The Bradgate in Charnwood

Under temporary management until new owner found. They have extended opening hours, more days, and longer opening times.

We were very disappointed with the fact there was no drinks menu and the food menu was very limited with absolutely no seafood options apart from Fish & Chips or Tuna Pasta! There wasn't much options it was mostly Pizza, Steaks and Burgers. I had some fries and salad. We won't go there again.

Hosted a family event at The Bradgate, the staff were amazing, service was excellent and the food was great too. Would massively recommend booking their upstairs dining area for any large family events. They were really accommodating.

1st visit,weekday lunchtime,so not busy,food arrived quickly,good sized portions & tasted fab,not expensive,large car park,staff attentive,written Birthday board with brownie/ice cream dessert.

Fabulous home cooked food. Sat in the garden to eat on a warm day with views over Bradgate park. Cost effective and really speedy service. The staff were super attentive

Seated at 7.Not many customers in. Orderd buffalo wings, steak, burger. We asked for it all to be brought out together. Due to us not wanting to be waiting too long. Wings come out first was rock hard no source. Never had those before. Left 80% of the starter.. Waited till 7.50 still no meals . Asked where it was and was told we was waiting for you to finish starter. Mains arrived 30 seconds later. Chips was not even warm. Asked how long this had been kept waiting to be told they had just dished up. All chips was left from both meals. Burger was hot in middle but cold around the edge (tasted nice) . Steak was nice, but you could tell the food had been left for too long. Normally I would have just sent food back. However after waiting for so long and both really hungry after a long walk around Bradgate park. And not wanting to cause a scene. Eat what we could, paid and left. Very poor experience all around. Such a shame as had been looking forward to visiting.

Excellent , great food , great staff and reasonable prices.

Super service from the young team at the bradgate. All 24 members of my family were well taken care of, lovely starters, mains and desserts all round. I hope the 2 trainee managers get the recognition they deserve. Well done guys

We’ve eaten at The Bradgate in Newtown Linford twice now, and each time has been a real treat! The food is absolutely delicious — the BBQ chicken from the specials board was a standout, packed with flavour and cooked to perfection. What really sets The Bradgate apart is the variety. There’s such a wide range of options, it’s hard to choose — which is exactly why we’ll keep coming back! Friendly staff, a cozy atmosphere, and great food… what more could you want? Highly recommend if you're in the area (or even if you're not — it's worth the trip!).

I have visited Bradgate pub with my boyfriend to have a nice anniversary meal. Service was absolutely amazing, staff very polite and kind. However bad experience with food, as I have ordered steak with peppercorn sauce which had weird look and tasted like chemicals (no chance to eat it). Salad was a bit off date as well. Steak was ok however would be good to season it a little bit. I have visited Bradgate pub many times and usually had pizza or burgers, which are tasty. Not sure what's happened this time.

Booked at short notice for a late Sunday lunch. Food was superb (even the wife had no complaints - shock!). Lovely setting and great outdoor space. Only niggle I have is that whilst we were still eating (inside), a group of staff members decided to put out the rubbish - one of them dragging a wheelie bin past us. I found this unprofessional. On the whole though, I would highly recommend the Sunday lunch - it was of good quality and the portions were generous. We'll definitely return and hopefully try some of the other menu offerings.

Visited just for a drink on a sunny Saturday afternoon…we had been to the Griffin Inn at swithland and on the way home decided to stop off for another drink. The pub was of a standard that is not acceptable.. firstly the toilets were awful, dirty, obviously not been checked all day Dirty Greggs coffee cups and wet toilet roll all over the floors…no locks on 2 out of the 3 doors Went to the bar, big queue then 3 more members of staff turned up to sort it We had a wine and a beer and went to the beer garden to enjoy the sunshine It was untidy and terribly dirty in desperate need of a refurb Tables and seating all need sanding down, and cushions all over the floor making it look just so unappealing After visiting a stunningly beautiful pub just before (Griffin at swithland) you would honestly think that the only pub in Newtown Linford would be of a similar class..it was so disappointing Something needs to change here Prime location this place but maybe taking it all for granted? I’d rather travel that bit further to get the service and cleanliness and indeed amazing vibe than just assuming that the location of the Bradgate Arms would live up to the standard of the village Gutted really as it has so much potential

As soon as we walked in the staff were rude and abrupt…. Not what we were expecting for a pre booked family birthday party group. They said they had rung many times to as us to pre book - no phone calls were received. Just a very ambiguous email. We felt like they were doing us a big favour. Staff need training in customer service skills. Food ok - nothing special No tips from us I’m afraid. We will go somewhere in future where we feel valued.

