1573 Bar & Grill in Leicester

Sits just off the Highcross and part of the vast choice of eateries that form the Highcross restaurant area, building used to be an OLD Leicester school and is cosy enough to be a place to have a quiet drink with friends or a night out with partners. Staff were gracious and attentive... have to admit I witnessed some rude clientele on my visit but the staff handled them wonderfully without causing any friction. The front of house manager Jeff is a pleasure to encounter and the reason I will be recommending 1573 to others.

Loved the food, a bit of a twist on a turkey dinner. The service was good and the staff were lovely. The atmosphere was good but it was a little noisy for conversation.

Great little restaurant in the heart of Leicester with superb food. The food is in the higher price bracket but tastes the part. Typically, chicken supreme is breast but we got given a leg. This was not an issue for us but it is something to note. Also, the wild mushroom risotto was listed to contain porcini mushrooms - a delicacy. However disappointingly the mushrooms used were not porcini, and appeared to be shiitake. Lost a point on service due to the staff seeming to be distracted amongst themselves resulting in us having to leave the table to ask for more gravy.

didn't eat here, just had a coffee midday. The disabled toilet was dreadful, the toilet is wobbling off the floor and used as a store room. We were told of only two tables we could use, despite only 2 other tables being occupied in the restaurant. Tables were very close to another and we could hear all of our 'neighbours' conversation and they were very loud. It was unpleasant. Not impressed. Coffee was decent tho.

We came for a 3.15pm booking and we had a great time. F’atima was a wonderful host and immediately we felt welcomed. Great food but even better service

Chicken supreme was not what I expected. It was more like a chicken portion than a fillet cooked in a creamy sauce

Great atmosphere and service. I ordered Roast chicken supreme, but got a chicken portion on the bone. Supreme should be boneless chicken breast, cooked in a rich sauce 🤔

Pleasant music atmosphere and lovely staff. Cameron was so lovely and served us really well ! We’ll definitely come back 😁

Amazing food and vibes from this restaurant! The staff were super attentive and welcoming! Especially Cameron—he was always checking if the food was good and recommending stunning cocktails. We had the best time! I will definitely be visiting again, especially with that great playlist; it made our evening so memorable! 10/10!!!

The food was well presented and tasted incredible. Definitely can recommend the fillet steak. It was an outstanding meal. The staff were very helpful and we left very happy.

The place is ok, not really a bar more a grill, I had a Bulmers out of a bottle for £7.50 and the lunch special which was three starters for £15, ribs , calamari and garlic bread with cheese, the cheese cost and extra £1.50. 4 calamari bites, two small pieces of bread and 5 small ribs. The food was ok but the value for money was not great, I should have gone for a main couse for the same price. Overall average

Outstanding food and service. The children loved the meal too.

Took my mother and kids and it was really nice. Only 1 star short because of a small error on my mother and i’s steaks…. Otherwise it was beautiful!

Great deal during Leicester Restaurant Week with 3 courses for £30! Food and service were all fab! Will definitely come again.

Great service, friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere & the food was fantastic, loved every bit of it ! Had delicious cocktails too

We enjoyed the experience, staff were kind and attentive, really had a good time with Fatima and Cam. Really good service and orientation with the menu, few times checked with the food, it was wonderful.

The staff were very helpful I'm disabled and they were brilliant. Definitely will be going there again they are a very good team.

Absolutely superb restaurant for lunch or dinner. Service was amazing thanks to Cam, Fatima, Oliiwia and huge compliments to the chef. I would highly recommend this place and the paneer was unreal

Popped in for Sunday lunch while out shopping Wow! we weren’t expecting the Sunday lunch to be that amazing 😋 The atmosphere was charming (with a special mention to Cameron) Drinks were also exceptional. We live 40. minutes away and will definitely visit again

BEST FOOD IN THE CITY. Service always on point, if you want a real treat get the fillet steak. 10/10

waiters are great. mince meat should be all the way cooked this is raw inside and burned outside. by the way, these photos were after I sent it back.

Came here for a few drinks with my mates and the service was incredible. Definitely will be coming here again and would recommend to anyone

Compliments to the chef Alex for cooking our food to perfection. 5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. Would recommend 👍🏼

I arrived today from Brazil and I stopped to eat at some restaurant, the atmosphere was very pleasant, with a very beautiful appearance, and as soon as I entered I concluded that in addition to being beautiful from the photos, the restaurant itself is also very beautiful. The service from the waiter Cameron was great, very excellent service 🥰 I will be back again with great pleasure.

