The Wheatsheaf in Rutland

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Called for lunch yesterday - first time we've been her for more than 10 years. Warm and genuine welcome, first-rate service, home cooked curry, home cooked fish and chips and home cooked steak and ale pie - (there were three of us, I hasten to add!) - excellent quality. We will definitely be back more frequently and will be telling out friends.

Booked for Sunday lunch whilst staying in the area. The roast was excellent, as was the service. The best nut roast my husband and I have ever had. Thank you for an excellent meal.

Normally drink the excellent Guinness at this pub but as it was a very hot day decided to try the “Summer Ale” it was excellent

Friendly service, good food and ale.

Great food and service. Very popular.

Great for a drink. Garden at back. Have eaten here quite a few times good food

Friendly service, enjoyed meal and very pleasant garden seating.

The Sunday lunch was amazing and great value for money,we shall definitely be going back

Great pub, helpful staff and excellent beer. Dan runs a very friendly efficient establishment. First class service.

Good food and service. Great value. Would eat here again.

Brilliant, friendly staff, the place is a lovely proper pub. The food is spot on for what you expect and you get more than enough. Probably the best pub in Oakham

Stopped off here for a quick drink and they have this gorgeous hidden garden out the back that’s a complete sun trap, it was gorgeous! We ordered bacon, Brie and cranberry baguettes and they were honestly the best I’ve ever had, delicious!

Superb Everards ales and lovely beer garden. Friendly service.

Oakham Pub Crawl (23-03-23) Our third pint and of the main road to this great old pub, got our Pints of 'Tiger Bitter' and sat in the small room on the left, was a bit peckish so ordered burger & chips and it was great,...

Social drink with friends, lovely place right in the centre of oakham.

Great food, lovely pub. We will be back

Very good meal. Friendly landlady. Will definitely go again. Prices vey good?

Arrived Monday evening for a meal, was advised a big party in, could we eat a little later? Decided to sit it out. Fabulous options of gluten free beers. Great service, great staff. Food yummy. Gluten free options everywhere. My husband’s steak pie was packed...

Typical rural rustic pub. Good pint,fair prices. Recommended

Great atmosphere, good food and drink, cosy pub. Always make a point of visiting whenever in Oakham

Nice pub, good food - generous portions. Will be nice in summer to eat in the garden.

Excellent pub food at good prices. Great service and a wide range of beers and lagers

Sunday lunch is excellent value for money the beef being medium rare as it should be. Guinness is very good all the time; Tiger is good about 85% of the time

Super friendly and helpful staff and team, food was delicious, well priced and proper pub grub, wide variety of drinks and ales and dogs friendly, bonus!

Friendly atmosphere and good quality beers.

Wonderful, cosy traditional pub with open fire. Great range of well kept cask ales. Well worth a visit!

Lovely cosy local pub - a good old fashioned pub in every way!

A lovely warm pub surper beer and lovely staff

Excellent well presented food, staff very welcoming and attentive, warm surroundings well worth a visit.

Warm & cosy with lovely staff and amazing food. A great find!

Nice cosy pub, warm welcome. Food was exceptional especially the sweet chilli sauce. Would highly recommend.

Warm welcome good ale, must go back and try the food, booking ahead suggests very popular.

Was a great place to have food and a catch with friends 🤗🤗

Nice pub with great, authentic atmosphere!

First visit to Oakham little sad l couldn't shop as l have mobility scooter but Lunch made up for it. There is nothing like Pub Grub in a real Pub Steak n Ale Pie was delicious couldn't finish. Hubby had Sirloin Steak said excellent Thank you for a nice relaxing lunch. Coffee was real. Well worth a visit

Very nice pub, food excellently cooked 🙂🙂

The pub was welcoming and the staff attentive. The Sunday Menu was what I expected and the portion size was good. This pub also serves good beer.

Genuine hospitality and amazing food. Really looked after us well despite being a big group with a range of ages and dietary needs. Super friendly staff, highly recommended.

Four of us walked in on a very busy quiz night, and although we were too late to join in, we were made very welcome by Dan, the landlord. A lovely atmosphere enhanced by real fires, great beers, very friendly and welcoming staff.