Nice pub garden, good atmosphere, manager on shift was very chatty and welcoming when we got here

Visited here after a walk in Bradgate Park. The Sunday roast was lovely, with very generous portion sizes. However, the roast potatoes were a bit of a let-down – they were quite tough and tasted as though they’d been sitting out for a while.

Great place for some food or drink before or after exploring the park.

Amazing pizza. Hand cut chips were banging too.

We had a family lunch for my wife’s 50th birthday . 17 of us . Food was excellent, service really friendly , efficient and professional. We had the long table on the mezzanine which was a great location . . Huge thanks to Andy and the team for making it such a special afternoon for us all . Thoroughly recommend this pub to anyone after our great experience.

We recently visited this charming pub and had a delightful experience. The ambiance is relaxed and chilled, perfect for unwinding. The food we ordered was almost perfect, with portion sizes just right—not too small and not so big that you can't finish them. I had the burger, which was delicious, although the patty could have used a bit less time on the grill to avoid such a strong charred taste. My partner had a steak, which was served medium-well, despite being requested as medium. It had only a very thin slither of pink in the middle. The wedge-style chips that came with the steak were not as enjoyable as the fries served with my burger. Despite these minor issues, the food was overall very tasty and didn’t deter us from wanting to visit again. It just seemed like the dishes were slightly overcooked. The service was friendly, welcoming, and attentive. However, there was a small downside—the service was a bit slow to clear dirty plates. We weren't in a rush, but even we felt it could have been a bit quicker. It seemed like an extra pair of hands would have been helpful, especially since it was a weeknight. That said, the staff were lovely and definitely not slacking off! Overall, we wouldn’t hesitate to visit again, either as a couple or with friends and family. We've already recommended this place to others. Just a couple of small tweaks would have made the experience perfect, but we will definitely be back in the future, which speaks volumes.

We’re not local, but we make a point of visiting The Bradgate about once a month because it’s always a great experience. The pizzas are especially fantastic! The service is always friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Whether it’s for a casual meal or a get-together with friends, it’s a great spot to enjoy good food in a relaxed setting. Highly recommend!

The location is great, and it's convenient to have parking available. I tried the Lady Jane Pizza, which had a bold, strong cheesy flavor, and the gammon my boyfriend ordered was a bit too salty. Overall, the atmosphere of the place is pleasant. The staff seemed a bit busy, but they were still friendly.

Excellent food and service as well as being dog friendly.

Fantastic Sunday roast today and excellent service again! Highly recommend!

Excellent venue serving good food and beer. Just needed to fire going and it would have tipped it to 5⭐

Nice old traditional village pub with loads of history, Food and drink is good if a little pricey, Staff are efficient Decor really needs updating and the furnishings are very tired

Good spot, good garden to keep kids entertained.

Nice atmosphere food looks lovely

Sunday lunch with 3 adults and a dog. Very friendly staff and fabulous beef Sunday dinner.

Stunning food and service. We had booked for my Dads birthday lunch, as it was Xmas eve we knew it would be busy but the service was impeccable. A young lady served us with a smile the whole time, she always had our best interests, she was patient as there was 13 of us. Food was amazing (even though the pub was busy!) We’ll definitely be back soon in 2025.. We all had a great time, thank you for your super hospitality.. merry Christmas! X

Christmas get together with friends. Lovely food and brilliant service. Great venue. Had a brilliant lunch. Christmas dinner was fantastic

Love this pub, really friendly and relaxing. The food is nice and the seating is comfortable. There is sometime a fire as well, which is nice to sit next to

Yesterday's fresh roast potatoes. Nut roast tasted just like stuffing, suspect no nuts at all. £15.00 each. Cleanliness questionable. Dust, muck, and cobwebs all over.

Good quality gastropub, comfortable tables and chairs, Sunday lunch was well presented and tasty. Would happily revisit.

Absolutely perfect. Food, service and price!

Dog barking constantly throughout dinner which spoilt it as could not hear to talk

i was there for lunch today with my daughter It is a nice place with very helpful staff the food was tasty and served quickly with a smile. loved it all, thanks

We had a delicious homemade steak and kidney pie.

A busy Sunday lunch. 20oz mixed grill was never that weight! Average meat quality. Wouldn't return to eat, maybe drinks only. Meh!

A busy Sunday lunch. 20oz mixed grill was never that weight! Average meat quality. Meh!

