which were phenominal! Just the right amount of spice & loades with beef! I would highly recommend a visit!”
- David Postlethwaite
“Its a massive shame about The Craddock. We used to come here often for food and drinks. The food is amazing, the staff are lovely, never had a problem, until I saw the sign when you walk in from the back entrance that says that there are listening devises as well as CCTV. Being listened to under the guize of 'safety' is one step too far towards the Orwellian nightmare that we are already being marched into, without our local pub walking in lock step with it. Now looking for another local and regular pub”
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
How The Cradock Arms compares to nearby bars
- The Cradock Arms · This shop4.51,604 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: sunday roast, beef tacos, chilli fries
- The Swan4.4248 reviews7.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: cranberry nut loaf, sunday lunch, gin bar
The Cradock Arms This shop | The Swan | |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5(1,604) | 4.4(248) | |
| Price | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 7.2 mi |
| Open today |
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