Axe & Square in Blaby

Really nice food, Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Lovely pub, good honest grub with something for everyone on the menu. Service is always friendly, helpful polite and professional.

Popped in for midweek lunch. Staff hospitable, as always. Food good. What's not to like?

Shame they don't sell bitter behind the bar

The way this pub has been renovated is great, and it seems to be well maintained. The food and drinks were good (one of the drinks is pictured and was fab for an alcohol free option). The menu seemed to be to have a few samey items on, such as a chicken strips starter was available as a main (slightly differing descriptions though, but the main was essentially a bigger version of the starter with accompaniments), and chilli jam seems to be fashionable. We hadn't pre-ordered, which may have helped us, as the service was quite slow, and we were forgotten about a couple of times when offered menus. We were sat in a small area of the restaurant part, and unfortunately a teenage group were seated in the same area that were quite loud, up and down every few mins, and their conversations weren't really appropriate for the young children we had in our group to overhear. If possible, we would ask to be seated in the larger part of the pub on another visit. The other group also opened the windows when they arrived, which wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for smokers standing directly outside. Whilst I understand eating out is a lot more of a luxury than it used to be, given the overall atmosphere and location, feedback would be that the drink prices could do with lowering. We weren't able to park in the car park, but could park for free as it was after 6pm in the small council car park located just behind on the one way system.

The way this pub has been renovated is great, and it seems to be well maintained. The food and drinks were good (one of the drinks is pictured and was fab for an alcohol free option). The menu seemed to be to have a few samey items on, such as a chicken strips starter was available as a main (slightly differing descriptions though, but the main was essentially a bigger version of the starter with accompaniments), and chilli jam seems to be fashionable. We hadn't pre-ordered, which may have helped us, as the service was quite slow, and we were forgotten about a couple of times when offered menus. We were sat in a small area of the restaurant part, and unfortunately a teenage group were seated in the same area that were quite loud, up and down every few mins, and their conversations weren't really appropriate for the young children we had in our group to overhear. If possible, we would ask to be seated in the larger part of the pub on another visit. The other group also opened the windows when they arrived, which wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't for smokers standing directly outside. Whilst I understand eating out is a lot more of a luxury than it used to be, given the overall atmosphere and location, feedback would be that the drink prices could do with lowering. We weren't able to park in the car park, but could park for free as it was after 6pm in the small council car park located just behind on the one way system.

Update 15.09.24: We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Having tried several local pubs, we're delighted to have such a good one in our village! We hadn't had the chance to try the food here until today, but we and our friends and family really enjoyed it. The service was exceptional! Special thanks to Jack. The food was delicious and fresh. The burger patty was especially tasty, and the chicken breast strips weren't the frozen, breaded kind of homemade and tender. Thank you for the great service! We'll definitely be back. Just popped in for a Shandy - i wanted to share it with my wife 😂 - she didn't like it 😭 so next time something else, maybe a cider 👍 The place is nice clean and cosy ( was really warm inside).

Update 15.09.24: We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Having tried several local pubs, we're delighted to have such a good one in our village! We hadn't had the chance to try the food here until today, but we and our friends and family really enjoyed it. The service was exceptional! Special thanks to Jack. The food was delicious and fresh. The burger patty was especially tasty, and the chicken breast strips weren't the frozen, breaded kind of homemade and tender. Thank you for the great service! We'll definitely be back. Just popped in for a Shandy - i wanted to share it with my wife 😂 - she didn't like it 😭 so next time something else, maybe a cider 👍 The place is nice clean and cosy ( was really warm inside).

Came today with my family for the first time and we wasn't disappointed! Lovely ambience in both the bar and dining area and all staff were very friendly and attentive. I went for the roast which was absolutely gorgeous! 10/10 for that gravy. The free side of cauli cheese when purchasing 2 roasts was also a very pleasant surprise. A special mention to our waitress Rose who was super bubbly and made sure all our needs were met. Thanks again, look forward to returning.

Wow! So much more than boring pub food. The taste and presentation were both exceptional as were the very obliging staff who could not do enough for us. We sat outside afterwards planning our Xmas get together there and we were all in agreement. Thank you so much for having us xx

Delicious Sunday lunch with all the trimmings. Excellent service and lovely staff.

