Olive Branch in Rutland

An absolutely perfect experience from the time we stepped into the pub until the time we left. The staff were very friendly and were very knowledgeable about the wines and food. The atmosphere was perfect as was the set menu and the breakfast. This pub is a real gem set in perfect countryside with lovely walks around. We will certainly be visiting it again.

Simply a fantastic culinary pleasure. The finest meal I've had in a very long time, hard to believe such quality nestled into a gorgeous rural location that's only a few minutes off the A1. Thank you to Andy and his superb team for making an ordinary dinner and overnight stay into something very special. Could not recommend more highly. Rob and Callie.

My wife and I returned to the Olive Branch for a lovely mid-week lunch. As always, the food was delicious and inventive, and the service high quality. We had the lunch set menu which was good value. Also, they must have overheard that it was my birthday and made the visit extra special. I always recommend this restaurant to friends and look forward to my next visit.

Such a great experience at The Olive Branch. It was like going through a secret garden to find the entrance! And inside the decor is just beautiful. Lots of nooks and crannies, and a wine shop in a small nook along the corridor to the bar/restaurant. The service was fantastic. So warm and welcoming and they chatted to you and gave really good recommendations about the menu. The food was absolutely delicious 🤤 So glad we took the waiter’s suggestions. We were both torn on what to get and I was so delighted with my Monkfish and artichokes. The hispi cabbage with black garlic was incredible, as was the pecan tart and mascarpone ice cream. Such a great experience. Will be coming back for Sunday lunch asap!

Some lovely food and a restaurant with great charm inside and out. Definitely a place for special occasions, food is all immaculately served to fine detail, very pricey so you would expect very high standards which was delivered in most dishes. We did have two orders of the fish & chips which were quite overdone and I feel shouldn’t have been served but didn’t send back because we had 2 very hungry kids! Apart from that the rest was beautiful! Service was very good.

Went here for a family meal, to say that this cost 5 of us over £400 there were various items that were very disappointing that I feel I must mention. £18 for a single scallop starter in some flavoured cream foam seemed excessive. One person's slow cooked short rib was tough and flavourless masked by toppings, one person's pork ribeye was chewy and dry with a side of extremely dry roasted new potatoes, squid ink pasta fish dish served with an odd green sauce and raw carrot ribbon and the pasta was dry and didn't taste of much, barely any vegetables on any of the dishes, and to top it off waitress tried to put red wine jus sauce onto husband's beef rib after he said SEVERAL times he didn't want it as does not like anything with alcohol in it (yes even if cooked off!) and she didn't seem to want to take no thankyou for an answer. Also his mash provided in a tall sided small bowl with no spoon to get it out with?! Poached pear pudding also disappointing pears were pretty much raw and very hard-so much so that we had to ask for knives for them that were slammed down on the table. Didn't make a fuss about all the lacklustre meals as mothers 70th birthday meal but overall very much style over substance and not worth the price tag. Tables very close together and had people constantly kicking my chair legs as they squeezed past me. Car park and entrance very dark and slippy in places with uneven surfaces

There are some super reviews for this establishment so maybe we just caught it on the wrong day. Portions are small and therefore quite expensive for the amount of food served. Fully appreciate the rise in the cost of ingredients & labour costs for skilled staff but on this occasion I think the balance isn’t quite right. I found the Courgette Tagliatelle to be extremely bland and under seasoned. Other dishes we ordered were good but not outstanding on the day we visited. Deserts were lovely. Service is unobtrusive which is normally appreciated by me, but there is a fine line between giving customers space and leaving them waiting for service. Sorry guys on this occasion I can’t recommend The Olive Branch.

We had such a lovely stay. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The taster menu was quite amazing. The wine flight was super value. Dogs were made very welcome. We will definitely recommend to friends and family. Thank you.

