A small area buzzing with independent shops, restaurants, bars and cafe's all within walking distance from each other- you could honestly have a chilled night out on one street. Popular with the locals, more and more bars and eateries are popping up on the road. When hearing that a new bar and restaurant named Cultura had opened I was keen to test the waters..and what better way to get a feel for a place than wine time with your best friends?
Situated at the top of Queens Road, Cultura combines a rustic, wooden interior with a modern and urban style exterior with outdoor seating too. Opening only a few months ago, the owners openly state that they have work to do before achieving their vision of the restaurant yet despite this business seems to be booming!
I visited on a somewhat grey day in Leicester however this space will be perfect in the Summer months for al fresco dining and drinks in the sun. We took our chances and settled outside to people watch and sip wine whilst catching up.
The house rosé was a delicious Californian Zinfandel blush named the Old Station and went down a treat- especially when priced at £14.95 a bottle!
The air turned chillier and we made our way inside. I couldn't but notice the quaint, mismatched chairs and some beautiful old wooden and iron stools. Exposed brickwork (not shown on my photo!) and plants and candles on each table were a nice touch that made what could have been a bare space far more cosy.
As we sipped our wine my attentions turned to the food being brought out to the upstairs restaurant. The smells were amazing and I couldn't help but peek at the menu- blades of beef, leg of lamb and burgers with chorizo and mozzerella were calling my name! On this occasion I had already had dinner but the sight of sweet potato chips- my weakness- twisted my arm!
One of my girlfriends ordered the homemade chunky chips and we nibbled companionably. Both portions were crunchy and crisp on the outside with soft, fluffy potato inside and, for my friend, the right level of chunkiness- very important when promised chunky chips!
Alongside the main menu there is also a bar menu of small bites to nibble on whilst having a drink that aren't currently featured on the website. You can see the menu here. It's worth noting that as the months have progressed and the restaurant has developed so too has the menu. Many of the dishes have stayed the same and if anything the menu has simply expanded so I will definitely be coming back for a meal and to update you all!
Do you have any local gems in your area? Let me know!
G x
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