Kings Head, Wing in Rutland

“A royal disaster at the Kings Arms! Took the family out for what we hoped would be a hearty meal and instead got… well, a small sample size of a dinner! The much-anticipated muntjac main came out and looked more like an appetizer, served with all the grandeur of a bite-sized snack. When we politely asked the waitress if this was actually the main course, she snapped back with a cheery ‘Well, maybe you should eat before you come next time!’ Ah, the charm. Things only got weirder when the owner marched over, raised an eyebrow at us like we were some sort of Yelp/TripAdvisor/Google Review mafia, and kindly informed us, ‘You’d better not even think about leaving a review.’ Well, here we are, honoring her request… sort of. So, if you’re into dining experiences where you leave hungrier than you arrived and enjoy being mildly threatened, the Kings Arms is your kind of place!”

Visited for Sunday lunch. Very warm welcome by the staff on arrival. Choice, quality and taste of food was exceptional! Staff were chatty, helpful yet discreet throughout.

This is definitely a traditional English country pub, and one of an unfortunately dying breed. It feels like you've been transported back 20 years and not in a bad way. There is no pretention here and the place is full of quirky details - such as the Farmer's Market board where you can buy all manner of game including an entire side of venison - that adds to its charm and authenticity. The menu is just the right length, with plenty of game and non-game options. Their speciality is game and smoked meats and it is really worth trying. It's not often you can find smoked sweetbreads in panko breadcrumb or venison and kidney pudding, especially done so well. The presentation of the food belies the rustic feel of the pub and it tastes as good as it looks. There is a good range of beer on tap and a decent wine list. The quality of the beer is very good with some nice local beers, which all seem to be well cellared and maintained.

Very nice food, one fish and chips and one fisherman's platter. All well cooked and nicely presented. Although the staff were friendly and helpful, the service was extremely slow - for pur 7pm booking we didn't see any food until 7.55pm. The restaurant area we were in was quite nice but the chairs were hard wood and not at all comfortable, and our table was next to the fireplace which resulted in regular wafts of sooty air.

My wife and I have just returned from a two night stay with dinner and breakfast both days. It was our first stay, and we are asking ourselves ,why have we not stayed there before. The room we had was clean and the bed very comfortable. The towels were lovely and soft, and the room was serviced daily. The food far exceeded our expectations. The choice , quality and taste were exceptional. It is not often that you find an establishment that can offer such innovative, beautifully cooked, dishes. Well done Chef. All of this is complemented by the wonderful staff. Their service, friendly welcoming attitude, and attention to detail is second to none. Thank you all. We cannot wait to return.

Decided to return after reminiscing about a trip exactly 10 years ago and delighted to find it just as good. Lovely room , lovely pub , lovely staff and lovely food. Cant beat an open pub fire. When booking always tick the dinner and breakfast package, fantastic value for money.

Myself & my fiancé visited the pub yesterday evening, we brought our 2 small dogs and were welcomed to a lovely table by a fire, tucked out of the way, perfect! The food was fantastic, trout to start, deer shank & pheasant for main, with a well portioned brownie & STP to finish. Very pleased with the whole experience, the game was phenomenal and locally sourced. We are unfortunately not local, but we will definitely be returning when next nearby, highly recommended if you are in the area. Easy access in a lovely quaint village, with a large car park.

What a great find. The pub has a lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. The food is excellent, offering all local produce. The different meat dishes were all looking very tasty. To start, we had the charcuterie, with various pickles, absolutely delicious. I had the 'pub pie', which was beef and Stilton, my wife had the deer steak. Both were beautifully cooked and presented. The pub offers a number of smoked meats for sale, which they produce themselves. The waitress was very friendly and knowledgeable. I would thoroughly recommend The Kings Arms for excellent food and atmosphere.

As you enter you are greeted by cosy seating and a welcoming open fire by friendly and efficient staff. However, what really makes this pub a standout venue is the quality of the food. Specialising in locally sourced game and with bread made on site everything was delicious. At £22.95 for two (very filling) courses the value for money and atmosphere made this visit the first of what will be many!