Nice rooms, good food,good service close to Stamford. If in the area and are looking for somewhere to stay would recommend The Olive Branch

A absolutely fabulous place, we stayed in the double cream room which is beautifully furnished with everything of quality, we had the 7 course taster menu and wine flight, which was of the highest standard, the staff’s attention to detail was amazing, both breakfast and Sunday lunch the following day were excellent with some personal touches as it was my partners birthday

Our go to place! Fantastic team and atmosphere, wonderful food, superb wines! We love this place it’s just such a brilliance occasion every time we visit, Thank you

Another wonderful dinner bed & breakfast stay at our favourite pub. The pub and dining areas are in an old and well renovated pub: exposed brick, small but connected rooms and good sized tables. Food is excellent, well beyond standard pub fare. An excellent choice of wines, beers and spirits. Rooms are in a separate building across the road. To our mind they are a little fussy, with antique furniture and mirrors. Superb breakfast capped another lovely treat to ourselves. This is not a cheap option but quality of food, building and excellent service just about justify the cost for a special occasion.

Fab place, food on the expensive side, but worth it

Great birthday meal out great service great food

This is a great restaurant. Reviews are justified. We had three courses each today, everything was extremely tasty and well cooked. Really delicious. My mum had chicken liver parfait, a pork roast, and apple mille feuille. I had a prawn and lobster raviolo in a bisque, a chicken risotto, and the parfait. Bread at the start was fresh and warm. Service was friendly and attentive. I was a little worried about the gazebo booking, but they are tent-like, waterproof and had blankets and hot water bottles for colder days. Overall it was a great experience and we will revisit.

Great food, had lunch for less menu, excellent...

Had a lovely meal at The Olive Branch this evening. Exceptional, friendly service and really good food (We had fish and chips, and slow cooked Pork). Obviously it's pricey, but worth it.

Oh wow . Had the 8 course taster menu and it’s magical. Wine was lovely , service friendly! Worth every penny! Extra bonus point for letting well behaved dogs in ♥️

Amazing food and wine on a beautiful day with the Best of Friends 🧡

Been many times but this was superlative! Eating dinner outside on a balmy evening is a rare treat in the UK. Great “vibe” and excellent service as ever (Victoria). Trout tartare was excellent but the main of short ribs was a good a dish as have had ….anywhere! Apparent.y the trick is to marinade for 36 hours then Slow cook at 36 degrees…. For 36 hours! Worth the trip for this one dish. My photo does not do full justice as then various shredded cabbage etc arrived

Not been since before lockdown, still lovely food

We visited the Olive Branch just over a year ago, as we had just moved to the area and our estate agent raved about it. We had a triple birthday celebration, so thought we’d splash out. Sadly, we were extremely disappointed with the service, however the food was excellent. After a year, and as we live so close, we thought we’d give it a second chance. So glad we did, it was like a different restaurant. The food was still very good, but the service was outstanding. Andy, General Manager, sorry if I got your name wrong, was attentive from the minute we walked in. The bar staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the waiting staff were equally friendly and didn’t keep us waiting this time. I can’t say enough what a different experience it was. We live in the next village, so will certainly be visiting again. Thank you.

It was exceptional food, lovely atmosphere. Lovely gardens. Extensive drinks and wine menu. Many local brew beers 5 stars.

Our local friends arranged dinner at The Olive Branch and we had a delightful early dinner seated outside on a warm evening under a parasol. The service was top drawer and the food outstanding. My Seatrout Tartare, Laundes lamb and Cheese were all excellent. Others thoroughly enjoyed the Heritage Beetroot starter and the Halibut. What a great find - pity we live so far away!

Lovely restaurant 😋, great food , great service and very clean . Worth booking in advance. Highly recommend the fruits de mer platter. Prices are high but it's well worth the top quality food and service. Fish brought in daily from cromer. 10/10

Very nice meal. Set & á la carte menus to mix & match. I must congratulate the chef on the tastiest short rib of beef I have been lucky enough to savour … the beef reduction alone was superb and the beef was cooked to absolute perfection. My wife had the poached Halibut … all lovely. The desserts, if you can manage, we’re good for sharing. Efficient, professional but friendly service. Nice atmosphere created within a cosy inn. And the outside quirky space was ideal for a pre-dinner appetite. Breakfast was special. Home made muesli, accompanied by fresh fruit, local yogurt and compote. Fresh, locally baked bread and croissant. Traditional cooked breakfast.

