Go dine review
Set within the magnificent Hambleton Peninsular, The Finch’s Arms is a beautiful and atmospheric restaurant that also offers luxurious bed and breakfast facilities, private dining and function rooms that are perfect for weddings and special celebrations. Named ‘Dining Pub of the Year’ 2002 as well as being Michelin listed and collecting a vast array of local awards, diners who are looking for something a little bit special will not be disappointed.
Surrounded by the Rutland Water Reservoir on three sides, The Finch’s Arms boasts impressive views of the water and the village of Hambleton whilst still maintain good transport connections via the A1 and the A606. Housed within an atmospheric 17th century public house with beautiful exposed beams, cask ales and roaring log fires. A beautiful and mood-lit restaurant to the rear overlooks Rutland Water and in the summer season, a fantastic terrace allows for peaceful, open air enjoyment of the top-class modern British cuisine. A friendly and warm welcome is given to all and the venue suitable for families, muddy ramblers returning from a hike in the beautiful countryside and couples looking for a romantic meal off the beaten track.
Mark Gough, previously the Head Chef at Hart’s restaurant in Nottingham, ensures that The Finch’s Arms consistently serves up an imaginative selection of modern British dishes, created using only the finest local produce. With his previous experience and expertise, Mark always surprises and delights diners with his experimental, yet classic, food. Must-try dishes include sirloin of beef with wild mushrooms and creamy mashed potato; fresh water crayfish risotto; and loin of lamb with buttered cabbage and potato rosti. For those looking for a light bite or snack, the bar menu offers a wide selection of smaller sharing dishes including baby chorizo and crusty bread, parma ham with olive tapenade and peppered sirloin and mushrooms and the set menus are incredible value for money.
If you are looking for a truly spectacular meal out then look no further than The Finch’s Arms in Hambleton. With beautiful local produce menus at fantastic prices, stunning views of Rutland Water and a child-friendly, gluten-friendly, allergy-friendly menu, there is something for everyone at this stunning hotel and restaurant. Diners are also encouraged to keep an eye out for the fabulous themed evenings with Game Nights being extremely popular with locals and visitors to the area alike.
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Louise Everett – 25/04/2012
Always a pleasure to have a meal at the Finch's!
Louise Timmins – 22/08/2011
We had a lovely meal at the Finch's Arms. The set menu was good value and the food was lovely although portions were a bit on the small side and it would have been nice to have some seasonal vegetables as part of the meal, rather than an extra.
Debby Smith – 14/06/2011
Great welcome, lovely environment with fantastic view but felt it was over priced and not good value for money. Very small portions with no extras included in what was already quite expensive!
Trevor Haynes – 17/12/2010
We had a wonderful meal on 15 December to celebrate my partner's 60th birthday. The bar has an excellent ambience and the whole is in a beautiful setting which I am sure would be great to see in daylight. Food was cooked and presented to a high standard. We had the beef and lamb fillets for main courses - both were cooked just right and came with mouthwatering accompaniments. Staff were fine and pretty unobtrusive (but no-one seemed aware of the food intolerance mentioned when the booking was placed). Just a few gripes - the restaurant having no absorbing surfaces meant that it was quite noisy, especially as we were placed right next to the noisiest table even though only 3 others were occupied; the English and French cheese selection at £7 was quite small wedges of Cheddar, Brie and Stilton with some stewed fruit; but then nobody does cheese like the French. And there was nothing sweet to accompany the coffee. In spite of this, a good experience and one that I'd like to repeat.
JF – 13/04/2010
The terrace at the back of Finch’s is enough to make me return on its own, the view overlooking Rutland water is fantastic on a summer’s day. The service lives up to the view as well, offering help and keeping us looked after. The food is also of a high standard, I had grilled chicken which was highly enjoyable. Only small problem is the noise level, I suppose that is what you can expect from such a highly regarded place as Finch’s. A must do for anyone.
Overview
Cuisine: British
Capacity: 70
Opening Hours
Monday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Tuesday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Wednesday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Thursday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Friday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Saturday: 12pm-11pm (last orders 9pm)
Sunday: 12pm-10pm (last orders 8pm)
Nearby Offers
Hambleton - LE15 8TH
0.19 miles away
Oakham - LE15 8AB
0.78 miles away
Oakham - LE15 6DU
2.45 miles away
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