The Belmont Hotel, Leicester

You'll find this stalwart right on De Montfort Street, and it's exactly what Leicester needs - a pub that genuinely never shuts its doors. The fact it's open 24/7 isn't just a gimmick; it's a lifeline for night shift workers heading home at dawn, students cramming through the night, and anyone who fancies a proper pint at an unconventional hour. The Belmont doesn't pretend to be anything fancy, and that's precisely its charm. The interior feels lived-in rather than designed, with that particular brand of warmth you only get in pubs that have seen decades of proper use. You're as likely to find a group of nurses finishing a late shift as you are students from De Montfort University pregaming before a night out.