Rutland offers a delightful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. One of the best ways to experience the warmth of this region is by indulging in a traditional Sunday roast. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the top spots in and around Rutland to savour a hearty Sunday roast, along with recommendations for places to dine on Mondays.
Sunday Roasts in Rutland:
The Fox Country Pub and Dining is an 18th Century Inn idyllically set in the quiet picturesque village of North Luffenham. The team is committed to providing good wholesome home cooked food using fresh locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.
This special place combines the relaxed approach and feel of a traditional country pub with professional service, top-notch comfort and exceptional food and drink. Superbly consistent, it’s little wonder that this Rutland gastro-pub based in Clipsham has won so many awards.
A warm welcome awaits all that enter The Wheatsheaf in Langham. Their dedicated team will help you have the best experience possible. So whether you are joining them for a cheeky half, a special gin or a Sunday Roast they aim to please.
The Lake Isle’s weekly changing 2 or 3 course Sunday set menu has something for all the family, whether it be traditional roasts and Yorkshire pudding, a lighter fish dish or one of our fantastic vegetarian creations.
Famed for their ice-cream making, visit Ferneley’s on a Sunday for their delicious home cooked Sunday roasts. Which include a selection of 2 meats, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, a selection of vegetables & gravy!
Sunday lunch at this Bib Gourmand awarded pub is a must. The Stag and Hounds serve a traditional Sunday lunch featuring aged rump of beef, crispy pork belly or confit shoulder of lamb and all the trimmings as well as fish and vegetarian dishes.
The Grainstore Brewery and Tap located in Oakham are extremely proud of their brewing expertise. Not only do they offer great ales, but great food too including a Sunday roast, using fresh, locally produced and sourced ingredients.
Often described as ‘a hidden gem’, The Blue Ball is located just off the main Oakham to Leicester road which runs through the idyllic village of Braunston-in-Rutland. They offer a simple, honest and fresh menu which includes a fabulous roast on a Sunday.
Located in the quaint village of Manton on Rutland Water’s south shore, the pub prides itself on offering a varied menu including time old classics and winter warmers.
The Sun Inn is a traditional thatched village pub, in the village of Cottesmore. They only use the best locally sourced seasonal produce to produce a good range of home cooked food. Their visitors can dine in the beamed restaurant or in the main bar if soaking up the atmosphere is more your style.
The 16th Century award winning picturesque free house “The Berkeley Arms” is located on the border between Leicestershire, Rutland, and Lincolnshire in the village of Wymondham. At the Berkeley arms you can expect a friendly service in a cosy, traditional village pub.
The tradition of great food in friendly and relaxed ambience at good value has been a priority for the past 30 years at Jackson Stops. Located in Stretton, Jackson Stops makes the perfect setting to enjoy a Sunday roast.
A thriving country pub in the heart of the village of Market Overton. Located in fabulous countryside, an ideal spot for walks and to enjoy a friendly, traditional country pub serving great food, a varied range of local real ales, refreshing beers, ciders and wines. They have something to suit everyone’s tastes.
The Exeter Arms, a beautiful country pub, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the heart of Rutland, one not to miss when booking your next Sunday roast.
No.23, a new neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Uppingham set in a wonderful 300 hundred-year-old Grade II Listed building, this makes a beautiful place to break up a shopping day for a Sunday roast.
Monday Dining in Rutland:
While Sundays are often associated with traditional roasts, finding a place to dine on Mondays can sometimes be a challenge. Fear not, as Rutland has a variety of options to keep your culinary adventures alive:
Rutland, with its rich culinary heritage and scenic beauty, provides a perfect backdrop for indulging in delectable Sunday roasts and exploring dining options on Mondays. Rutland has something to satisfy every craving. So, gather your loved ones, embark on a culinary journey, and relish the flavours that make this region a true food lover’s paradise.
