The Brookside Inn in Charnwood

Fantastic pub lovely atmosphere and very friendly and great service would recommend popping in you won’t be disappointed.

Food is yet to be reintroduced, but will be available soon, not long after the reopening of this beautiful Pub. Upper case. The care in injecting some love into this hidden escape marvel. Generations of my family have been in on it's secrets. She's got to have a great future. Delighted with service and atmosphere.

Food is yet to be reintroduced, but will be available soon, not long after the reopening of this beautiful Pub. Upper case. The care in injecting some love into this hidden escape marvel. Generations of my family have been in on it's secrets. She's got to have a great future. Delighted with service and atmosphere.

Great little pub, friendly atmosphere and customer service excellent, beer garden at the back is nice too 👌

Great little pub, friendly atmosphere and customer service excellent, beer garden at the back is nice too 👌

Great atmosphere and a hidden treasure food absolutely top drawer made there a then just a great place to eat and drink we will definitely be making regular trips to this place

Popped in after hearing good reviews about the food. We were not disappointed, the curries are simply exquisite. It's a quaint country pub tucked away and might be hard for people to find but if you like a curry it's well worth the drive. Staff are pleasant and the chef comes out to see you personally.

Friendly place but a bit tired.

Loverly pub if you can find it.. Staff are lovely and nice to see Amy caring for the place so the owners can have some time off ✅👍a welcome friendly pub

Lovely little pub. Friendly landlord. Planning to go back for a meal very soon.

First time in for couple of years & it's now Asian run,very nice & helpful & had the best spicy fried fish & chicken Balti - now we know where to go for a laid back good Indian meal!

Really nice little village pub,we had a curry on Sunday and it was lovely so going back for another on Wednesday...friendly atmosphere,Harry the landord and Sophie the barmaid are both polite and friendly

Amazing authentic curry. The chicken/paneer tikka masala amazing !

Customer service was absolutely great, food was made according to taste required and loved their food! I highly recommend them!

Great atmosphere. Fantastic Indian food, great prices.

A lovely old pub set I'm a beautiful tiny village! From the amazing smell of the kitchen il be back! Just been for a curry today 21 June. The curry is really, really good. All fresh cooked and highly recommended 👌🏻

A quaint hidden gem that is just under new ownership. Perfect little hideaway for quiet drink Needs some TLC but I believe they got a great new owner who is trying really hard

Just dropped in for a pint after Sunday morning shooting. Harry always has a warm welcome and not bad beer. I keep going back so it ain't too shabby 🍺🍺🥃🥃

Lovely friendly staff and locals and Harry's curries are beaut👌

If you like Indian food and pubs, then this is the place for to go. A traditional pub that serves only home cooked Indian meals made to suit your taste. Unlike regular 'curry houses' the Brookside Inn caters for the individual in a friendly & informal way, with the chef himself checking with you how you want your food &a having a chat with you at the end of the evening If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely be returning to the Brookside Inn

Love this pub! Nice and friendly, quiet and good service.

Best pub in the shire Harry is a legend

An excellent find after a walk in the area. Arrived just as they were opening up, so perfect timing. Decent sized beer garden out the back with plenty of space for social distancing and ample seating. A friendly place where the staff seemed to know all the regulars. Decided to order a sharer platter of chicken nuggets, scampi, garlic potatoes, samosas, dips and salad. Absolutely delicious! We shall definitely recommend this place for it’s food.

A hidden gem!! Amazing Indian food.

This was the first time I had had a takeaway from the Brookside, which was, incidentally, delicious. But. I had to collect my meal from the bar which was small and crammed ; absolutely no social distancing whatever; people at the tables elbow to elbow and I had to push my way past to get out. The bar staff made no attempt to take my contact details. It was as if Barkby was in a world of its own, Covid-free. Having spent the last few months carefully following official advice it was quite shocking that here there was absolutely no regard either by the customers or the staff for any sensible precautions.

