Rutland branch area pubs

• Barnsdale
  • Barnsdale Lodge Hotel The Avenue Barnsdale LE15 8AH ku.oc.egdoleladsnrab@noitpecer(01572) 724678

    Hotel & restaurant close to Rutland Water. Serves Barnsdale Ale (locally brewed Grainstore Cooking) and in May24 have added another handpump.

• Barrowden
  • Exeter Arms 28 Main Street Barrowden LE15 8EQ ku.oc.nedworrabsmraretexe@ofni(01572) 747365

    Collyweston slate-roofed pub with a fine view over the valley and village duck pond. It is a family run pub and offers a warm welcome serving highly regarded food. Sunday roasts are extremely popular and booking is advised. Petanque is played here in the summer and dominoes in the winter. Extensively refurbished in 2020 the Exeter is popular with walkers and is dog friendly. The large garden has been tastefully designed and features an outdoor bar and kitchen providing high quality bbq food at weekends.

• Belmesthorpe
  • Blue Bell Shepherds Walk Belmesthorpe PE9 4JG moc.tcennoctb@sbua(01780) 753081

    The Blue Bell is a historic village pub. Low ceilings, a roaring fire and stone walls are part of its charm. Six handpulls offer a wide range of well-kept guest beers, including at least one LocAle and real cider. Dogs on leads are welcome in the bar area. Good honest home-made pub food is available Tuesday to Sunday lunchtimes (booking advisable). Previous Rutland CAMRA Pub of the Year and regular award winner.

• Braunston
  • Blue Ball 6 Cedar Street Braunston LE15 8QS moc.liamg@mahkaollabeulbeht(01572) 722135

    17th Century thatched pub, refurbished inside with several distinct areas. Reputed to be the oldest pub in Rutland. Several small rooms inside allowing groups to dine together. Log fires.Decked dining area. Good food served and booking is advised for this popular and friendly pub.

• Caldecott
  • Plough Inn 16 Main Street Caldecott LE16 8RS moc.liamg@22rewopmit(01536) 770284

    Attractive sandstone built pub positioned on the village green. A welcoming, traditional open plan pub incorporating a bar area, restaurant and a relaxing snug area. There is a large garden to the rear with serrate bar facilities and a front terrace area. There are 3 regularly changing beers on which usually includes local ales from the Grainstore, Baker's Dozen and Nene Valley Brewery. This pub is in the 2024 Good Beer Guide.

• Clipsham
  • Olive Branch Main Street Clipsham LE15 7SH moc.buphcnarbeviloeht@ofni(01780) 410355

    Multi award winning gastropub with accommodation. The Olive Branch is renowned throughout the county and beyond and has been winning awards since being named Michelin Pub of the Year 2008, the Good Pub Guide Inn of the Year 2014 and more recently the Great Food Club Pub of the Year 2023, Aimed mainly at diners though to quote a recent WhatPub update (Oct 2023) 'more of a restaurant than a pub but nevertheless we were made very welcome when we called unbooked for a drink and a snack late on Sunday lunchtime'. The real ale offered is brewed locally and sold under the pub name 'Olive Branch Ale'

• Cottesmore
  • Sun Inn 25 Main Street Cottesmore LE15 7DH (01572) 812321

    Whitewashed & thatched Everards pub with unspoilt interior and well cared for patio garden. Different areas for seating inside. Good home cooked food available. Walker and dog friendly.

• Edith Weston
  • Wheatsheaf 5 King Edward Way Edith Weston LE15 8EZ (01780) 720083

    Everards pub popular with visitors to to Rutland Water. Especially cyclists. Situated in the small friendly village of Edith Weston, on the south shore of Rutland Water. The Wheatsheaf, serves food at lunchtimes and in the evenings and has an outside dining area where dogs are welcomed. Edith Weston is the site of Rutland Water Sailing Club, and is also only a short walk to Rutland Water Fishing Lodge and the Cycle Hire Centre at Normanton.

