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🍽️ EAT INDEPENDENT THIS LEICESTER RESTAURANT WEEK!From cosy cafés and brilliant burger joints to international flavours,...
19/10/2026

🍽️ EAT INDEPENDENT THIS LEICESTER RESTAURANT WEEK!

From cosy cafés and brilliant burger joints to international flavours, tapas and some of the city’s best-loved restaurants, Leicester’s independents are serving up something special! 😍

With loads of fantastic local venues taking part from 19 October – 1 November, it’s the perfect excuse to try somewhere new, revisit an old favourite or finally book that table you’ve been meaning to.

👀 Swipe to discover the independent venues getting involved and some of the tasty offers up for grabs!

🍕 Explore all the deals at leicesterrestaurantweek.co.uk OR on the My Leicester app

❤️ Eat local. Support independent.

When Coffee x Bakery x Plants invite you try their new Autumn menu… it would be rude to say no 👀🍂🍒 White Chocolate & Che...
10/10/2026

When Coffee x Bakery x Plants invite you try their new Autumn menu… it would be rude to say no 👀🍂

🍒 White Chocolate & Cherry Croissant
🍔 Chorizo Chicken, 3 Cheese & Chilli Crisp Mayo Bun
🥐 Pistachio & Raspberry Croissant (vegan option available!)
🌿 (Not) Chicken, Pesto & Basil Focaccia
🍯 Miso Maple, White Chocolate & Macadamia Latte

Banging as always 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

🎃 HALLOWEEN IN LEICESTER IS LOOKING SPOOKTACULAR 👻October is packed with creepy, crafty and downright monstrous things t...
07/10/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN IN LEICESTER IS LOOKING SPOOKTACULAR 👻

October is packed with creepy, crafty and downright monstrous things to do in Leicester city centre!

From spooky cinema and pumpkin carving to witchy workshops, Halloween crafts, a fancy-dress RunRave and, of course, the Return of Leicester Monsters 👹 there’s plenty going on in the run-up to Halloween.

🔗 Find full event details and more things to do on the Independent Leicester website

October is looking BUSY 👀🍂From live music and comedy to exhibitions, workshops, markets and plenty more, there’s loads h...
30/09/2026

October is looking BUSY 👀🍂

From live music and comedy to exhibitions, workshops, markets and plenty more, there’s loads happening across Leicester city centre this month ✨

Swipe through for some of our October picks 👉 and keep your eyes peeled for our Halloween What’s On special later this month… 🎃👻

Over HALF of the restaurants taking part in Leicester Restaurant Week this year are independently owned! 🤩🍴From 19 Octob...
25/09/2026

Over HALF of the restaurants taking part in Leicester Restaurant Week this year are independently owned! 🤩🍴

From 19 October - 1 November, you’ve got two whole weeks to eat your way around some of Leicester’s brilliant independent food scene.

Swipe for a little taster of some of the indies getting involved, then head to leicesterrestaurantweek.com to check out the full line-up and start planning where you’ll be eating.

And tell us… what city centre indie would YOU love to see involved? 👀

📸 Featuring:
🍔 Grays Coffee Shop & Kitchen
🍛 Chutney Ivy
🍸 Hive & Honey
🍕 Dough WHAT
🌶️ Madras Flavours
🍔 Crafty

Meet Tina, Yassine and Mo, the faces that’ll greet you at Pizza Sofia 🍕🇮🇹Now open on Belvoir Street in the former Mauriz...
23/09/2026

Meet Tina, Yassine and Mo, the faces that’ll greet you at Pizza Sofia 🍕🇮🇹

Now open on Belvoir Street in the former Maurizio’s unit, this brand new indie is serving up authentic Neapolitan pizza – from the classics to some seriously good looking creations!

Everything is homemade, with cheese and veg sourced locally from Leicester Market and ingredients brought over from Italy. And it’s not just pizza… expect to find pasta, starters, sides and desserts on the menu too 👀

Another new indie to add to your Leicester food list!

September plans = sorted 🍂✨There’s loads happening across Leicester city centre this month, from live music and theatre ...
02/09/2026

September plans = sorted 🍂✨

There’s loads happening across Leicester city centre this month, from live music and theatre to exhibitions, workshops, film, heritage events and plenty of free things to do.

Whether you fancy discovering somewhere new, getting creative, catching a show or just need an excuse to head into the city, here’s a little inspiration for your September calendar 👀

👉 Swipe to see what’s on. For tickets, booking information and full event details, head directly to the individual venue websites.

What are you adding to your diary? 👇

Granby Street is packed with brilliant independent businesses just waiting to be discovered ✨Whether you're after specia...
15/08/2026

Granby Street is packed with brilliant independent businesses just waiting to be discovered ✨

Whether you're after speciality coffee, a board game night with friends, incredible Indian food or the perfect bottle for a special occasion, this city centre street has something for everyone. Here are five independents to have on your radar next time you're passing through…

📍 ReRoll Board Game Café
📍 &KITH
📍 Leicester Coffee House Company
📍 Herb
📍 Cask23

Which independent on Granby Street is your favourite? 👇

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