Bottomless brunch review!: ATTEND! short and sweet as a title but so worth it! For 34.95 p/person, service, food and atmosphere was incredible. It's so great to see 1573 keeping up with trends, but with 0 compromises to keep up with a trend. Food was incredible - chicken and steak as predominant features on the lunch menu went down a treat and the drinks were free flowing as expected. Huge shout out to Cameron, Jeff and Olivia for being our staff for the afternoon - impeccable, attentive and so friendly - honestly a testament to 1573. Being one of my favourite places to eat in Leicester, they uphold the expectation of 1573 from a customer point of view. Definitely value for money and one to not disappoint- thank you once again for today and we'll be back soon!

Our party of five had a reservation at 1573 Bar and Grill for 7pm. I thoroughly enjoy dining in distinctive or themed establishments. This particular restaurant was once an old school house, exuding a charming old-world ambiance. The spacious leather seats were incredibly comfortable, and the classy décor added to the overall experience. The menu surpassed our expectations with its variety, and the extensive drink menu was a pleasant surprise. The service was efficient, and the food was simply delightful.

Best steak I've had in ages! Much better than Middleton's or knight and garter

The food was absolutely delicious and the wine perfectly complemented our meal. The service was top-notch—truly excellent! Cam and Holly were attentive and friendly. The ambiance was cozy and inviting and truly enhanced the overall dining experience. I highly recommend and we will definitely be returning on our next visit.

Food and service great as always. One of the best burgers I had in a while. The building is unique in Leicester. Worth visiting

Recommendations are always spot on by the serving staff, amazing environment that makes you feel comfortable yet still classy. Can’t fault the food, came out in good time and cooked to perfection. This is my go to when going out to eat and for good reason!

I would say chef Charles and the rest are good because they way they brought their food presentation was amazing the food is good and l recommend people to go and eat it

Couldn't fault the food, there were 6 of us in total and all enjoyed our food, service leaves a lot to be desired, have read other comments about feeling uncomfortable and we felt the same, it would seem they can be quite judgemental and perhaps have a preferred cliental. The waitresses just stood behind the bar whispering, amongst other issues, not sure if there is a manager but there needs to be. Discount was offered and applied when i made the point of asking for the service charge to be removed from our bill and explained my issues but i'd rather pay full price and enjoy my meal comfortably. Experience let down by the front of house, kitchen were great!

Couldn't fault the food, there were 6 of us in total and all enjoyed our food, service leaves a lot to be desired, have read other comments about feeling uncomfortable and we felt the same, it would seem they can be quite judgemental and perhaps have a preferred cliental. The waitresses just stood behind the bar whispering, amongst other issues, not sure if there is a manager but there needs to be. Discount was offered and applied when i made the point of asking for the service charge to be removed from our bill and explained my issues but i'd rather pay full price and enjoy my meal comfortably. Experience let down by the front of house, kitchen were great!

Lovely staff food amazing nice relaxing atmosphere

Great Food and great service from all staff value for money,a special mention for a waiter called Jefferson he was very friendly and helpful, would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Love this place, customer service and atmosphere was brilliant. Will defibately be visiting them again.

Lovely meal for my daughters 40th. 12 people for the meal.

Nice setting reasonable service one food excellent other average We were visiting Leicester for a friend’s birthday and, after the party , decided to visit here Granted it was a Tuesday night and we arrived at 8.30 Pleasant enough greeting and a table for 2 given. There was only one other table occupied We only wanted one course so B had Mushrooms and I had Mussels Drinks priced as you expect with a nice NZ Sauvignon B’s course was excellent my Mussels average here’s why Menu said Mussels in White Wine, Garlic and Parsley with Fries. When they arrived it was a cream sauce no mention of that on the menu. That’s ok I don’t mind a cream sauce but I do like a Bread Roll to finish the sauce No bread with the Mussels, and ghetto plate to put the shells was too small I asked for a bread roll which duly arrived very hot ( too hot to touch ) and butter I ate the roll and some of the sauce A good mushroom starter and very average mussels you can buy them in Sainsbury’s for much less grated nearly £26 and £2 for the bread roll Probably should have tried a steak but there you go Points for the management. Be accurate on the menu otherwise I think the Mussels would be sent back Think about what to do with the sauce ( which was nice ). And for those using fingers provide a proper wipe

My husband and I enjoyed a very good steak meal, cooked to absolute perfection. The front of house staff were very attentive without being a nuisance & the music was good, a bit of Kate Bush and other equally great artists at a volume that was just right. The beer and cocktails were excellent. Wonderful atmosphere and experience. We’ve visited before & will absolutely visit again.

