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The Rutland & Derby

Name: The Rutland & Derby
Address: 21 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE15JN, GB
Telephone: +441162623299
Rating: 4.7

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Award Winning Independent Pub in the Heart of Leicester City Centre 🍺🍸🥂🍔• Cask Ale, Craft Beer, Fine Wine & Cocktails • Terrestrial 📺 Sport • Live 🎶
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The Rutland & Derby Arms - Leicester's Award Winning City Pub

13/10/2026

🍸✨ LET’S TALK DRINKS… BUT WHAT’S YOUR GO-TO? 👀

Here at The Rutland & Derby, we like to think there’s a drink for every taste… and with 31 gins, 17 rums, 14 vodkas, flavoured tequilas, a whole host of liqueurs and plenty of syrups to add that extra something special, you’re certainly spoilt for choice! 🍹

Whether you’re a classic G&T lover, all about those fruity flavours, prefer something sweet and refreshing, or fancy trying something a little different, there’s plenty to explore. 🍓🍋🍊

So, we want to know… what’s your drink of choice?👇

Are you sticking to your usual favourite, or are you always tempted to try something new?

💬 Drop your go-to in the comments below — and if you could create your own cocktail, what flavours would you choose? 👀🍸

You might even give someone else their next favourite! 😉

12/10/2026

🍂🍎 QUIZ NIGHT & YOUR NEW AUTUMN FAVOURITE…✨
Join us tonight at The Rutland & Derby, Leicester for a fun-filled quiz night! 🧠🍻 Gather your team, test your knowledge, enjoy a few drinks, and see if you can take the crown! 🏆

And to make your evening even better, our Cocktail of the Week is ready and waiting for you… 🍸🍁

✨ THE AUTUMN SPRITZ ✨
A delicious taste of autumn, combining:
🥃 Smooth Jameson Irish Wh***ey brings warming notes of toasted wood and vanilla, perfectly paired with…
🍎 Crisp, orchard-fresh apple c***r for a fruity, refreshing twist.
🍁 Rich, golden maple syrup adds a delicious natural sweetness, with hints of caramel that tie every flavour together.
🥂 Finished with a generous fizz of Prosecco, adding a light, sparkling lift to this beautifully balanced autumn cocktail.
Think crisp autumn apples, warming wh***ey, silky maple sweetness, and a bubbly finish — autumn in a glass! 🍂✨

So why not join us for a quiz, a cocktail, and a great night at your favourite Leicester pub? ❤️

10/10/2026

⚽🥩 SATURDAY = GAME DAY at The Rutland & Derby!🍻🔥

The fixtures are calling, the atmosphere is building, and we’re ready for a BIG Saturday of sport! 🙌

And what better way to enjoy the action than with one of our steak buns? 🤤

🥩 Beautifully sliced steak
🍞 Served in a soft, fluffy brioche bun
🍖 Finished with sautéed onions and a side of rich veal jus for dipping

Good food, great drinks, live sport and all the game-day atmosphere you need! 🍻⚽

📣 Rally your mates, grab your seats and join us for the big fixtures this Saturday!

Who are you backing today? 👀👇

09/10/2026

🐯 TIGERS TONIGHT. FRIDAY NIGHT. LET’S MAKE A NIGHT OF IT! 🍻🔥

Leicester, you know the drill… it’s Friday and we’re ready for you! 🙌

With the Tigers in action tonight, why not make a proper night of it? 🏉 Get behind the boys, soak up the matchday atmosphere, then join us at The Rutland & Derby for a few drinks, good vibes and a Friday night done right! 🍺🎉

🍻 Pints poured
🏉 Tigers spirit
🎶 Friday-night vibes
👯 Your mates, your local, your kind of night!

Whether you’re heading out before the game, celebrating afterwards or just looking for somewhere to kick-start your weekend, we’ve got you covered!

Tag your matchday mates, get the group chat moving and come join us! 👇

UP THE TIGERS! 🐯 LET’S GET THIS FRIDAY STARTED!

08/10/2026

Thursday has arrived… and we reckon that’s reason enough. 🍻

Whether you’re finishing work, meeting friends, grabbing some food or just fancy a decent pint in Leicester…

The R&D is ready for you. 👀

Good drinks. Good food. Good people. No complicated plans required.

