Explore Leicester
Known for
Belgrave Road's extraordinary curry and Asian food culture, the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Clarendon Park's neighbourhood food scene and a city that punches above its weight
A little history
Leicester has been settled since Roman times as Ratae Corieltauvorum. Richard III was buried here in 1485 after the Battle of Bosworth and his remains were found under a car park in 2012
The Golden Mile for evening eating — it's extraordinary. The Richard III Centre for one of the UK's best museum experiences. Clarendon Park for neighbourhood life.
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Food & drink in Leicester
Belgrave Road — the Golden Mile — has one of the UK's great concentrations of South Asian restaurants. Narborough Road is considered one of Britain's most diverse streets. Clarendon Park has excellent neighbourhood restaurants.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Leicester food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Leicester. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Leicester worth exploring on foot. Download Roam and find them near you.
For businesses in Leicester
The food business culture in Leicester reflects its extraordinary diversity — South Asian, East African and Caribbean food businesses have made the city a culinary destination.
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Frequently asked questions
Leicester is a place in Leicestershire known for belgrave Road's extraordinary curry and Asian food culture, the King Richard III Visitor Centre, Clarendon Park's neighbourhood food scene and a city that punches above its weight. Leicester has been settled since Roman times as Ratae Corieltauvorum. The population is around 370,000.
Belgrave Road — the Golden Mile — has one of the UK's great concentrations of South Asian restaurants. Narborough Road is considered one of Britain's most diverse streets. Clarendon Park has excellent neighbourhood restaurants.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Leicester and across Leicestershire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Leicester businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Leicester and the surrounding area in Leicestershire, including Belgrave, Granby Street, Narborough Road, Knighton and Clarendon Park.
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