The food is amazing. Such reasonable prices for the quality of food received. Always made to feel special. And right on our doorstep!

Beautiful setting for my birthday Sunday lunch. It was amazing food. Having read some reviews about portion size, I left there completely stuffed after a starter and roast beef dinner with all the trimmings!!

Very enjoyable family meal for my Mum’s birthday - Booked a table for 8 outside planning for sunshine but the restaurant called on the day to offer an indoor alternative on a grey day. Food was enjoyed by all from fresh baked bread, through to a very tasty mix of starters and mains with a very enjoyable and quite generous birthday cake which we’d prebooked. Service was warm, friendly and attentive with local drinks available which were great. Cute village where you could have a short walk, Rutland water and Oakham or Stamford not far if you fancied a longer walk.

Lovely afternoon at the Olive Branch. Sat outside. Excellent service and wonderful menu's. I had tapas and friend had Lunch for Less. Excellent.

Excellent food. Friendly and efficient service. Great atmosphere.

Stopped by The Olive Branch on a Sunday lunchtime after being in Stamford for the weekend. I used to live in the area and remembered how nice it was and wondered if it had changed. It did not disappoint. The small car park was full but parking round the corner in the idyllic village of Clipsham isn't a drama. The pub itself is stunning, with seating inside and out. There was a good selection of ales wines and spirits behind the bar and even had its own shop where you can purchase some of the produce sold or used in the pub. I really did not expect to get a table on a busy Sunday however the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and despite being very busy with a lot of tables visibly booked, managed to sort us out a table for three in a very short time while we ordered drinks at the bar. The menu and food that followed was all truly exceptional. The execution and presentation of the dishes were like nothing I have experienced before outside major cities. I'd also like to re-emphasise how accomodating and friendly the restaurant manager and waitresses were. All were extremely talkative and seemed to go out of their way to make conversation rather than the usual 'read from a script' found in other places. It was an amazing book-end to a weekend spent away and both me and my partner have not been able to stop talking about it since getting home. Am sure we will returning soon but will try and be more considerate and pre-book next time ;) Thanks again to all the staff at The Olive Branch.

Staff great, food disappointing, quite overpriced.

We stopped off for lunch on our way to London. Although close to the A1, The Olive Branch is a delightful and welcoming local pub, with a great selection of drinks (including good nonalcoholic options), which serves excellent locally-sourced food. Beef and guinea fowl were succulent, with unctuous sauces, and had interesting condiments to add zing. Chips were exemplary - golden and crisp exteriors with soft fluffy centres. Pasta was al dente, in a delicious sauce with excellent and unusual mushrooms. Good kale and cabbage. The coffee is great too - perfect to re-energise for the journey ahead. Attentive but not intrusive service. Attractive, rustic decor, with old chairs and benches softened by cushions. Pretty seating area outside, where dogs are welcome and dog bowls and water are available. Muddy boots are not welcome inside, but slipper-socks are provided for those who need them. The car park is small, but additional parking can be found in the grounds of Beech House (opposite), which is part of the set-up and has rooms for those wishing to stay for the night/for a while.

Service excellent atmosphere first class

We had a wonderful lunch at the inn, with welcoming, friendly, and caring staff. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Great drinks menu including hot drinks which tend to be neglected. It’s nice to see that lots of local suppliers are involved and the quality shows.

Astounding food, not cheap, but you get what you pay for

A beautiful little country pub serving some very tasty a la carte food. The selection of ales is poor though.

Our first time for a birthday dinner at The Olive Branch as a gift from the children. Beautiful location and building with great service from all the staff who served us. Unfortunately our experience of the food was disappointing despite really good reviews from family and friends who have eaten here. Our starters were lovely, my wife had the chicken liver parfait and I had the ham hock raviolo. We both chose the slow cooked beef rib for mains but it had an excessive amount of inedible fat on the meat, my wife's portion was about 50% fat which obviously she did not eat and we explained our disappointment to the waitress. Neither of us are experts on meat cuts but we thought that the excess fat would have been trimmed before it was served. The waitress did reduce our bill by £50 as she could see we were disappointed. The dessert was their dark chocolate orange with blood orange sorbet, it was OK but the chocolate shell was very hard and lacking good flavour. Overall we were left disappointed as our expectations were very high and this is not an average price menu. Time will tell if we revisit, there are a lot of other places to try.

