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About The Western Pub
The Western Pub is a grassroots music venue in Leicester, Leicester. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
The Western Pub books Mixed, Soul, Acoustic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Leicester venue directory.
The Western is a traditional community local at 70 Western Road, Leicester, run by Michelle Lovell as one of three Everards pubs, serving Everards Sunchaser and Tiger alongside a refurbished bar, lounge and cafe (open from 8am). It has a large beer garden and a log-burning fire, with regular food, drink and music events including open mic nights and popular Northern Soul nights. Upstairs sits 'Upstairs At The Western', a pub theatre staging comedy, poetry, musicals, drama, music and improvisation. The venue has a house PA and welcomes originals and covers across mixed, soul and acoustic styles.
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70 Western Rd, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 0GA
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70 Western Rd, Leicester, Leicester, LE3 0GA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Leicester venues nearby.
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