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Campaign for Real Ale

Bowling Green

44 Oxford Street
Leicester
LE1 5XW
Telephone(0116) 254 6496
Real AleFamily FriendlyGardenLunchtime MealsEvening MealsDisabled AccessSmokingDog FriendlySports TVWiFiLive Music
Opening times: Mon–Sun 10:00-01:00 next day
Regular beers: Timothy Taylor Landlord

See more about this pub on WhatPub, CAMRA's national pub guide.

It received a major refurbishment in the 1990s, when the interior was opened-out. After spells as the 'Fullback & Firkin', then Scream-branded 'Polar Bear', in 2015 it was given a makeover to return it to a more traditional pub which blended the older features with modern tastes. Two original fireplaces were uncovered during the refurbishment and the load bearing truss in the pub entrance area dates back to the 14th century. The front parts are old and beamed with panelling; the opened-out rear areas are modern with music, games and sports TVs. The pictures and wall displays feature scenes of Leicester or bowling. There is an enclosed courtyard area at the rear.