We meet our friends for a Sunday lunch several times a year - it’s a good half way point for us all, we’ve tried other local gastro pubs and nowhere is as good at The Kings Arms. Had lunch here yesterday and it’s fabulous. Easy to book, loads of space to park on site, cosy atmosphere, friendly and very efficient staff and a super roast lunch. Perfect.

Absolutely fabulous. Our original accommodation fell through and I booked online 20 minutes before we turned up. The lovely lady was printing out our information and taking us to our room as soon as we got there. Not missing a beat. The room was made up as if they were expecting us and clean as a whistle. Lovely towels and a big comfy bed. We slept well, had a lovely dinner and morning breakfast. Would recommend to anyone.

We’ve just had a lovely overnight stay at this gastro pub. Check in was seamless and self service. We stayed in granary suite which is really roomy and comfortable. We ate dinner in the restaurant and oh my word, the food is outstanding. We both had Jimmys Parma style ham to start which was served with a crostini, poached pear, baron bigood cheese, onion relish and Parma stud ham. For mains we had fallow dear and Hereford duo of beef and we shared the double chocolate mousse for pudding. Prices for the standard of good are good but the prices for the great quality wines even better. Many similar places would hike the wine prices up to match the food but huge respect for them not following suit. Service was wonderful, the whole team are just lovely

Cosy, friendly atmosphere. No nonsense food, well cooked and presented with very generous portions. An excellent lunch all round, thank you.

Absolutely fantastic food, really delicious. Great staff - nothing is too much trouble and always well looked after. Ok the pricey side but it’s worth it for the quality of food.

Rocked up for a late lunch just as chef was going to close the kitchen because it was so quiet. With no hesitation, they kept it open for us. This is customer service at its best. Great meal and good value. Highly recommended.

We have started to travel to the King’s Arms as an annual pilgrimage to a relaxing, special place with incredible food, hospitality and rooms. We have just returned from this year’s trip very full and chilled. I’m nice again we have been looked after so well. The food is the best we’ve ever had. So much care and attention put into the menu and ingredients. Hospitality is the best as well. We messed up quite a bit this time with bookings but we were looked after and finally managed a superb stay. For us, this overnight stay with the evening meal and breakfast is like being tucked up in your favourite blanket and fed your favourite food! Pure indulgence. We will be back next year .! Before if we can!

The Kings Arms is a gem even in this wonderfully blessed locality with many great pubs to choose from. Less famous than the Olive Branch and others perhaps but equally as good in my view.. The food is a consistent high standard and the pub itself is a lovely welcome wrap around experience, especially in the winter... The menus are great, varied, all home cooked, not microwaved factory options.. Game is usually featured and of special note are the Christmas pre- ordered lunches/dinners.. Try them they are truly great with all courses catered for with impossible amounts of food.. We usually finish it off on Boxing day..

Excellent self checkin and checkout service. Rooms were clean and comfortable. A ten minute drive to Oakham which is a picturesque village with plenty shops, cafes and restaurants.

We stayed here for two night in a lovely clean room. It was so peacful and quiet at night. Bliss. We took the dinner, bed and breakfast option. Tis gave us a choice from teh A la Carte menu for a fixed price. It was very good value for money and the choice of food was excellent. The restaurant is well know for serving game foods, so if you do not like game, then the selection might be a bit limited for you. However, if like me, you like game then this menu is to die for. I was so spoilt for choice. Brakfast was yummy and the home smoked bacon was sensational. (So much so, we bought some to take away with us). The staff were very friendly and kind. Always helpful, both in the bar abd restaurant. As guests in the hotel, we were very well looked after and any request was met with a smile and efficiency. We had a lovely stay and loved it. Quick review: Was the hotel room good - Yes. Clean and quiet. Breakfast - excellent. Good choice and filling Dinner - again, excellent - Very good selection of well presented and tasty food. We left the dining room full to the brim. Delicious. Would I come back for food - Yes. Would I come back to stay - Yes. Was it value for money - Yes.

