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The Owl & Pussycat Pub

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Pub β€’ Bar and grill β€’ Indian restaurant β€’ Indian takeaway

πŸ‘πŸ‘ I recently dined at an Indian restaurant and was blown away by the inviting atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, I felt transported to another world. The use of warm colour, intricate decor, and soft lighting really set the tone for a great evening. The restaurant had a family-friendly vibe, wi... People often mention good, restaurant, atmosphere, chicken, service, great, tasty, visit,


Address

298 Melton Rd, Leicester LE4 7SL, United Kingdom

Website

www.theowlandpussycatpub.co.uk

Contact

+44 116 266 3643

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (629 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 12β€―pm to 12β€―am
  • Sunday: 12 to 11β€―pm
  • Monday: 12 to 11β€―pm
  • Tuesday: 3 to 11β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 3 to 11β€―pm
  • Thursday: 3 to 11β€―pm
  • Friday: 12β€―pm to 12β€―am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) restaurant (10) atmosphere (8) chicken (7) service (7) great (6) tasty (6) visit (6)
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  • 4/5 Kiran M. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice food, the drinkss are slightly more expensive than normal.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ian P. 1 year ago on Google
    I recently dined at an Indian restaurant and was blown away by the inviting atmosphere. From the moment I walked in, I felt transported to another world. The use of warm colour, intricate decor, and soft lighting really set the tone for a great evening. The restaurant had a family-friendly vibe, with plenty of seating options to accommodate large groups or families. The staff were friendly and attentive, making our dining experience even more enjoyable. As for the food, it was superb! Each dish was bursting with flavour, and the presentation was impeccable. I highly recommend trying the chicken tikka masala and mixed sizzler - both were outstanding. Overall, I highly recommend this Indian restaurant for those looking to indulge in a fantastic dining experience with great ambience and amazing food.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 1/5 Kapil C. 1 year ago on Google
    Regular customer been coming here for last 4 years. Gukha curry better than the current chef. Doesn't even know how to make pilau rice (stodgy), chicken korma (doesn't even taste creamy and flavours of coconut), and the chilli chips/ masala chips are actually chilli powder and chips. Won't be eating here again. See the pic of chilli chips and judge for yourself. Hope this review can be taken as positive criticism and hope they can improve on the food quality and portions. Being my local, I want to see them improve so I can eat here again.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 3/5 MongoC2 7 months ago on Google
    Been here once before. Curries are quite nice, as are the sides of naan . It is let down by stale poppadom and crisps. Also there toilets are but drab and place could do with a good clean.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jitesh P. 11 months ago on Google
    Highly recommend and rate this place. Food and service was brilliant. Friendly staff. Methi chicken, lamb curry and biryani was tasty!
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sunil M. 5 months ago on Google
    Great food, mains were really nice. Ordered the special grill and 3 mains. Lamb rogan was really nice asked for it to be extra spicy. Service was just abit slow. Great selection of draught beers!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Chetan M. 4 months ago on Google
    The food is very much Indian grill and curries. There are tandoori dishes, sizzlers and a few indo Chinese dishes on the menu. They cater for vegans and dietary requirements, you just need to ask. Our group all enjoyed the food. Service is friendly but can be a bit hit and miss as a couple of the waiters are young. The dining area is situated within a pub so expect some noise if there's a band/event going on. Saying that, I'd happily go back to eat again.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 paresh p. 1 year ago on Google
    Greeted by Jay (one of the owners), he was warm and welcoming. The waiting staff were pleasant and attentive. I went for Methi Chicken and oh my days, I struggled to finish everything but felt I had to because it tasted so good. The food was cooked to perfection and the portion size was generous. I’ll deffo come back next time.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 iTz C. 1 year ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the food here sizzler was amazing, veggie and the chefs special. We enjoyed the curries aswell not too spicy and perfect amount of flavour. Would come here again
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Vanita P. 11 months ago on Google
    I went to try out curry tonight as this was recommended by one of my friend and few of my colleagues, well what can I say the food was delicious πŸ˜‹, I ordered tandoori chicken wings for starters and butter chicken for my mains. It was so tasty that I even got a take away for tomorrow evening. I would definitely come again for some yummy food and great service.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Sajan D. 1 year ago on Google
    The place isn't much to look at but they do good food! Recommend the Lasun Chicken (garlic chicken). Very flavoursome although decor little outdated.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Nirav B. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing food and ambiance. Great service πŸ‘πŸΎ πŸ‘πŸΎ 5/5.. deffo visit again!!

  • 5/5 Tori Magee - Y. 2 years ago on Google
    The food is sooo good. I always judge the quality of the food by the baingan bharta which was really smoky. liked the Friday night pub atmosphere, it was really busy but there were lots of staff running around. Highly recommend the food

  • 2/5 Dipak P. 6 months ago on Google
    Went to watch the footy. Had to endure kids screaming and playing football with a plastic water bottle Infront of the screen. The food we ordered was pretty dire too

  • 4/5 Matisti Y. 6 months ago on Google
    We called on here as a family on the way past for a quick drink. It was a Thursday evening. The welcome was friendly and the atmosphere warm. The Guiness was fresh and tasty and the wife enjoyed the wine she was served.