Best meal we had over the weekend in Rutland

Great food, extensive wine & drinks list, warm welcome, warm room!, and exceptional service - even when put to the test on a very popular Sunday. 🙏

Went there for a meal for my wedding anniversary with my wife. The food was superb, and the portion sizes were decent. This ain't no "spoons" or even your average pub, it's definitely several levels above that food quality wise. I recommend trying to get a table in the dining room, as the bar area can get quite busy.

Had to be in the locality today(live in North Nottinghamshire). One of the best Sunday Lunches ever. Great place, ambiance, staff and most importantly food. My wife loved the dessert.

I’d heard great things… Positives: lovely service (if a bit pretentious ) Nice beamed building Negatives. Prob okay if you’re not a vegetarian (although my partner said it was average at best) Not a lot of veggie options but offered a vegetarian menu when I said on booking that I didn’t eat meat or fish , I chose the carrot dish for my main - I’m not sure what I was expecting. But I got six full size cooked carrots, some mango drizzle (which didn’t compliment the carrots) on a small bed of greens (just some flavourless kale I believe) I actually couldn’t finish it, cos it was just carrots and lots of them. I think it was around £26 - I mean we chuckled and have made jokes ever since about how cheap carrots are in our local supermarkets! When I commented to the server when we were asked the obligatory “how was your meal” I said that I liked the starter but the vegetarian main was disappointing as was basically a plate of carrots. I was told “the chef does his best” won’t be back .

A very special pub with incredible food and service. The lunch for even less is outstanding value.

We hired the private room for a family celebration. The food was superb and staff were attentive and friendly. We were allowed to bring our own wine and pay a very reasonable corkage which we greatly appreciated. We visit the Olive Branch frequently and highly recommend this special place.

Absolutely fantastic! First foodie trip of the year was in January and this was to The Olive Branch and it absolutely did not disappoint. A group of us did the dine and stay package so of course we had a couple of drinks upon arrival/pre dinner. As with the main a la carte menu, all locally source choice of ales/lager and some classic cocktails ‘with a local twist’. We sat down to dinner around 7 o’clock and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Amongst the starters were Sous vide tiger prawns, avocado, little gem and Bloody Mary and chicken and mushroom tortellini with mushroom consommé. For mains, the slow cooked beef rib, smoked mustard, Lincolnshire Poacher, fermented cabbage and pub chips and Gressingham duck breast, roasted baby beetroot with a duck liver tartlet. To finish was pistachio meringue pie with pistachio ice cream, nicely personalised with a birthday acknowledgement and I had the Eccles cake ,Barkham blue and Earl Grey which I get the feeling is a signature pudding. Breakfast in the morning was a similar event, although not on quite the same scale. This started with pub made Granola and choice of fresh fruit and included banana purée with I had with the granola and it was amazing. A choice toast and pastry and then cooked element, Full English, Eggs Benedict etc as well as teas and coffees. All round great cooking and thoroughly enjoyed it. The only minor gripe was that you had to pay a supplement for some menu items which when you’ve around £350 for dinner, bed and breakfast feels a little cheeky.

If you want a special experience then this is the place to go. We had the tasting menu with paired wines and it really was excellent. The X factor which really sets it apart are the fantastic staff who are charming and attentive but professional at all times.

Wow - what an amazing gem of a location - I do not recall ever having been to a location where everyone who goes is treated so so special. We arrived cold and muddy with two dogs (equally muddy). Andy and the team could not have been more welcoming - had some lovely drinks and some cheese (love the Leffe - and a great price as not many sell it). Folks we will so so be back, you have a great team, considerate and professional. The little shop is a god send…. Will try both the red and white…… keep doing what you do … amazing

Just stopped for a drink but was blow away by the place. Amazing staff, beautiful building and outdoor seating. Cracking fire. Excellent (proper) tea. I'll be back!