Great restaurant. Food was fantastic and the service was great. Our server Aimee was so helpful and friendly. We will definitely be returning. Thank you

Popped in without a booking and I can't praise the staff highly enough (Aimee was very accommodating and bubbly). The food is lovely and very well presented. The drinks were nice and all reasonably priced. I'll be back!!

The most amazing experience ever! The ambience is really cozy, perfect for couples or nice evening with the girls. The staff was really welcoming from the moment we entered as we were greeted with big smiles, especially from Jeff. He was very polite and truly made our experience memorable. The food was really delicious and worth every penny, would highly recommend this place and we will be returning very soon!

Perfect spot for a date night. Aimee was really helpful and accomodating, her radient smile made us feel so welcomed and looked after at 1573. The food was really delicious, the atomosphere was cozy so I would highly recommend this place.

Not many cuts of steak to choose from and quality and execution is just mediocre. We ordered two steaks both medium rare but one came out rare and one came out medium well! Service is very good and a decent bar. Prices are reasonable

1573 is the best place to be in with friends and have a great time. I recommend it all the time.

Rubbish! More concerned about taking your money than serving quality food. Waste of money!

1573 is my absolute favourite spot. The burgers and steak are top notch and the only thing that beats it is the service they give. Big ups to Jefferson and Olivia :) Would def be back for their beautiful smiles. 10/10 recommend

Cozy place with lovely staff, food was amazing ! Exceptional service by Cameron and Jeff very friendly they both were very accommodating and recommended the best wine to complement our manes. 10/10 experience.

I visited Leicester and I went here to eat, the food was phenomenal, the staff very friendly, I will come here again.

Had Easter Sunday lunch here with the girlfriend can't really say anything bad had the lamb shank was just beautiful veg was good gravy was bit of a letdown but the sticky toffee pud made up for it nice staff to.

Fantastic food, great service and such a lovely atmosphere. The staff were all welcoming and polite. Its a very well run restaurant.If you have not been, you should. Highly recommended.

It's while since we've eaten here but having read a recent review on Leicester Mercury I'm confused? We have a coeliac in our group and restaurant couldn't have been more accommodating. Food and service was excellent - would definitely recommend to anyone.

WOW, beautiful place, food was excellent and staff were lovely, welcoming, warm and friendly. Could not have done better with anything. Thank you.

Excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Lovely surroundings, too. Staff attentive but not overpowering.

Saturday lunch time - Leicester was really busy but they managed to accommodate us without a booking. Lovely building we were seated upstairs nice comfy chairs. Staff were very polite and friendly. We had the lunch menu - soup was beautiful served with warm bread. I had a lovely steak cooked perfectly. My partner had the Cajun chicken also really nice. Not the cheapest place to eat but you get what you pay for and we were really happy with the whole service. Would return.

Came here for a family members birthday. Meal booked for 8pm on a Saturday night. The restaurant is lovely, nothing new or exciting but seemed clean. For a Saturday night it wasn’t very busy, we sat upstairs and there were a couple of other tables being used. Service was good, checked up on throughout our stay which was nice. The food was also lovely but portion control seemed to go out of the window. Don’t usually complain about getting too much food but out of the 5 people around the table, not one person was able to finish a meal. So many chips which the meal, we all ended up leaving over half of them. Far too many so I dread to think of the food waste amounts 😳🫣 that’d be my biggest criticism m. Overall lovely though.

We had a nice evening here. The team was welcoming and attentive. We enjoyed the food and there was a good selection for everyone - a lot of veggie options as well.

My wife and I had lunch at the 1573 bar and grill for the first time on Monday. What a great place. Couldn't fault it. Clean, tidy, delicious food, served hot, good sized portions. Cameron was front of house, and delivered excellent service. Gluten free food too. Brilliant. We'll be back. The chef clearly takes great pride in the food he serves.

Possibly the best meal out I’ve ever had. It was my first time coming to 1573 & being vegetarian, the menu had a lot of options for me. The food was incredible. The staff were lovely. Such a nice, cosy restaurant too. Will definitely be returning.