The food was excellent and the staff were really good lovely atmosphere .

Nice staff, good food especially the pizzas.

We booked the upstairs with less than a week notice for 28 guests. Everyone served at once, food piping hot and exceptional. Thoroughly recommended - manager and staff didn't put a foot wrong! Loved it.

Good pub food with lots of outdoor seating very close to Bradgate park.

Lovely pub lunch.. very happy to recommend 👍

Nice food but spoilt by overpriced drinks … London prices but we are in the outskirts of leicester! ….£6.05 for a pint of Madri……. shocker!

Very nice meal Helpful staff A thoroughly enjoyable experience

Nice place, popped in on a Monday launch, very quiet but ok

Large pub (on our day not too busy) that did more than well overseeing our large reunion party that as is the way wanted to pay separately! This was dealt with efficiently and with charm. Food servings were generous, well presented and tasty. All who attended were complimentary.

We have dined here on a few occasions and i must say the food, service everything about here is spot on! We recommend 100%.

Excellent place to sit, relax and enjoy after a wonderful walk at Bradgate Park!! Highly Recommend.

Really good food,a little above average price for pub food,but it's definitely worth paying that little bit more for! Definitely recommend a visit.

Food was decent especially the pizza

Really nice looking place with proffesional and super friendly stuff. Loads of tables available outside.. Perfect stop. 👍

Cool spot to relax, eat and drink after a walk around stags and does at Bradgate park.

Have visited several times as a halfway meeting point for friends and family, Sunday Roast is fabulous on this occasion also had starters and pudding which was also very good, the staff are very welcoming and accommodating, nice atmosphere

Fantastic place for drinks after a visit to the local park. Lovely selection of drinks and snacks, and a great outdoor play area for kids, and spacious beer garden. Big shout to the lovely staff too!

Wonderful food service exultant dog friendly

Nice place and good food, but I don't understand why the kitchen closes early on Sundays when everyone is free and wants to eat in town

We have been dining at The Bradgate for many years now. It is a halfway place to meet up with out friends .On line booking system works well, and quick response in dealing with special requests. The food is excellent , well presented and good size portions. All staff very friendly. In particular Niamh was very pleasant and went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed our visit. Highly recommended.

Fish & chips overcooked & greasy, pizza had soggy centres...overall disappointed

Good location with parking, friendly staff and efficient service. However, the food was disappointing. I had the ribs, but they were a little chewy. My wife had the roast beef, but the meat was tough.

Loved going for a stop when walking the sogs around the park. Loved the pub and atmosphere with plenty of seats and space outside as it was good weather

We have just had a rare family gathering in The Loft room, and everything was perfect from start to finish. We had pre ordered our food, due to numbers attending, and it was all beautiful. The staff were friendly and attentive, nothing was to much trouble. Well done to the whole team, those we met, and those behind the scene. We will definitely return. Thank you for everything.

Took a chance without booking in advance and were in luck. Seated quickly, lovely service, as always, and the food was delicious. The t bone steak from the specials board was a particular hit, cooked to perfection.

Great place to eat, lots of outside dining too ~ food was lovely, we had ad a table of 5 and everyone had something different which they enjoyed! Will certainly return.

Ideal stopover before going for a stroll in nearby Bradgate Park. I tried the pork Loin from the specials board and my partner one of their stone baked pizzas. They were both excellent. Our three year old nephew had the chicken nuggets but could not resist a taste of the pizza. Definitely will be returning again very soon.

Came here as a family (group of 10) Easter weekend and was appalled by the service. We call around 4pm to see if we could push our 4.30pm table back to 5pm, staff agreed and advised they would need the table back by 6:45pm, we agreed. We got there at 4:55pm, and waited 22 minutes for anyone to take our drinks order. Took another 15 minutes for our drinks to come and we then had to stop the waitress leaving and ask her to take our food order. Food took around 30 minutes to come out, the steaks were good but weren't cooked to order, the pizza looked lovely but my seabass dish was mediocre at best, it just lacked any real flavour. After we finished eating, we asked to order desert and the manager was VERY rude stating "WELL, you can order deserts but as we told you before you need to leave the table by 6:45pm" with a really confrontational tone and a snarly look on her face. The restaurant at this point was empty, she could have nicely suggested we eat desert in the bar OR if they didn't think it would be possible to serve a table of 10 in the time allocated she should have said no to pushing back our table. Instead, she was so rude, made us feel rushed and like we weren't allowed to have desert. She agreed to let us order desert but told us "regardless if you've finished we will need the table back at 6:45pm" as if we'd have to take them with us and then stormed off. We ordered 5 deserts, all of which were not great. The rocky road brownie was awful, it was a bad rocky road on top of a very sickly brownie with a very small portion of vanilla ice cream. My sister went to offer feedback as the end of the meal to the female manager and was instead met with confrontation and more rudeness, even accusing us of being late which was a lie. There was no apology or accountability. We spent nearly £300 as a family and I am appalled by how we were treated, especially considering how expensive everything was. I have waitressed for many years, as had my sisters, so we are very sensitive to how hard the service industry is. Maybe she had a bad day... but unfortunately she ruined ours aswell. The behaviour we experienced was shocking and not something I would expect at a nice restaurant like this. I hope feedback is implemented and no one experiences the same thing.

