Great selection of beer and food, but lots of options were sold out the day we visited the place. I guessed they were the victims of their own success, but we were a bit sad though the we couldn’t have what we wanted try. Great team at the bar and kitchen! Spacious pub, cozy vibe!

Popped in to watch the football. So glad they let kids in for early kick offs, much appreciated!

Really great place with a vibrant feel. Staff were on point and quickly tended to the customers who presented themselves at the bar. Not a full menu available but still amazing food.

Had a lovely time! The Friary is well maintained really organized with excellent hygiene, the toilets are very clean. Also the food was lovely.

Booked a table to watch Rugby (we lost). Good selling point to have a TV on the wall at each table which you can pre-book. Food (burgers and fries) were tasty and the service was happy and helpful. The atmosphere was a bit flat due to the pub being only about 30% full, but I imagine it's much better when more crowded.

This place is AWFUL! DONT GO THERE ESPECIALLY FOR FOOD! THEY BURNT ALL MY FOOD AND WHEN I COMPLAINED IT TOOK THEM 40 MINUTES TO REPLACE MY ORDER AND GOT IT WRONG! THEN WHEN I ASKED FOR THE MANAGER AND A REFUND, THEY TOOK OVER 2 HOURS TO GET THE MANAGER AND DIDNT GIVE ME THE COMPLIMENTARY FREE DRINK ID BEEN PROMISED! AWFUL! SHOCKING CUSTOMER SERVICE! THE MANAGER CARRIED ON SERVING OTHER PEOPLE INSTEAD OF COMING TO SORT THE PROBLEM! I FEEL SORRY FOR THE POOR BOY SERVING US AS HE GOT THE BRUNT OF EVERYTHING!

Best steak I have had in years really recommend this place if you like steak. Atmosphere and staff very friendly. Waitress with glasses and tattoos went the extra mile. Will be coming back!

Great pub and staff were friendly and smiley. The food menu looked great, we had 5 light bites between 2 of us. Very delicious. We sat at a booth to watch the footy which was a great bonus.

Had a great night, on a Saturday brilliant music friendly staff, one complaint could do with staying open later .

Essentially a sports bar that sells generous portions of food. You can order food and drink through the mypub app. Can't help thinking they must have an enormous electric bill because of the number of TV's dotted around the place.

Today 26 Jan 23 my wife ordered a medium 10oz rump steak for me it arrived rare to blue after sending it back the same steak came back at best rare .I did not eat this offering and I after complaining they claimed my wife had said it wrong . After 42 years of marriage I don't think so. No refund was offered and we left very disappointed

Went with my friend to watch Eng vs France World Cup 2022 game. The bouncer was very racist and kept on swearing at my friend. Just because he was brown. He wouldn't let us in at all. We could see white people going in but he wouldn't let us in at all. DEFINETLY NOT GOING TO THIS PLACE AGAIN!

Harmless pub. Really cheap food that isn't half bad either ! Only negative is that somehow they had ran out of ice ?

The first time I've ever considered asking for a refund/writing a review for food. Was the worst food I've ever had at a restaurant. From the plate of steak, chips, onion rings and peas, the most flavourful thing on there was the tomato. Not sure if they've discovered what seasoning is yet.

First British pub I’ve been to (I’m originally from the US)- and it was great! The chicken katsu was absolutely delicious with such an amazing flavor. My only problem with the dish was the rice, it was glue like. Tasted fine, just a weird texture. Great ambiance and drinks!

Don’t get me wrong this is the pub I personally like to go to, never had an issue till last night with the piss-poor service from the stout female at the bar, she was so miserable, borderline aggressive and absolutely no pleasantries. I get you’re busy but really? She actually put my shots so out of arms reach I thought she was then going to slide them over to me but she didn’t, put them next to her card payment device, didn’t even look at me then walked off and served someone else. This is no slating of the pub itself, for me it’s 5 stars baby this rating is for the miserable female from last night.

Absolutely appalling service. The food portions were minuscule and my chicken was pink! Me and my friends waited 1 hour 30 mins for just 2 meals despite the restaurant being no where near busy. I asked the waitress after an hour where our food was and all she response with was ‘soon’ and rolled her eyes. Me and my friends will NOT be returning.

