Mac Rating: 5.00 | Votes: 1 | Date: 19/06/2026 21:20:00

Billed as Leicester's premier loft bar and terrace, this first-floor cocktail bar and event space sits in the heart of the city centre with an entrance on Albion Street. It pitches itself at people who love good drinks without fuss, serving a full menu of beers, wines, spirits and home-created and classic cocktails mixed by its bartenders. A relaxed but stylish feel makes it a popular choice for a night out or a private celebration. The space combines a main bar area with a terrace, holding up to around a hundred and twenty to a hundred and sixty guests depending on layout. A DJ booth and disco ball are ready to go, and a late licence running to two or three in the morning depending on the night keeps the party going well past the point many city-centre bars call last orders. R&B fills the floor on Friday and Saturday nights from late evening onwards. Private hire is central to the business, with the venue available Sunday to Thursday for birthdays, weddings, engagements, product launches, work gatherings and Christmas parties. Bespoke drinks packages can be pre-ordered to kick off an event, and an in-house DJ and security can be arranged, while guests are welcome to bring their own catering since the bar has no kitchen of its own. Low minimum spends and flexible packages make it accessible for a range of budgets. Being on the first floor with no lift, the Loft is not step-free, a practical limitation worth noting, but it does offer dedicated parking at the rear accessed via Albion Street. Access to decorate the space on the day of an event adds to its appeal for organisers wanting to personalise their celebration. With its combination of crafted cocktails, a dance-ready layout and a genuinely late licence, the Loft Bar has positioned itself as a versatile option in Leicester's nightlife, equally suited to a lively weekend out or an exclusive private function. The emphasis throughout is on letting guests focus on the occasion while the team handle the drinks and the atmosphere.