Excellent as usual staff are always lovely. And of course the Food booked in for next week.

Really great pub, lovely restaurant. Decor is lovely since renovation, completely transformed. Food was lovely! Just would say it would be great if they had more vegan options, as there is only one. *updated edit* June 2024 there are now plenty of wonderful vegan and veggie items on the menu! :)

17 of us came here for a family meal to celebrate a 21st birthday yesterday. The food was amazing! A proper roast dinner that actually tasted like it had all been made from scratch. The meat was beautiful! The service was fab, even though there was quite a few of us to accommodate. The meals all came out very quickly, all together and were nice and hot. Nothing was too much of a problem for the staff. They were very friendly and helpful. The birthday girl even received a card from the axe and square. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely staff and very tasty food, made my birthday tea that little extra special.

Kate always goes the extra mile to make us feel welcome

Amazing service! Kate was amazing! She was so attentive and helpful! Couldn’t ask for a better waitress!

Second meal we have had here & service has been fantastic. Tonight our table wasn’t ready until 45 minutes after we had booked due to the people on there before being late & overrunning. The staff couldn’t be more apologetic & even gave us free desserts to apologise. We will definitely return again as food was lovely.

Nice snug seating with varied menu and good service. Early Saturday evening so ok for parking. Food is well presented and of food standard. The pie is softer edge so no teeth breaking issues. The lamb is well cooked too

6 of us had Sunday Lunch today & the food etc was great, we will definately be back. However, we were surprised that there were no hot options, such as apple pie/crumble with custard etc, on the dessert menu. If this choice had been offered 2 of my party would definately have had dessert. Overall we would recommend this restaurant to our friends.

First time eating here when meeting up with some old friends. Food was amazing and really well priced.

Met up with friends here last night as a halfway point for all of us and had a really good meal. Food was served hot and presented well, staff were friendly and accommodating, we weren’t rushed at all and the waiting staff were efficient without being overzealous. The pints ordered were nice and ‘clean’, recommendation for the steaks (we had a few different varieties at our tables) but the black and blue sirloin was perfect! The waffle desert was amazing too and the coffees went down well. Large portions (not a criticism) and would definitely recommend for the easy atmosphere to enjoy a meal with friends!

Really enjoyed a mid afternoon pint and meal. The Thai green curry was excellent as was the Theakstons.

The Axe and Square is a lovely pub/restaurant and it has a friendly atmosphere.

Everything was amazing, service as always top class. Sunday roasts are the best around!

My first visit. Countesthorpe is lucky to have this great village pub and the large number of customers proves others think so too. Great atmosphere, delicious food and best onion rings I've ever tasted!!

There is not much choice for multiple allergies. Waitress was somewhat 'off' when asked for beer to be changed due to funny taste. Piri piri burger meal husband had was smaller than a child's portion

Great lunch time experience. Lovely staff, great food a real treat!

You deserve the 5 stars staff was brilliant food was delicious , it was a nice atmosphere. Probably the best pub food I've had .

We had the light lunch filled Yorkshire pudding which was surprisingly filling and very tasty. Would definitely recommend this pub as a great place to eat. 5 stars all round.

I had a lovely lunch with my hubby and granddaughter today. I had the Chicken & Camembert in Focaccia, with a side of cranberry sauce, dressed salad and gorgeous homemade chips. Hubby had the 2 for £18 lunch time deal, Tuxford Chicken followed by Rhubarb & Custard crumble with an extra jug of custard, enough for two, and like his mum, a chef, made years ago. Charlotte had Steak and Ale pie with fresh veg, mash and a jug of gravy, followed by Trillionaire Tart with Clotted Cream Ice Cream. Great friendly service, the food was hot and absolutely delicious. Good portion sizes, excellent value for money. Many thanks Jack and your colleagues.

We have been here quite a few times now and the food is always excellent and the service is spot on. Curtis does a fantastic job as do the rest of the staff. The Sunday lunches are amazing, especially the gravy.

