The Wheatsheaf in Rutland

The Wheatsheaf in Oakham is a traditional pub with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Dan and his team always go the extra mile to make you feel at home. They have a great selection of real ales, including guest ales that change regularly, as well as a menu of fresh, home-cooked food. Whether you're stopping by for a pint or a bite to eat, The Wheatsheaf is a great choice.

Friendly welcome and quickly seated for food. Good pub classics on the menu, between us we had pie, burger, scampi and salmon - all generous portions and very tasty, all at good prices. Fairly busy for a Monday evening giving a good atmosphere. Good choice of beers and gins, and a lovely cup/pot of tea according to my Mum!

A proper English pub, friendly staff, great food. What more do we need?

The best local in Oakham. Friendly, helpful staff and a good bunch of welcoming locals. Lunch was great, quality ingredients very, very well cooked. Tasty so very tasty 😊

The sort of pub we should treasure. Friendly local with good pub grub. Great garden when our wonderful summer allows!

Very good sandwiches were found here, served with delicious coleslaw. I had cheese and pickle. Had good service and the pub has an attractive outdoor seating area.

Great food and excellent staff. Very busy, would suggest booking in advance.

I loved this pub! Especially the beer garden, great sun trap. The real ale was top 👌🏼

Stayed in Oakham unexpectedly over a busy Burghley Horse Trials weekend. Phoned to book at the Wheatsheaf and the staff were fabulous - offered a choice of tables when I arrived. Chose to sit in the pretty garden. Service was absolutely first rate! Attentive, helpful, speedy, friendly. I had the sirloin steak which was perfectly cooked and rested. I was travelling solo and the Wheatsheaf had honestly the loveliest vibe and delicious food. Would recognize to anyone!

Very good meal, very friendly staff. Husband was very impressed with beer too!!

Great traditional British pub great welcome,friendly landlord good beers

Found this place by accident when staying in the area. We will return when are back. Lovely little pub, amazing hidden garden We both had lovely meals I had three cheese quiche (served warm) which really was one of the best quiches I have had. All of the food was freshly cooked and here homemade means homemade The service was very good too. Holly looked after us very well My husband says the beer was very good too

Nice place for a drink with friends, nice chilled atmosphere, garden is lovely.

This is a super trad pub, lovely garden.good hosts. Sadly food was pretty average. Would come back for a drink but not for food.

We were staying in nearby hotel and walked to this very traditional pub. Friendly staff. Good choice of local ales. Great choice of food including a specials board. The food was delicious. My husband and I had the Barnsley lamb chop with seasonal veg and saute potatoes. Other choices were the vegan burger and steak. If we visit the area again we will definately return.

Nice pub, good selection of drinks, friendly staff, good atmosphere with a garden/courtyard at rear.

A 25-minute wait to place a lunch order, although there appeared to be only about three or four tasbles in use. Eventually served by pleasant young lady. Fish was frozen and batter pretty basic and tasteless. Chunky chips (so called) were very solid and lacking in taste. Took some time to get the bill from the bar and the price represented rather poor value overall. Don't plan to visit again.

We were looked after so well by the bar staff. Lovely pub, nice food, we will be back!

We were unable to get food as all the chefs had holiday booked at the same time. The staff were friendly and helpful and it seems like a nice little pub.

Went with my two friends this evening who are visiting from Norfolk. Good food and attentive service. Great value for money

Really friendly here. Nice garden out back. Great roast potatoes on a Sunday!

Lovely atmosphere and gorgeous beer garden

5 plus!! My wife and I had a super, relaxing long lunch in the beautiful secret garden. It was well worth our one hour journey and dog friendly too!!

Went for an evening meal with friends as they had eaten here before. Great food and service and the staff were very friendly and happy to answer any questions about the menu. The lady did tell us that the steak and ale pie is very popular and you need to ask for it when to make a booking otherwise it is unlikely to be available as we found. We will definitely do this on our next visit.

Excellent stop for good food or a cold beer.

Good selection of well-kept real ales, reasonably priced, well served, in low ceiling, wood beamed pub - cool inside in the Summer heat, warm in the garden for those who like it.

Excellent food, very friendly staff and service. Lovely outside sitting area. I will definitely be going again.

