Leicester

western suburb · 01524

Leicester is a date by way of geography, not destination. The Becker College campus has sat empty since the 2021 closure, a quietly melancholic backdrop that flatters anyone with a humanities degree and a grievance. The town itself is a Route 9 way station between Worcester and the Brookfields, which means the move is usually a drive: hilltop views from Moore State Park, a diner stop, the reservoir at dusk. Expect modest stakes and honest scenery. Good for a second or third date when you have already agreed that ambition is overrated and you both just want to see some trees and split an entree.

$49,417

median income

$1,661

median rent

The data

Leicester by the numbers

Median individual income in Leicester is about $49.4k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Leicester pays about $1,660 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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17 spots across Leicester

Leicester
Drinks
Bocado Tapas Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,770
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
82 Winter St, Worcester, MA 01604
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,770 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bocado Tapas Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 11 PM
Tue4:30 to 11 PM
Wed4:30 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 to 11 PM
Fri4:30 PM to 12 AM
Sat12 PM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Leicester
Dining
308 Lakeside
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,207
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
308 E Main St, East Brookfield, MA 01515
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,207 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at 308 Lakeside.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 8 PM
Wed12 to 8 PM
Thu12 to 8 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Leicester
Drinks
Barbers Crossing Road House
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 1,189
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
861 N Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 1,189 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Barbers Crossing Road House.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Leicester
Dining
Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Tapas restaurant★ 4.3 · 730
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1230 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 730 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 10 PM
Wed10 AM to 10 PM
Thu10 AM to 10 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Leicester
Dining
Brady's
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 456
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
37 Mechanic St, Leominster, MA 01453
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 456 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brady's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Leicester
Activity
Bayberry Bowladrome
Bowling alley★ 4.3 · 361
Wheelchair access
Find it
326 Main St, Spencer, MA 01562
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 361 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bayberry Bowladrome.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 10 PM
Tue9 AM to 10 PM
Wed9 AM to 10 PM
Thu9 AM to 10 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Leicester
Activity
Bogey Lanes
Bowling alley★ 4.5 · 313
Wheelchair access
Find it
199 N Brookfield Rd, East Brookfield, MA 01515
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 313 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bogey Lanes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 9 PM
Tue10 AM to 9 PM
Wed10 AM to 9 PM
Thu10 AM to 9 PM
Fri10 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Leicester
Dining
Northeast Pizza
Pizza restaurant★ 4.2 · 297
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1205 Main St #3, Leicester, MA 01524
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 297 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Northeast Pizza.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sun11 AM to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Leicester
Activity
Tatnuck Driving Range
Miniature golf course★ 4.5 · 215
Wheelchair access
Find it
55 Marshall St, Leicester, MA 01524
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 215 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tatnuck Driving Range.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 8:30 PM
Tue12 to 8:30 PM
Wed12 to 8:30 PM
Thu12 to 8:30 PM
Fri12 to 8:30 PM
Sat12 to 8:30 PM
Sun12 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Leicester
Drinks
Uva Wine Bar
Bar★ 4.9 · 199
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
46 Main St, Plymouth, MA 02360
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 199 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Uva Wine Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu5 to 9 PM
FriClosed
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun1 to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Leicester
Dining
TapaVino
Restaurant$$$$★ 5 · 180
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
160 Green St Unit TH-5, Worcester, MA 01604
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 180 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at TapaVino.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Leicester
Dining
DeSouza's Catch
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 127
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
509 Stafford St, Cherry Valley, MA 01611
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 127 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DeSouza's Catch.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Maps
Leicester
Dining
Mercado Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 112
Wheelchair access
Find it
278 Shrewsbury St, Worcester, MA 01604
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mercado Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
Sat10:30 AM to 12 AM
Sun10:30 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Leicester
Dining
Leroux Liquors
Liquor store★ 4 · 68
Wheelchair access
Find it
1044 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 68 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Leroux Liquors.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 8:30 PM
Tue9 AM to 8:30 PM
Wed9 AM to 8:30 PM
Thu9 AM to 8:30 PM
Fri9 AM to 9 PM
Sat9 AM to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 8 PM
Dining
In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Leicester
Drinks
The Clock Beer & Wine
Wine store★ 4.9 · 49
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
22 Front St Ste 145, Worcester, MA 01608
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Clock Beer & Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 8 PM
Wed11 AM to 8 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 3 PM
Dining
Curbside pickup · Delivery · Drive-through · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Leicester
Drinks
Ethier's Cafe
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 23
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
52 Chestnut St, Spencer, MA 01562
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ethier's Cafe.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue6 to 11 PM
WedClosed
Thu6 to 11 PM
Fri6 to 11 PM
Sat6 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Leicester
Activity
The Links at Stakes
Indoor golf course★ 5 · 20
Wheelchair access
Find it
1285 Pleasant St, Worcester, MA 01602
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 20 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Links at Stakes.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 9 PM
Tue9 AM to 9 PM
Wed9 AM to 9 PM
Thu9 AM to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 10 PM
Sat9 AM to 10 PM
Sun9 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

Leicester

Leicester by the numbers

Local date spots

Bocado Tapas Wine Bar

308 Lakeside

Barbers Crossing Road House

Castle Cantina Tapas Bar & Restaurant

Brady's

Bayberry Bowladrome

Bogey Lanes

Northeast Pizza

Tatnuck Driving Range

Uva Wine Bar

TapaVino

DeSouza's Catch

Mercado Restaurant

Leroux Liquors

The Clock Beer & Wine

Ethier's Cafe

The Links at Stakes

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