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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 for which the place has been renowned since 1980… Summer in the grounds of Hambleton Hall. Some things in life just fill you with an overwhelming sense of happiness. A warm summer day, for instance. A really nice-looking garden or time spent with family or friends enjoying good food and drink. Since 1980, Hambleton Hall has offered all of the above and more. It has also managed to remain consistently and unequivocally at the top of its game ever since it first opened its doors, obtaining its Michelin star in 1982 and retaining it ever since under its first head...

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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...

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The Good Food Awards 2021

This month we reveal the winners of our 2021 Good Food Awards. Back in October we invited our readers to...

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Dining Out: The Finch’s Arms

Now is the winter of your content, because The Finch’s Arms can welcome you in this month to enjoy roaring...

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Dining Out: The Crown, Uppingham

According to Shakespeare, uneasy is the head that wear the crown… maybe not uneasy, but Laura Totten is certainly busy...

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In Vino Veritas

That old Athenian lush, Euripides, declared that ‘where there is no wine, there is no love,’ well, there’s plenty of...

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Celebrating a return to Hambleton Hall

‘Here comes the sun,’ declared George Harrison. ‘It’s been a long cold lonely winter.’ Happily though, it looks like summer...

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The Bewicke Arms at Hallaton

This month’s dining out recommendation is simply superb! It’s a village pub restaurant that provides great quality dining in a...

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Dining Out: Barnsdale Lodge Hotel

Celebrating autumn dining at one of the area’s most well-respected dining rooms, Barnsdale Lodge… There’s some real talent in the...

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Dining Out: Hambleton Hall

As the country’s dining rooms once again open to guests, it would be nothing short of a sin not to...

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Dining Out: The Griffin Inn at Irnham

What could be better than an unexpected opportunity to escape for the evening with the present Mrs Davis? How about a...

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Dining Out: Stapleford Park Hotel…

This month Rob Davis begrudgingly shares Stapleford Park with those seeking beautiful dining in an exquisite setting. If there’s one...

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Engine Revolutions: The Duchess of Rutland’s Engine Shed…

This month we’re celebrating the first anniversary of one of the area’s success stories as Her Grace Emma Manners, the...

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Jam Packed

If you’re in a jam over how to use up a glut of fruit from your garden or you fancy...

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Dining Out: Barnsdale Lodge

Celebrations for the 30th anniversary of Barnsdale Lodge begin this season with a new summer menu at one of our...

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Dining Out: The Admiral Hornblower…

Dining is shipshape and Bristol fashion at one of Oakham’s most recommendable and renowned quality pub restaurants. The busy, bustling...

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Dining Out: The Coach House at South Luffenham

A combination of more formally presented à la carte dishes and some really enjoyable quality pub restaurant favourites combine at South...