It’s a great pub/restaurant in a lovely location. The food was fantastic I had a 3 course meal which was not expensive at all affordable delicious food. Service was excellent especially Andy who asked us if we wanted to hang our coats and took the coats for hanging he was very helpful throughout. I have been recommending to all my friends to go there to enjoy lovely food and service. I will be going there again soon.

My Wife took me here for dinner booked Friday evening. We are local and been a number of times with business clients, friends and foamily. This time the service was very very slow and in fact it took over 1 hour to get the main course out. They were not busy. My wife ordered the beef which arrived COLD !! We complained and both our mains were taken back and returned hotter. I asked if the beef was the same and was assured it had been replaced. WRONG it was the same just been reheated, The guy that took the order and to whom I complained was more interested in spending his time talking to a couple on an adjacent table about his army career and other restaurants that they should visit. After some deliberation this guy decided to remove the mains from the bill which in my opinion was the least he could do as we left most on our plates. The other lady who was serving us came and apologized and it was obvious to see that she was embarrassed. To say we were disappointed is an understatement.

Very disappointed with the food. Have been aware of the restaurant for many years and this was our first visit, so we were really looking forward to it. The dishes shown on the website look beautiful, and show refined cooking. This, sadly was not what we got. Mains were lacking any real depth of flavour and texture. A shame, its a beautiful place with great ambience and lovely staff. I can only presume the kitchen brigade has changed and the food is lacking because of this. Suggest an update of the website food photos!

In 2020 we booked to eat and stay just before Christmas, but we all know what happened next. Anyhow when I was thinking what to get hubby for Christmas I decided to book us in overnight for the 7 course taster menu and we’d have the wine flight along with it. Our idea of a belting stay. We were warmly welcomed and asked if we wanted to head over to our room in beech house. However as we’d not had lunch we asked if we could get something to eat. Now the kitchen had closed but we were told they’d be happy to do a cheeseboard (which is exactly what we were both craving) which we ordered with some delicious olives, the South African rose (which I purchased two bottles of) and a pint of butter. We had a lovely chat to the team and whilst afternoon service had wrapped up, we weren’t rushed to head to our room, so an espresso martini later we were shown to our gorgeous room; no.4, Aubergine. The bedroom are utterly beautiful; loose leaf teas, fresh baked cookies, coffee machines and the most amazing olive toiletries. The bed is so comfy and it has a beautiful bathroom with a shower over (very nice) bar and underfloor heating. I would be writing go hours if I took you through the taster menu but the snacks (especially the crispy chicken skin with black garlic mayo), the tortellini and the monkfish were spectacular. Our favourite pairing was the parfait with black sesame crisp paired with plum sake (it’s in the a la carte menu, Honestly try them together! We had a very comfortable sleep and breakfast was delicious. The service was superb, this place is just incredible and I think we’ll be back!

Superb meal!! Went for lunch with friends and found it so relaxed, amazing food, and great atmosphere. The restaurant is beautifully styled and was perfect for us as a family to showcase British cuisine at its best! Thank you for your great food and hosting.

Excellent food and good service. Everything was very good, the pork belly was incredible and the roast beef enjoyed by family members who said it was on a par with what the mama makes, high praise indeed. Will definitely return and recommend to friends.

I've enjoyed meals here on three separate occasions and each has been wonderful. First, a private party in the barn where the billiards table was as much a hit as the food, which was delicious and served in good time for the whole party to enjoy together (Pan seared king scallops / Beef Wellington, truffle potato gratin and summer vegetables / some delicious chocolatey dessert). We visited again the following December for a Christmas get-together and the seasonal menu was just as delicious - with melt-in-the-mouth venison. On our last visit my partner and I had the burger, as we wanted something simple. We were delayed by traffic on the A1 but the staff were great, letting us know what was still available so we could order before the kitchen closed for a break and still have a delicious meal. It was lovely, fresh and juicy and the fries and onion rings hot and crispy until the end (sorry, no photo). Really, really nice. And cannot wait to go back.

They have a good variety of dishes on the menu with a lot of locally sourced ingredients. The staff are the right balance between discreet and attentive, and are very friendly and helpful. The ambience is great and so is the location. Nothing to complain about here!!

