Sommar is one of Leicester’s most talked about openings of the year.
The craft beer bar is home to Sommar’s range of own brewery beers as well as a number of guest ales and lagers, an incredibly well stocked craft can fridge, premium cocktails, a top gin selection, freshly roasted coffee and more.
Sommar is independently owned and operated and alongside the drinks line-up Sommar also runs a fantastic range of weekly entertainment. From free comedy every Tuesday, to live music and free entry every Friday, the bar is packed with plenty of reasons to have a good time.
Of course, Sommar has a huge focus on beer, with their own brewery just across the Midlands in Birmingham, and every Thursday is their Flight Night, meaning if you buy 3 1/3s you’ll receive a 4th on the house. But if beer isn’t your thing, don’t miss out on their cocktails because Sommar offers 2 for £12 across their full cocktail menu every single day of the week.
Describe Sommar in 5 words for anyone who hasn’t visited?
Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Live entertainment
What made you choose to open your first venue outside the West Midlands in Leicester?
Initially, we began selling our beers to a variety of bars within Leicester, and having visited the city many times, we fell in love with the craft beer scene there and felt we would make a great addition to it. We love the independent built relationships with the likes of St Martin’s House where guests can receive a discount or ORSO coffee who supply our beans directly to us. We’re keen to support the independent scene where possible.
What is unique about the brewery?
Great question. At our Birmingham-based Brewery we brew up to 5 beers per week, all of which are kegged on a tap-to-order basis, meaning that all of our beer is freshly brewed that week. Guests who visit our Brewery can sit literally feet away from our 5 fermentation vessels (FVs) and brewing equipment.
You also offer premium cocktails, what can people expect from the cocktail menu?
Our guests can expect 2 for £12 cocktails all day, every day regardless of the time. We’ve worked extremely hard on our cocktail menu trying to add little our personalised touches where possible, for example our espresso martini is made using freshly roasted beans! Delicious!
What sets Sommar apart from other bars in Leicester?
We’ve tried our hardest to be as inclusive to all as possible, if you don’t enjoy craft beer we offer a range of traditional lagers, a range of ciders and more, we have a programme of live events including a weekly comedy club and live music, all of which are completely free for our guests.
Sommar is at 6 Hotel Street. Find out more on their website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
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