Food and drink 
-  A Taste of Rutland!

Delightful places to eat in Rutland

 

The White Horse - Empingham

The White Horse Inn a two minute stroll from the Cottage.  The pub is typically English and offers good food at reasonable prices with a variety of well kept real ales. Children made welcome Telephone 01780 460221 www.whitehorserutland.co.uk

 

Nicks Restaurant – Oakham

A  fantastic place serving good food and fine wine

Telephone 01572 723199  www.nicksrestaurant.co.uk

 

The Admiral Hornblower - Oakham

A good family pub, excellent  food, often has a carvery with great service and atmosphere Telephone 01572 723004 www.hornblowerhotel.co.uk

 

The Finch's Arms - Hambleton

The pub and restaurant, serving good food in a relaxed atmosphere

Telephone 01572 756575

 

The Wheatsheaf – Greetham

Great food, cooked freshly to order, at a reasonable price. Good atmosphere, with friendly staff and proprietors. Children made welcome. Telephone 01572 812325

www.wheatsheaf-greetham.co.uk 

 

The Fox and Hounds  - Exton

A 17th Century stone building serving traditional English and Italian food, with home made pizzas a speciality (pizzas available evenings only).  Telephone 01572 812403 www.foxandhoundsrutland.co.uk

 

The Dining Room – Oakham

Good Indian cuisine with great service  Telephone: 01572 722479

 

 

The  Grainstore Brewery Oakham

The Grainstore Brewery is situated close to the railway station in Oakham. The Grainstore offers tours of the brew house and a range of excellent home-brewed beers to sample.  Has live music on occasion  Telephone 01572 770065

 

Slipcote –  Whissendine  Oakham

A cosy Bistro only open Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings, great food and service Telephone.   01664 474333

 

Michelin Rated Dining in Rutland:

 

Hambleton Hall

Stunning food, wine and service with fabulous views across Rutland Water Telephone 01572 756 991 www.hambletonhall.com

 

The Olive Branch - Clipsham

Crowned Michelin Pub of the year 2008 and is situated in the small village of Clipsham, just 2 miles from the A1.  Serving traditional and innovative pub food, real ales and fine wines at affordable prices Telephone 01780 410355 www.theolivebranchpub.com

 

Stamford has a wealth of pubs and restaurants – a few as a starter!

 

 

The Crown Hotel Stamford

A full of life pub and restaurant in the heart of Stamford their menus offer the best of British and European dishes all cooked to order.  Telephone 01780 763136
www.thecrownhotelstamford.co.uk

 

Jim's Yard – Stamford

High quality food served for lunch and dinner, they are in possession of the  Michelin Red Guide's Bib Gourmand and  have retained it for six consecutive years. Telephone 01780 756080

www.jimsyard.biz

 

The George Hotel Stamford

The George of Stamford is a beautiful 16th century old coaching inn with log fires, oak panelled restaurant, a walled monastery garden, a cobbled courtyard decorated with hanging baskets - all in keeping with the style of Stamford. Fantastic traditional cuisine  Telephone 01780 750750