Beautiful Sunday roast with generous portions and dessert for an additional £2. Gluten free roast options.

Lovely pub. Food was great and reasonably priced. Good choice ofbeers/cider. Lovely staff too.

Thoroughly enjoyable - the staff are great and a lovely choice of seating areas plus the fab garden 😀

Our party of 4 had a wonderful evening meal here during our short break in Oakham. The landlady was lovely with a great sense of humour and our meals were all delicious, particularly the Sirloin steaks which were excellent quality. We had a wonderful evening and it was one of the highlights of our visit to the area. We will definitely return.

A very friendly little pub in Oakham. The food was hot and tasty. Great service.

Myself and eight colleagues met at the Wheatsheaf to mourn the loss of a colleague. The owner was flexible, accomodating and considerate of our needs. The food was excellent, all nine lunches were perfect and the pub itself is exactly what so many pubs are lacking these days. Traditional features (including regulars leant on the bar) and a garden that is the cherry on the cake. Thank you very much to the whole team for accomodating us at such late notice and for exceptional service.

Such a pleasant place to visit with great staff, good prices, amazing food and such a nice atmosphere, highly recommended and for me, this is the best pub in Oakham, by far.

Lovely meal in a great pub. Very busy but staff exceptional. Thankyou

Good solid 'pub food' cooked well and served by excellent staff, definitely worth a visit!

Ate here twice last week during a weeks holiday in Rutland. Can’t fault this pub. Great service from friendly staff, lovely bar atmosphere. Outdoor seating area comfortable, weather permitting

Overall probably the best pub in town. Whether you are local or visiting the Wheatsheaf is a really decent pub in the centre of town. Great food every time I've eaten here and decent value for Oakham. Service is usually spot on whether eating or just in for a drink. Atmosphere is generally great but can get busy particularly around weddings at the Church over the road. When it's busy it can be a bit loud but most of the time it's really lovely. A fantastic beer garden for any hot and sunny days we might get! Great food, beer, service, atmosphere and a lovely garden to boot makes this arguably the best pub in town

I had never been before and was welcomed like a regular. Such a lively, friendly atmosphere on a cold and miserable day. It's the kind of pub you want on your street. Log fires, cosy chairs and lovely people.

Great food, always consistent standard, lovely staff, and great atmosphere . Highly recommend.

Spot on Great pub with decent proper pub menu, date I say it, even decent value. Food was fresh and tasty Service was exceptional Great atmosphere. Enjoyed it so much we returned the following night, and just as good.

Best pub in Oakham. Best food, best service

Great traditional pub full of locals. Very friendly reception at the bar and a great pint of Tiger. Only had a sandwich but looking at the meals others were enjoying they looked very good. Many local customers were leaving big tips which is a good sign. This place is how pubs should be

Best pub in Oakham, clean, atmospheric, no tv which is massive on the plus side and the background music doesn't make your ears bleed like so many pubs these days.

Having read the previous review ("Don't bother with Sunday lunch"), as the person who booked the table and whose Birthday it was, I would like give my own comments. Firstly , the table for ten was nicely laid out in a perfect position near the bar and a lovely warm open fire All the staff were friendly , polite & efficient. Our food arrived exactly on time and was found to be hot,plentiful and delicious. The staff made a lovely job in presenting my Birthday cake and provided plates &cutlery for a bought in item. It seems everyone enjoyed the meal except a very small minority. We will definitely re - book and there will be eight invited not ten. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK WHEATSHEAF! and by the way , the "Old Original " Ale was superb!

Great food lovely staff nice Fibs

Our first meal at this lovely, friendly traditional pub. Top quality steak, fine beers and a great choice of ciders. Not enough pubs like this any more. Just moved to the area and we'll be regulars.

We visited on a Friday evening. The Wheatsheaf is a bustling place and I was glad that I had booked a table. The atmosphere was very good with an excellent playlist playing in the background. The greeting was very friendly, especially considering how busy the staff were. The menu was varied without being too much. The gluten free options were very good. The service was friendly, attentive, but not intrusive, striking just the right tone. The food was excellent quality, well presented and very tasty. Though, not intending to, we both had three courses because the food was so good. We had a very nice evening and wouldn't hesitate to return.