• Empingham
  • Empingham Cricket & Social Club Exton Road Empingham LE15 8QB 07813 177293

    The Cricket and Social Club is noted for the quality and variety of the ales served, all from microbreweries. It is run by volunteers and has limited hours, but these are regularly extended by sporting and other functions, so please check Facebook and the club website calendar for latest details. Saturday opening hours are variable depending on cricket matches and live music events. The Club is used by many local organisations and is valued for the Community focus. Annual beer festival held to coincide with the final matches of the Six Nations rugby in March. A regular award winner within the Rutland CAMRA branch.

  • White Horse 2 Main Street Empingham LE15 8PS ku.oc.mahgnipmeesrohetihweht@seiriuqne(01780) 460221

    Extensive stone built pub with restaurant & accommodation. Recently refurbished and reopened in October 2020. Italian food served as well as Sunday roasts and burgers.

• Exton
  • Fox & Hounds 19 The Green Exton LE15 8AP ku.oc.notxenixofeht@ofni(01572) 811032

    Former Ruddles/Melbourns coaching inn overlooking the village green. Large garden. Under new ownership and changes are being made to facilities in the large garden. A Coffee shop is planned for August providing home made cakes and snacks. A dog friendly pub. Booking advised for Sunday lunches.

• Glaston
  • Old Pheasant 15 Main Road (A47) Glaston LE15 9BP moc.notsalgtnasaehpdlo@ofni(01572) 822326

    Visitors to the Old Pheasant are assured of a warm welcome at this popular bar, inn and restaurant. The traditional bar serves real cask ales with an imaginative bar meals menu. The restaurant serves traditional English fare at lunchtimes and in the evening. An excellent standard of accommodation for both the business client and the tourist.

• Great Casterton
  • Crown Main Street Great Casterton PE9 4AP moc.liamtoh@notretsacnworceht(01780) 753838

    Former Melbourns/Pubmaster pub on the old Great North Road that has recently undergone new management and a major refurbishment. Real Ale hand pumps and guest ales. A popular dog friendly pub serving the Village and surrounding area. Food using local suppliers is now well established and booking is advised for Sunday lunches. Petanque area and an attractive beer garden. A CAMRA branch award winner.

• Greetham
  • Greetham Valley Wood Lane Greetham LE15 7SN ku.oc.yellavmahteerg@ofni(01780) 460444

    Hotel, Golf and Conference Centre. Two 18 hole courses plus a par three course.

  • Plough 23 Main Street Greetham LE15 7NJ ku.oc.mahteerghguolpeht@ofni(01572) 813613

    Friendly listed village pub, with decent beer range and 2 or 3 real ciders. A regular Rutland Branch award winner.

    Good value pub food is served daily using local suppliers and vegetables from their own pub allotment. Ice Cream parlour in the rear garden open from Easter - September. This Community focused pub has undergone extensive work to enlarge the outdoor seating area. Disabled provision from the rear car park but no disabled toilet. Disabled parking by prior arrangement. CAMRA vouchers accepted with membership card.

  • Wheatsheaf 1 Stretton Road Greetham LE15 7NP ku.oc.mahteerg-faehstaehw@seiriuqne(01572) 812325

    Stone built former Melbourns home, popular village pub in the same hands since 2008. Beers mainly sourced from local and regional breweries.

    Very high reputation for good quality food and booking is advised.

• Ketton
  • Railway Church Street Ketton PE9 3TA moc.liamg@notteknniyawliareht(01780) 721050

    Grade II traditional village local in the shadow of the impressive church. Local village public house serving good wine, beer and real ales in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere. A listed building several hundred years old, with much character and more than a little charm! The beers may well change according to the season.

    Rutland CAMRA Pub of the Year 2020 and 2021 and frequent award winner both locally and regionally.