Poor value for money , over rated , cold and unwelcoming . Tiny portions of mains which required extra sides . Better places to go .

We decided to treat ourselves for Christmas & stopped overnight in a room called Biscuit. We had lunch there (the grazing board with bread & butter) & later on went with the tasting menu for dinner with the wine flight. We thoroughly enjoyed the food (which was plentiful!), wine and the room. Breakfast next morning was just as good. The staff were very attentive, friendly & helpful. We even ended up taking home several bottles of wine from their little shop as we had enjoyed them so much during our stay. There was a couple of food items that were not to our taste, but that had nothing to do with the quality, just personal preference. Overall, cannot think of anything negative to say.

Unfortunately, my party & I ordered the £85/head, ‘Tasting Menu’ at the Olive Branch as a festive treat. The word disappointing, does not do it justice… To start, the menus on the table didn’t match, with different foodstuffs & some entirely missing the wine. The spelling was also misleading, with the misuse of singular/plural to describe the courses. In the first instance, being presented with a single piece of pasta (despite the use of the plural Tortellini), as well as the twin scallops described in the singular, as well as the two cold prawns receive later on. The first course, bread from Hambleton bakery & olive butter, was delicious, however it was presented as a whole quarter loaf, unsliced. The second course was the single piece of pasta described as plural, served in a clear Pyrex bowl. It was freshly prepared pasta dough however the texture and flavour suggested it was not actually cooked. The third course was the ‘tiger prawn’. Some of the prawns had not been de-veined, this was also the beginning of the sharp decline of how edible the menu was. The prawns were served with salted gem lettuce & inedible Bloody Mary ice cream (left by the entire table). Size-wise, I have never seen such tiny ‘tiger’ prawns. The fourth course was the venison tartare, although this was edible (mostly due to the increasing hunger of the table), the course carried an awkward smell. At least it was accompanied with a single prawn cracker dusted in black powder as a small solace… The fifth course was the twin scallops, garnished with a completely inedible leaf, the scallops themselves were cooked yet tasteless. The sixth course was the turkey, which I might add we were forced to wait an age for. The turkey itself was flavoursome & tasty. However, it’s accompaniments were not. The hasselback potato tasted like the smell of wet dogs, and the Brussels sprout foam was as inedible as it was unappealing to look at. The sixth course was the stollen pudding, this was thankfully edible & finished by all, mostly however due to hunger, as it was comparable to any supermarket product. The seventh course was the fig terrine. This was disgusting. The amount of gelatine used meant it was nearly rock solid, which, handily, acted as a deterrent for diners to dare experience its awful taste. Its only redeeming feature was the teaspoonful of ice cream that accompanied it, which was almost ruined by the dry talcum powder-like substance that covered the entire dish. The eighth course of tea/coffee with the worlds smallest singular chocolate - did little to clear the taste of the previous courses & unfortunately extended the experience just a little too long to be able to order food elsewhere or even call in at a shop. The entire table was left pseudo shell-shocked from a combination of hunger & the knowledge that they’d parted with £85 for the privilege of very poor food & snail speed kitchen service.

This pub restaurant is definitely living off unwarranted glory as it’s a far cry from what it should / could be . Sadly even after requesting feedback the management didn’t react the way one might have hoped . You were given the chance to redeem yourself…… so here it is … On entering the building we were faced with the toilet floors being moped , not the best introduction! We were then seated at a table with a window seat which was more of a ‘ledge’ really , it was incredibly draughty and uncomfortable with the other 2 in our party sitting in chairs way too low for the height of the table again most uncomfortable, this really must be addressed as I guess you do want your guests to sit for a decent length of time to enjoy your food and drink …..? The window frames and panes really do need attention , the word ‘character’ has been over done here ! Then onto the food …… Well sadly this was woefully inadequate, with a tiny portion of pheasant with a few vegetables dotted around the plate with , I kid you not NO potatoes, requiring a side at extra cost, this on top of £32 ( crazily priced bearing in mind how plentiful & cheap pheasants are in this part of the world ) the men left hungry . Such a shame you don’t appear to value your customers more .m, we won’t be returning.