  • 4/5 Taj 8 months ago on Google
    Visited yesterday with work colleagues the place doesn't look very modern but the food was tasty and food service was great the food was served promptly and was hot and tasty will visit again.

  • 1/5 Thomas B. 1 year ago on Google
    NOT RECOMMENDED!! Thought we’d give this place a try as new restaurant since end of March. The service was terrible! The place looks very run down on one half & the refurbed side has flickering candle lights which gave us an headache! The food was all served within 5 mins of ordering and was COLD!! Sent this back paid the bill & left. Wont be returning again. Save your money and go elsewhere for proper service, food & clean modern restaurant. Going inside here makes you think you’re back in 1980!

  • 3/5 Chris S. 9 months ago on Google
    Dated pub and restaurant we went in on a Saturday evening at the end of the month expecting it to be rammed but only 6 guys drinking and 2 couples eating. Food was not what I'm used to maybe it's based on a different area of India? Was pricey for what we had. A real shame as I've wanted to come here for years but sadly won't be returning or recommending Staff were very attentive

  • 1/5 Ash P. 1 year ago on Google
    Disgusting food now, I will never be going back. Prices are also up 40% but I'm not surprised, greedy owner. Complete rip off!

  • 1/5 Jayesh R. 2 years ago on Google
    Was a regular at Owl....Portions getting smaller. Seems like it's only enough for one. Good job I ordered two dishes. Funny thing is a few months I couldn't even finish half the chilli paneer as sizes were double...must be the rise in oil prices! Not great see before and after pic

  • 4/5 Jiten M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub and restaurant. Adequate seating with pool table and darts at the pub side. The restaurant is good too but not as much spacious. Terrible view outside of the window with all the rubble.

  • 4/5 Kev B. 1 year ago on Google
    Interesting place, definitely needs some.mondernisation. but good atmosphere, and great food

  • 4/5 Sima M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food, was very busy when we went. Good selection of cocktails 🍸. Would definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 Gayatriba V. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food. Good atmosphere. Great drinksπŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«πŸ’«

  • 5/5 Sohail S. 1 year ago on Google
    The food here is really good! Highly recommended the crispy chicken and chilli fish with pilli chips. The pub felt a bit old and pricy but I think everything is now and I think they're returning the pub area

  • 3/5 Arpit R. 1 year ago on Google
    The veg dishes were really nice, very good portions. The meat dishes were overcooked and a bit chewy.

  • 4/5 jyoti p. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was really good and portion sizes are large. The meat platter is much better than the veg. They need windows in the restaurant section, it was too hot at times. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere at the bar afterwards was good. Service was excellent.

  • 3/5 Naresh M. 1 year ago on Google
    This pub has not changed in so many years. The interior is still the same. The carpet, tables and chairs are the same - not sure if the owner wants to keep it authentic or don't want to update. The atmosphere is ok when I visited. Has a true British pub aroma. Was expecting more local beer on tap but they had one local beer and rest was American beer, cider etc. Has the usual snacks ( nuts, crisp etc) . They do have hot food if you want to eat. Did not try it so can't comment. Overall a decent pub.

  • 3/5 Jayant D. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered a rake away in person. Their veg manchuria was stall and spoilt. Also had their schewan rice and Crispy Auberigine which was reasonable. Tried to contact them on mobile phone as they don't have a landlines to complain and left a message but they never rang g back. Says much about customer care!! Wouldn't order from there again.

  • 5/5 Kal 1. 2 years ago on Google
    I like the food I've tried(usually takeaway). I've not ordered anything I didn't like, not everything is amazing, but I've never felt disappointed. Food is quite subjective, but I recommend this place. It's reasonably in terms of cost and tasty food. So give it a go and see if you agree with me. (a lot of these places do seem to have chefs that come and go, so that does sometimes effect the quality of food, but right now it's very good)

  • 2/5 rajesh s. 2 years ago on Google
    First visit was good in terms of taste however 2nd visit was very disappointed as food took long although it was midweek but seems very busy.After requesting mild food for the kids they made more spicy once made complaint explained its ready made curry so cannot be mild ? Naan ordered with main meal but not received until finished the food.

  • 3/5 Steve P. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was OK, service was abysmal! Sat down at 8.10 had a starter, main course came out at 10.05! We had to ask for the used plates to be taken away, main course was coming out with used plates still on the table! Won't be going back.

  • 5/5 Filomeno Pereira (. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome Gurkha Curry restaurant with a friendly pub atmosphere. Ample parking as well as outdoor beer garden seating area. Worth a visit.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Cash only
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating
    • βœ“οΈ No-contact delivery

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