Great days out in Leicester

Curve is situated in the heart of Leicester's Cultural Quarter

Offering entertainment venues, bars and restaurants, as well as workspaces for artists, designers and creative businesses, Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is becoming a wonderfully vibrant area and perfect for days out in Leicester. It fuses together elements of the city’s more traditional architecture with a modern twist to create a cosmopolitan cultural environment. So if you are planning a memorable day out, or an eveing with friends in Leicester's Bars, there will be something for you in the city's Cultural Quarter.

As well as Curve's state of the art building, some of the highlights of the area include:

Phoenix Square offers a unique blend of Independent Film and Digital Arts. With two cinema screens plus a micro cinema Phoenix Square is the place to watch the very best films from around the world, from cult movies to the latest indie gems. You’ll also be able to watch the best of Hollywood, including the latest 3D  blockbusters which are screened using XpanD 3D the world’s best 3D system! Phoenix Square also showcases the very best in Digital Arts. The purpose built  exhibition space, the DMU Cube, is an interactive digital arts space where poetry meets gaming, image meets sound, and performance meets installation.

For more information and to find out what’s going on at Phoenix Square visit the website or call the Box Office on 0116 242 2800.

The Soundhouse is a live music venue for touring and local acts catering to all musical genres, with amazing sound and visuals. You can enjoy real ales, cocktails, student offers, a pool room, a large beer garden and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere – so a visit to Soundhouse Leicester makes for a fantastic experience whether for a daytime pint or a full evening of live music.

The Exchange is a cosy little bar opposite Curve. Open 9am - midnight daily, serving coffees, snacks, cocktails and everything else you expect from Leicester’s newest bar. The cosy cellar is available for private hire for groups of up to 120 - call for details on 0116 251 3434.

Chutney Ivy is a unique Indian/ Bangladeshi restaurant that combines fine dining in with elegant contemporary surroundings and traditional hospitality. Shaf, the manager of Chutney Ivy tells you more: ‘We pride ourselves on the excellent quality of our food and service - the staff and I have over 25 years’ experience in the industry. I’ve kept the best recipes I’ve come across and also created my own, introducing unusual meats like ostrich (a great healthy option) and a varied selection of fish.’ Chutney Ivy offers an a la carte menu as well as both pre and post theatre menus.

 
You may also be interested in the Cultural Quarter Audio Trail which  investigates the past, present and future of Leicester's cultural quarter.