Well here’s a little review for you. In entering we were greeted welcomed and shown to our table. Very polite. The atmosphere was lovely and warm and clean. The menu is very extensive and suits all tastes. We didn’t have a starter. I had a sirloin steak and jayne had the home made faggots. The meal came out in a good time. Hot and presented well. See the pictures. The steak was very very tasty and cooked to a medium rare choice and had a beautiful char grilled taste to it. The pepper sauce was very creamy rich and tasty. Chips enough and tasty came slightly salted and a side of blush toms and salad. Very filling indeed. The faggots came on a bed of mash and gravy and was enjoyed also. We decided on trying desert well again cannot fault I had Apple and Rhubarb crumble. Proper crumble not oats and a jug of fresh custard. Jayne had the sticky toffee pudding again very nice Jayne nearly picked the plate up and licked it clean lol Great value for Money at just under £50 quid for two inc Beer. Would I go again. You bet I will. If you’re looking for a change to your usual place give this place a go.

Thank you for giving my mum and dad a lovely evening for their anniversary! The staff wrote a lovely card wishing them both a happy anniversary going above and beyond expectations. My parents couldn’t stop talking about how nice the food was.

Food not the best. Out waitress was lovely, young girl. Then an older lady came over and said that our waitress was crying for some reason so she would have to take our dessert order. Not very professional!!

Family golden wedding anniversary Thanks to Jack. Made our day Family and friends get together . Food was hot and excellent service excellent very attentive this is a great pub and eArtery. Thanks to Jack

Visited for Sunday lunch with Husband and Mum. One of the best Sunday Roasts we've had out. I had beef, it was beautifully cooked, so tender. Mum and Hubby had the turkey, never tasted turkey so full of flavour and so moist too. Good portion of veg and proper Yorkshire puddings (only downside was they had run out of pigs in blankets and we ate at 2pm). Plenty of staff so service was spot on. Good choice of deserts too. Will definitely be back.

Love this place...nice atmosphere...casual but intimate

We had a fantastic meal here this week, being given a table for two tucked away in a nook for a really quiet evening together. The service was very friendly, everything was served quickly, and the food was just superb. Delicious chicken and leek pie, chunky chips, and the onion rings on the side are always the best. Even the thick gravy was the best we've had! We love this chain of pubs and the Axe & Square has always been the nicest for a meal for 2-4 people with plenty of space between the tables to give the feeling of a private evening. We'll definitely be back again!

Fantastic place to Eat and Drink . Food is amazing

Excellent food and service, lovely atmosphere.

Excellent meal and service, would highly recommend

Called in to the Axe & Square before attending a funeral at the crematorium today and I must say I was very impressed with the food, service and price, all spot on. Well done you deserve to be very busy, I would highly recommend a visit!

Went for lunch today as first time visitors. Welcoming pub with restaurant in the back. Place was clean with good decor. Staff were welcoming and attentive. Food was great, and so rare these days…a proper plateful! Local faggotts were delicious and the sea bass was fresh and a proper decent sized portion. Really rate the place, have told others and will return

Michael & Jake ….. Brilliant service, brilliant food & great value for money Thank you

Great food excellent friendly service. Good value for money

First time visiting very impressed friendly staff, the service was excellent the food was beautiful and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Thank you everyone first class 🫶

The best pub food in Leicestershire, and certainly the best Sunday lunch. The staff are fantastic and the drinks reasonable. Forget the rest and try the best!!

We visited for my husbands birthday lunch on Saturday 16h March 2024. Having known this place as an old fashioned pub in the 1980s, we had not been here for at least 15 years if not more. The menu is extensive, and our son-in-law being nut allergic was given an extra menu handbook to indicate allergens in various dishes. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful, and chatty as well which is always nice :) We each had starter, main and dessert, and were all very full at the end! My husband had ordered a side of chips with the mains for us all to share but we really did not need it, each dish was perfectly put together and didn't need more. Our daughter had the surf & turf and her steak was cooked exactly as she asked. We will certainly return soon, and definitely recommend this place.

Popped in for an early tea, food was lovely and the staff couldn’t do enough for us even with our very tired and grumpy toddler 😊

Lovely friendly pub good selection of Beers and spirits.Great lunchtime menu at reasonable prices

Great food, friendly staff, nicely decorated

3rd visit here and once again not disappointed Lovely service with Chloe and the gentleman with rhe beard( name not known). Kind, helpful and very accomadating. Nothing too much trouble. Great background music..not heavy as in some eateries. The food.....EXCELLENT. I've put a photo on but Doesn't do it justice. Mini Tuxford chicken on the lunchtime menu. Beautifully cooked and delicious. Value for money amazing. Highly recommended!!!!!!!

