
The Bradgate
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About The Bradgate
On Main St in Leicester, The Bradgate is a family restaurant built around a pizza oven and a roast dinner menu. The beef shin filled Yorkshire pudding sits alongside the Bradgate pizza as a standout from the kitchen, and a set menu runs for those wanting a fixed option. Vegan curry and vegan wine are both offered for those avoiding meat or dairy. The pub takes walk-ins rather than bookings, and cash is not accepted, so card payment is required. New owners have refurbished the patio areas and the interior, and a real fire stays lit on site. The building keeps a garden terrace and a children's play area alongside the dining room, rounding out its country pub format for family visits.
Good to know
“Family-friendly country pub with a large garden terrace and a children's play area plus pizza oven.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef shin yorkshire pudding, pizza from wood oven, roast dinner and vegan curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef shin yorkshire pudding, pizza from wood oven, roast dinner and vegan curry.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners and pizza from the visible pizza oven draw repeat visits, with one diner singling out a beef shin filled Yorkshire pudding and another calling the Bradgate pizza better than expected. Close behind, dishes like salmon on smashed potatoes and a vegan curry with perfectly cooked rice earn praise, and staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, including newer team members. Several mention the recent refurbishment and renovated decor as a clear improvement. A few hiccups surface: one reviewer's calamari came out rubbery, and another describes a longer wait for food along with two meals missed from an order, though staff apologised and provided the missing dishes free of charge. One visit noted slower service taking drink orders during a quiet early evening. Recurring notes on friendly greetings and dog friendly, child friendly seating round out an otherwise consistently positive picture.
Customer Review Summary
Roast dinners and pizza from the visible pizza oven draw repeat visits, with one diner singling out a beef shin filled Yorkshire pudding and another calling the Bradgate pizza better than expected. Close behind, dishes like salmon on smashed potatoes and a vegan curry with perfectly cooked rice earn praise, and staff are repeatedly described as friendly and attentive, including newer team members. Several mention the recent refurbishment and renovated decor as a clear improvement. A few hiccups surface: one reviewer's calamari came out rubbery, and another describes a longer wait for food along with two meals missed from an order, though staff apologised and provided the missing dishes free of charge. One visit noted slower service taking drink orders during a quiet early evening. Recurring notes on friendly greetings and dog friendly, child friendly seating round out an otherwise consistently positive picture.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Food is outstanding and staff are excellent and attentive! Great pub to visit as a couple, group of friends or large family gatherings. Have previously chosen a selection of pizzas which are delicious and far better than anywhere else. Have tried a number of dishes off the menu especially the dishes that the Head Chef promotes on the socials. It really helps entice you to try the amazing dishes that are currently leaving the kitchen at The Bradgate. You cannot go wrong with the set menu - great value for money!”
- Google user
“Have been many times but love the renovation! Good roast dinner as always!”
- Google user
“We chose this based on reviews and proximity to the National Space Centre. The outside is beautiful kept and the inside also attractive. We were served by two relatively new staff, both of whom were very friendly. I was very happy with my large piece of salmon on a bed of smashed potatoes with purple sprouting broccoli. The chive sauce was lovely. My husband had the pork steak which was a little on the firm side but the chips were perfect.”
- Google user
“Excellent food, great pricing, amazing staff, best mealnout we had in ages, thank you, bit to much food so no room for dessert.. bit we took home what was left for later”
- Google user
“Heading home after my weekend stay locally, I decided to pop in on the off chance they could fit me in for Sunday lunch — and I’m so glad I did! I was greeted with such a warm welcome and they kindly found space for me. The food was absolutely amazing, especially the beef shin filled Yorkshire pudding 😋 — genuinely one of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. The staff, although young, were fantastic and couldn’t do enough for me. They were polite, attentive, and clearly cared about making sure I had a great experience. The music and atmosphere were spot on too — relaxed and enjoyable without being too loud. The only small downside for me personally was that they didn’t accept cash, as I prefer having the choice of payment method. That said, this is just my personal preference and doesn’t take away from the quality of the food or how professional and welcoming the staff were. I’d definitely return again if I’m back in the area in the future.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near The Bradgate
- 🐟 Groby Fish Bar 🐠4.64491.6 miWheelchair accessible
crispy battered fish, fresh cooked chips, friendly welcoming staff
- Harrisons Spice4.51752.7 miReservations
bring your own (byo), mixed grill, dhaal
- Oporto Galo4.81804.6 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsGood for kids
english breakfast, tapas, fresh pastries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BradgateWheelchair accessible | 4.31,075 | — | beef shin yorkshire pudding, pizza from wood oven, roast dinner |
| 🐟 Groby Fish Bar 🐠Wheelchair accessible | 4.6449 | 1.6 mi | crispy battered fish, fresh cooked chips, friendly welcoming staff |
| Harrisons SpiceReservations | 4.5175 | 2.7 mi | bring your own (byo), mixed grill, dhaal |
| Oporto GaloOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.8180 | 4.6 mi | english breakfast, tapas, fresh pastries |
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