This is our second visit to the Bradgate and yet again it didn't disappoint. The food was beautiful. Service was really fast and the staff were incredibly attentive. Laiklyn was our waitress and she was amazing. She was friendly, welcoming and is such a credit to the Bradgate. Highly recommend. Thank you for a lovely evening.

We went to the Bradgate for Sunday lunch. My friend has a disability and a member of staff (Becky) came out to the car park to help her. The food was amazing and plentiful, locally sourced and beautifully cooked. We were given an extra plate so that we could share a dessert. Staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be back!

Lovely Sunday lunch, well worth a visit!

My sister and I had Sunday lunch here. It was delicious and a good-size portion that we didn't even need pudding. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing 🤣. Also, it is a dog friendly pub.

Great pub, service is always excellent and fast. Good is great, can get very busy on Sundays.

Got a turkey and veg Sunday roast, generous portions without compromising much on quality for £15. Nice pub too, and pizzas were also good. Forgot to take a photo as we devoured them! Good cheesecake too

Great pizza 🍕 and fantastic for dogs 🐕

Good beers, lovely setting and good country style large pub. Food excellent. Staff very friendly and capable. The main problem is lack of staff at lunchtimes, how staff are deployed and waiting times, a management issue. With more attention and organisation this could easily be a 5 star pub.

Lovely, dog friendly pub to relax in after a dog walk around Bradgate park.

Good food, portions are big, reasonable prices. Nice outside area for when the weather warms up

Glad we tried The Bradgate since our local is under renovation. We had a great time with the family, service was fantastic and accommodating. Food was good and home cooked, but more important great value. We went back a second time and it was just as good. Look forward to a third visit to try their Burger night.

Beautiful food, great service very accommodating with pushchairs and children and very good with allergies too

Me & my husband always enjoy coming here for a luxurious meal & they never fail to amaze us. Highly recommended.💗

Fabulous. Dined here with a friend for Sunday lunch, was super impressed. Very family orientated. Service was 5 stars, and food was served quick & hot, and superb quality. Will be coming back again!! Really pleased and would recommend. Rest of the food looked delicious. Can’t wait to try more!

Really enjoyed popping in here for lunch, had the fish and chips, it was delicious.

Very nice meal with myself and 3 others. We are a mix of vege, vegan and vegan with GF needs. We chose pizzas and burgers which were very nice. Staff were really great with one of our party who has ASD and LD. Allowed him to use his words to interact.

I love the food here! Pizza deal before 5pm! Love it.

Awful food, the festive turkey meal came with mash potato as opposed to roasties and was tasteless. The beef brisket was all fat. Not a good visit unfortunately

Hadn’t been to The Bradgate for years but booked a Table for 10 people for my daughter’s 21st. We pre ordered which was fine and ensured no one was disappointed but I noticed a specials board when we arrived which had some delicious sounding dishes. If I preorder again will definitely ask if the specials menu is available. The pizzas and burgers were delicious, staff friendly and helpful and a good selection of drinks to choose from.

Had a nice relaxing walk round bradgate Park see the different types of wildlife that the park has to offer very muddy due to the amount of rain we have had car park was very busy had a nice walk for the new year

Booked in for lunch after a walk. Pizzas good. Soup great. Pouting and SF chicken not so good. Staff great

Booked well in advance as driving 4 hours from the south coast to visit my 90 year old dad and take him out for lunch on Christmas eve. Researched a dog friendly pub and also made reference to my dog in the additional notes section. Arrived at a huge pub with many empty tables to be told that the 4 dog friendly tables were taken as they hadn't bothered to read my booking correctly. No apologies or attempts to accommodate us. Staff were rude and unhelpful. By all means enjoy the wonderful bradgate park with your dog but do not be under any illusion that this pub is dog friendly.

