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The Salmon

A specialist real ale, traditional back street Pub with an open fire & sun trap beer garden. Ales, real ciders & single malt specialists. Bar Snacks available.

Freshly made cobs, pork pies, samosas & bar snacks available. Family and dog friendly pub in Leicester city center. A specialist Real Ale, traditional Back Street Pub with an open fire & sun trap Beer Garden. Real Ciders and Single Malt specialists.

14/07/2026

Right, let’s have a serious chat..

There’s an important World Cup game tomorrow evening, and I know you all are nervous & look forward to it! We do as well 🫣

England is playing with Argentina and the game will definitely be intense 🤯..

But what helps? Watching it with a group of friends, community that all root for the same-England to get through further!

So you’re invited to watch it at The Salmon, let’s all gather together & see where the night takes us-hopefully further through the World Cup ⚽️🍻..

The vibes on Saturday have been fantastic, the beer garden was packed & we all have been enjoying it, let’s do so again this Wednesday!

We hope you get to join us, the pressure is on, but hey-a cheeky drink & a great company always helps. Let’s all have a great night together 👥🍺..

Marius, Zivile & the rest of The Salmon team.

12/07/2026

When gaffa takes chess set out, you know it’s going to be a serious game.. ♟️🧐

We’re enjoying another sunny day, the garden is blooming, and it’s good to be able to spend more time outdoors.

If you’re out and about, come for a relaxing drink at The Salmon 🍻☀️

We’ve got gorgeous outdoor space in Leicester city centre, air conditioned pub space, a wide variety of cold drinks available, whatever it’s a good old G&T, cider, bottled beer or just a soft drink with a snack-we’ve got you covered 😎..

Nothing better than a pub pit stop, don’t you think?

11/07/2026

Happy Saturday!

Sun is shinning, the garden is looking gorgeous and we have a good feeling that today will be a great day! ☀️🪴

There’s a new summer session guest ale available today, as well as plenty of other real ales & ciders for you to try & taste:

•Pink
Mallinsons Brewery
Citrusy Blonde Ale
3.8% strength

This is a crisp single-hopped blond ale from the real ale masters at Mallinsons brewing company in Huddersfield.

There’s a few live sports games that you can watch at The Salmon today as well:

•Nations Champ rugby: England vs Fiji @1.30pm

•England vs Norway World Cup game

What you can expect from a pub visit at ours? Well, there’s few things on offer 😏🍻..

•The pub space is air conditioned to keep you cool & comfortable
•Outdoors space is all ready for you to enjoy the sunshine
•Plenty of fresh cobs, veg samosas & Melton Mowbury pork pies, as well as other bar snacks available for you to enjoy the ultimate pub grub
•Good vibes, cozy & clean space, knowledgeable, friendly & approachable team to look after yourself, so you can sit back, relax & enjoy this weekend!

Come join us, we’re ready for the day & looking forward to 10pm-let’s hope that England will bring it on again! 🇬🇧⚽️..

You can find us in Leicester city centre, 19 Butt Close Lane, LE1 4QA.

Hope to see you later in the day!

Marius, Zivile & the rest of your local pub team 👋

06/07/2026

How’s your Monday going?

Ours not too bad considering..The view through the hatch into our sunny beer garden is a top notch, giving summer vibes ☀️ 🌱..

England winning yesterday-what a highlight, nail biting, dramatic game, but oh boy it was worth staying awake that time in the morning! We loved the vibes, the suspense on the game, and the best outcome we all hoped for-a victory.

We’re looking forward to a further match this Saturday the 11th of July , where England will play against Norway. Hope you get to join us, so we can all enjoy the game & hopefully get through further!

There’s Spain vs Portugal game tonight that you may want to watch as well 🙌

As always, there’s plenty of cold drinks & bar snacks available for ones looking for air conditioned comfort at our pub, or enjoying the sunshine in our beautiful beer garden while it’s still summery & the skies are blue!

If you’re doing your shopping in Highcross shopping centre (there’s summer sale happening, you may want to have a peek for those summer essentials or your next holiday outfits)we’re just few minutes away for a pit stop & cooling down a little before you get on with your day 🛍️..

You can find us on 19 Butt Close Lane, Leicester, LE1 4QA.

Hope to see you soon 👋

Marius, Zivile & the rest of The Salmon team.

05/07/2026

Just a last minute reminder that you can watch England vs Mexico World Cup game at The Salmon! 🍻

Hope you get to join us tonight.

04/07/2026

Join us for the following England game this Sunday the 5th of June!

There are rumours, that the game may be shown on Sunday , rather at 1am on Monday night- but whatever the decision, we’ve got you covered & will make sure you can watch the live game at The Salmon 🙌 🍻

Why come at ours?