Who’s joining us tonight? 👇

07/10/2026

🍔 LEICESTER RESTAURANT WEEK IS COMING! 🍺

19 OCTOBER – 1 NOVEMBER 2026

We’re getting involved at The Rutland & Derby with a seriously good deal…

ANY BUN + FRIES + DRINK — £20*

Yep. Twenty quid. 🙌

Choose your weapon:

🍔 Cheeseburger — Irish cheddar, lettuce, beef tomato, red onion, ketchup & American mustard

🔥 Barbecue Chickenburger — Guinness barbecue sauce, roasted garlic aioli & dill pickles

🥩 Chargrilled Steak — fried onions, Dijon mustard mayo & veal dipping jus

🌭 Krakauer — giant smoked pork sausage, garlic & dill sauerkraut, American mustard & ketchup

🐟 Battered Po***ck — salt & vinegar seasoning, lettuce & tartare sauce

All served with fries AND a drink for just £20.

Two weeks. One cracking deal. And a pretty good excuse to head to Leicester’s most award-winning pub. 🏆

📍 The Rutland & Derby, Leicester
📅 19 October – 1 November 2026

Vegetarian & vegan alternatives available on selected buns.

*Selected drinks include Cruzcampo, Everards Tiger, a 125ml glass of house w**e or a soft drink.

05/10/2026

💙 MONDAY BLUES? WE’VE GOT YOU. 🍻

It’s Monday again… and we know that feeling. The weekend’s gone, the alarm’s gone off and you’re already counting down to Friday again. 😩

But there’s no need to let Monday get you down! Come and join us at the R&D for good food, cold drinks and our Monday Pub Quiz from 7:30pm. 🧠🍔🍺

🍔 MIDWEEK LUNCH? Treat yourself to our £10 Midweek Lunch Burger — because Monday deserves a decent burger.
Not your style? No problem. We’ve got a wide range of food and drinks to choose from, so there’s something for everyone. 🍺🍔🍷

Grab your mates, put your thinking caps on and give Monday a bit of a kick up the backside.

So forget Friday — Monday’s got plans.

04/10/2026

W**e cabinet looking very well stocked!🍷

We may be closed today, but that doesn’t mean we’re not getting ready for the week ahead! 😉

Our w**e cabinet is fully stocked, the bottles are chilled, and we’re all set to welcome you through the doors this week. Whether you fancy a crisp glass of white, a lovely red, or something to share with friends, we’ve got you covered. 🍇🥂

And while we’re not open today, our wonderful sister pub The Knight and Garter are ready to welcome you all!

We can’t wait to see you all this week.
Cheers to a great week ahead!🍷

03/10/2026

☀️ OCTOBER? WHO SAID IT HAD TO FEEL LIKE IT?🍻⚽️

The sun’s still shining, the pints are flowing and we’ve got England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs Croatia 🇭🇷 kicking off at 5PM!

📺 5 screens so you won’t miss a minute
🍺 Fresh, cold pints ready to be poured
🍴 Our kitchen team are ready to put on a little feast.

And if you’re feeling peckish, we’ve got all the proper pub favourites covered — from scotch eggs & sausage rolls to plenty more tasty bites to keep you fuelled through the match. 😋

So grab your mates, make the most of the sunshine and settle in for an afternoon of football, food and fresh pints. 👀🍔🍻

02/10/2026

☀️ SUN’S OUT. PINTS OUT. SIMPLE.🍻
Apparently summer’s over… someone forgot to tell the weather. 😂

20°C, blue skies and the terrace looking absolutely spot on. So there’s really only one thing for it — grab your mates, grab a pint and make the most of it. 🍺🌞
The summer might be officially done, but we’re keeping the summer vibes alive at the R&D all weekend.
Cold pints. Sunny terrace. Good company. What more do you need?

See you out back. 👀🍻

Address

21 Millstone Lane
Leicester
LE15JN

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 10pm
Tuesday	12pm - 10pm
Wednesday	12pm - 10pm
Thursday	12pm - 10pm
Friday	12pm - 12:30am
Saturday	12pm - 1am

Telephone

+441162623299

Website

http://www.therutlandandderby.co.uk/

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