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Discover excellent independents in and around Pork Pie & Stilton Country

Great Food Club guides you to brilliant independent food & drink businesses in the East Midlands. Browse our recommendations HERE.

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Every business we recommend has been vetted by our team. Ten are below, with their exclusive member offers. Hundreds more of our tips are waiting to be discovered…

Alfresco dining or drinking area & Pub in Leicestershire

The Crown Inn at Old Dalby

The Crown at Old Dalby in Leicestershire is as handsome and welcoming as they come – somewhere to really kick back and enjoy your food…
Delivery or Takeaway & Farm shop & Producer in Lincolnshire

Redhill Farm Free Range Pork

Redhill Farm of Lincolnshire raises what could well be the United Kingdom’s best pork – it is the winner of a raft of awards, including Great Food Club Producer of the Year..
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Inn & Pub in Rutland

The Olive Branch

A past Good Pub Guide choice for overall UK Pub of the Year, the relaxed yet polished Olive Branch in Clipsham, Rutland, is consistently excellent…
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The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food is the learning hub for Britain’s artisan food revival, offering superb tutors and equipment…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Restaurant in Lincolnshire

The Crown

A bustling pub/hotel/restaurant located in the heart of historic Stamford, offering traditional British dishes with plenty of modern twists and locally sourced ingredients…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Rutland

The King’s Arms

This 17-century country pub and smokehouse is situated between Oakham and Uppingham in pretty Rutland. It’s a little bit special…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Tap & Run

The Tap & Run in Upper Broughton, Nottinghamshire, is a stylish, modern and cosy pub that’s good for dining or a relaxing drink at the bar…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Hotel & Restaurant in Rutland

Hambleton Hall

Hambleton Hall on the banks of Rutland Water is one of the most special places to eat and stay in Britain, combining luxury with Michelin-starred cooking…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Restaurant in Derbyshire

The Prince of Wales

Rowley’s at The Prince of Wales in Baslow, Derbyshire, serves simple, seasonal, local ingredients cooked with skill in a laid-back restaurant…

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Discover excellent independents in and around Pork Pie & Stilton Country

Find special food independents near you

The Crown Inn at Old Dalby

Redhill Farm Free Range Pork

The Olive Branch

The School of Artisan Food

The Crown

The King’s Arms

The Tap & Run

Hambleton Hall

The Prince of Wales

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