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The Blacksmiths, Loughborough

47 Wards End
Loughborough
LE11 3HB

Phone: 01509216117

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Loughborough Town

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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Blacksmiths

Imposing 1931 Art Deco facade, with intact decorative glazing in both front and side elevations. Unfortunately, the staple-shaped interior is less interesting, but it was good to see the place busy on a Saturday afternoon. The 6X on one of the handpumps ran out during the pour (and when the helpful barman checked in the cellar, its replacement wasn't quite ready to go on), so I went for the regular Landlord (£4.50) which was in unexpectedly excellent shape.

On 9^th February 2026 - rating: 6
[User has posted 9063 recommendations about 9063 pubs]

Quinno _ left this review about The Blacksmiths

A stunning early 1930’s exterior with lots of tiles, leaded glasswork and visual appeal. Inevitably the interior doesn’t come close to matching it (blue painted wood - occasionally distressed - and blasted bare brick), although the ceiling is pretty interesting. One ale on over two pumps, a passable TT Landlord (NBSS 3). Aimed at the students, really. Worth a nose if you have time to spare. 5.5

On 19^th June 2025 - rating: 5
[User has posted 5992 recommendations about 5971 pubs]

Strongers . left this review about The Blacksmiths

The Blacksmiths has wooden flooring throughout apart from a strip of tiling from one of the two entrances to the central serving counter. This counter, that isn’t far off being an island, supports premium and mainstream craft keg alongside carling and both the hand pumps were badged with TT Landlord. The furniture found around the exterior walls and to the left, where there’s a dartboard, is mainly made up of benches. In the right-hand side of the pub is a pool table and during a recent bank holiday Monday afternoon visit the televisions throughout were airing the League Two play-off final while some background music played. The governor was polite enough, but next time I use Loughborough’s Premier Inn I’ll be walking in the other direction because the pub choices in this Queen’s Park area are a bit disappointing.

On 3^rd June 2025 - rating: 5
[User has posted 6560 recommendations about 6522 pubs]

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