EST. 1872 • LEICESTER

Settle In.
The Shift is Active.

Welcome to the Blue Gate Inn, a traditional Leicester tavern built on honest ale, locally sourced Stilton, and proper fireside chinwags. Check our daily shift ledger, plan your perfect route, and book your shift at the bench.

Access Visit Planner Log Your Attendance

Live Shift Ledger
Open Daily

PUMP ONE: Leicestershire Gold (4.2%)
PUMP TWO: Gatekeeper’s Stout (4.8%)
SOUP OF THE DAY: Cheddar & Cask Ale
SNUG FIREPLACE: Stoked & Roaring
LANDLORD ON DUTY: Arthur "Pint-size" Pendelton
CURRENT TASK: Chalking up Thursday Quiz boards

The Visit Planner Checklist

An exceptional pub visit shouldn't be left to chance. Tick off these essential achievements to complete your shift at the Blue Gate Inn. Can you claim a full house?

Patron Task Ledger

Perform these duties to complete a model visit

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Inspect the Cask Ale

Sip a pint of our hand-pulled local bitter, certified by Leicestershire's master brewers.

Claim the Fireside Snug

Secure the velvet high-back chairs adjacent to our coal-fired hearth. Ideal for quiet contemplation or low whispers.

The Melton Mowbray Test

Order a proper hand-raised pork pie with Leicestershire Stilton cheese wedge, served cold on an oak board.

Argue Local Football (Or Rugby)

Nod politely as the regulars discuss the fortunes of Leicester City or the Tigers. Proper bar etiquette required.

Ring the Landlord's Bell

Successfully buy a round of local spirits for your companions before "Last Orders" is cried at 11:00 PM.

Your Journey: How It Works

We approach hospitality with systemised precision. Follow our four-step operational path to guarantee a seamless tavern experience from street to pint glass.

01

Secure The Ticket

Log your attendance in the Enquiry Ledger below. Detail your party size and preferred arrival window.

02

Cross the Gate

Find us just off Leicester’s historic lane. Present your name to the Duty Landlord under the iron hanging sign.

03

Execute Checklist

Occupy your allocated bench, consult the chalkboards, and tackle your culinary & drinking task list.

04

Clear the Tab

Settle your coin and paper with the host, collect your receipt stamp, and bid farewell to the regulars.