•It’s safe & friendly environment with knowledgeable and approachable team behind the bar
•Recently upgraded outdoor space with hanging flower baskets to decorate the building, and parasols in our beer garden, so you can stay in shade in day time, if you choose to. Haven’t seen it yet? You must pay a visit 😎
•Smoking shelter with a few tables & visibility of the outdoor TV
•2 indoors & 1 outdoors TV
•Great variety of well kept real ales, craft ciders, lagers, gins & other spirits, alcohol free options available, so you can choose that perfect drink
•Freshly made cobs, melton Mowbury pork pies, veg samosas & other bar snacks available daily, if you feel pekish
•We’re family & dog friendly pub
•Most importantly-community vibes. Friendly customers & the team behind the bar, so everyone feels welcome & part of the group

We hope to see you at The Salmon this weekend, & Sunday for England vs Mexico World Cup game ⚽️

See you behind the bar! Or the beer garden, as it’s our favourite spot at the moment ☀️ 🌱..

Marius, Zivile & the rest of The Salmon team 👋

01/07/2026

We would like to invite you to join us at The Salmon today! 🍻

There’s few interesting things happening:

•World Cup-Mexico vs Ecuador game

•World Cup-England vs Congo game tonight. Will have high hopes to win this one , so hope you get to join us to enjoy the game & our improved beer garden space! 2 indoors TV’s in air conditioned pub & 1 outdoors, so you can choose the best spot to take the most of the game & your night 🙌

• Leicester Morris dancing group will perform at ours @7.45. It’s the first time we have been added to their busy schedule, which is exciting-come join us to enjoy & hopefully get a pint or a few at ours after!

We will ensure the drinks & snacks are flowing, you’re all well looked after and have a great time.

There’s a wide selection of real ales, craft ciders, lagers, spirits & alcohol free options available, so you all can choose the best option for yourself.

Join us at your local pub in Leicester, enjoy the vibes, snacks & drinks-let’s have a good night together 🕺..

Hope to see you later in the day! Everyone’s welcome.

Marius, Zivile & the rest of The Salmon team 👋

27/06/2026

The Salmon had an upgrade! 👏

Have you seen our improved beer garden & the pub flower arrangements yet? We have been working behind the scenes to make it look better & improve our outdoor space.

Just in time for England vs Panama World Cup game tonight 🍻

Come join us for the vibes, enjoy the game & our outdoor space that now offers more shade & comfort! 🪴 ☂️

Come check it out-hope to see you this weekend while the sunshine is still on☀️ 😎..

There’s snacks, chilled drinks, real ales & ciders, wines, soft drinks-everyone can choose their perfect pick me up 🥂And there’s plenty of iced water ready for you to make sure you’re all comfortable, hydrated & looked after.

There’s 2 indoors TV’s in our air conditioned pub premises & 1 outdoor TV in our beautifully upgraded beer garden. Choose the best spot, your favourite drink & snack, grab some friends & join us for the night 🕺

Our license is till 1am, so if you’re vibing & the drinks are flowing we are happy to extend the usual service until then!

You can find us in city centre, few minutes from the clock tower, Highcross shopping centre & St. Margaret’s bus station. Our address is 19 Butt Close Lane, Leicester, LE1 4 QA.

Marius, Zivile & the rest of your local pub team.

See you behind the bar! 👋🍻

25/06/2026

Just look at this queen enjoying her OJ in our beer garden 🪴 ☀️..

It’s in a wine glass, with ice & looking fancy as it can be intense working behind the bar in the heat, but hey-iced drinks can keep you going & feeling more refreshed 💦

Our pub is air conditioned to ensure you are comfortable, looked after & have a quality drink, snack & service with a smile!

Join us this week, our team will look after you, make sure you’re hydrated, relaxed & cooled down indoors.

But as the sunshine isn’t always a guaranteed treat in UK, you may want to take the most of it in our beer garden 🍻

We will be serving you with the smile, good vibes & making sure you stay hydrated, whatever it’s a cider with a glass of water, quick pick me up snack or a soft drink when you’re driving 🚗..

We’re family & dog friendly pub as well, so everyone is welcome.

You can find us on 19 Butt Close Lane, Leicester, LE1 4QA, just few minutes away from the clock tower, Highcross parking, and St. Margaret’s bus station 🙌

Marius, Zivile & the rest of the team in your local pub in Leicester 👋

Hope to see you soon!

23/06/2026

Just another reminder on World Cup England game tonight vs Ghana ⚽️

Join us for the game, either in air conditioned indoor pub space with 2 TV’s or outdoors in lovely beer garden space with TV enjoying the sunshine, if you’re feeling brave to get through the heat 🔥 ☀️ 🍻..

Those cold drinks & snacks will keep you going, so we can all enjoy the game together and have a great time 🕺

Unfortunately we’re unable to take any bookings due to a limited pub space, first come first served, so you may want to pop in earlier to choose the best spot for ya 🙃..

Hope to see you tonight!

You can find us in Leicester city centre, 19 Butt Close Lane, Leicester, LE1 4QA.

Marius, Zivile & the rest of The Salmon team 👋

Address

The Salmon Inn, Butt Close Lane
Leicester
LE14QA

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 11pm
Tuesday	12pm - 11pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 12am
Saturday	12pm - 12am
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Website

http://www.blackcountryales.co.uk/the-pubs/the-salmon

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