The Rutland & Derby Arms is at 21 Millstone Lane, Old Town, Leicester, LE1 5JN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 39 rooms in our Leicester venue directory.
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The Rutland & Derby Arms publishes its opening times for 4 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.
Mon
12:00–22:00
Tue
12:00–22:00
Wed
12:00–22:00
Thu
12:00–22:00
Fri
Not listed
Sat
Not listed
SunToday
Not listed
06 — What's on stage
TBC
The stage kit at The Rutland & Derby Arms is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.
PA system
TBC
Drum kit
TBC
Guitar amp
TBC
Bass amp
TBC
Keys / keyboard
TBC
Vocal mics
TBC
In-house engineer
TBC
07 — About
Old Town, Leicester
About The Rutland & Derby Arms
This is the background on The Rutland & Derby Arms, from the venue and its listings. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.
The Rutland & Derby Arms is a grassroots music venue in Old Town, Leicester.
Listing notes
The Rutland & Derby Arms is an award-winning independent pub on Millstone Lane in Leicester's Old Town, a short walk from Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III Visitor Centre.
Live music comes through its Live Lounge, held on the last Friday of every month from 9pm. Saturdays are DJ nights from 8pm, playing timeless classics and dancefloor favourites, and Monday is quiz night from 7:30pm.
As well as the bar, the pub has an outdoor courtyard and a roof terrace, with regional ales, craft beers, wines and spirits on offer.
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08 — What's on
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Last updated: 31 October 2026
The Rutland & Derby Arms — Quick Facts
Award-winning independent pub in Leicester's Old Town with live music on the last Friday monthly. Here are the key facts on The Rutland & Derby Arms at a glance.
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BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
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The Rutland & Derby Arms is an award-winning independent pub on Millstone Lane in Leicester's Old Town, a short walk from Leicester Cathedral and the King Richard III Visitor Centre.
Live music comes through its Live Lounge, held on the last Friday of every month from 9pm. Saturdays are DJ nights from 8pm, playing timeless classics and dancefloor favourites, and Monday is quiz night from 7:30pm.
As well as the bar, the pub has an outdoor courtyard and a roof terrace, with regional ales, craft beers, wines and spirits on offer.
Playing The Rutland & Derby Arms: what to know
There are no fixed live nights listed for The Rutland & Derby Arms - the gigs in the rail below show when it actually runs shows. Originals and covers are both welcome. The stage kit is not confirmed yet - ask before you load in. The Rutland & Derby Arms hasn't joined GigXchange yet; vote to bring it on, and in the meantime keep a short EPK and a live clip ready - it is what most venues ask for first. More rooms, open mics and what they pay: getting gigs in Leicester.
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Find The Rutland & Derby Arms
The Rutland & Derby Arms is at 21 Millstone Lane, Old Town, Leicester, LE1 5JN. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 39 rooms in our Leicester venue directory.
The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. You'll find The Rutland & Derby Arms in Old Town, Leicester; LE1 5JN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. We list 2 other venues in Old Town, so a night out here can take in more than one room. Check the start time before you set off, and see what else is on in Leicester this week, or find a band in Leicester if you book the music.
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The Rutland & Derby Arms is #32 of 39 Leicester venues for live music
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Common Questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Rutland & Derby Arms. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions
These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Rutland & Derby Arms. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.
The Rutland & Derby Arms has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the Leicester venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Leicester grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
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Open mic information is not currently listed for The Rutland & Derby Arms. Browse the Leicester Open Mic Finder for nearby open mics.
21 Millstone Lane, Old Town, Leicester, LE1 5JN. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.
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The nearest station is Leicester (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is LE1 5JN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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