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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 & Delivery or Takeaway 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…
Delivery or Takeaway & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Rutland

Bat & Bottle

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

Bisbrooke Artisans

Bisbrooke Artisans of Rutland produce organic sourdough bread. The care that goes into the baking, and the quality of ingredients used shine through…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Deli/cafe & 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 & Delivery or Takeaway 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 & Delivery or Takeaway 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 & Delivery or Takeaway 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 mouthwatering breads and pastries in its woodfired oven…
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…
Bakery & Butcher & Deli/cafe & Delivery or Takeaway & Producer in Rutland

Hambletons

Hambletons of Rutland is a farm, bakery, butchery and deli, creating enticing and award-winning food…
Delivery or Takeaway & Producer in Rutland

Helen Buff Handmade Chocolates

Helen Buff hand-makes high-quality bespoke chocolates in Rutland, producing an array of unique designs…
Restaurant in Rutland

Hitchen’s Barn

Hitchen’s Barn in Oakham is an independent restaurant offering local ingredients, skilful cooking and a lovely setting…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & Pub in Rutland

Jackson Stops

Classic country pub offering well-cooked, locally-sourced food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere in comfortable surroundings…
Delivery or Takeaway & Farm shop in Rutland

June’s Farm

June’s Farm in Whitwell is a micro-farm on six acres near Rutland Water. All of June’s meat boxes contain antibiotic-free, slow-grown pork, beef or lamb…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & Delivery or Takeaway & 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…
Caterer & Delivery or Takeaway & Restaurant in Rutland

Knife, Fork and Spooner

Knife, Fork and Spooner is a relaxed and stylish supper club (and caterer) in Ketton, Rutland. Expect innovative, creative food…
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 in Rutland

Lily & Honey Bakery

Lily & Honey Bakery in Oakham offers sourdough loaves and other treats baked freshly on the premises each day by owners Robert and Nicolle Bradbury…
Delivery or Takeaway & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Rutland

Lotts of Wine

With his Wine & Spirit Education Trust qualification and passion for viticulture, Stephen Lott has sourced a unique selection of excellent wines…
Bakery & Caterer & Delivery or Takeaway 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…
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…
Delivery or Takeaway & Farm shop & Producer in Rutland

Northfield Farm

Northfield Farm in Rutland has been farming rare and traditional breeds of British beef and lamb for two generations. It produces seriously good meat…
Bar & Delivery or Takeaway & Restaurant in Rutland

Orbis of Oakham

Orbis in Oakham serves global food in the form of small plates and sharing dishes. There’s a great range of cocktails, too…
Deli/cafe in Rutland

Otters Deli

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

Rutland Cookery School

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

Sarpech Wine Bar & Restaurant

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…
Pub in Rutland

The Blue Ball at Braunston

The Blue Ball at Braunston is a charming thatched village pub. Several Great Food Club members recommended it as their favourite…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & 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…
Hotel & Pub in Rutland

The Finch’s Arms

The Finch’s Arms is an 18th-century pub with rooms, located on the Hambleton Peninsula. Enjoy stunning views over Rutland Water and once you’ve finished your meal, why not enjoy a stroll?…
Deli/cafe & Delivery or Takeaway in Rutland

The Larder

The Larder in Oakham is our Café of the Year 2020. Its local-sourcing policy and outstandingly varied and interesting menu ensure it stands out…
Restaurant in Rutland

The Marquess of Exeter

The Marquess of Exeter in Lyddington is a food-focused pub, with experienced head chef Misi Bencsik’s skilful cooking impressing…
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…
Alfresco dining or drinking area & 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…
Delivery or Takeaway & 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

The White Lion in Whissendine is a relaxed, cosy pub in a beautiful village setting. It’s the sort of traditional hostelry where you can really kick back…
Delivery or Takeaway & Producer in Rutland

Two Chimps Coffee

This Oakham-based coffee roastery specialises in unusual and delicious coffee subscriptions that are tailored to your taste…
Delivery or Takeaway & Wine, beer, cider, spirits in Leicestershire & Rutland

Viva Vino

Viva Vino is a fun way to buy wine, without all the pomp. But this doesn’t stop the wines or service being interesting or professional…
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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