We had heard great things about the King's Arms, so we were looking forward to a special meal. On arrival, we were greeted in a friendly manner and given a sample of the local beer to try. The beer was good. The menu was interesting. Lots of game, which we don't normally see. However, meat is not really my thing, so I chose herrings, followed by halibut. The herring starter was decent, if a little costly. The halibut however was dreadful. I received what appeared to be the thin tail end of a fillet, barely more than an ounce of flesh, which was over done and served with three small potatoes cut in half and a bland sauce. The portion was barely any bigger than the starter and at £32 the main course was grossly over priced. We will not be returning.

Had a superb dinner with 8 friends. Service was excellent, as was the food, which had been obviously made with love. Great beer too, in fact so good we went back for breakfast and are already booking next year. Fantastic

Superb pub, good beer, fabulous food - home made charcuterie board was epic. So good we went back for breakfast. Will plan our trip for next year to go back.

Fabulous pub - with just brilliant food and beer. The staff couldn’t do enough for you and just tremendous to find such a unique pub curing it’s own food. Came with a party of 9 as we’d been to a local event and were so...

Stayed here for one night with friends. We ate in the pub. Halibut was delicious, as was the squabbit pie. We found it strange that the bar did not have any vodka on a Saturday night??? We booked 4 double rooms and they varied in...

Arrived with a party of 9 to what looked like an empty pub. Only to be very rudely told by the lady front of house we would have to wait approximately an hour to put a food order in. She then changed their mind and...

Wonderful but different menu including squirrel! Make sure to book as we tried to return the following night but couldn’t get in

We visited on a Saturday lunchtime this was our third visit to this restaurant and will be our last the previous meals and service was very good however this visit was very poor the welcoming was lame we both had lamb mine was only just...

What a great dining experience. The vast majority of ingredients are sourced locally and indeed in Rutland (with maybe the exception of the sea bass) The food is cooked fresh and comes well presented. I opted for the "Ashby" a blend of pancetta, camembert, asparagus...

Stayed overnight in the Bakery suite, lovely room but some noise from adjoining and overhead rooms. Very disappointed with the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Limited menu (Mostly game items, great if that's your preference). Very overpriced and the only three items other than game,...

We had dinner here while staying at the hotel. Really great cooking and equally good service ... certainly not your average pub menu!I can heartily recommend the Squabbit Pie (Wild Grey Squirrel & Rabbit) quite spetacular to look at - and to taste. We also...

The manager/landlady was incredibly friendly and welcoming - she particularly took to our very excitable 10 week old puppy. Charcuterie board a highlight - very impressive for a place to make so many different types in house and to such a high standard. All main...

If you want a great roast dinner, delicious sides, plenty of meat and awful service, this is the place to go. Upon arrival, the place was empty except the 4 staff members hanging around the bar who were not welcoming or attentive, basically ignored us....

We stayed on a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast deal. Rooms were very comfortable, and the food was fantastic. Lovely atmosphere and very welcoming owners and staff. We will stay again.

Another “absolutely fabulous” visit with stunning food, fabulous food and accommodation, wonderful surroundings and the big pull - professional but friendly and helpful staff. You HAVE to put this on your list of places to visit. They readily and happily accepted our dog in the...

It’s a lovely old pub with a really friendly feel and beautiful food. It’s so nice to find a place to eat that ticks all the boxes. We had the lunch for less, 3 courses for £25 and were very happy with the price, quality,...

Had not been to the pub before and what a wonderful surprise and a treat it was. Utterly delightful food, giving competitors both local and further afield a real run for their money. Such exquisite attention to detail, beautiful plate constructions and plenty of positivity...

We were very happy to return to The Kings Arms today and once again we were treated to a delicious lunch. My husband & I and our friends were most impressed with the menu choice and everything we were served was superb. The welcome is...

