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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: Blossoms

A happy new year is guaranteed for diners at Blossoms in 2026 with new Executive Head Chef Lee Clarke. He’s now in post and leading a team determined to offer diners a truly exceptional experience A new year. A fresh start. New beginnings. A sense of optimism and anticipation. And such sentiments are reflected in this month’s Dining Out feature, too. A couple of months ago, an email fell into my inbox, which elicited an ‘ooh’ of interest and promise. Rutland Hall Hotel was justifiably pleased to announce the appointment of a new Executive Head Chef, Lee Clarke. The founder of Prévost in Peterborough, an upmarket tasting menu-based restaurant, Lee’s reputation precedes him. Prévost was well-regarded, and ran successfully in the city until 2021. Latterly,...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: The Good Food Awards

Congratulations this month to our local business as we reveal the winners of our Good Food Awards for 2025. Back...

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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford

All we really want for Christmas is exceptional dining and a warm welcome… happily, Frazer & Emma King of West...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: The George of Stamford

Curated continuity at The George of Stamford ensures it’s a consistent pleasure to visit Stamford’s oldest restaurant It never gets...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Uppingham’s No.23

There’s a culinary epilogue to summer in Uppingham thanks to No.23, a bistro with more than a hint of Mediterranean...

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The County of Good Taste

Rutland is well-known as The County of Good Taste, and for good reason. This month ahead of a wealth of...

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Enjoy Excellence: Tipplemill Gin

Milled, distilled and served chilled… this month we’re gathering in the harvest with Tipplemill Distillery’s Lily and James Craven whose...

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Restaurants in Rutland: The George & Dragon at Seaton

A fabulous pub restaurant offering two AA rosette dining and an admirable philosophy no matter what the weather… If it’s sunny,...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Hambleton Hall

Enjoying a formidable reputation as Rutland’s Michelin-starred dining room, Hambleton Hall this month celebrates 45 years of exceptional service, enjoyable...

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English wine in Stamford & Rutland

Congratulations to Rutland Vineyard’s Zoe & Tim Beaver on the release of their new Second Nature wine… a great example...

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Rutland Restaurants: The Fox, North Luffenham

Celebrating 10 years of hospitality, Jason Allen’s community pub restaurant offers quality dining, value for money and a warm welcome…...

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Restaurants in Stamford: Milly’s Bistro

This month we’re enjoying delicious dining courtesy of Bex Goddard and the team at The William Cecil’s Milly’s Bistro, where...

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Restaurants in Rutland & Stamford: Milly’s Bistro

This month we’re enjoying delicious dining courtesy of Bex Goddard and the team at The William Cecil’s Milly’s Bistro, where...

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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,...

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Restaurants near Stamford: The Red Lion

A traditional pub restaurant with a lovely friendly feel continues to impress all year round. And now there’s a new offering...

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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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Enjoying Quality Coffee in Stamford

Stamford’s Crispin and Juliet Moger (and their four-legged friends!) are on a mission to transform your morning coffee from the...

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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 Stamford & 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: 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...