• Langham
  • Wheatsheaf 2 Burley Road Langham LE15 7HY ku.oc.liamtoh@mahgnalfaehstaehw(01572) 869105

    The Wheatsheaf is an attractive village pub situated in the village of Langham just north of Oakham on the A606. It is a former Manns pub but now free of tie and serving beers from many breweries, micro and otherwise.The bar carries a wide range of gins.

    It has an excellent reputation for its food and can be extremely busy particularly in the summer months. Regular winners in the regional Pie Awards. A childrens menu is also available.

    Large garden area. Disabled access via the patio area please phone in advance. Live music events during the summer.

• Lyddington
  • Marquess of Exeter 52 Main Street Lyddington LE15 9LT ku.oc.retexesseuqram@ofni(01572) 822477

    This traditional looking thatched ex-coaching inn with low beams & stone floors was taken on by new owners in spring 2022. It now offers two quality dining options - traditional pub classics alongside exciting Indian cuisine. It serves regularly changing ales from Marston's brewery.

  • Old White Hart 51 Main Street Lyddington LE15 9LR ku.oc.trahetihwdlo@liam(01572) 821703

    This charming and attractive Country Inn is set among the sandstone cottages of Lyddington, a rural conservation village surrounded by the slopes of the Welland Valley. This 17th Century building has retained its original beamed ceilings, stone walls and open fires and is surrounded by well stocked gardens. The Old White Hart is one of the few owner run remaining traditional country pubs in the area. The owners Stuart and Holly East have been running the Pub for 20 years.

• Manton
  • Horse & Jockey 2 St Marys Road Manton LE15 8SU ku.oc.dnalturyekcojdnaesroh@seiriuqne(01572) 737335

    Situated in a great position near Rutland Water it gets very busy in the summer with cyclists as it is on the Rutland Water Cycle Route. Good-quality home cooked food is available every day. The pub regularly hosts the Rutland Morris. Local ale from the Grainstore supplemented by Woodforde's Wherry and other frequently changing guest ales. The rooftop terrace and outside bar are particularly welcoming features during the summer..

• Market Overton
  • Black Bull 2 Teigh Road Market Overton LE15 7PW moc.loa@notrevotekramllubkcalb(01572) 767677

    Former Ruddles/Everards stone built pub with a fabulous thatched roof situated in the quiet village of Market Overton, within easy reach of Stamford, Nottingham and many Rutland attractions. Roaring fires, comfy sofas and a friendly atmosphere welcome you . The pub overlooks some beautiful countryside where you can often see Red kites and local wildlife in abundance. Although renowned for its cuisine, The Black Bull is faithful to its roots as a traditional village pub where people can wander in with walking boots and dogs to enjoy good company as well as fine ales, wine and food. The real ale range is still being developed but local ales will feature prominently. Open for brunch 9.30am-11.30am on the !st Saturday of the month. Popular quiz night on last Thursday of the month.

• North Luffenham
  • Fox 1 Pinfold Lane North Luffenham LE15 8LE ku.oc.dnalturxofeht@ofni(01780) 720991

    Stone built pub opened out into one room now privately owned. Completely refurbished by the proprietor who has been run pubs in the County for 20years . The excellent refurbishment which despite the clean and modern decor still retains the rural feel of a valued local country pub.Small attractive and well maintained garden area. Four real ales from micro and local breweries at all times. Rutland CAMRA Pub of the Year in recent years.

• Oakham
  • Admiral Hornblower 64 High Street Oakham LE15 6AS ku.oc.letohrewolbnroh@ofni(01572) 723004

    Popular hotel & restaurant on the High Street in the centre of town with a welcoming front bar and separate restaurant and dining areas. Great for a summers day with large outside patio area.

  • Angler 6-8 Mill Street Oakham LE15 6EA ku.dlrowehtetsat@mahkaorelgna(01572) 359211

    Stylish and well appointed pub and grill which re-opened under its historic name of The Angler in October 2022.

