The Crows Nest
Quick info
About The Crows Nest
On Glenfield Rd in Leicester, The Crows Nest is a pub with a garden bouncy castle for kids alongside a large outside seating area. The kitchen runs a Sunday carvery until 4pm, and the bar carries guest beers and a wide range of spirits and wine alongside the usual keg options. Entertainment runs through the week, with karaoke disco on Fridays and further nights on Wednesdays and Sundays, plus live bands and other events held regularly. A dart board and skittles are set up for players, and sports shown on the tele round out the room. Parking on site is limited, though on-street parking is available nearby.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery, bouncy castle in garden, karaoke disco nights and child-friendly atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday carvery, bouncy castle in garden, karaoke disco nights and child-friendly atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Carvery draws the strongest praise, described by one reviewer as fresh, flavourful, and great value, running until 4pm. Close behind is the live entertainment, with regular karaoke discos and midweek performers keeping the pub lively across the week, alongside live bands and special events like a decorated Halloween fancy dress night. Families feature heavily too, with several reviewers highlighting a free bouncy castle in the garden and the pub being well suited to kids. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the beer and guest beer selection gets mentioned alongside wine and spirits. One reviewer notes keg prices for Carling, Strongbow, and Guinness ran slightly above expected. A single reviewer, while calling the food fine and staff openhearted, described the place as seeming dodgy. Multiple reviewers say they'd return, with one recounting a Halloween fancy dress night they attended.
Customer Review Summary
The Sunday Carvery draws the strongest praise, described by one reviewer as fresh, flavourful, and great value, running until 4pm. Close behind is the live entertainment, with regular karaoke discos and midweek performers keeping the pub lively across the week, alongside live bands and special events like a decorated Halloween fancy dress night. Families feature heavily too, with several reviewers highlighting a free bouncy castle in the garden and the pub being well suited to kids. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the beer and guest beer selection gets mentioned alongside wine and spirits. One reviewer notes keg prices for Carling, Strongbow, and Guinness ran slightly above expected. A single reviewer, while calling the food fine and staff openhearted, described the place as seeming dodgy. Multiple reviewers say they'd return, with one recounting a Halloween fancy dress night they attended.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Friendly nice atmosphere first time ever going in would definitely go again”
- Google user
“Imagine you are on a family caravan holiday and on site is a bar, a tuck shop and some amusements. That is this pubs offerings in a compact form. Very family freindly. Usual keg options avaliable, carling/strongbow/guinness prices slightly above expected.”
- Google user
“I’ve had consistently great experiences at The Crow’s Nest. The food is excellent, and the Sunday Carvery (served until 4pm) is easily one of the best around — fresh, flavourful and great value. The entertainment really sets this place apart. Rhys Lock brings brilliant energy every Friday with his karaoke disco, Steve Hughes keeps Wednesdays lively, and Sundays alternate between Steve Hughes and Lee Henfrey, creating a fun, welcoming atmosphere. There are also live bands and special events, so there’s always something going on. It’s child‑friendly, the staff are warm and attentive, and the service is consistently good. A fantastic local pub with great food, great entertainment, and a proper community feel.”
- Google user
“Friendly staff and welcoming lots of stuff for kids to do”
- Google user
“Friendly pub, Have a bouncy castle in the garden for the kids, staff are friendly, excellent service. Very welcoming every time. Haven’t eaten here- wish to soon! Have sports on tele, relaxed atmosphere, lots of choices for kids, very children friendly. Convenient location- close to city centre. Limited parking on site, plenty of on street parking locally.”
Highlights
“Family-friendly pub with regular live music, including tribute acts, plus skittles and a dart board.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Sports
- Highlights· 5
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The Crows Nest
- The Terrace3.92310.8 mi
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- Bees Knees4.02,3272.2 mi
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- The Cradock Arms4.51,6042.3 mi£10–20Reservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Crows NestReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.3711 | — | £10–20 | sunday carvery, bouncy castle in garden, karaoke disco nights |
| The Terrace | 3.9231 | 0.8 mi | — | overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances |
| Bees Knees | 4.02,327 | 2.2 mi | — | double cheeseburger, friday burger deal, rump steak |
| The Cradock ArmsReservations | 4.51,604 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden |
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