New Leicester city centre bar RonnieRoos opening in hidden location with unique outdoor space
It will offer a selection of 'global tapas' dishes
Becky JonesWhat's On Writer
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A new bar and tapas venue is set to open soon in Leicester city centre - in a hidden location.
RonnieRoos is opening in Millstone Lane, although you won't be able to see much of it when you walk down the street.
The venue is tucked away to the rear of the former restaurant The Boot Room, where there is an indoor bar area and an impressive Victorian courtyard, which the owners say makes RonnieRoos a unique offering in the city.
The bar - which customers will be able to access via a gateway on Millstone Lane - aims to offer a unique, friendly and fun environment for friends to enjoy a drink and relax.
We were invited in for an exclusive sneak peek before the venue opens, and as you can see in the gallery below, it looks fantastic.
Inside new city centre bar RonnieRoos
RonnieRoos is being launched by business partners Tony Thraves and John Roux, and is named after John's son, and Tony's godson, Ronnie Roux.
According to Tony and John, who are property developers by trade, they first saw an opportunity for a unique venue when they started to develop the building into apartments and offices for their now landlord.
They reckoned it would be ideal for a bar, with the Victorian courtyard being the perfect outside space.
(Image: Chris De Bretton-Gordon)
RonnieRoos will have a range of beers and ciders, which may change in response to customer preferences. The selection will include Carling, Estrella Damm, Guinness, Hobgoblin, Kingstone Press, Thatchers, and a couple of hand pulls.
There will also be Whitley Neill gins and fever tree mixers, alongside Tuilagin gins, plus a balanced wine list and a cocktail menu which is currently being devised.
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Customers will be able to enjoy a selection of 'global tapas' dishes, such as Moroccan meatballs with yogurt, harissa and flatbreads, salt and pepper calamari with lemon mayo, Goan chicken and lentil curry and parathas, and Lebanese chicken kebabs and lamb koftas with tabbouleh and flatbreads.
There will also be daily specials, and vegetarian and vegan options will be available.
As for the style of RonnieRoos, you can expect a mix of industrial art with everything bespoke, recycled and handmade.
There's even a 25ft Christmas tree in the courtyard. It was originally installed for the bar's planned opening in November, which had to be postponed due to coronavirus. However, the owners have decided to keep the tree so people can get some enjoyment out of it.
The courtyard is covered with a canopy, which is fully vented along the top and middle, creating a good air flow throughout.
RonnieRoos is set to open on Monday, April 12, if restrictions are lifted as planned.
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