We had lunch here last Sunday and the food was top notch. It is a very nice traditional pub but with definitely above average food. The hare haunch was delicious and the braised venison liver was superb. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

Stayed a night with our large dog (Leonberger) - room was really comfortable and staff were wonderful with our dog (Loki). Room was warm, bed and linen was lovely.

We came to the Kings Arms for a family Christmas get together and had a superb meal- the pub is beautiful and full of character, the staff are friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. Absolutely recommend if you are anywhere nearby

What an amazing meal we had today. Lobster bisque to start, well, talk about flavours dancing in your mouth, that’s a memory that will last forever. Then, pork belly …. OMG ….. a genius cooked this work of art, and the little pot of gravy...

I visited for a Sunday roast in the midst of a walk. I was very pleased with the quality and abundance of the food but felt that it was let down by below average service. The main course was served in "dribs and drabs" (eg....

Really impressed by our Sunday lunch at the Kings Arms. Delicious tender venison and a great selection of vegetables (including delicious dauphinoise potatoes alongside the normal roasties). Efficient service, tasty kids meals and a cheerful atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back!

Outstanding. We went as a large group of parents from a local school, and were blown away. A tasting menu, paired carefully with a flight of wines. Stunning. Highlights include, subtle service, the charcuterie, duck and potato fritters. If you haven't been, as you will...

We had a fabulous meal at The Kings Arms in Wing on Tuesday night, we both chose a starter of Lobster Bisque (amazing flavours and accompanied with a tempura prawn and thai fishcake) and mains of Cod and Fillet Steak, both presented beautifully and cooked...

This rustic looking pub come restaurant belies the great welcome, welcoming and helpful staff, fantastic food with a wide range of wines, ales, beers and spirits and if you are staying …enjoy the very comfortable room that are neat, welcoming with all you might need,...

Our room was well furnished and clean Staff helpful and friendly. Excellent choice of breakfast. Dinner menu was imaginative. We eat here 3 times the meals were amazing. Well presented and tasty . Well placed to visit Rutland water.

Omg, coming from an area full of michelin star restaurants, this one has to be the best restaurant I have eaten at for a very long time. Absolutely superb! Thank you for ending our holiday on a high.

Wing is a beautiful village. The room was all we needed for an overnight stay with our dog en route to our holiday cottage. There was a comfy bed for the dog, wholesome treats & a water bowl. The advantage is that the room accesses...

Had an overnight stay alongside a food and Salcombe gin tasting event. The tasting menu was very good especially the rabbit which I probably wouldn’t have chosen from a menu. The welcome was warm and all staff very friendly. The food was all locally,sourced and...

Absolutely outstanding weekend away again at The King’s Arms. We try to visit at least once a year as we travel from Stafford. The rooms are clean, well equipped, spacious and comfortable. However, the shining star is the restaurant. We stayed for 2 nights this...

We booked the Lunch for Less menu and we delighted by the quality and quantity of food. The Game terrine starter and Partridge main course were superb. The sourdough bread was served warm with the starter. The lemon cheesecake was tangy and smooth. The staff...

Well what can I say, outstanding food, friendly and fantastic service, beautiful interior and very personable service! Thankyou so much it really was amazing and we will be back 1000% I must say as well I was a bit taken a back by some of...

Sadly, went to celebrate a special occasion and was disappointed with the food. When sending back a meal was shocked at the response.

Absolutely terrific food served as this delightful pub. A lot of game and local produce, the home smoked meat and charcuterie was especially good. Need to book but a cut above the ordinary.

Managed a couple of visits to The Kings Arms during our weeks stay at a cottage close by-had a lovely meal & called again for a drink- shame it wasn't open at lunch time during the week as we would have had a couple of...

The best meal out in a long time - I had the wild halibut and it was delicious. The menu was so interesting and different, and the staff were lovely.

We had a fabulous time my son tried pheasant and pigeon do the first time and loved it. The staff were very friendly and attentive - an absolute amazing dining experience- would recommend it to any visiting Rutland.

Travelling with a child was told had to be out by 6.30….they didn’t open till 6.No other options to eat out in village on a Monday or Tuesday, until told of mobile chip van which was excellent.

