Up until recently, I was very much of the constitution that the brunch scene was well and truly a ‘London thing’. Well on this occasion I don’t mind admitting, how wrong was I?!! With numerous restaurants and bars in Leicester catering for Brunch, I am on a bit of a mission to try the options on offer and what better place for me to start than at the brand spanking newly opened Knight & Garter in Hotel Street, Leicester.
Leicester folks, you will remember this as Molly O’Gradys but worry not this place is a far cry from its former unique watering hole past! The knight and garter opened its doors to the public in May 2017 and after learning it was part of The Beautiful Pubs Collective and owned by the same proprietor as The Rutland and Derby, (one of my fave drinking establishments in Leicester City Centre) it was a no brainer- I had to try the brunch!
Dr C and I rocked up one Saturday morning and let’s just say the word disappointment never made an appearance! This place really was all I had hoped. As you walk in, the fantastic centre piece bar full of copper hues greets you with the main kitchen behind. To the right there is the bar area seating which opens out onto a lovely terrace overlooking the old Fish Market square, now a bright and light open space. I can envisage many a summers evening cocktails being consumed here chatting away the long weeks work dramas and fear not, that evening chill can be kept at bay with the lovely warm blankets scattered around the terrace. Nice touch guys!
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