Bars · Leicester
A red-brick Leicester pub with a characterful older thatched section, The Cradock Arms serves up familiar British dishes and has a solid 4.5-star rating from well over a thousand reviews. There's outdoor seating too, so it's an easy spot to settle in with the kids when the weather's playing nice.
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A laid-back Leicester pub with outdoor seating and a strong 4.4 rating — an easy, mid-priced spot for a family outing.