Heard so much how good these curry’s are, so we gave it a go. Absolute 5 Star. Been to many curry houses in Syston . But this is the best by far. Will go again for sure . Well done Harry 👍👍🏅

nice pub, brill Indian food. lovely locals.

Lovely country pub with small beer garden out back and a couple picnic tables out front. Lager wasn't that nice out pump (may have just been a one off) and no slim line tonic for my gin. We did eat there. Indian food. Cooked by Harry (lovely friendly Indian chap) who was also Manning the bar at the time, but we didn't have to wait along time for the food. It was rather good! The mogo chips were lovely and spicy, sauces were thick and tasty. The lamb curry was excellent.

We had a take away meal Shish kebab, Chicken Madras and Chicken Methi, rice and peshwari naan. The food was delicious! We eat a lot of Indian food, home cooked and in restaurants and I rate this food very highly.

Really friendly but not many beers to choose from

The location of the inn is lovely but the curries were below standard. We had two different curries but they tasted the exact same. They were also incredibly oily and we felt sick the next day. The Pilau rice didn't have any sweetness to it and tasted like plain basmati. This was not authentic Pilau rice. The onion bhajis were also drowned in oil and flavourless. I hope they can improve and start to taste their own food because it is not authentic Indian.

Small pub in a quite village in Leicestershire, offers eat in and takeaway. Ordered a classic curry and rice with a naan bread over the phone to take out. Very reasonable price, and lovely homemade food, generous portions and a fresh tasty curry. Perfect - will be back again for sure!

Very friendly bar, excellent Indian food. It would be great to have more atmosphere in the restaurant.

Great curry and great to catch up with old friends

Visited Brookside Inn for Wednesday curry night following a recommendation, wasn’t disappointed. Really nice food and great value, beer £3 a pint.Owner and staff really friendly, a little old fashioned inside but roaring log fire added to charm.

Ropey laminated menu covered in some sort of sauce which i got allover my hands. Now only serves india food. Might return for a beer in the summer just for the location.

We were made to feel welcome and nothing was too much trouble.

After spending £80 on tickets to spend our New years eve celebrations at another pub in Barkby and they were VERY greedy with over selling the tickets leaving no seating available. We left and travelled to this little out of the way gem. We were welcomed in to this dated busy pub with open arms. All the locals bought in food as well as the pub supplying some. At no extra cost to us we were invited to eat and drink with them all. We thoroughly enjoyed our night and are looking forward to joining them in the not to distant future for a curry or a Sunday lunch. Thank you all for your hospitality and you will be seeing us soon. Xx

Having left our pre-planned New Year's Eve event at the Malt Shovel in Barkby after just 15 minutes , thoroughly disgruntled having wasted £80 on the 4 tickets we had purchased and very disheartened having felt we had been purposely misled (lied to?) over that event (at the Malt Shovel, in case anyone is interested), we went in search of somewhere to 'drown our sorrows'....and ended up here at the Brookside Inn. WOW!!!! This place really is a little gem, and the staff are lovely. We were immediately made to feel very welcome, and what's more, we were encouraged to partake of the food that the Brookside and the community had laid on for the evening. We were not asked to contribute a penny towards this! And the food was delicious...just what the doctor ordered. They also serve a good pint! The owner, (I believe his name is Harry, but I apologise if this is incorrect) went out of his way to ensure everyone was happy and having a good time! THANK YOU BROOKSIDE, for your hospitality and kindness. You turned our disastrous New Years Eve into a very lovely and memorable evening. We will definitely be back!

Like Harry he is great brilliant chef food is brilliant if you want proper Indian food give him a call

This place I'd great good beer & food. With friendly atmosphere.

The atmosphere, was friendly, the Chef/landlord couldn’t have been more helpful, One member of our group of four couldn’t eat curry. Chef made special prawn meal for that person it was pronounced delicious. Those,of us who chose a curry dish were delighted with their meals. Two of our party were on a visit from France, they said..next time we visit book us in here for a meal again!