After coming to Leicester for the first time we came into the Friary for a coffee and felt it would be a good place for dinner that evening. After explaining we would have a 16year old with us and booking a table for 730 (which the staff told us was fine before 8/830) we headed back that evening. Unbelievably we were refused service as our daughter was with us (even though we made a point of checking) After speaking to the manager, it was clear that not only were the staff poorly trained and unaware of policies, but the manger was rude, unaccommodating and confrontational. It goes without saying that we left, my daughter in tears and a very very dim view of The Friary. If you want my advice stay away because if the food is like the people who run the restaurant it will leave a very bad taste.

Okay place, but unfortunately the bouncer with long dyed purple hair was very unprofessional, so we declined spending any more time there. We expected to spend another hour there but felt unsafe with that particular bouncer around the smoking area.

Under new management?? must be as it's changed for the better. Food is great and the deserts are lovely. New menu is perfect. Only thing missing is a better big screen experience for games.

The best burger I've ever had I was shocked how nice the food was

Booked a table in the morning making them fully aware of an under 18 thats going to be eating with them. When it came to the time to have the meal we were told by bar staff we were allowed the U18 with us, then this was contradicted by a different manager to the morning who said we werent allowed. Their loss on money, there was seven people to be fed. Terrible manner about the situation from the ‘manager’.

Kate who works behind the bar is most polite and welcoming member of staff you could ask for I will definitely be visiting this place again and the food is great to 5 stars

Far too loud, I couldn't even hear the person next to me.. Didn't particularly enjoy the food either as it didn't have much flavour it just tasted greasy.

Fairly identikit 'sports' pub. We booked a table to watch an England 6Nations match. We mentioned the match when we booked. When we got there they simply told us to find a table anywhere. The only free table with a view of screens showing the rugby was in front of a horrible thing stitched together from 4 screens which had a big black cross in the middle. Not really what we were hoping for.

Ordered fish and chips, and tikka masala. Staff checked in on us, which was nice. The place was quiet as it was morning. There's a lot of TV monitors to watch the news or sports.

Served at the bar by a very nice bubbly lady. The meal arrived promptly it was quite nice. But what let everything down was that the table was cleared after our meal by a very smelly man. Not nice

Decent older styled bar, more for the local or middle aged plus vibe. Bar staff are class and the food definitely beat Weatherspoons.

They do a great mixed grill. It is a big pub, lots of tables, it was busy but we found a table. Got drinks and food. The team of staff were friendly and helpful, which is always a bonus. Will happily return here next time I am in Leicester.

I was lucky enough to rent a flat right across from this pub. It quickly became our local for the year. Met pretty much all of the staff there and all were great! Special shout-out to Dan, the great bar man who also introduced us to a metal bar quite close by. He is ginger though which can be quite a shock at first 😉😘 I’LL MISS IT!

Spacious pub with nice booths ,splendid loos Tends to cater for the "day time " clientele,hi viz jackets in abundance .

My charger cable has been stolen at Friary Leicester, I kindly asked shift manager to check cameras, but he refused me. They are not helpful and they are partner with criminals. Never go there again

Very nice place. Met a new friend there. Staff are very friendly and helpful and the place is very clean. Would recommend this bar

Had a lovely meal with a pint for a good price.Would definitely go again

Not bad. Loved tv in booths good to watch football while still being social

All great. Good selection of food & drinks at the right price. Not too crowded, nice & clean.

Great food, great service, and reasonably priced considering i took the family out, i know its a chain, but it was honestly good and even though it had football on, it didnt interfere with the service!

Good friendly boozer in the heart of Britain's sporting capital. Drinks priced about right. Nice vibe and very good service. I will go back.

Xmas meal group booking on 10th December at the Friary .The booking was for 23 people who are not easily pleased !!!! The whole experience from start to finish was great . The standard of the meal &service provided by everyone was excellent especially under the challenging circumstances as it was the day of the world cup quarter finals . All of our party said it was the best meal we had eaten and that goes back many ye The table decorations and the reserved area of dining surpassed our expectations . The whole of the team were great from waiting staff to bar staff and not forgetting the kitchen staff behind the scenes .They were all very professional ,friendly and good ambassadors for your venue . Nothing seemed to much trouble for anyone . I can definitely say the whole of the team at The Friary went above and beyond for us We will not hesitate to use you for any future events and also for ad hoc visits /dining .

Came here as was working away with work,The food was great,beer cheap staff top notch. Especially bar man Harris top lad,and lovely lady with tatoos and glases who sorted our tv out for football.