Attention Breakfast Aficiandos. Just had the best pub breakfast ever at The Kings Arms, Wing. Home made, sausage, homemade black pudding, homemade brown sauce, homemade tomato sauce, their own free range eggs and bacon from the farm next door. Ecstatic. Throw in extremely comfortable beds...

Stayed at a campsite nearby & found this pub 5mins away. Wow, what a wonderful old pub! Served by young friendly staff. If you are looking for quick cheap food this isn't the place for you. The menu is quality, locally sourced food & the...

This is the 4th time we have travelled across the country to the King’s Arms. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary here last year and this year we returned for my husband’s 50th. Unfortunately we couldn’t get 3 rooms to sleep over.. I’ll have to...

Friendly , young staff who dealt with late covid related cancellation of friends without fuss. No starters eaten . Great mains ( Roast beef, monkfish curry) and fresh vegetables served in a row of round dishes on a wooden platter. Shared ice cream scoop dessert...

What an AMAZING place to enjoy excellent food and service. Went for a meal with friends and ended up experiencing the best quality ingredients. Had a 3 course meal, which we never have however could not resist as the food was so lovely. I had...

Booked a weekend away by myself to get a bit of a break. The food is amazing. The rooms are well equipped and spacious. Not a cheap break, but well worth the money and in some beautiful countryside.

Excellent. Quality of food, preparation and generous quantities second to none. Fully lived up to expectations based on our many experiences of eating in the restaurant.

Had a superb Sunday lunch between lockdowns, service and food were impeccable and delicious, great atmosphere and we will be back when the reopen for sure. Good luck to the team and we will see you in the new year

Amazing roast potatoes and a great choice of meats. The staff are great and the welcome is excellent but you need to book ahead to guarantee a table. Obviously word has got out, it’s good.

The meal was perfect. The staff were great. However we had to leave early as it was too hot in the dining area( the weather was hot and humid) . We were a bit concerned about the lack of ventilation and COVID. This pub has...

We were very impressed with how extensive the menu was. We were spoiled for choices. I had the hare which was very tasty and tender. The service was spot on and staff very attentive.

Kate and her staff were excellent and looked after us, the coronavirus procedures well thought out and enforced. The accommodation was first class, we weren’t expecting the rooms to be serviced every day but they were and sanitised. The food was deliciousI with mainly home...

Booked a table for two for the Friday night of the BH weekend. Very efficient booking service. They rang back to confirm booking after i Ieft a message. Also rang to confirm on the Friday afternoon. We picked this pub as it is close to...

My wife and I have been motor homing for 10 years now and have spent a high proportion of the time in mainland Europe because the UK is generally less welcoming to us grey nomads. However, The Kings Arms is exactly what we need in...

Manager was loudly ...shall we say ‘instructing ‘member of staff’ who came out in tears. When we suggested that maybe she could do this a little more privately, she patronisingly stated she trains her staff how she chooses. Not exactly a warm welcome or environment

Absolutely super food , made the last night of our holiday a treat. Squirrel Pie for the first time and the chips in beef dripping were amazing. Onion soup was perfect as well to start. No room for a sweet as the portions were generous....

Booked here for dinner whilst staying at a nearby campsite. What a pub. Comfortable and chilled out which was just what was needed. I had the ham and my boyfriend have the venison. Both were amazing plates of food and cooked perfectly. Desserts were creme...

We called in on the off chance without booking as we didn’t know we would be down there. We were made very very welcome, it was busy and everyone was very relaxed. We both had starters, mussels and their home smoked trout. Both were excellent...

I visited with my two children (8 and 12) when camping at Wing Hall. I was very impressed with the excellent staff, the way they handled us from booking through to bill and being very helpful with things I left there (sorry, slightly tipsy on...

Good attentive service and they were happy to explain and advise on the menu. Covid-19 precautions are in place but some people don't seem to be able to read signs on the way in and do their own thing! The food was good but a...

