About The Red Cow
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The Red Cow is well known in Leicester and across Leicestershire as a fine country pub. A popular pub restaurant famous for great food, we are near the city centre of Leicester. There is always a warm welcome with roaring log fires, freshly prepared food, a great selection of real ales and a diverse wine menu for you to choose from.
A Little Pub History
The Red Cow started out in the 1650's as a very small inn in a row of cottages in a village near Leicester. Our name comes from an old rhyme which relates to the pub restaurant. "The old red cow, Which never did low, With coat as soft as silk. Come in, if you please, And sit down at your ease, And taste her nut brown milk".
Charming Local Accommodation
Our 31 bedroom Innkeeper's Lodge continues The Red Cow's tradition of welcoming travellers. It's our local charm that attracts tourists and shoppers, as well as diners and drinkers from Leicester and nearby Groby, Enderby and Braunstone. We also welcome business and leisure travellers to enjoy some of the best bedrooms and accommodation in Leicester.
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Our Opening Times
Open every day
Our standard opening times are below but we may open earlier on certain days depending on local demand so please do call us to check if you would like to visit us before midday.
Monday to Saturday 12pm to 11pm.
Sundays 12pm to 10.30pm.
Food served all day
Monday to Saturday all day to 10pm.
Sunday all day to 9.30pm.
No Need to Book
There is no need to book, all are welcome, just come along and we will look after you and ensure an enjoyable visit.
The Red Cow in Leicester Forest East is a member of the Cask Marque Trust in recognition of its excellence in the service of real ale.