Firebug, Leicester

The Firebug is a long thin L-shaped pub with a long central bar and a raised seating area, which may double up as a stage, in the central corner. Its mostly standing room so aimed more for the weekend drinker than me on a Wednesday evening, although there was still a good crowd in and the barman that served me was both cool and nice, which is a rare combination in a city pub. I didn’t spot a television, but rock music was coming out of the speakers. Only one of the four hand pumps was in operation drawing Wychwood’s Hobgoblin. Premium keg and Carling were also available. I would have used this pub in my younger days.

Official site of Firebug with menu and event listing - www.firebugbar.co.uk