The 72 Bar & Restaurant

You're walking down Brazil Street in the Lanes, past independent shops, and you spot The 72—the sort of place that feels like it's been waiting for you to discover it. Inside, it's all dark wood and mood lighting, with a bar that takes itself seriously enough to make proper cocktails but not so seriously you feel like you need to dress up. The food is contemporary British done right; nothing pretentious, just good ingredients handled well. It's become the kind of spot where Leicester people actually want to eat and drink, not just pass through.