The chicken burger was one of the best I’ve had and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend

Been here 3 times now and it never fails to satisfy! The food is always extremely tasty and cooked to perfection. The staff are lovely and friendly also. Definitely my go 2 place

First proper date with my now fiance, was an absolutely beautiful place with very kind waiter/staff, felt very special and romantic

Food was amazing , staff very helpful and nice , lovely seating area had a wonderful staff Christmas night out .Thank you Jeff

Great service, amazing food, thank you Beth for being so attentive. Would definitely come here again .

Absolutely first class, food and staff were great. Will definitely come again.

All the serving staff were really friendly and welcoming and my sirloin steak was one of the nicest I've had. Bravo to the chefs and the whole team!!

The most amazing cocktails created to my taste. I’m a very picky person when it comes to drinks however bartender Beth was very accommodating to my requests.

The experience was not very good. Just in terms of the taste of the meal, neither my friend nor I liked it very much, but of course one can chalk it up to individual taste differences. However, the whole service process made us uncomfortable. First of all, we went there after calling to make a reservation, but we were not greeted and we had to wait for a while before we were shown to our seats. That's the problem, despite the fact that the restaurant has two floors and there were plenty of empty seats on the ground floor, we were taken to a table for two very close to each other and sat next to two other Chinese people. This made me feel very uncomfortable, and if you belong to an ethic group, you may understand how I felt. Of course, you can't call it discrimination, but everything in the air makes you feel like you are the unwelcome one. Similarly, when another table of Chinese tried to pay the bill, no one paid any attention to them and finally they had to stand up and go to the front desk to. It's hard to call this kind of service attitude passable in a restaurant at this price point, I guess. When we asked the waitress if she had any recommendations, her response was hardly professional either. We ordered a sauce for our steak and for the first time forgot to give us the sauce when we were served. The second time, we were given two sauces（including one we donot order). In the end, we refused to pay for the service and the waitress lady asked us why, probably because we didn't feel truly respected throughout the entire process.

Very pleasant cosy atmosphere but conveniently situated in the city centre. Food good, good quality steak but not quite cooked the way I ordered. Easily put it down to an oversight and would certainly go back.

Came up for a night away and honestly this is probably one of the best restaurants I have ever been to.. the staff were extremely friendly and efficient and the food was out of this world..in a old school from the 1500's it's was the perfect setting for me and my boyfriend to have a lovely romantic meal.. i highly recommend this restaurant

It is nice place but the cost of meal is overpriced. I ordered Cajun Paneer Skewers. Don't get me wrong but I had more onions rather that paneer. It was tested nice but other restaurants have also lovely meals for less price. The size of this meal was ok but as general in my opinion this Girl and Bar isn't the best as others said. Nothing special about this place.

My family and I left with a satisfied palate and a newfound appreciation for steak. Highly recommend

Great Sunday roast, really nice atmosphere in a stunning building! Staff were spot on too.

My partner and I have visited the restaurant for the first time. Once we came inside the place looked lovely, romantic theme. The young lady’s customer skills were very poor for this kind of place however she has tried her best. The steak was horrible-very chewy. We have requested well done but it came raw-medium. Overall, I would NOT recommend. There is so many better places to have a steak in Leicester. The owner should really investigate this place because it has so much potential.

The food was brilliant and all the staff made us feel very welcome in the restaurant, I would definitely recommend going here to friends and family

The food is amazing, staff are so so friendly, Jeffrey who works in there have great service and made a great night for me, Can’t fault it.

We were excited to find this place as we love a place with some history, and it looks lovely inside. We ordered 4 plates to share (starters/sides) and were sadly really disappointed. The food was so bland, none of the dishes tasted of anything. Even the jalapeños on the nachos were tasteless. I don't think there was any garlic in the garlic mushrooms or garlic prawns. A whole bottle of tonic was poured into my gin and tonic so I couldn't taste the gin. We left wishing we'd gone somewhere else.

Excellent food and great service, good value for money, will definitely visit again

Gorgeous restaurant! Cam gave us a brilliant recommendation for the food and the drinks were amazing. 100% recommend the best restaurant in Leicester

Amazing restaurant and Cam was the most welcoming and friendly server ! Made us all feel at home and gave us the best recommendations and the steaks were unbelievable !!! :)

Came in on saturday for food and we were served by Cam gave us excellent recommendations and never left us with an empty drink

Great restaurant, great food and excellent service. We go there whenever we are in Leicester. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming.