Lovely lunch, beautifully cooked, presented and served. Well done, we'll certainly be back for more in the new year.

Apologies for late review We stayed here for a family 80th birthday celebration The food could not have been better, the staff more helpful and as we brought our own wine the cortage more reasonable. Tis really was an occasion to remember and we will continue to make our occasional visit as we travel past on the A1 Thank you very much

Having been to the OB several times before, I had high expectations for my most recent visit, for lunch with a friend, but sadly it wasn’t very good, in fact it was mediocre to poor. I made the mistake of ordering the soup, which arrived luke warm and tasted of nothing and then the burger, that was could only be described as nasty, consisting of a mean, undersized and overcooked patty “lost” in an oversized bread roll, with a “sneeze” of melted cheese on it - had the kitchen missed a delivery? It didn’t help that the place was rammed busy and the service was slow, borderline neurotic, the staff seemed unprepared and overwhelmed. All in all it was so unfulfilling an experience that I doubt I’d go back, which is a shame as it used to be so much better - but being located out in the middle of nowhere, I wouldn’t want to drive all that way and risk a repeat performance.

The food here is amazing, it’s the worth the 80 mile round trip to get here. I would highly recommend.

The rustic ambiance and delicious food was elevated by the exceptional service provided by Andrew and the team. Their attentiveness and warm demeanor enhanced the overall enjoyment of our visit, making it a truly memorable dining experience. We highly recommend both the exquisite dishes and the outstanding service at the olive branch, we will certainly be returning!

Went to the cookery demonstration followed by a drink in the bar and the 3 course lunch with wine .Everyone in our group of 6 thoroughly enjoyed a special Olive Branch experience . Can definitely understand how the pub wins awards . I have on...

Delicious food. We had Sunday lunch. The beef melted in the mouth. It's not cheap, but for a real treat it's worth it. We didn't stay in the rooms so cannot comment on them

Absolutely superb food, and great service. Our party had a range of dietary requirements, and they were all handled well.

Googled where to go out of area and found this lovely Pub, My son and I went for lunch , the food was delicious, staff friendly and attention to detail was next level, choice of drinks was brilliant and lovely setting.

A regular visitor here would recommend the food, its not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Super food, lovely surroundings and friendly staff.... thoroughly good evening!

My partner and I stopped here for dinner whilst driving down to London after having read some of the positive reviews. We were not disappointed! The menu was an inventive take on some classic British pub dishes, to start we opted for a homemade black pudding and cured salmon, both were very well presented and the salmon especially was exquisite. For the mains we had halibut with a bean and pork casserole and a slow cooked beef rib. Both were cooked to perfection and came with an assortment of delicious vegetables and sauces. The service was excellent, the staff were knowledgeable of the menu and were not rushed which allowed us to enjoy a relaxing meal.

Came here for Sunday lunch. Truly excellent. Food and service first class. Back again soon.

Exceptional!! Having returned from our outing here today for lunch i had to type a few words. The service, atmosphere, location and staff here were all perfect. The food.. sublime, absolutely faultless, no question. Have eaten in some lovely places, including Mr Ramsays restaurants but...

Attended a very enjoyable bread-making course, followed by a wonderful lunch.

We have been here several times, sometimes to stay and sometimes just to eat. This was one of the latter. We had a superb lunch for four. Service and food were excellent. The ambiance was sadly spoiled by a table of over-excited women celebrating one of their 50th birthdays. They eventually calmed down, but it made conversation very difficult. Even so, we had a good time.

Truly wonderful! - service, food, care and attention from start to finish. We had a family celebration in the perfect private dining room. Such warm, friendly service, and the food was exquisite. We stayed in Beech House just over the road & slept well & deeply in the comfortable, quiet room, followed by a tip top breakfast & lovely bimble around the village before heading off. It's a shame we don't live nearer - this was a true gem of a discovery & we hope to return! Thank you to all at The Olive Branch!

We stayed for 1 night in the chocolate suite. Upon arrival we were greeted by really friendly staff who showed us to our room. Our room was lovely, spacious and impeccably clean. The bed was really comfortable and the bath and shower were heavenly. We...