We booked for a meal and were not let down! From booking to arriving, the service was fantastic and slick, and the precautions taken for Covid were well thought out and flowed well. The food was incredible and the selection of drinks behind the bar...

Back stage remark from staff member made the visit declined. Nothing to do with circumventing procedures, as some rather supercilious person, who I would think is possibly in some way involved with the runnng of this establishment stated.

We stopped here for lunch on the way back down to St Albans from the National Space Center, as two families with three kids under 7 and two babies, and despite a last-minute booking, close to the kitchen’s closing time, we were so warmly welcomed,...

I don’t normally write reviews, but feel I must. Sunday lunch at The Kings Arms Scalford was superb! Starter of chicken fillets with garlic mayo brill, but was followed by an even better main course. I can never make my mind up which roast to...

We have recently return from a delightful week's stay in Wing and visited The Kings Arms on 4 occasions. The food is outstanding and you will not get a better welcome. The pub has a wonderful feel about it cosy and comfortable. We cannot praise...

You walk in and immediately appreciate the lovely atmosphere inside this pub. A roaring open fire is surrounded by comfy leather sofas and armchairs and the dining tables are nicely spaced out in various nooks and crannies throughout. The bustling bar serves a fantastic selection...

3 real ales. Lovely, spacious, spotless, well equipped rooms well priced, order breakfast separately, continental or full English. Great menu with interesting options at reasonable prices. Huge open fire in the bar. Cosy, warm, welcoming pub with flagstone floors and beams and wifi. Onsite smokery...

Wow what do I say the best thing about this place is the staff the service is brilliant can not rate Danielle any higher. Thanks for your great service helpfulness and great approach keep up the good work

Stayed over in our campervan, the lovely owners made us feel very welcome! Our part of the deal was to eat there and we had a tasty meal all made with locally sourced ingredients. We were also lucky enough to be able to have breakfast...

My friends and I went to this pub. We quickly stopped by to have a quick meal and some larger at lunch time, and the staff fit us in.

The staff were friendly and accommodating on a busy night when we hadn’t booked. We enjoyed a drink at the bar before our meal. Our steaks were perfectly cooked as were the accompanying sides and sauces. The desserts were delicious. Highly recommended

We saw a review of Rutland in a recent copy of the Sunday Times which highlighted this pub so thought we’d try it out. Arrived at 6.50 to be told by bar manager that he had 2 tables booked in an otherwise empty restaurant and...

This is a great place to stay when visiting Rutland - I’m a repeat visitor and do so, essentially because of the excellent food and the traditional features in both the pub and the rooms. Comfort levels are high in the rooms, which are clean...

Couldn't fault anything it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. Highly recommend. Staff were attentive and informative, the menu was amazing and the wine list even better. Will be back again for sure.

This lovely pub with a friendly landlord and staff serves good beer and great food. A lot of the menu options are produced by the pub, eggs, smoked meats etc. Good value for money and well worth a visit.

Haven’t been here for several years and we’re highly delighted with our mains. My wife’s lamb cutlets and sweetbreads were truly excellent - best she’s had for ages she said. My bavette of Launde beef was very tasty and my pal’s hake totally enjoyable. My...

Stayed at the local campsite, had already planned to eat here on the Friday (a decision compounded by the weather!!) Pleasant, friendly welcome and service from staff which continued throughout (even discussing the merits of 'The Emoji Movie' with my 4yo daughter...I didn't get it...)...

For the first time in my life I was so appalled by the service that we walked out. We tried to call several times to book a table for 5 (3 kids and 2 adults) during the day but got no answer. Arrived at 6.15...

Having been regulars at the pub several years ago and knowing the quality of food produced by the chef James, we were looking forward to a great experience when we visited on Saturday night. Sadly our evening was utterly shambolic from start to finish. We...

My friend and I (see review by Andrew B) visited the Kings Arms in the hope of having a good meal.

This pub is reputedly good for food. Well, the food was good, but it was served in the smallest portions I have seen for some time. The very poor service let the pub down. There was no "human" level communication from the waiter who was...