Not sure where to start really, but lets just summarise as; Probably the best Indian take away I have had! I live in London, with family in the area and have eaten in many good restaurants. This is a little gem and long may it serve Indian food! - Will be on my menu every time I visit. The Brookside also offers an eat in option.

Brilliant, good food and inexpensive drink

Lovely staff, good food, plenty of local atmosphere, plenty of parking space, the brook itself to wander along after a hearty meal, or before to work up an appetite. Part of the Brookside is dog/animal friendly.

Friendly family pub that has a curry night on a wednesday . Will be back again.

Under new management since January 2019, and Harry is doing a fantastic job. The Brookside is set back in a really pretty village on the brook, with outside seating and beer garden to the rear. The bar is small and quaint, full of locals and regulars who are very welcoming to the likes of us! It could do with a refurb, but the old open fires are part of the charm. There are darts and pool for the more competitive punter. Harry knocks up a cracking curry, beautiful fresh naan and the rest of the feast himself. He’s really generous too - if it’s not on the menu, chat to him and ask. You can pick Up decent take away too at great value. We’ve had to make a lot of return trips. Can’t wait for tonight’s Friday night curry.

Tucked away in Barkby, a little village on the northern edge of Leicester, this little pub is well worth seeking out for lovers of a decent curry. It was closed when we popped in for a late, midweek lunch, but the proprietor / chef responded to the rattle on the back door beside the car park and rustled one up, just for us. Now That's service! Look, the premises are well due a refurb, but although we were the only customers, the ambience was pleasant and everything was clean & presentable. My Biriyani was generous and, more importantly, fresh, tasty, with succulent lamb chunks. Poppadoms & chapatis were top notch too. My wife's Paneer Tikka Masala was also excellent, texture & taste up there with the best. An excellent Pale Ale proved a perfect accompaniment. I settled up replete, with a broad smile - the value was simply outstanding. I believe "Curry Nights" are a speciality. Well worth seeking out.

Changed owners since i last went... now servining indian food.

Pleasant enough wanted to sit outside as it was sunny garden desperately needed some tlc

This pub do amazing curries and pub classic meals, with decent prices! And always has a good atmosphere with very polite and helpful staff. Definitely will be recommending.

Although the landlord is friendly and welcoming the pub itself has absolutely no character or atmosphere. This is a country pub NOT a town pub

Cosy pub. A bit out of the way. Could do with a lick of paint and some TLC. Great chef doing Indian BBQ food.

Nice local pub, great setting but hard to find. Very nice staff but real ale not very good, not kept very well, probably not enough turn over. Well worth a visit, quite a lot of potential but consider your choice of drinks.

Just reopened hope it goes well

Had a lovely trip to this quaint pub! The food was fantastic (but spicy!) and the kids enjoyed the activities! Will be returning soon!

This village, just outside Leicester is gorgeous, and the little pub tucked away on vicarage Lane is a great little spot to grab a drink and bite to eat. We had lamb burgers which were lovely. This is an old pub, and that’s part of the charm, its not a new build trying to look like an old pub. The landlord and locals were really friendly and welcoming and we spent a few hours there, nice outside areas to enjoy the sunshine. This isn’t part of a big chain, and I suspect doesn’t get much “passing trade” so needs the support of locals and visitors alike. I’d go back when I’m in the area.!

Excellent pub, made very welcome !!

Only had a drink, but it was a nice pub.

I came here as it was included on the Mild Trail. I found that it's hard to find being at the end of a tortuous twisting often one car wide route. Having said that it has a large car park and, on a hot and sunny afternoon, it is in a glorious location adjacent to and overlooking Barkby Brook (where beer barrels used to be cooled in past times - the tracks where they were held can still be seen and there's a plaque on the wall explaining about it). It is a Free House now. I was quickly served with Anstey Ales's Oatmeal Mild. It was quite quiet in the Pub with only a handful of people there but it was mid-afternoon so probably busier later? The owner was very hospitable and informative. He explained they have signed-up with Anstey Ales to carry their ales in future.