  • Captain Noel Newton 55 High Street Oakham LE15 6AJ ku.oc.snoopsrehtewdj@2217p(01572) 725490

    For more than 60 years, these premises were the Royal British Legion, having been acquired in the late 1940s from Captain Noel Newton. Newton served in the army during World War I with the rank of captain, then major – and was awarded the Military Cross. He was later a member of Rutland County Council. The premises are built onto a surviving part of The Limes – a grand house named after the tall trees in its walled garden.

  • Catmose Club South Street Oakham LE15 6BG (01572) 722378

    Well presented social club open to CAMRA members. Annual subscription £2.50

  • Crown Tavern 7 Crown Walk Oakham LE15 6BZ 07769 680641

    A smart, stylish family friendly sports bar, very conveniently situated in the town centre. Seven 4k screens provide good visibility for all the big sporting occasions and all visitors are welcomed.

  • George Inn Market Place Oakham LE15 6DT (01572) 756971

    After a change of ownership in 2022 this former coaching inn is in the the early phases of complete renovation and refurbishment and has completed re-branding to its's former name of The George Inn. The first phase of internal refurbishment has taken place in the bar, lounge and restaurant areas providing a very welcoming, stylish yet relaxed ambience and there are exciting plans ahead. Currently just one regularly changing real ale available varying from Fullers London Pride, Theakston's Best Bitter and other mainstream cask ales but there are plans to expand the range in the future.

  • Grainstore Brewery Tap Station Approach Oakham LE15 6EA moc.yrewerberotsniarg@seiriuqne(01572) 770065

    A pub and brewery in a cleverly converted small warehouse over four floors, retaining some original features. Brewery tours are available but must be booked in advance. The beer range, a total of 10 hand pumps, always includes a mild. Home-made food is served daily and breakfasts at the weekends. Live bands feature regularly during the month. Dog- and walker-friendly. Adjacent to Oakham station. Regular local CAMRA branch award winner Twenty consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide.

  • Hunters Bar Wisteria Hotel 4 Catmose Street Oakham LE15 6HW (01572) 722844

    Hunters Bar at the Wisteria Hotel has a cosy and charming bar/restaurant area that dates back to the 17th Century. It was formally a hunting lodge and has a separate Snug room. Non residents are welcomed in Hunters Bar

    The hotel is in the centre of Oakham and is adjacent to the Rutland Museum which hosts the annual Rutland CAMRA Beer Festival at the end of June. Details of the Festival can be found on the branch website www.rutland.camra.org.uk

  • Jinky's 14-16 Melton Road Oakham LE15 6AY 07539 016311

    Named after the Landlord's football hero Jimmy Jinky' Johnstone this pub has been run by the same family for 16 years. Located in Oakhams main shopping street heading towards the station, all visitors to this quirky and quite different little pub with its unique decor are assured of a warm welcome. A good selection of beers, two real ales plus a craft beer.

  • Lord Nelson 12 Market Square Oakham LE15 6DT moc.ynapmocbuptacder@mahkao.noslendroleht(01572) 868340

    Nestled in the corner of the historic Market Square, The Lord Nelson is now part of the Red Cat Pub Company. A well restored traditional looking pub with plenty of character. Serves regular and changing real ales along with several craft offerings and local gins. Food is served throughout opening times. Children and dogs are welcome.

  • Old Buttercross Panniers Way Oakham LE15 6US (01572) 842017

    A new build Marston's Pizza and Grill pub situated just off the A606 Oakham bypass. It has a good reputation as a value for money pub and in addition to the normal menu freshly made pizzas are available. There is also a Specials board for the more adventurous. You will be made equally welcome if just calling in for a drink and seating is available. Most of the beers are sourced from within Marston's group but one or two are often available from Oakham Ales.

  • Ovation Wine & Spirit bar 2-3 Knights Yard, Gaol Street Oakham LE15 6AQ 07535 947574

    Since opening in October 2021, Ovation has established a reputation as a stylish and welcoming wine, spirit and cocktail bar in the heart of Oakham, Serving craft and bottled ales from 2 local breweries. Regular live music events with tasting evenings of beer, wine and cocktails means it is always worth a visit!