The food was a true representation of culinary excellence and was better than most top reasturants in London. But set in the quiet tranquil country village. Best of both worlds. The staff were very informative, professional, welcoming, and accommodating.

Very poor access for disabled & no disabled parking. Food quality and presentation excellent Service and knowledge of dishes superb. Made our dog welcome!

We, with another couple, stayed here for one night. Everything was great: beautifully decorated bedrooms, very comfy beds, lovely little luxuries in the bathrooms, super food and friendly efficient staff. We'd love to go there again.

Thank you Ben and the team @ The Olive Branch for the Pasta Masterclass yesterday. I never thought it my wildest dreams that I would attempt making pasta and Ben made this achievable & great fun, so much so I think I would have a...

Super lunchtime meal from set menu beautifully cooked and presented very tasty. Pleasant friendly service. Highly recommended

Lovely meal for our anniversary. Wonderful service and brilliant food. Thank you.

We dropped in for a quick drink after a walk. Its a nice place....BUT it does not warrant its prices. £9.00 for a pint of Leffe beer, and £8.95 for 175ml of wine. Way too expensive.

fab sunday dinner and creative desserts. would definitely go again

Having had so many wonderful experiences at The Olive Branch in Clipsham, we decided to visit for the seasonal ‘Fruit de Mare’ menu. I was tempted to have a starter of Sashimi Tuna with wasabi ice-cream and pickled radish was sublime. The fruit-de-mare was outstanding....

A truly beautiful setting matched by the level of service and quality of food and drink. Splendidly run and thoroughly recommended.

Website says there are spots at the bar or bar tables for walk-ins. We stopped by and were clearly not welcome or wanted. Even nicely saying they were booked would've been more welcoming rather than the abrupt manner we experienced. Change your darn website. In addition, take a look at how they respond to some reviews. Says a lot about character.

Enjoyable food. Felt a little cramped but that is only my opinion.

Great, no really great food, great service, great pub.

Our visit was today for lunch, 4 of us and a 1 yr old, I had mentioned that I saw a picture of the shell fish platter and sent family a picture of how good it looked,last year we went to the crab house @wells...

Tried this recommended gastro pub for lunch on a Thursday. Disappointing. Very slow service. 45 min wait between starter & main course. Too long. Lots of staff front of house with little to do & kitchen obviously very slow. Food beautifully presented & tasty but portions were tiny & ungenerous. We dont need a lot of food but our stomachs were not satisfied. Choice of only 1 white, red or rose wine by the glass. Husband had the white & was underwhelmed. Sadly the proprietor has not been honest in his reply to the above review which is not in the spirit of honesty & purpose of reviews. He a makes a number of false statements 1. We arrived & ordered BEFORE the party of 12 2. We were definitely not warned there would be a delay for our food before we were seated. 3. After waiting 45mins for our 2nd course we had to ask staff how much longer we had to wait. 4. Portions truly are tiny. Be careful before expecting to be satisfied with current serving quantities. We are far from big eaters. An entree & main for 1 person & Soup, bread & caesar salad for the other should be plenty if portions are fair especially for prices charged. The proprietiers suggestion to 'next time, try the OK Diner' in his response doesn't sound suitable for us.

From the moment that we made the booking until we left after our meal, the Olive Branch team could not have been more friendly or helpful. We were a family party of 8 in the private dining “Barn” room which was beautifully presented. And the...

My husband booked our date very last minute after I tongue in cheek asked him what he had planned for date night. We were told there was a table in the bar area which turned out to be right by the kitchen door. It's not...

Not an especially warm welcome. Food tasty but very mean portions for the money especially sashimi tuna. Limited menu and choices seemed a bit out of season and heavy. Drinks/wine list delivered but no menu so it felt like you had decide on your wine...

Truly good tasting menu. Great food so well prepared .... real feeling that there were knowledgeable people in the kitchen who cared about their output. Good wine choices. Knowledgeable serving staff able to assist with understanding the exactitudes of each course. Only quirk was eating...

We had the fixed price lunch menu and it was excellent and very good value at £30. The staff were great. I just wish it wasn’t so far away.