My recent visit to The Bradgate with friends and a small dog was regrettably underwhelming. Our group, consisting of four adults and a well-behaved canine, went there with the simple hope of enjoying a drink together after a walk through Bradgate Park. Upon our request for seating, we were promptly informed that the presence of our small dog precluded us from dining in the main area, which was notably almost empty at the time. We were then told that the designated dog-friendly zone, was fully booked. The size of this indoor pet-accommodating space was surprisingly limited compared to the rest of the establishment. Further exacerbating our disappointment, we noticed a table becoming available in the dog-friendly section as a group left. However, our hopes were dashed when the staff informed us that the table was reserved – a rigid stance, particularly considering our plan was for a brief visit of merely 15 to 20 minutes for a drink. We waited for a taxi for the following 15 minutes, during which time we noted that the table that had previously become available, was still available. The complete lack of flexibility or the offer of a temporary seating arrangement until the reserved party arrived was disappointing. Moreover, the interaction with the staff lacked any semblance of warmth or hospitality. We were met with a blunt and unwelcoming attitude, with no effort made to accommodate or empathise with our situation. It was disconcerting to see a customer-focused business display such indifference, especially given the conspicuous availability of seating in the larger part of the pub. In conclusion, our experience at The Bradgate was marked by rigidity and a lack of customer service. The inability to adapt to a simple request, coupled with an unwelcoming demeanour, overshadowed what could have been an enjoyable experience at the pub.

We called in for an early evening meal on Friday , as we like the atmosphere and the wonderful friendly staff. I wish we could say the same about the food. Fish and chips is difficult to get wrong, but it was awful. The fish was tasteless and the chips were rock hard. Even the mushy peas had no flavour. Very disappointing. There were only a handful of customers in the building, so more attention could have been given to the standard of the food before just dishing it up.

Unfortunately I did not have a good experience, after complaining about how cold the venue was (3 times) and then suggesting to put the log fire on did they do this. Not all customers drink alcohol to keep warm, so comparing us to other customers is unfair to say they arent complaining. Service was really and dismissive. Never again. Do not recommend

My friend and I went to a favourite place of mine bradgate Park and we went into this lovely little pub...my friend chose the mixed grill which was huge ..I chose a chicken and mushroom pie, which was beautiful full of filling I'd recommend it, the staff were just lovely to...I would go back again

I eat here fairly regularly with friends and family. Great service and pub food. Pizza oven means always great pizza too!!

Visited family in Leicestershire and booked the festive menu. We ate at lunch time and it was quiet. I would love to know a bit of the history of The Bradgate. A venue with lots of character and I suspect a story or two to tell. If I was going to make any suggestions there is a need for some cosmetic improvements to the building and interior. However, 5* to the staff. Very positive, engaging and customer focussed. Nothing too much bother. And if you want full wholesome food you will not be disappointed. All three course were plentiful, served piping hot and well presented. The crackers and mini Christmas tree with chocolates on it a nice touch. Only one out of four managed to clear their plate! Great value for money.

I made a pit stop here while on a bike ride. I only can in for the one drink alone, but found the staff to be very friendly and attentive. On previous visits to The Bradgate, I’ve always found everything to be flawless. The atmosphere of the venue is equally impressive, blending contemporary design but without compromising the building’s historical heritage. There’s also plenty of seating around the venue that each have their own cosiness and charm.

Had lovely staff helpful with the kids definitely be back

I don't think you get value for money the beer is expensive and the pies are not as big as he used to be but there's certainly charging of money from the gravey very poor you pick the juggle up and a greater does not run out that's our sad it is thank you

We came here on Sunday for dinner and it was superb, we had roast gammon and turkey and the kids menu is brilliant. They don’t do Guinness but the titanic stout is just as good. Service was very good and the location is good after a nice walk around Bradgate park. We’ll be back very soon.

I organised a family gathering here for 25 people and wanted a hot meal rather than a finger buffet. Gary and his team were more than happy to cook what we chose and supplied speakers for the area near to the back door in main restaurant for some 60’s background music) we had older relatives who probably couldn’t make the stairs for the bigger events room) It was cosy and warm and looked beautiful with some balloons. The food was spot on, having plenty of leftovers to take home! It honestly was the most wholesome lasagne and chicken curry with a mixture of sides. Everyone, young and old commented on how tasty it all was. The staff were so very kind and helpful, I really couldn’t of wished for a better venue. The price was very reasonable too. Many thanks to The Bradgate!