O'Neill's, Leicester

Large place via several distinct knocked-through buildings, those RSJs are earning their corn. Quite laid-back in my 9.45pm Thursday visit to the extent of having Deacon Blue on the speakers. No cask but there was a Salt brewery keg so went for that which was fine. The usual smattering of students and the lanyard classes in attendance.

Elongated bar created from about three different buildings. Anonymous modern furniture, but thankfully less faux-Irish tat than most O'Neills. Some small patio tables out front. Two of three handpumps on when I visited, offering Everards Tiger and Purity Pure UBU (with Doom Bar off). Overall, one of the chain's better outlets.