  • Railway Station Road Oakham LE15 6QU ku.oc.mahkaoyawliareht@seiriuqne(01572) 755498

    Traditional pub close to the station with focus on wet trade. Recently refurbished throughout. The large function room Platform 1 caters for a range of events which are advertised in the pub and on the CAMRA branch website www.rutland.camra.org

  • Rutland Water Golf Course Manton Road Oakham LE15 8HB ku.oc.esruocflogretawdnaltur@seiriuqne(01572) 737525

    Golf course with a hidden gem of a club house. Suntrap patio area - you don't have to be a golfer to enjoy these premises. Worth looking out for! Accommodation and evening meals coming shortly.

  • Wheatsheaf 2-4 Northgate Oakham LE15 6QS (01572) 756124

    Attractive looking traditional British pub in the heart of Oakham opposite the Church. Plenty of 'olde world' character and a good range of Everard's beers,with changing seasonal options. The pub has a strong local following but is very welcoming to all. Good pub food. The monthly quiz held on the 3rd Thursday of the month is renowned locally and almost always a sell out.

• Ryhall
  • Green Dragon The Square Ryhall PE9 4HH moc.liamg@llahyrtanogardneergeht(01780) 591545

    Former Melbourns stone built pub in the heart of the village. The Main building is Grade II Listed and was built in the 17th Century and gives the Green Dragon Pub a nice cozy feel with its low ceilings and nooks and crannies. Under new management, superb home cooked meals are served using locally sourced ingredients. A Rutland CAMRA branch award winner and in the 2024 GBG.

  • Millstone Bridge Street Ryhall PE9 4HH moc.oohay@llahyrnnienotsllim(01780) 766266

    Former Mansfield pub close to the river, now Admiral Taverns. Refurbished two years ago and now under new management and reverted to the original name of The Millstone. Family friendly and community centred. The large garden overlooks meadows. Locally sourced food is served and breakfast served from 10.00 on Saturdays. Pizza oven and specialised Pizza nights. Furnished function room upstairs suitable for private events. One further real ale pump is planned.

• Seaton
  • George & Dragon 2 Main Street Seaton LE15 9HU moc.notaesnogarddnaegroegeht@ofni(01572) 747418

    A stone built pub in a hilltop village overlooking the Welland valley and with commanding views of the Harringworth Viaduct. It is located about two miles east of Uppingham and with easy access from the A47 to the north. The building once housed the butchers and the bakery in addition to the inn. The building dates back to 1620 and still serves as the hub for local villages. Booking is advised for food. Attractive garden area.

• South Luffenham
  • Boot Inn 10 The Street South Luffenham LE15 8NX (01780) 720177

    Stone built pub close to the church in the heart of the village. It is a family and dog friendly pub which is also available for private events. Under new management it has been extensively refurbished to a high standard. Accommodation in 3 rooms available. Good quality food served. Plenty of outside seating. The Boot Inn also has TNT Sports so shows premiership rugby, domestic and European football live.

  • Coach House 3 Stamford Road South Luffenham LE15 8NT ku.oc.nniesuohhcaoceht@amme(01780) 720866

    Attractive stone built pub recently refurbished. Historically it was the Coach House was the point half way between Spalding and Leicester. It is situated on the main road and has a newly built separate restaurant and seven accommodation rooms are available. The bar area offers a warm welcome with a roaring fire, flagstone floors and a friendly, homely atmosphere serving three real ales. A function room is available for small parties or the restaurant can be booked for up to 40. Breakfast is served from Friday to Sunday 9-11. Happy Hour 5-7 Sunday to Thursday. 4th beer available during the summer.

• Stretton
  • Jackson Stops Rookery Road Stretton LE15 7RA moc.spotsnoskcajeht@ofni(01780) 410237

    Stone built buiding in the heart of the village but more restaurant than pub but does have a dedicated front bar with open fire. Worth a visit just to read up on 'The laws and particulars of the anciente gayme of Nurdles' and indeed, play a game.