Brookside Inn is a very warm welcome pub and very good value for money menu for all the family and set in a lovely country area....

Great quiet venue, excellent food and hospitality

Well what can I say a drab horrible place, obviously in its day a wonderful retreat, for business people and locals, now run by Asian guys who don’t know about real ales, nor good service. The pub needs knocking down. Well that’s what the locals think the scam is, it will be a housing development soon.

Great range of drinks on tap, great traditional pub feel. We went in after a cider festival (gutted that we missed it!!) The staff were 'recovering' from their evening of merriment... were very friendly and let me taste a couple of the ciders that were on from the night before. Planning to go again and again, and my calendar is filling up with other festivals that they arrange fairly regularly by the looks...

Pub was in a lovely place. You can sit outside. Service is prompt and good food with generous portions.

Come from far and wide for a great authentic curry. Fantastic

Enjoyed a curry night last night with friends the food was fantastic and great to see more real ale returning to the bar . Great value great landlord we shall be coming back soon for curry club & Sunday dinner

Great service, top pub with fantaatic atmosphere here. Sunday roast is superb

Poor beer selection although good variety of Lager. They also have ciders on tap. Food only available on Tuesday 'Curry Night' and recently introduced Sunday.

Brilliant places to visit nice to get away from all the inner city areas will definitely visit this pub and restaurant again 👍

What a brilliant night curry club is. Authentic home cooking....and for those of us who liked milder curry...a lovely raita to cool it down. The lamb was so tender it fell off the bone. Great price too! Was so good to see the Brookside buzzing again! Had a great evening.

New management here. We were made to feel welcome and valued. Needs a bigger selection of bitter only one choice!

Lovely cosy place. Service is very good. Staff are friendly too.

We live down the road this is a village pub, and looks as if it will be houses soon. Shame really as it still shows a lot of promise, villagers were going in and as the other pub in the village was closed had a golden opportunity.

Came in last night . Locals are moaning no beer on . Don't no what management are doing . Need to sort beer out

Great little country pub not serving food tho

Fantastic place to visit especially in the summer. Really great events with live music and a real friendly bunch of people. We went to the cider festival and couldn't have enjiyed it more. Service was friendly and fantastic, live music was even better. All round a really great british pub.

Cider Sunday at Brookside, a lovely old pub alongside the brook

This pub has recently been taken over and they had a Cider Festival at the weekend which was great! The staff are really friendly and welcoming. The pub is set in a lovely little village and tucked away so I would recommend using the sat nav to find it but it's definitely worth finding!

Good beer and lovely out of the way location but the place needs to smarten up a bit.

Recently moved here and loved the place friendly people inside couldn't ask for a better place and very clean lovely food and all around enjoyable place to visit

Utilizamos este pub hace muchos años organicé para encontrarse con un miembro de la familia allí para el almuerzo. Error al entrar en encontrarla vacía nos sentamos en una mesa pegajosa (todos eran el mismo) y pedimos un menú. No había opciones vegetarianas en todo nada!!. La única opción era hamburguesas salchichas, etc. era a las 12.15 hora de almuerzo. Todo el lugar estaba sucio y mi invitado estaba sorprendido de encontrar 2 cables en vivo del muro a la altura de la cabeza sobre el urinal en el caballeros que también estaban sucios y olían fatal. Hicimos una rápida salida a la copa y el parque de basura esparcida de coche y dejamos nunca volver.

