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Restaurants in Rutland and Stamford: The Lake Isle, Uppingham

This month we’re celebrating 25 years of consistency, exceptional dishes and the warmest welcome every single time. Richard and Janine Burton welcome us to The Lake Isle in Uppingham There’s certainly cause for celebration at The Lake Isle right now. The Uppingham restaurant with rooms is marking 25 years under the tenure of Richard and Janine Burton. And the couple themselves are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, as well. “We’re both from Leicestershire and we would visit The Lake Isle when it was owned by its previous owners, David and Claire Whitfield, we came to know them very well and we really enjoyed their style of food.” “When they retired, we were delighted to take over the business. We had...

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Restaurants in Rutland: Cloisters

The presence of romance may be in doubt, but the availability of exceptional European dining is unquestionable. Now under new...

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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...

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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...