Dine, drink & relax
Make yourself at home in the most historic part of Wisteria Hotel—a characterful Grade II listed former hunting lodge dating back to 1604. Whether you’re staying overnight or visiting Oakham, join us for local drinks, light bar snacks and a leisurely Afternoon Tea.
Hotel residents can enjoy our Homestyle Supper Menu, offering a small selection of comforting dishes for a relaxed evening at the hotel. Simply pre-order through our website or Reception by 10am on the day you wish to dine. Breakfast continues as usual.
Enjoy speciality coffee from Oakham’s Two Chimps Roastery, locally crafted beers from The Grainstore Brewery, and Rutland spirits, including Multum Gin Parvo gin and Cap & Copper rum.
For private dining, celebrations and group gatherings of 30 or more, we work with local catering partners Mediterranean Palate and Sarpech Indian Restaurant, offering a choice of menus and dining styles to suit your occasion.
Children are welcome, and dogs can join you in our bar area and snug. While individual lunch, Sunday lunch and dinner bookings for non-residents will no longer be available from 3 November, everyone remains welcome for drinks, bar snacks and Afternoon Tea.
We’re also proud to recommend and promote independent restaurants and pubs in Oakham and across Rutland, helping you discover the flavours and hospitality that make our county the “County of Good Taste”.
Bountiful Breakfasts
Start your day at one of the most delightful restaurants in Oakham, Rutland, and enjoy the most important meal of the day! Choose from a cold buffet alongside a plated hot breakfast of your choice or explore our full à la carte breakfast menu for even more options.
Breakfast is open to both hotel guests and non-residents, with advance booking recommended to guarantee your table. We accept reservations for all breakfast diners, including hotel residents. While we welcome walk-ins and last-minute bookings, availability is subject to capacity
Breakfast is served:
Monday to Friday: 7- 9 AM (9.30 AM from Easter till end September)
Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays: 8-10 AM (10.30 AM from Easter till end September)
Residents Homestyle Supper
Hotel residents can enjoy a relaxed evening meal at Wisteria Hotel with our Homestyle Supper Menu, available seven days a week from 6 – 8.30pm.
Our small selection of comforting dishes is ideal for unwinding after a day exploring Oakham and Rutland. Simply pre-order by 10am on the day you wish to dine, through our website or Reception.
For pre-booked Dinner, Bed & Breakfast groups, we offer an extended, more comprehensive dinner menu, with a wider choice of dishes for your group to enjoy. For those seeking a more sophisticated dining experience, further group menu options are available through our catering partner, Mediterranean Palate. Please contact us to discuss your group’s dining requirements.
Our Bar & Snug
You don’t need to stay overnight to enjoy Wisteria Hotel. Our bar and snug welcome non-residents and hotel guests alike for drinks and light bites from our Bar Snack Menu—ideal for catching up with friends, meeting colleagues or taking a break while exploring Oakham.
Settle beside a cosy open fire during the cooler months and explore our drinks menu, featuring cocktails, local beers, Rutland gin and rum, and a carefully selected wine list. Tea and locally roasted Two Chimps coffee are also available.
For a leisurely treat, non-residents are also welcome to pre-book and enjoy Afternoon Tea at Wisteria Hotel—a lovely way to spend an afternoon with friends or family in our historic Oakham surroundings.
For a more intimate gathering, our snug can be booked exclusively for your group, subject to availability. An additional hire fee may apply.
Gift Vouchers
Give the gift of The Wisteria Hotel! Our wide range of gift vouchersare available for purchase online, with the option to have them emailed directly to your recipient or to you for easy printing at home. Alternatively, we can send them in a beautifully presented gift box.
Choose from Afternoon Tea, overnight stays, or monetary vouchers, which can be used across all areas of the hotel.
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