Susie the Foodie FOODIE THINGS IN LEICESTERSHIRE Now summer is here, what better way to make the most of the sunny weather than having a drink and a bite to eat with friends or family in a beautiful pub garden
THE RED LION
5 Main Street, Great Bowden LE16 7HB The Red Lion in Great Bowden has found the perfect balance between a traditional indoor pub and a modern outdoor seating area. Both spaces are the perfect environment for food, drinks and a catch up with friends or family. The pub’s garden has been recently renovated and is the perfect asset to an already well looked after village. The à la carte wasn’t available on this particular visit, but we were still spoilt for choice when it came to the pizza, burger and cocktail menu. After a long debate between which option to go for, I chose the Royal Burger, which came with a 6oz beef burger, smoky streaky bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. All burgers came served with paprika mayo, house pickles and skin on fries which made for the perfect pub burger fix. If you’re looking for a pub with delicious food, refreshing drinks and a welcoming atmosphere with midranged prices, then it’s definitely worth paying them a visit!
THE YEWS
London Rd, Great Glen, Leicester LE8 9FL The Yews in Great Glen is an imposing building, but don’t let the three-storey Victorian frontage intimidate you – round the back there’s a lovely big garden to stretch out in. It’s large enough not to feel rammed even when it’s busy, with plenty of room and an expansive feel. The pub itself has had its interior decorated in a modern country pub style and there’s a family-friendly feeling throughout, with the garden a safe place for kids to explore. Food is good quality pub grub, with good helpings and the staff were friendly during our visit. Located just off the A6 on the other side of Oadby, this place is easily accessible from the city, especially if you’re not keen on driving round country lanes. A great place to take the family to unwind.
