CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Events
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo

Bowling Green, Leicester

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Cask Ale
Opens at 10:00am
44 Oxford Street, Leicester, LE1 5XW (View on Google Map)
(0116) 254 6496
Website
Facebook

It received a major refurbishment in the 1990s, when the interior was opened-out. After spells as the 'Fullback & Firkin', then Scream-branded 'Polar Bear', in 2015 it was given a makeover to return it to a more traditional pub which blended the older features with modern tastes. Two original fireplaces were uncovered during the refurbishment and the load bearing truss in the pub entrance area dates back to the 14th century. The front parts are old and beamed with panelling; the opened-out rear areas are modern with music, games and sports TVs. The pictures and wall displays feature scenes of Leicester or bowling. There is an enclosed courtyard area at the rear.

Historic Interest

An historic inn, originally the 'Old Bowling Green'. Dating mostly from the 18th century, this is a Grade 2 Listed Building. One of the oldest pubs in Leicester, this was formerly owned by the All Saints Brewery (Leicester), then by Ind Coope Brewery of Burton from 1929.

Information for this venue is provided by the Leicester Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Old Bowling Green, Fullback & Firkin, Polar Bear
Local Authority
City of Leicester (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
08/05/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
LEI/183
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
10:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
10:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
10:00am - 1:00am
Friday
10:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
10:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
10:00am - 1:00am
Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 9:00pm
TasteMatch

Unlock TasteMatch and all of CAMRA’s online tools from just 99p/month with our Explorer Pass, or join as a member to get the best of pubs, beer and breweries plus discounts at the bar.

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Purity - Pure UBU TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Purity - Pure UBU
Purity - Pure UBU Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Purity - Pure UBU
Purity - Pure UBU

This beer is served regularly at Bowling Green, Leicester.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

View beer
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Bowling Green, Leicester.

ABV 4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Rugby matches always shown
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
via rear gate
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Buses stop on Welford Road (outbound) and Oxford Street (inbound)
Nearby Station (750m)
Leicester

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Nearby

Swan & Rushes. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 13-04-2014
Closed • Opens at 5:00pm
Sapphire Kitchen & Bar
Pub, in Leicester

Cask Ale not available

(Pub, External). Published on 19-11-2012
Legends
Pub, in Leicester
2 Regular Beers
(Pub). Published on 12-11-2014
Boot Room
Restaurant, in Leicester

Cask Ale not available

Odd Bar, Leicester. (Pub, External). Published on 19-11-2012
Closed • Opens at 11:00am
Odd Bar
Pub, in Leicester

Cask Ale not available

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-08-2022
Closed • Opens at 10:00am
Bricklayers Arms
Star (Heineken UK) Pub, in Leicester
3 Changing Beers
(Pub, Brewery, External, Sign). Published on 23-07-2019
Closed • Opens at Noon
Rutland & Derby
Beautiful Pubs Pub, in Leicester
2 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
Sir Robert Peel. Leicester. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 22-07-2013
Closed • Opens at Noon
Sir Robert Peel
Pub, in Leicester
3 Regular, 3 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 07-07-2018
Closed • Opens at 3:00pm
Two-Tailed Lion
Pub, in Leicester
3 Changing Beers
Closed • Opens Thu at 3:00pm
Sophy
Pub, in Leicester

Cask Ale not available

Duffy's Bar, Leicester. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-11-2014
Closed • Opens at 4:30pm
Duffy's
Pub, in Leicester
1 Regular Beer

Recently Viewed

Castle Hotel at Lincoln. (External, Key). Published on 08-08-2015
Closed • Opens at 7:00pm
Castle Hotel
Pub, in Lincoln

Cask Ale not available

Front November 2018. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 11-11-2018
Closed • Opens at Noon
Crafty Teller Bar & Kitchen
Pub, in Nottingham
1 Changing Beer
(Key). Published on 23-09-2013
Closed • Opens at Noon
Ship Inn (Haskayne)
Pub, in Haskayne
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 04-04-2018
Closed • Opens at Noon
Pasture
Independent Pub, in Bristol

Cask Ale not available

August 2021. (Bar). Published on 04-01-2022
Closed • Opens at Noon
George
Pub, in Saint Briavels
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Dyffryn, Dyffryn Cellwen. (Pub, External). Published on 17-07-2023
Closed • Opens at 7:00pm
Dyffryn
Pub, in Dyffryn Cellwen

Cask Ale not available

Published on 02-05-2012
Closed • Opens at 4:00pm
George
Pub, in Girton
1 Regular, 2 Changing Beers
Orange Tree, Leicester. (Pub, External). Published on 22-11-2012
Closed • Opens at Noon
Tree
Wells & Co Pub, in Leicester

Cask Ale not available

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 02-04-2014
Walton Hotel
Pub, in Nottingham
2 Regular, 1 Changing Beers
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2026 (inst-a1d1538e-a59e-4815-8cb3-fe2f3fa53282-3374504-app-54457q4zp)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information. More information

Non-Necessary (Analytics)

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.