In general this place is great for Sunday lunch, details are the missing link to getting 5 stars. We were seated in a walkway that had a step down 6” away from a step. The food needs to be hotter and the cheesecake, is not a cheesecake.

We went back again to have a Sunday lunch after having a very good previous experience. The portions are generous and the Vegetarian Sunday dinner is the best I’ve had in years. The only surprise was after ordering the cheesecake. It arrived covered in cream so completely disguised. After tasting it, it appeared to be a sponge cake with icing on the top. No biscuit base as advertised. A couple of other people tasted it at the table and confirmed this was a sponge cake - much like the type you would get at a kids party. When we brought this up with the manager he was very defensive, he did not handle it well and it started to turn into an argument. He admitted it had no biscuit base but that it was still a cheese cake but just one that we had never had before. We mentioned being baffled to the lady at the bar and she replied “it is not a cheesecake” If we had received real cheesecake and the food was hotter this would be 5 stars 🌟

The Axe & Square has been refurbished. The new owners have done a good job and it is now a nice pub / restaurant. The menu is varied and the prices are reasonable.

Good food pub with bar for a drink nice decor and good atmosphere.

Lovely food. Great spot for lunch. Would definitely come back and recommend!

Nice place toooooo dear!!!!!!!!!

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch on February 11th....The food was excellent.. The gravy divine... Very friendly service from all the staff... We will definitely be returning... Highly recommended. 😊

First time here with my elderly Aunt. Lovely staff ( Charlotte) who recognised the children's smaller menu might be needed. But she code a starter and halloumi chips. LOVELY! I had the Yorkshire pudding. GORGEOUS and SO much. LOVELY atmosphere..clean...lovely devour. This will be a regular for our lunches. Thank you.

We had a fantastic evening, staff and food were excellent. We have to give a massive thank you to Reece......who went above and beyond! We really wanted a cheeseboard.....we asked, and Reece delivered! (I'd just like to say a cheeseboard isn't available, but I definitely think it's something that should be! Maybe a specials board)????

Serves Old Peculiar. That deserves 5 stars on it's own. The Guiness tasted great too, which means they really look after their lines.

Fantastic food at a reasonable price

I had lunch here today with my parents. The food was served quickly, it was well presented and very tasty. The staff were efficient and polite. Excellent service.

Went here with the mrs, and our 6 children for my sons birthday. 2 of our daughters are gluten free, and the menu was fantastic. We mostly had the Sunday roast, and even at last orders for food the meals was delicious. It wasn't the cheapest place by any means but i would Highly recommen this place...

Best Sunday roast in all of Leicestershire!

Just wanted to pass on a huge thank you to the staff at the Axe and Square for being the perfect hosts today....especially Jack! I was running a team training session and needed somewhere to hold the event. The Axe and Square had a perfect section where it was cosy for the group size I had. We also had lunch. The food was absolutely beautiful both in presentation and taste. The whole group was very impressed. They were also very accommodating and arranged for tea and coffee to be available for us throughout the session. Nothing was too much trouble and we were all made to feel very welcome. We will definitely be returning!

Sadly I didn’t experience the great food everyone is raving about. I had the scampi , struggled to find any scampi hidden in a mass of coating , cold mushy peas and boney dry luke warm chips . Certainly not a good experience . I could have gone local and had the same meal but cheaper .

Great place, friendly helpful staff, and some slightly different menu options to the norm. Will definitely be going back

Really good meal, lots of options for all tastes. We have veges, Gf people, beige food kids and fans of classic meat and veg people in our family so was good for everyone. Lots of GF desserts also so that was nice. Service good and timely even though we had a large group of 9. Only negatives was the room was really packed with tables so hard to chat with our table. Other than that really good.

Very busy when we went mid afternoon, but the service of all the staff were fantastic, so friendly, helpful and attentive. The food was excellent, couldn't fault it. It is on the dearer side of a normal pub, but this chain are on the next level. Well worth paying the extra for something a little bit more special. Recommend 100%. The only small negative is that it can be on the noisy side because of the lack of soft furnishings to absorb the sound, but don't let this put you off....