Real old world pub as pubs used to be. We had steak pie and chips and sirloin steak and chips. Best sirloin for a long time and the steak pie was so tasty and homemade. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Would have gone back the next night but weather was a little too wild even though public car park which is free from 1800 was right across the street

Great pub, great staff and great locals. I strongly recommend both food and drinks

Very nice place ..has it all..loved it there will go back ..

Busy Christmas Eve, great atmosphere with great staff serving with a smile and banter.

Beautiful pub garden, nice beers and a friendly atmosphere.

Great pub, great food and a lovely atmosphere

Absolutely incredible service. Couldn’t be improved, absolutely perfect waiting staff team. Food was lovely too. 10/10

Back again to our favourite place to eat and relax. Had the sweet potato and chickpea curry which was homemade and delicious. So nice to be back. Both log fires were on, super friendly service. We can't wait to try their Xmas menu which starts from 4th Dec :)

Lovely pub, nice atmosphere, Cosy nooks and log fires

Really lovely place, our table was already set up for us when we arrived. Menu had lots of choice and what our group ordered was served in a timely manner, presented well and delicious, thank you x

Fantastic homemade food and great service. Just had the best steak and ale pie, amazing.

A country pub in the heart of Oakham, relaxed place to be

Once again, a smashing day out at The Wheatsheaf. It was our son's 40th and a dozen of us met up for a few drinks and a meal. Kerry could not have been more welcoming - she is the epitome of good customer service; nothing is too much trouble, always has a smile on her face and contributed so much to our impromptu get-together. And - by the way - you absolutely must try the home-made quiche. I've never tasted anything like it - out of this world. Thanks to Kerry, her husband and to Sophie for a superb day.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere and beautiful food at a reasonable price. We enjoyed it so much we went back the next evening too. Served on both occasions by a fabulous lady who definitely gave us service with a smile.

We were recommended to come here by another establishment in the town as sadly they weren't able to do food until later in the day. As soon as we entered the Wheatsheaf it felt welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and homemade. The service was very good and even though it got busier during our visit, noticed a calm and controlled way the staff were. Our thanks goes to Kerry who is the Landlady and will definitely return here when we come to Oakham.

Great pub, lovely atmosphere. Food excellent and reasonably priced, chicken and ham pie is delicious. The staff were very attractive, a very pleasant evening.

This pub is a little gem we have always walked past for no good reason. And boy, have we been missing out. Fabulous, friendly service from Landlady Kerry and staff. Excellent food, we had the homemade chicken curry, chicken & bacon pie and apple crumbles with custard. Homely look and feel with log burning fires. Winged back chairs, cosy, comfortable and super outside garden - we can't wait for Summer!! Friendly locals too. We've found our new local. Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed

Nice pub. Lovely interior. Great beer on tap

Fantastic homemade food and great service. Well worth a visit if you like a great traditional pub. We will definitely come again.

Very impressed! Had a lovely 3 course meal, excellent value. Lots of gluten free options. Highly recommend. Dog friendly too

Always nice to find great local pub. Warm welcome, great choice of standard and guest beers. Reserved a table for dinner, after checking out the menu. Delicious food and good portions too😋

Popped in for a quick pint and once again found this pub to be excellent. Good atmosphere and a great pint of Tiger. Staff very friendly and this will continue to be our pub of choice alongside the Grainstore.

Very good food, 2 steaks for £25=good prices too.

This was the worst bagette I have ever had. Instead of calling it beef it should have gristle and horseradish. I was asked if I wanted extra sauce and told them no dressings but it came running in balsamic which was under the bagette as well. When I told them all I got was sorry you dont like it. Area we ate in also looked like it needed some soap and water and a duster very grotty. We will not be recommending the place.

Lovely traditional pub, with lovely garden.

Always great beer and food.nice staff

Idealic traditional pub, serving top tiered drinks. Absolutely loved the place & setting. Will definitely be returning.

Brilliant pub with great garden area

A really friendly pub offering good food, always our first choice when visiting Oakham. The beer garden is a wonderful place to sit on a summers evening.