Popped in or a lunch. Lovely building, atmosphere welcoming, food great and staff very professional.The special lunchtime menu was a great price and someone knows how to choose great wines .Definitely will be returning

As a family we went for lunch, and the welcome, the meal, and the service (Beth served us, along with George). It was perfect! Professional, but also relaxed. I ordered the Cajun Paneer Skewers which were amazing! For starter we shared the house nachos, a...

We visited the restaurant for a family celebratory lunch, we were welcomed and looked after throughout the meal by Beth who was friendly, professional and provided an excellent level of service - as well as making delicious cocktails! Everyone’s meals were excellent and a relaxing lunchtime experience in lovely surroundings.

Booking canceled as we arrived 😡

We came here for a few drinks but ended up getting San Miguel from cans. Don't know guys if there was any gin in our drinks too. I won't come back

Visited Leicester centre, wanted to grab a quick lunch. Loved the look of this place... The lunch menu was fab, you can have 3 different small plates for £13 under the lunch offer. I was very pleased to receive a carefully and skilfully prepared meal!...

Great service. Prompt and friendly Good value Sat outside and pleasant surroundings Thank you Fatima

I had the rib with herb mash and carrots, I have to say, I tucked right in and had almost devoured it before I realised I hadn't taken a photo ! But I can assure you, it was perfect ! Meat do tender, it fell off the bone, the mash was delish, just enough for someone with a slightly smaller appetite.

Everything was perfect. Thank you very much.

Visited last night to sample the new menu . Staff were welcoming and friendly, food was served piping hot and beautifully presented. Wide choice of dishes to appeal to all tastes. I had the chicken supreme with herby mash followed by a mouthwatering mango and...

I stopped by 1573 to have a Sunday lunch. I tried the 2 courses menu. I ordered soup of the day followed by Sunday roast (I choose the Irish beef option). Overall, I was pleased with food and service - staff was very professional and food very tasty. I will discuss food in more detail below. I had tomato soup (soup of the day). Ingredients were well-balanced and flavour was good enough to lead to the main course. Soup was accompanied by white bread with butter. As pointed out to management, toasted bread (instead of plain white) would've been a better option. Perhaps, having brown bread (handmade bread even better!) roasted and chopped in cubes would've given a further push to the starter. The Sunday roast was excellent. Good selection of vegetables, finely cooked and well-presented. I particularly enjoyed the assortment of vegetables (beans, potatoes, cauliflowers, parsnip) and the Yorkshire pudding. The food combined well with a glass of Nero d'Avola - the wine card of the restaurant featured a vast and heterogenous display of wines. This allowed room for choice and made the experience more interesting. Service was delivered professionally. Waitress was very kind and courteous. She really looked after me. Staff asked if I enjoyed the food and if I was happy. Lastly, atmosphere: the restaurant/grill, situated in the old grammar school of Leicester, features a captivating architecture. It is possible to dine inside or outside: decor is elegant (indoors) and ideal for dining or having drinks. Outdoors, there are tables and benches with umbrellas - ideal spot go have lunch or drinks after shopping in the city centre. I recommend this place!

Visited last night, food and service from all of the staff was excellent. I chose the rib eye with red wine gravy which was cooked to perfection. By far the best steak restaurant in the city. Beautiful old building is also a bonus. Keep up the great work to all of the team.

I had a lovely mid week lunch here with my family. We had some small dishes to share as starters and a main each. The food was well cooked, hot, tasty and the portions were good. The restaurant itself was clean and tidy, it looked...

Have walked past this place several times and always meant to come in so on Sunday, my boyfriend and I decided to give it a go! We weren’t disappointed! We both had an incredible Sunday roast - my beef was beautiful and all the trimmings...

Lovely food, nice clean friendly place, staff welcoming highly recommend a visit.

Poor quality ‘Sirloin’ so much gristle! The batter on the onion rings had not been seasoned, sadly resulting in a tasteless side. Food presented nicely but let down by the quality of the steak and silly errors. Lovely setting, terrible music.

Staff were attentive and very pleasant, food was great and a lovely atmosphere. We hadn’t booked and didn’t expect to get a table, so glad we walked in. Great place!

I dined with a group yesterday evening and I was extremely happy with every aspect of the meal. Delicious food, attentive service and considering the size of the paneer main portion, very good value for money too. Every item on the plate popped with flavour. Rounded off nicely with a scrummy cheesecake. Well done everyone.