Great Sunday lunch. Food excellent. Staff friendly and professional. Veggie options great too. We will be back. Thank you

Sorry to say I thought it was my food that was cold but after talking to my family most of them were. We had pre-order so food was ready as soon as we got there . It's a shame as really nice place

Lovely ambiance clean and welcoming polite friendly staff. Varied menu full meal lightbites or cabattia .Beautifully cooked and served, generous portions . Drink ,mains ,sweet,coffee,2 for under £50.

We’ve visited the Axe & Square a few times since it’s opened. The service has generally been great & the food has been of high quality. Always piping hot even when busy. It’s nice to have a pub in the village which has a great food menu. Will recommend to family and friends.

Real beer. Real food. Real service. Real pub. Been often & will continue to do so.

First time I have visited. It was for a birthday lunch and we were accommodated in a separate room. The service was great. Food was really nice and a good choice of beer.

Lunch 2 for £18 lunch menu. Very good. A smaller portion but plenty and we'll presented. I had the chicken with roast veg and roast potatoes with pepper sauce with stilton. Large flat mushroom. My friend had the hunters chicken with chips. She said it was good, nice and juicy. And they take blue light card which was a bonus.

I visited The Axe and Square on Friday 5th January and all I can say is ‘wow.’ Myself and my fellow diners enjoyed a fantastic experience; not only was the food delicious - I had the steak pie which was cooked to perfection - but...

Wow Christmas dinner, Highly recommend very friendly staff, on point with the service and the food was top notch. We will 100% be revisiting for another meal.

Excellent food went for the smokey burger well seasoned and tasty love the chip shop style chips, service spot on as well will come again 👍

Lovely place, excellent food and fantastic service 😀

Beth was a great waiter! Very polite helped with allergies when unsure! Food was lovely, wish there was more options without mustard.

Prompt and efficient service, thank you Beth. Smaller flatbreads please, as too much but still amazing food

Well....what can I say.......Christmas Day Lunch here, atmosphere was SO lovely, staff were top class and never intrusive, and our Christmas Dinner was superb. Every course delicious 😋....service top notch......Will deffo be back throughout the year - happy hew year to you all and again well done 👏

Excellent meal, lovely surroundings with a very friendly and efficient staff, and a very welcoming atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

The food was Amazing and we got santa hats.

Had a lovely meal last night with friends. The food was great and the waiting staff were fabulous, friendly and made the experience even better. I will be back soon

Had a festive meal with friends. Food was amazing and right amount but cooked to perfection. Service was spot on waiter was knowledgeable friendly and also had a laugh. All round a great place to eat and drink.

Fabulous Christmas meal hosted at the Axe and Square. Yummy food, amazing cocktails, very good service and attention to detail particularly from Reece who made the event very special. Thank you so much!

This was our family Christmas outing and we had a lovely evening. The food was delicious and portion sizes were just right. The only criticism I would have is that a table of 4 had the same amount of veg as we had and we were 6, we could have done with a bit more.

Good food and good service, staff very attentive and friendly.

Fantastic pub!! We went for a family party at lunch time. The staff went above and beyond and catered for food allergies to the point of making off menu food. The atmosphere was amazing. I can't wait to go back. Thank you!!

Good service and great food reasonable price . Would recommend

Breakfast with Santa! Fantastic and magical experience and very good value for money. £15 a ticket and our child got a Santa Hat, activity pack, mug to decorate, buffet (adults can pay for a breakfast on the day), and a personal invite to meet the big guy himself. He called him in by name and spent a while talking to him and his gift was labelled with his name on too! It boosted the magic for us! Will be definitely back next year!

First time to our village pub since reopening. It's very tastefully decorated and the food was beautiful. The prices are compatible. Great evening thank you

Great pub with smart surroundings and a good selection of drinks

We were invited to Axe & Square by old friends. We had a wonderful starter, Sunday dinner, an amazing treacle pudding and custard for dessert. The atmosphere was welcoming and very comfortable. The staff were very polite and friendly. We all agreed 10/10 and we will return, even though we live in Cornwall! Thank you for looking after us 😊😋. It was a treat from our friends, so I don't know how much was paid.

One of the best in Leicestershire. Food was delicious and that cookie dough was second to none. Will be back you better believe!