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Requested be closed with reason - Gone away: Closed in July 2023 and is due to be demolished as part of a reconfiguring of access to the railway station.

The Parcel Yard, Leicester

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48a London Road
Leicester
LE2 0QB
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Steve C left this review about The Parcel Yard

The Parcel Yard is a large pub adjacent to Leicester Railway Station, so it wasn’t surprising to see a screen with train departure times by the entrance where there are also a few tables. Past this seating some steps lead down to a large floorboarded bar area with a long serving counter along the right-hand wall. Booth seating runs under the windows along the left wall and at the rear is a tiled seating area where a shuffleboard table and three dart boards can be found. The bar supports premium keg, an offering from Beavertown and Carling. Four of the six hand pumps were in operation drawing Steamin’ Billy Brewing’s Billy, Hollow Stone Brewing’s Pale Ale and two Rosie’s Pig ciders. The service was polite and I enjoyed my late afternoon midweek visit, but it may not be as comfortable when busy, on say match days or at the weekend. I wouldn’t go out of my way to return, but the location dictates that another visit is probably on the cards at some point in the future.

On 10th March 2023 - rating: 7
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Quinno _ left this review about The Parcel Yard

Has it really been over six years? It has. Not much immediate change from the description below, save that the rear rooms now have very plush oches and a full-length shuffle board. It costs a fair bit to play though, so that might explain why they are in pristine condition. Anyway there were six ales on with three Billies, all in decent shape (NBSS 3, 2x 3.5). Mrs Quinno tried the Boss Brewing beer which tasted lovely too (4). Service was notably good from the bespectacled barmaid. So still a good shout for a beer in Leicester and a no-brainer if you have 15 minutes before your train. 7.5

April 2013
Train station pub recently converted from ‘Time Bar’ which was a cocktail emporium (the building was originally a parcel depot). A change for the better IMHO as it is now a Steamin Billy outlet and a worthy stop either side of your choo-choo. There are two entrances but most will come in from the station front entrance (no direct access from the platforms), which opens to a small area that has some comfy seating. This then drops via few steps to a large, cavernous open-plan bar area with a dining room to the rear, decked out with modern furnishings, wood flooring and exposed brick walls – designed for vertical drinking. I visited twice in quick succession in March, which found two Steamin Billy ales plus Theakston XXB. Both my Billy beers were in good nick, £1.65 a half (a good price for a station bar) but disappointingly both times were poured into a low-grade lager glass. Service was prompt and on my latter visit the solitary barman was on the ball and acknowledged those of us waiting and then sent the relief barmaid straight over to serve us on her arrival. Departure screens throughout the interior which are a helpful bonus. Clientèle are largely on the younger side, as befits the interior vibe. A good place. Rated 7

On 20th December 2019 - rating: 7
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I L left this review about Parcel Yard

We were staying in the Premier Inn very close to this bar yet completely missed it walking from the railway station next door.

We only spotted the bar walking back to the station on the Sunday morning but luckily this place opens at 10am for breakfast, so a quick drink before catching our train gave us the chance to sample this interesting place.

A good range of ales on plus some rather eclectic foreign beers including two American craft beers. One beer we didn't recognize but nor did the bar staff but hey, thats what the internet is for!

Definitely a place to return to even if you only have half hour between trains.

On 10th December 2013 - rating: 8
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Map location corrected by Will Larter
Leicester, 0.07 miles, 1 min walk (show)
South Wigston, 4.14 miles, 1 hr 19 min walk (show)
Syston, 5.42 miles, 1 hr 44 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for The Parcel Yard, Leicester
11th Feb 2024, 12:10
Request to mark pub as closed by Will Larter approved
 
11th Feb 2024, 12:10
Request to mark pub as closed submitted by Will Larter, with included notes: Gone away: Closed in July 2023 and is due to be demolished as part of a reconfiguring of access to the railway station.

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  • Accommodation : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Beer Festivals : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Beer Garden : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • CAMRA Discount : Yes - Same discounts as a Steamin' Billy card - last updated 13 February 2017 by ROB Camra
  • Car Park : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Child Friendly : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Darts : Yes - costs to play - last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Function Room : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Jukebox : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Karaoke : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Live Music : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Live TV Sports : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Micropub : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Pinball : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Pool Table : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Real Ale : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Real Cider : No last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
  • WiFi : Yes last updated 20 December 2019 by Quinno _
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