• Upper Hambleton
  • Finch's Arms Oakham Road Upper Hambleton LE15 8TL (01572) 756575

    Stunning views overlooking Rutland Water are offered at The Finch’s Arms, a 17th-century country inn in the pretty village of Hambleton. It provides elegant, chic rooms with luxury toiletries and cosy bathrobes. With beamed ceilings and historic, original features, the cosy bar provides hearty meals, real ales, and an open fire. The restaurant serves fresh, seasonal dishes, made with local produce. The shores of Rutland Water are just a 10-minute walk away, and various watersports can be enjoyed on the water. Horse riding is offered in the nearby Bluebell Woods, which is 15 minutes’ drive away.

• Uppingham
  • Crown Inn 19 High Street East Uppingham LE15 9PY ku.oc.mahgnippunworc@arual(01572) 822302

    The Crown Inn started as a coaching inn, and dates back to 1704, when two separate dwellings were altered to make the one building. Under new management and recently refurbished it offers3 ales from Everards and guest beers; one real ale and one craft ale.

    Tapas style food is served in the bar and restaurant and live music often plays at weekends and bank holidays. The Crown participates in the Uppingham Town Beer Festival. En-suite accommodation is available.

  • Don Paddy's 8 Market Place Uppingham LE15 9QH ku.oc.syddapnod@ofni(01572) 822255

    Popular and stylish Brasserie, Wine Bar & Coffee House situated in the market place in Uppingham town centre. Opening at 8am brunch is served from 9am to noon and food available most of the day. Two regular ales plus a frequently changing guest ale.

  • Exeter Arms 3 Leicester Road Uppingham LE15 9SB (01572) 822900

    A very friendly, recently refurbished, old fashioned drinking establishment. Situated to the west of the town centre this pub is a real survivor with pub fixtures and fittings providing character of a previous era. Inclined Plane from nearby Langton Brewery on handpull with at least two regularly changing guest ales. Several different seating areas and a pool table in a separate area. Having a large wide screen television the pub can be extremely busy when rugby and football tournaments are in progress. Participates in the Uppingham Town Beer Festival.

  • Falcon Hotel 7 High Street East Uppingham LE15 9PY ku.oc.letoh-noclaf@ofni(01572) 823535

    Stunning 16th Century coaching inn that is situated in the pride of Uppingham’s historic Market Place offering contemporary accommodation, delicious dining and serving real ale. Three regular beers including their Falcon House Bitter brewed by the local Grainstore brewery.

  • Vaults Market Place Uppingham LE15 9QH ku.oc.mahgnippustluaveht@ofni(01572) 823259

    Attractive historic stone building adjacent to the Church and overlooking the market place. In the summer months there is a lively atmosphere where the outdoor seating area gives a great view of all the varied Uppingham events. Generally 5 hand pumps with 2 guest beers. Food no longer served but the pub is both dog and child friendly. Regularly holds beer festivals.

• Whissendine
  • White Lion Inn Main Street Whissendine LE15 7ET moc.nninoiletihw@ofni(01664) 474233

    Recently refurbished Everards pub next to the village brook with restaurant and eight accommodation rooms available. There are eleven hand pumps but many are doubled up but can be used separately for special events. One is used for a real cider. Rutland CAMRA POTY 2019. The landlord is a member of the Magic Circle and regularly entertains the guests with his close up magic.

• Whitwell
  • Noel Main Street Whitwell LE15 8BW moc.llewtihwtaleon@ofni(01572) 510137

    Much modernised & extended thatched pub, close to Rutland Water and set back from the main road through Rutland. Large restaurant. Accommodation available

• Wing
  • Kings Arms Top Street Wing LE15 8SE ku.oc.gniw-smrasgnikeht@ofni(01572) 737634

    Stone built & modernised pub, emphasis on food Opening times are for summer, contact for winter times