The Terrace
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About The Terrace
On Albion Street in Leicester, The Terrace is a bar built around cocktails and champagne, with music and dancing as part of the format. The room operates on a limited schedule, opening only on Friday and Saturday, giving the week a compressed, weekend-focused rhythm rather than a nightly draw. There is no reservations system in place, and guests are seated on a walk-in basis, arriving and finding a spot rather than booking ahead. The pairing of a drinks-and-dancing format with just two open nights a week shapes the whole operation around those Friday and Saturday sessions. Outside of those two nights, the space stays closed, with no partial hours or weekday service offered at 1 Albion St.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances and door staff dress code disputes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances and door staff dress code disputes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split: some praise the atmosphere, especially the live band, calling staff friendly and drinks reasonably priced. Others describe being overcharged, citing a single Hennessy priced inconsistently and shots billed at conflicting amounts, plus refused refunds. One recounts a friend denied entry over sparkly flip flops, and another describes aggressive staff and a physical threat during a dispute.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split: some praise the atmosphere, especially the live band, calling staff friendly and drinks reasonably priced. Others describe being overcharged, citing a single Hennessy priced inconsistently and shots billed at conflicting amounts, plus refused refunds. One recounts a friend denied entry over sparkly flip flops, and another describes aggressive staff and a physical threat during a dispute.
Featured reviews
- Alissa Esagbona
“Don't go here unless you want to get ripped off the staff don't even know what prices their own drinks are! Me and a group of friends all purchased the same drinks and all got charged a different amount! £15 for single Hennessy and …”
- Gi Gi
“Extremely rude bar staff, threatening to headbutt customers and also overcharging as they feel to and being aggressive when confronted about it. Charged us £30 for three single shots of vodka… they’re £8 each. Bought plain cranberry for £2 then was told its £5 20 minutes later. My partner then ordered three tequila roses and a magnum and was charged £40. The server the claimed he didnt pay at all because the transaction wasnt showing up on their phone (they dont use card readers for some reason) i tried to point on the transaction which was the same amount and done at the same time he payed however this was listed as 2 double Courvoisier??? She then refused to refund the amount back and only would give us shots to make up for this. Almost missed the count down and then was kicked out later for asking a bartender not to raise her voice at me who then physically threatened me? Absolutely ridiculous. Asked for the manager multiple times throughout the night after being ripped off and was told “theyre not present”. My sister returned to collect her coat and i asked a secuirity member to check on her as it had been a while and we werent allowed in the club who was extremely ignorant and unhelpful claiming “its not my job” “i cant move from here” i asked him to radio someone to check as he has an earpiece he then said no. As if safeguarding customers isnt literally apart of their job description. Do not come here unless you want to argue with teenagers on their first day of bartending or robbed of your money.”
- Caroline Ming
“I have never been treated so rudely by staff in a bar. The manager was a joke, and unreasonable when I tried to appeal the bouncers decision to not let my friend in for wearing ‘flip flops’ which were in fact smart Black and sparkly as she cannot wear heels due to a back problem. I am appalled at the other comments from other people’s experiences of the rude and prejudiced staff in this awful place.”
- Anj R
“Great atmosphere, music and a mixed crowd. Its an all ages bar. The door staff and bar staff were very friendly. The toilets were lovely , however on the lower ground floor.a great place for a night out, would definitely recommend it.”
- David Norris
“Great bar with a excellent atmosphere especially when they have the live band playing! Staff are friendly and accommodating, Drinks are reasonably priced with a large selection of spirits, beer and bottled beer and cider. Cockerill bar is upstairs. Great place to go on your night out!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Bustling, upscale setting offering champagne & cocktails along with music & dancing.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near The Terrace
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- The Griffin Inn - Swithland4.51,3885.9 mi away
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- The Bull at Broughton Astley4.51,1058 mi away
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace | 3.9231 | — | overcharging for drinks, rude bar staff, live band performances |
| The Cradock ArmsReservations | 4.51,604 | 1.7 mi | sunday roast, slow service/long waits, dog-friendly garden |
| The Griffin Inn - Swithland | 4.51,388 | 5.9 mi away | sunday roast, outdoor seating area, gluten-free options |
| The Bull at Broughton Astley | 4.51,105 | 8 mi away | steak, sticky toffee pudding, seafood linguine |
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