St George's Cultural Quarter

St George’s Cultural Quarter

The St George’s Cultural Quarter has transformed Leicester’s former textile and shoe hub into a thriving area for the arts. 

Many of the Victorian factory buildings which give the area its unique character are now home to a lively community of artists and creatives, and that vibe spills out into the cafes and bars in the area.

At the heart of the area is Curve, a stunning building and one of the country’s leading producing theatres. The café here is well worth a visit and a great way to experience the unique ‘inside-out’ theatre building, but if you get the chance you really should take in a show. For film buffs, there’s Phoenix – Leicester’s centre for independent cinema and digital art.

Art lovers will discover a varied programme of exhibitions in the growing number of small galleries and exhibition spaces.  

For a night out, the St George’s Cultural Quarter offers top-notch entertainment with a choice of food and drink to match. 

The Michelin Guide-listed and contemporary-styled Chutney Ivy offers a delicious menu of pan-Indian food. For something more laid-back try fresh stone-baked pizza at The Exchange, or look out for Canteen, the regular street food and live music nights at LCB Depot.

There’s plenty of car parking available in the area, and it’s all just a short walk from Leicester Rail Station. 

If you’re planning to spend the night, the Ramada Encore hotel is ideally located right on the gateway between the Cultural Quarter and Leicester City Centre.