The Earl of Stamford · Sach’s Kitchen

African-Indian fusion food in Birstall, Leicester

Welcome to The Earl of Stamford, home of Sach’s Kitchen: bold curries, sizzling grills and Kenyan-Indian favourites, cooked fresh in a warm, friendly pub on Front Street, Birstall.

Food Wednesday to Sunday

Beer garden and cosy bar

Takeaway on Deliveroo and Just Eat

Welcome to Birstall’s fusion pub

Great food, drinks and atmosphere under one roof

The Earl of Stamford is a traditional pub in Birstall, Leicester, and home to Sach’s Kitchen, where African and Indian flavours come together. Our kitchen combines authentic spices, fresh ingredients and real passion to create dishes that are bold, flavourful and a little different.

Whether it’s a family meal, a night out with friends or a pint after work, you’ll find a warm welcome, cask ales, pub games, cosy indoor seating and a beer garden for sunny days.

Freshly cooked African-Indian fusion food

Cask ales and pub games

Beer garden and car park to the side

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The Earl of Stamford pub on Front Street, Birstall, with car park to the side

The Earl of Stamford, Front Street, Birstall

Sach’s Kitchen

Bold flavours from two culinary worlds

At Sach’s Kitchen, food is our passion. Every plate is cooked fresh, from rich Indian curries to Kenyan-style dishes on the bone and fusion favourites you won’t find anywhere else in Birstall.

Creamy curry in a terracotta dish from Sach's Kitchen

Curries & biryanis

From chicken tikka masala and butter chicken to lamb rogan josh, prawn bhuna and dum biryani, with naans and rice to share.

Curry in a karahi dish from Sach's Kitchen

Kenyan-Indian specials

Kenyan chicken machuzi and goat curry on the bone, slow-cooked and full of flavour, plus chilli mogo, Kenyan crispy bhajia and pili pili prawns.

Mixed grill with lamb chops and kebabs from Sach's Kitchen

Grills & starters

Chicken tikka, lamb kebab, mutton chops and wings in jeera or chilli and lemon, straight from the grill and made for sharing.

Tagine sharer spread from Sach's Kitchen

Tagine sharers

A sizzling clay tagine for 2 to 4 people: Paneer & Mogo or Mix Meat, served extremely hot at the table.

Paneer tikka skewers with peppers and onion on a slate

Vegetarian favourites

Veg karahi, paneer tikka masala, matar paneer, bhindi masala and double garlic tarka daal, plus paneer tikka, Kenyan crispy bhajia and chilli paneer to start.

Garlic and coriander naan from Sach's Kitchen

Naans, rice & pizza

Fresh naans from garlic and coriander to cheese and chilli or keema, pilau and jeera rice, and stonebaked fusion pizzas topped with paneer, chicken tikka or lamb sheekh kebab.

Weekly offers

Something special every week

Make the most of Sach’s Kitchen with our regular offers. T&Cs apply, and offers can’t be used together.

Early Diner

10% off your entire bill. T&Cs apply: can’t be used with other promotions, and your table bill must be paid before 6.30pm.

Wing Wednesday

Buy a portion of wings, get the second free. Every Wednesday.

Thursday Chef’s Thali Night

£18 per person. Starter, main, naan, papad and rice.

Sunday: Kids Eat Free

One kids’ meal with every main dish ordered. Every Sunday.

Three pints of Stella Artois lager at The Earl of Stamford bar

The pub

A proper local in the heart of Birstall

The Earl of Stamford is still very much a pub: pop in for a drink without eating, catch up with friends at the bar or settle in for the evening. We serve cask ales and lagers on tap, with pub games inside and a beer garden outside.

Opening hours

The bar is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday, 4pm to 11pm (closed on Tuesdays). Food is served Wednesday to Sunday, 4.30pm to 10.30pm.

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Takeaway

Sach’s Kitchen at home

Craving bold African-Indian fusion food at home? Our dishes are available for delivery in and around Birstall through Deliveroo and Just Eat, from aromatic curries and sizzling grills to fusion favourites packed with spice.

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Questions

Your questions answered

What kind of food does The Earl of Stamford serve?

The Earl of Stamford is home to Sach’s Kitchen, which cooks African-Indian fusion food: Indian curries and biryanis alongside Kenyan dishes such as Machuzi chicken and goat curry on the bone, chilli mogo and pili pili prawns. There are also tagine sharers, grills, stonebaked pizzas and plenty of vegetarian dishes. See our full menu.

How do I book a table?

Send us a booking enquiry with the form on our Contact page, choosing your date, time slot and group size. For groups of 8 or more, please call us on 0116 478 0383.

When is food served?

Sach’s Kitchen serves food Wednesday to Sunday, 4.30pm to 10.30pm. The bar is open Monday and Wednesday to Sunday from 4pm to 11pm, and we are closed on Tuesdays.

Can I order a takeaway?

Yes. Our dishes are available for delivery through Deliveroo and Just Eat, so you can enjoy Sach’s Kitchen at home in Birstall and the surrounding area. See Take Away for details.

Do you have vegetarian dishes?

Yes. The menu has a full vegetarian section, including veg karahi, paneer tikka masala, bhindi masala and double garlic tarka daal, plus veg starters such as Kenyan crispy bhajia and chilli paneer. There is a gluten-free roti too, but please tell us about any allergy before ordering, as we can’t guarantee any dish is allergen-free.

Do you have any offers?

Yes: Early Diner gives 10% off your entire bill when it is paid before 6.30pm, Wing Wednesday is buy one portion of wings and get the second free, Thursday is Chef’s Thali Night at £18 per person, and on Sundays kids eat free with every main dish ordered. T&Cs apply, and offers can’t be combined.

Where is The Earl of Stamford?

We are on Front Street, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DQ, with a car park to the side of the pub. Find us on Google Maps for directions.

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Planning a meal out in Birstall?

Send us a booking enquiry with your date, time and group size. For groups of 8 or more, please call us.

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Or call 0116 478 0383

Book your table at The Earl of Stamford

Food Wednesday to Sunday from 4.30pm. Send us a booking enquiry, or call 0116 478 0383 for groups of 8 or more.