The best pub in Oakham, fantastic garden, good food, great beer

Used to go this pub when Paul and Leslie ran it. Changed hands quite recently (probably lost track of time on that one! ) and it seems to have got a good vibe again and was quite busy. Enjoyed a pint in the garden, the staff were friendly and so could be back on as a pub of choice after all these years

Just the best form of English pub. Superb in every aspect. Summer ales delightful & well served.

We wish we had paid more attention to the negative reviews. The first interaction with staff was very rude and negative. Despite calling ahead of time we were made to feel unwelcome. Then when we told another staff member we wouldn't be eating due to rude staff and she was dismissive and walked away. Don't give these people your money as they clearly don't want it. There are much nicer places to go!

The review below is on the wrong pub. The Wheatsheaf doesn’t have any meals at that price and doesn’t serve bread with sides. Good value, good quality pub food always!

Old style pub with friendly service and a beautiful garden at the back, thoughtfully planted and very relaxing. Well worth a visit if you are visiting Oakham.

Fabulous surroundings in a traditional pub. Proper food made on the premises. First class service and very reasonably priced. Great dog friendly pub.

Lovely old traditional pub. Great welcome. Great food. Particularly recommend the gammon, egg and chips, the chicken and bacon pie and the sticky toffee pudding (which they will do with proper custard)

Absolutely brilliant again, good service. Great food, reasonably priced. Very friendly and attentive staff

My father used to own this pub for many years. Took him back years later and high standards not changed and traditional pub maintained with lovely beer garden. Peter Whitefoot

Very friendly old Pub. Food was great at a reasonable price. I had 3 cheese quiche with new potatoes and salad with a soft drink all for under a tenner. Lovely atmosphere and excellent service.

Loved this pub, staff very friendly, beer and food lovely. Has a beautiful garden

An excellent choice of ales, which were kept in good condition. We thought that barman needed to be a bit more cheerful in order to engage with customers. Otherwise, a good looking pub, both internally and externally, with a fine selection of real ales.

We phoned on the day to book a table, and glad we didn’t risk just walking in. All tables were occupied, but the staff didn’t rush anything, and gave individual attention to every table. We were made aware of dishes that had run out, and the lady who served us double checked with the chef when we asked about ingredients due to an allergy, even coming back and saying the different chef had made the chicken pie today, and not used any mustard. My husband and friend had the goats cheese salad, and I had the Mac and cheese. We all had ice cream after, and enjoyed all of our food. We felt it was great value for money coming in at £52 for 3 of us. We’d definitely recommend & return if in the area.

My wife and I were visiting Oakham for a couple of weeks looking after our son’s house and cats whilst he and his Family were away on holiday. We found this excellent pub/ restaurant on our second night and have returned every night since, it’s...

Good food as always, friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent value and we think its the best local pub in the area.

Food was ok, but service was poor. We arrived before service started, chose from the menu then went to order at the time service started to be told they wouldn’t take our order as they had a table of 5 and a table of 6, they had to be served before they would accept our order!!!! Another 40 mins and they finally took our order. The atmosphere on a sunny day in the courtyard garden was lovely, the food when it finally came was very mediocre, I don’t think we’ll go back, not for food. A drink in the garden on a sunny day, yes, a meal, no.

Best pub in Oakham by far. Good beers, lovely atmosphere and nice staff. Highly recommended.

Great local boozer with good value food. Serving extra ales during the Rutland CAMRA festival.

Really lovely pub. Serve good beer on cask which was fresh. Pub feels like a pub for locals and visitors alike. Staff very friendly and service great. We had the vege curry which was home made and tasted delicious. Prices are really reasonable and excellent...

Great place for a meal, sat in the garden, lovely.

Best pub in Oakham. Lovely friendly staff and a hidden garden which is beautiful. Dog friendly which is a bonus. Food lovely, can highly recommend :)

Beautiful pub with garden setting and plenty of sun/shade options. We ate from lunch menu and found everything delicious and fresh. Was so nice to have real crackling with my pork roast and cream sauce for veggies was to die for. My wife a vegetarian, had the nut roast which she said was fantastic. Service was excellent and my non-alcoholic “wheat beer” was one of the nicest nons I’ve had.