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The Fox & Hounds
6 Somerby RoadQuaint country pub serving great food
Village pub serving basic pub grub. Popular with locals, but not as polished as some of the other pubs in the locality.
The Stilton Cheese Inn
High StreetVillage pub serving basic pub grub. Popular with locals, but not as polished as some of the other pubs in the locality.
We love this place! It brews its own beer and does a spectacular breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday. It also serves good food every evening. It is right next to the station in Oakham. Sometimes has live music.
12 locals recommend
The Grainstore Brewery & Tap
Station ApproachWe love this place! It brews its own beer and does a spectacular breakfast on a Saturday or Sunday. It also serves good food every evening. It is right next to the station in Oakham. Sometimes has live music.
Fox & Hounds
19 The GreenQuirky pub and restaurant with great outdoor eating space. One of our favourite pubs.
Lovely pub situated on Rutland Water. Serves great food and has a lovely outdoor garden in the summer.
23 locals recommend
The Finch's Arms
Oakham RoadLovely pub situated on Rutland Water. Serves great food and has a lovely outdoor garden in the summer.
The Admiral Hornblower
64 High StPopular gastro pub in the middle of Oakham.
The Lord Nelson
11 Market PlPopular casual pub in the centre of Oakham
The Wheatsheaf
2 Burley RdPopular local eatery
Pizza Express
72 Bridgford RdFabulous family owned European restaurant with very reasonable prices. Virtually next door to Melton Mowbray station - easy car parking in front and behind the restaurant. Garden for summer eating.
Amore Restaurant
24 Burton StFabulous family owned European restaurant with very reasonable prices. Virtually next door to Melton Mowbray station - easy car parking in front and behind the restaurant. Garden for summer eating.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Noel at Whitwell
Whitwell RoadPopular local pub
The Noel Arms
31 Burton StPopular local bar
Parks & Nature
Rutland Water Cruises
Bull Brig LaneArts & Culture
Oakham Castle
Shopping
Oakham
Oakham has a market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
Factory shop with really good prices for Lands End clothing. They also have an in-house restaurant which serves cheap and good food for their workers and visitors.
Lands' End
Lands End WayFactory shop with really good prices for Lands End clothing. They also have an in-house restaurant which serves cheap and good food for their workers and visitors.
Getting Around
Oakham Station
Station ApproachFree parking at this station (limited)
Lots of parking available. Direct trains to Birmingham, Leicester and Stansted Airport
Melton Mowbray Station Car Park
Lots of parking available. Direct trains to Birmingham, Leicester and Stansted Airport
Essentials
ALDI
Leicester RoadNearest supermarket open until 10 pm most days apart from Sunday when it closes at 4 pm
Lidl
5 Ryhall RdOn the same road as Aldi - about 10 minutes drive from our house. Open late
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Hackamore WayNearest petrol station. Situated next to Aldi. Also has an M&S Foodstore
Very limited stock of essentials and restricted opening hours but does have a post office on Monday & Wednesday mornings (until 12).
Post Office
20 Albert StVery limited stock of essentials and restricted opening hours but does have a post office on Monday & Wednesday mornings (until 12).