The Marquis Wellington

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  Mario Fittipaldi

  ·3 months ago

  “I wasn’t expecting Michelin-star dining in Leicester, but I certainly wasn’t expecting one of the worst pub experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment we walked in, the staff were unbelievably rude. Calling them unfriendly would be an understatement. They came across as dismissive, arrogant and completely uninterested in making customers feel welcome. As two foreigners, we genuinely felt out of place in what seemed to be an environment catering almost exclusively to the local crowd. Whether intentional or not, that was certainly the impression we were left with. We came specifically for the Sunday roast, hoping to enjoy a traditional British meal. Unfortunately, it was genuinely awful. It honestly made me wonder how people can eat food of such poor quality. Everything lacked flavour, and the standard was far below what I would expect even from an average pub. The cauliflower cheese was perhaps the biggest disappointment. It looked and tasted as though someone had simply poured watered-down milk over the cauliflower. There was virtually no cheese flavour whatsoever—just a bland, runny sauce with no richness or texture. Poor food can sometimes be forgiven if the service is warm and welcoming. Terrible service might be overlooked if the food is exceptional. Here, unfortunately, both were equally disappointing. Without question, one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had in the UK. I certainly won’t be returning, and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone looking for a decent Sunday roast or even basic hospitality.”

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  Majdi Saati

  ·3 months ago

  “A great place to gather, eat and make new friends... The Sunday Roast was perfect and the portions wow... Thank you Poppy and Cerys for the amazing kind and fun service... Sunday Roasts require a reservation, they'll do everything possible to accommodate but play it safe...”

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  Jennifer DellaZanna

  ·5 months ago

  “I am an American traveling in Europe, and I just got to Leicester at suppertime and just wandered down to the city center looking for fish and chips and a "proper" English pub. It was like a fairy granted my wish. The building is gorgeous, the inside makes you feel as if you belong there (and is also gorgeous), the staff also make you feel like you belong there. So kind! And I tried so hard to finish all that food. My mouth wanted more, but I was not up to the task. If you ever find yourself in Leicester, don't miss this place!”

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  Lou

  ·7 months ago

  “We visited recently as we were heading to a show at DeMontfort Hall nearby. A lovely warm welcome from the team who showed us to our table as we had booked in advance. The food was hot and delicious and the cocktails were amazing. I love Rum and their Mai Tai was perfect! My friend had the Fish and Chips and I went for the Mushroom & Lentil Lasagne. You can't beat a good Sticky Toffee Pudding either. Will definitely return, especially because the service was so smooth even though it was very busy.”

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  Iain Wooding

  ·8 months ago

  “Had dinner here after walking past it in the afternoon. Looked online at the menu and went back. Great selection of beers, almost a one pub 'Pub crawl'. Settled on the Lincolnshire sausages and mash with a side of onion rings. Food was good, mash was bang on but only giving a 4* as the gravy was a touch watery and I believe it should be a thick onion gravy. All washed down with a decent pint. £26-65 all in, onion rings a bit steep at £4-95 but overall good meal and good service.”

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  Alex

  ·1 year ago

  “This is our first visit and we truly enjoyed it! The location is perfect and there are paid parking lanes just outside the pub. Lovely interior and well organised areas to sit for a drink or eat food. On this visit we stayed inside but there's a lovely garden with heated huts! We ordered two chicken burgers that were juicy and a tasty chicken Caesar salad. Every Sunday they serve roasts, amongst regular meals, and children below 12 eat free. This is a lovely gesture and I applaud them for giving back to the local community.”

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  Rachel Challis

  ·1 year ago

  “Fantastic food. Great Sunday roasts. Very friendly staff and lots of seating with great garden area too.”

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  Greg

  ·1 year ago

  “I attended as part of a small group. The food was nice and arrived quickly. The atmosphere was ok. There is no allocated seating in the pub, so large outside booths were being taken up by single people, meaning large groups were huddled around smaller tables. There was also quite a lot of smoking outside, which wasnt great, although I appreciate I had the option to go inside. All in I would go again.”

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  Em Ma

  ·1 year ago

  “We had a lovely Sunday roast at The Marquee in Leicester with a group of six. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a great selection of lagers and real ales on tap. All the classic roast options were available—chicken, pork, and beautifully cooked medium-rare beef. Two courses for £25. Service was excellent, especially from James, who was attentive throughout and made sure we had everything we needed. The only small hiccup was that a few plates were cleared while some of us were still eating, but that was the only downside. James also ensured we had plenty of gravy and custard with our puddings, which were a real highlight. The sticky toffee pudding came with generous custard, and the homemade apple crumble was packed with fruit and served piping hot. Chef Rick deserves a special mention—his talent for crafting authentic, homemade desserts brought back memories of my grandmother’s cooking. A truly delightful experience!”

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  Soonyata Mianlamai

  ·1 year ago

  “This place is 50/50. Cider options are disappointingly limited. Hot drinks are not good; don’t waste your money. Food and beer are generally nice, great ambiance, and that’s why we come here often. However, service is not consistent among staff members. Some can be super warm, efficient and amazing mood makers, and some make you want to cancel the order and leave the place immediately.”

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