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Rainbow & Dove

Leicester’s easygoing LGBTQ+ pub for food, cocktails, events and community

Leicester, UK

Neighbourhood

Leicester

Category

Bars

Vibe

LGBTQ+ Pub, Food +4

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About Rainbow & Dove

Rainbow & Dove is the versatile all-rounder in Leicester’s LGBTQ+ scene. It works as a relaxed daytime meeting place, a casual spot for food and cocktails, and a busier entertainment venue for drag brunches, quizzes and social events. The pub regularly hosts activities with the Leicestershire LGBTQ+ Centre, including over-50s meet-ups, which gives it a genuine community role beyond weekend nightlife. Come here when you want somewhere welcoming and easy rather than a full-on club.

What to expect

A relaxed LGBTQ+ pub that moves comfortably between food, conversation, community groups and drag-led entertainment.

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Practical tips before you visit

The venue hosts regular LGBTQ+ community groups as well as public entertainment.
Weekend drag brunches and special events may require advance booking.

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Location

Rainbow & Dove

185 Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1LA, United Kingdom

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4.3

243 reviews

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This is a cosy cocktail bar in the heart of Leicester. I came here with 2 of my friends. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. James the guy who took our orders was hilarious with a great sense of humour. We had the 2 for 1 specials on the cocktails and there was a great pizza deal. Food was the typical pub grub but very tasty. It was very quiet because it was a Tuesday night. I would like to come back again on a weekend to see if it lights up.

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jyoti patel
jyoti patel

10 months ago

I was having trouble with my phone payment and the guys behind the bar were kind and patient whilst I figured it out - thank you! The pub itself is nice and clean, with fun music, nice and outragious people. I'll be coming back!

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James Crownshaw
James Crownshaw

8 months ago

We went here on a team night out and had a great laugh at the quiz and karaoke. The staff were great fun and it was the liveliest place we found near to the Premier Inn. The range of drinks was good too.

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Cameron Nunn
Cameron Nunn

a year ago

Went or a bottomless drunk and it was amazing, fanny burns is great. Joanna was amazing with the drinks and James is a fantastic owner. Would highly recommend the drag brunch here and it is a fantastic vibe and place to drink!

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Garry Whiting
Garry Whiting

5 months ago

Lovely food and lagars and I like meet with gay men there and amposfear and I am very lonely person on my own very lovely place

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