Find a great Pub in your region

Welcome to your ultimate guide to the best independent pubs in Leicestershire, Rutland, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire. Our mission is to help you find your perfect pub experience by showcasing only the best pubs in the region, all listed on merit. Whether you’re looking for a cosy country pub near you or want to explore the area’s culinary scene, our good pub food guide has got you covered. With our extensive knowledge of the region, we’ll help you find the best pub food near you. So, sit back, relax, and let us guide you on your next pub adventure.

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DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Red Lion, Great Bowden

A village pub with its own farm makes for delicious meals served in stylish surroundings – and the garden is a real gem…
Award Winners & DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Reindeer

Award winning Nottinghamshire village gastropub in Hoveringham. Perfect to enjoy a lovely meal, a refreshing pint or while away a few hours watching village cricket from the terrace…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Derbyshire

The Remarkable Hare

The Remarkable Hare is a dog-friendly pub, popular with locals and visitors alike. The Sunday roasts are particularly popular…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Northamptonshire

The Rose & Crown

The best food pub in Northamptonshire? The judges of the county’s 2013/14 food and drink awards think so. And CAMRA likes their cask ales, too…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Royal Oak

Classy rural dining pub with rooms serving north Leicestershire and beyond…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak in Great Dalby, Leicestershire, is an enticing thatched village pub that uses high-quality local suppliers and seasonal ingredients…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Derbyshire

The Royal Oak at Hurdlow

The Royal Oak at Hurdlow is a stone-built Peak District pub serving hearty homemade classics and an array of ales…
Deli & DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub & SHOPPING – ALL TYPES in Leicestershire

The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe

Cosy village pub serving meals throughout the day and traditional ales brewed by Everards…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Rutland & Derby

A passionately-run city centre pub, showing real attention to detail and offering well-cooked comfort food alongside a good drinks range…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Sir John Borlase Warren

The Sir John Borlase Warren stands at Canning Circus, near Nottingham city centre. It’s a ‘proper pub’ offering cask ales and hearty food…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Lincolnshire

The Six Bells, Witham-on-the-Hill

This laid-back country pub serves fantastic seasonal food and drink and was recently awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Northamptonshire

The Snooty Fox

Fine dining including lobster, caviar and air dried beef all appear on the menu of this chic pub in a quaint Northamptonshire village…
Pub in Leicestershire

The Sorrel Fox

Fans of Charnwood Brewery’s beers will love The Sorrel Fox micropub – it’s a great place to meet up with a pal for a catch-up…
Award Winners & DINING – ALL TYPES & OTHER & Pub in Leicestershire

The Stag & Hounds

The Stag & Hounds in Burrough on the Hill, Leicestershire, was our Dining Pub of the Year 2020/21. The food is right out the top drawer…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Star Inn 1744

The Star at Thrussington in Leicestershire is a professionally run village inn with rooms. Expect well-cooked classic dishes and well-kept cask beer…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Station Hotel

This charming Victorian pub was taken over by Lincoln Green Brewing Company in 2017 and has since been transformed into a fine establishment…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Stratford Haven

Beer fans will love The Stratford Haven, it’s part of the Castle Rock Brewery group and its cask and keg offering is excellent…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Lincolnshire

The Strugglers Inn, Lincoln

This proper boozer is a must for real ale fans and its location is pretty special, too…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Sun Inn, Great Easton

The Sun Inn is a fantastic pub with a real field-to-fork approach. Recently renovated, it’s a warm and welcoming space…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Northamptonshire

The Swan at Braybrooke

A traditional rural inn offering good food and cask ales – named Best Northamptonshire Pub or Restaurant in the Great Food Club Awards 2015…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Leicestershire

The Swan Inn, Mountsorrel

Recognised for its excellent beer and characterful setting, The Swan Inn was awarded CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022 for Loughborough and North West Leicestershire…
DINING – ALL TYPES & 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…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Cambridgeshire

The Three Hills

The Three Hills in Bartlow, Cambridgeshire, is a restored 17th century pub with rooms. In 2021, it came 22nd in the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Cambridgeshire

The Three Horseshoes

The Three Horseshoes is a fantastic gastropub located in the Cambridgeshire village of Madingley. It’s another top offering from the Cambs Cuisine group…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Derbyshire

The Tickled Trout

A village dining pub with a passion for locally sourced ingredients and Italian cooking. Think Derbyshire lamb with spicy arrabiatta sauce and farfalle pasta…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Lincolnshire

The Tobie Norris

This former bell foundry, with its gnarled wood beams, open fires and ancient flagstones, is one of the most characterful pubs in the UK, plus it serves good real ale, wine and food…
Award Winners & DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Northamptonshire

The Tollemache Arms

The Tolly is a beautiful thatched pub in Harrington, Northamptonshire. It’s won multiple awards for it’s village-feel and locally-inspired menu…
Pub in Leicestershire

The Two-Tailed Lion

The Two-Tailed Lion in Leicester is a post craft-beer revolution version of a classic British pub, serving brilliant beers and sandwiches in a fabulous environment…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Nottinghamshire

The Unicorn’s Head, Langar

The Unicorn’s Head is a beautiful village pub and now it’s under new ownership, things are about to get even better…
DINING – ALL TYPES & Pub in Rutland

The Vaults of Uppingham

The Vaults is a charming traditional pub located in Uppingham’s historic Market Place. Expect hearty meals, real ales and excellent wines…