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Your guide to the best food & drink independents in Rutland

Rutland is home to some brilliant country pubs, wonderful restaurants and high-quality producers. ‘Multum in parvo’ is the county motto, meaning ‘much in little’, and rural Rutland indeed packs a mighty punch when it comes to food and drink. Led by Rutland editor Anna, Great Food Club will guide you to the very best independent Rutland restaurants, pubs, producers, farm shops and delis, with some fantastic member offers thrown in.

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Here are the food and drink independents we love in this region and their member offers, with more coming soon…

Bakery in Lincolnshire & Rutland

B is for Brownie

The most luxurious, rich, smooth and flavour-packed brownies you could hope to find – made in Rutland with single-origin chocolate…
Restaurant in Rutland

Barnsdale Lodge

This Rutland hotel/restaurant is all about comfort, good customer service and local sourcing. It’s TV presenter Julia Bradbury’s favourite local eatery…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Barrowden & Wakerley Community Shop

A friendly, not-for-profit, rural community shop and café offering a fine selection of locally sourced food and drink…
Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Rutland

Bat & Bottle

Specialist importer of Italian wines with a passion for – and unrivalled knowledge of – its chosen subject…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Castle Cottage Cafe

Secluded and individual fully licensed town-centre café offering simple and delicious breakfasts, lunches and afternoon teas in a charming oasis of calm…
Café & Pub & Restaurant in Rutland

Don Paddy’s

Don Paddy’s in Uppingham is a friendly, bustling and perennially popular cafe, bar and restaurant offering good food and drink from a varied menu…
Deli/cafe in Leicestershire & Rutland

Ferneley’s Dairy Barn Café

Ferneley’s makes and serves superb ice cream using milk from its herd of Holstein and Friesian cows. Offering breakfasts and light lunches too, you can see the cattle as you tuck in…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Fika

Fika in Oakham is independent and very good. Try the Swedish buns called Semla – they are so, so good…
Brewery & Pub in Rutland

Grainstore Brewery Tap

Upstairs is an award-winning brewery, downstairs is a traditional pub serving at least 10 magnificent beers. You can smell the hops. UK Own Brew Pub of the Year in the Good Pub Guide 2014…
Bakery in Rutland

Hambleton Bakery Exton

Crowned Britain’s Best Bakery by ITV1, Hambleton Bakery traditionally produces a mouthwatering array of breads and pastries in its woodfired oven…
Bakery in Rutland

Hambleton Bakery Oakham

Crowned Britain’s Best Bakery by ITV1, Hambleton Bakery traditionally produces a mouthwatering array of breads and pastries in its giant woodfired oven…
Bakery & Butcher & Deli/cafe & Producer in Rutland

Hambleton Farms Fine Foods

Hambleton Farms Fine Foods of Oakham in Rutland is a farm, bakery, butchery and deli, creating enticing and award-winning food…
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…
Producer in Rutland

Helen Buff Handmade Chocolates

Bespoke chocolates handmade in Rutland using high-quality Belgian chocolate and an array of moulds, to produce unique designs…
Pub in Rutland

Jackson Stops

Classic country pub offering well-cooked, locally-sourced food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in comfortable surroundings…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Kavanagh’s Tea Room

Kavanagh’s in Oakham is a light, airy and pretty tea room complete with vintage china – a great spot for afternoon tea…
Pub in Rutland

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…
Inn & Restaurant in Rutland

Lake Isle

Lake Isle is a double AA Rosette restaurant and hotel in the lovely Rutland town of Uppingham with an excellent reputation for lovingly prepared seasonal food and fantastic wine…
Bakery & Caterer in Rutland

Lotus Bakery

A classically trained pâtissier who creates modern, elegant pastries and desserts and sells them at Rutland and Northamptonshire farmers’ markets and food festivals…
Pub in Rutland

Mill Street Pub & Kitchen

A pub in the heart of Oakham serving British dishes with a modern twist, offering good quality and variety …
Street food in Leicestershire & Rutland

Nelo’s Coffee Indulgence

A fixture at Oakham’s Wednesday market, Nelo’s Coffee Indulgence operates from a converted Italian Piaggio Ape…
Farm shop in Rutland

Northfield Farm Shop

Specialising in rare-breed, high-welfare meat raised on site, Northfield Farm also sells award-winning pies and local produce…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Otters Smokehouse and Deli

Fish smoked traditionally over whole logs – plus a delicious selection of cheese – are specialities at this family-run Rutland deli…
Bakery in Rutland

Rutland Cake Company

An Oakham-based cake maker but also a café open for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and of course, cake…
Food school in Rutland

Rutland Cookery School

Launched in Oakham by acclaimed chef Robin Stewart, this cookery school offers a full range of courses from bread-making to sushi to knife skills…
Restaurant in Rutland

Sarpech

Sarpech in Oakham is a stylish Indian restaurant and wine bar. It’s a welcoming and comfortable space where you can enjoy fantastic drinks, excellent Indian food and top-class service…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Scandimania Coffee House

What a little gem Scandimania is! It’s tiny, but don’t let that put you off – this is Scandi chic with delicious food…
Producer in Rutland

Sloeberry Spirits

Maker of award-winning Melton Mowbray Sloe Gin, Wild Damson Whisky, Blackberry Vodka and other fine tipples…
Brewery in Rutland

Stoney Ford Brew Co

A small-batch brewery inspired by the town of Stamford, producing beers made with English-only hops and East Anglian malt…
Pub in Rutland

The Black Bull

A welcoming and cosy thatched village pub where the food is home cooked, the ingredients are locally sourced from high quality suppliers, and the beer’s good…
Hotel & Restaurant in Rutland

The Falcon Hotel

The Falcon Hotel is a quietly elegant 16th century coaching inn in the heart of Uppingham, Rutland. Expect food to match the setting…
Pub in Rutland

The Fox & Hounds Hotel

This pub overlooking Exton village green is one of the most handsome in the region, and the service, food and drink live up to its looks…
Restaurant in Rutland

The Marquess of Exeter

Situated in one of Rutland’s prettiest villages, the Marquess is a rustic village pub crossed with a sophisticated hotel-restaurant, and it cooks the classics with skill…
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…
Butcher in Rutland

The Rutland Charcuterie Company

Excellent quality, award-wining salamis and air-dried meats, including classy coppa and brilliant bresaola…
Pub in Rutland

The Wheatsheaf

From the outside it looks like your typical village pub – and you get a nice village pub vibe on the inside too – but it’s not till the food arrives that you realise you’re somewhere special…
Pub in Rutland

The White Lion

A cosy, relaxed village pub in a beautiful setting, serving honest, locally sourced pub food…
Restaurant in Rutland

The Wicked Witch

Quirkily-styled village restaurant, which has gained a reputation for good quality, inventive cooking via its interesting menus and talented head chef…
Producer in Rutland

Two Chimps Coffee

This Oakham-based coffee roastery specialises in unusual and delicious coffee subscriptions that are tailored to your taste…
Producer in Rutland

Vivia Crump’s Chutney

Small-batch chutneys made in Rutland, packed with inspiring flavours and textures – perfect partners to a whole host of dishes…
Producer in Rutland

Whissendine Windmill

Built in 1809, miller Nigel Moon bought Whissendine Windmill in 1995 – he is welcoming and enthusiastic to visitors…

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