Llegamos aquí a las 11.30 de esta mañana, muy temprano, ya que no estaba abierto hasta las 12. Fuimos a un agradable paseo por la zona y volvimos a las 12.05 y aún no estaba abierto. Mi marido hablaba a un chico que acababa de salir una casa móvil y dijo que estaba empezando la cultive, la puerta todavía estaba cerrada. Parecía totalmente vacío y querido y no muy acogedor, así que nos fuimos y fuimos a la malta. Shoval

A hidden gem in Leicestershire a proper pub

Un buen amigo de bar, alfombras necesitan cambiar, no hay comida en tan poco decepcionante para ser sincero, pero olía bastante mal

Fuimos un domingo cena hoy y no me puedo quejar de nada. La carne estaba suculentos y hecho a la perfección, el plato estaba muy lleno y no dejará queriendo más. La cerveza de huéspedes un lujo y el servicio era insuperable. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente...

i have known about this pub since i was a kid, since being taken over a few years ago it is now one of the best pubs i know, service is with a smile and the food is sooooo amazing, so much food there is no way i could eat it all, i would tell any one to give it a go, i would defo go back and cant wait till i do. this is one out standing pub, well done!!

Fuimos para un almuerzo y el pub está muy deteriorado y aromas de perro - el almuerzo platos eran una pila de - verduras estaba fría - carne era difícil - no volvería!!!

Since Michael and Angela left the place seems to have picked up in business. Is such a lovely little pub which just needed a bit of lc to get it back on track

Stopped by for lunch. Locals pub, log fire, with tables in pub & nice small separate dining room.Huge portions. Delicious filled Yorkshire pudding with local sausage,mash,peas & onion gravy. Burger also yummy. Homemade apple pie to follow - couldn't fault it! Looking forward to returning soon.

Defining Moment-The Brookside The sun swelled up in clearing sky as he stared out the window, At the emerald grass beyond the stream, along the hedgerow, After a long motorcycle ride North in drenching rain from London, To the ancient Midland field and village off the M-1. On the back of the one-lunger engine, a long wet gray afternoon, Heart reaching through the misty downpour to the next adventure, With firm resolve to keep leaving, keep surging into twilight, Finally meeting a welcome crowd in the pub downstairs last night. With the window slung wide open, his breath filled with moist air “I am truly home,” beyond the rain to the marrow soaking, More home than home, adopting or being adopted by the land, Once strode by unknown ancestors who could only think of leaving. Coming of age does not even begin to describe what it means, To possess the self for the first time, on your own dime, A more apt thought: “I am alive now and always, without time,” How can this, why should this, instant ever have to end? There in the moment hanging bare chested over the street, This moment has returned again and again, every September, Looking back, longing again, to be naïve, innocent, and free, Trying anxiously not to believe it is a curse to remember. Time is now, build new memory, then try to forget, The “you” then, is the “you” now, the future “you,” Open a window, breathing deeply in, peel off the longing, the regret, Soaring, alive, the seeker, the finder… forever is true. Robert Billingsley 10/23/2014

Chanced upon this by accident. Quirky little place with very friendly owners. We wanted somewhere for lunch for a group from the office when we would be tight on time. Phoned our order through and food ready for us on arrival. Huge portions, well presented, great value.

Friends introduced to this little pub and we are now regular visitors. The owners Angela & Michael are fantastic and the atmosphere is home from home! The food is fantastic and enormous portion sizes at excellent low prices.This pub is our favourite and highly recommended

A pub that servers a good a hearty meal but lacks atmosphere and has limited beer on tap. This could be a hidden gem in the Leicestershire countryside and was, when I used to visit here as a child but my recent visit was, unfortunately, not all that thrilling.We sat in the beer garden which has now been cluttered with too many mismatched seats, ornaments and junk. The inside of the pub reflected what was found outside but also contained a faint smell of ‘damp dog’ and would have been overbearing if we sat inside. The only positive aspect of the venture was the food, excellent portion control and value for money.I hope the owner/manager takes this review as constructive criticism.

a fantastic pub with great beer fab food and a warm welcome.

A fantastic atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. A hidden gem!