The Rose & Crown in Tilton on the Hill is an attractive village free house combining a traditional bar with a candlelit stone restaurant. This Grade II-listed former coaching inn, believed to date back to at least 1707, has a timber-framed core that suggests even deeper roots.
Menus change regularly and lean on local, seasonal produce, with plenty of choice and a focus on high-quality ingredients and strong cooking. Starters might include beef shin crumpet with truffle mayonnaise and pickled onions, or Lincolnshire Poacher twice-baked soufflé with crispy onions and chives. Mains could feature Gressingham duck breast with duck-fat fondant potatoes and butternut squash, or sticky Asian cod with egg noodles and tenderstem broccoli.
The Garden Room, with its log fire and fire pits, suits Sunday lunches, family get-togethers and parties. A thoughtful wine list, Champagnes, local gin and beers from Round Corner Brewing in Melton Mowbray underline its free-house status. The Rose & Crown also plays an active role in village life, supporting local events.
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