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Restaurants in Rutland: The Barnsdale

A return visit to an old favourite to celebrate The Barnsdale’s second anniversary under the custodianship of The Signet Collection, who have treated the country house hotel to a comprehensive makeover and present their spring/summer menus for 2025 It has been two years exactly since The Signet Collection took over The Barnsdale, and we’re thrilled to report that whilst the place is updated, and whilst it’s now looking very smart indeed, the heart and soul of the place remains. When I met the company’s owner, Hector Ross, at the reopening event, I remarked that the reinvention of the hotel was akin to the replacement of the old Land Rover Defender to the new, rebooted and very impressive model. In its old...

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Rutland Food History: Stilton Cheese

This month Uppingham will welcome around 200 classic cars into the Market Place, as the annual Stilton Cheese Classic Vehicle...

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Dining Out at The Falcon Hotel

Looking out over the Market Place of Uppingham, The Falcon Hotel has been a familiar presence in the town from...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Hambleton Hall

Fresh awards and the prospect of Aaron Patterson’s spring menus ensure there is a sufficient justification for a return visit to...

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Restaurants in Rutland: The Olive Branch

As 2024 draws to a close, so too does the 25th anniversary year of The Olive Branch at Clipsham, a...

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Christmas Food in Rutland and Stamford

Discover how to create a traditional Rutland and Stamford Christmas lunch, featuring indulgent recipes and the finest local produce. Elevate...

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Dining Out at Blossoms

Since a comprehensive refurbishment in 2020, Rutland Hall Hotel has really blossomed, and nowhere is that more evident than with...

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Dining Out at Milly’s Bistro

Fresh menus and a horsebox bar on the terrace in which to enjoy an al fresco aperitif. Milly’s at The...

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Dining Out at the Nevill Arms

This month we’re enjoying a brilliant dining experience in a very pretty setting with a visit to Medbourne’s Nevill Arms....

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Dining Out at The King’s Arms

What do you get if you combine a quintessentially ‘Rutland’ pub, with a chef determined to make the most of...

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Dining Out at The White Horse

It’s a quality pub restaurant that’s great all year round. You’ll never experience the winter blues here – despite the shade...

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Dining Out at The Olive Branch

Clipsham’s super Olive Branch is still, first and foremost a pub: friendly, pretty, rustic and relaxed… but with wonderful new...

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Dining Out at Rutland Hall’s Blossoms

Superb dining within the beautifully refurbished Rutland Hall estate. This month we’re championing a superb waterside restaurant for locals! ‘To...

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Dining Out at The Wisteria Hotel

Offering a wonderfully warm welcome, a great setting in which to dine and a great new menu, this month we’re...

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Dining Out at The White Horse

A new general manager, a new menu, a revised drinks offering, plus an outdoor restaurant with bar, barbecue and pizza oven… expect...

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Dining Out at Hambleton Hall

A return visit to Hambleton Hall this month celebrates a wonderful setting, a warm welcome and of course, the exceptional dining...

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Dining Out: The Barnsdale

One of Rutland’s most beloved dining rooms and hotels has reopened under new ownership, with a new name and new...

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Dining Out at No.23 in Uppingham

Uppingham’s newest restaurant has already enjoyed huge praise from diners for its exceptional dishes, elegant setting and wonderful staff. This...

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Dining Out at The Exeter Arms, Barrowden

It’s very much a dining room for all seasons. With a log burner, and a warm welcome, this month’s restaurant recommendation...

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The Rutland Vineyard

This month we’ve discovered a stunning place to sit and take in the views. Tim & Zoe Beaver have created...

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Dining Out at Hambleton Hall

Dining out in Rutland doesn’t get any better than enjoying dinner at Hambleton Hall, not simply because of the lovely...

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Dining Out: The Crown, Uppingham

It’s a jewel in the crown that is Uppingham, and finger’s crossed, 2022 will bring a whole year of uninterrupted...