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Skandals, Leicester

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Opens Thu at 3:00pm
71 Humberstone Gate, City Centre, Leicester, LE1 1WB (View on Google Map)
(0116) 262 2947
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A plain town local with limited opening times.

Historic Interest

Formerly owned by the Leicester Brewing & Malting Company, and was acquired by Ansells Brewery of Birmingham in 1956. If you look carefully, you can still make out the remains of an 'Ansells' sign on the gable end. The pub has two fine tiled panels with a 'lion' illustration.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Black Lion
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
LEI/231
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
3:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
3:00pm ‑ Midnight
Saturday
3:00pm ‑ Midnight
Sunday
Closed
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Close to bus routes
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Nearby Station (650m)
Leicester

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