Hambleton Hall

Hambleton Hall

The luxurious setting of Hambleton Hall is a fitting location for Michelin-starred chef Aaron Patterson and his sophisticated, modern British cooking. For over twenty years he has maintained the high levels of consistency that delivered the hotel its first star in 1982.
Hambleton Hall
Hambleton
Oakham

LE15 8TH
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  • Hambleton Hall
    Hambleton Hall, Hambleton, , Oakham, LE15 8TH
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    01572 756991
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    Situated in the picturesque town of Oakham in the East Midlands, Hambleton Hall is one of Britain's most successful country house hotels. With its pristine gardens, comfortable Victorian decor and spectacular views of Rutland Water – one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe – Hambleton Hall is a haven of luxury and sophistication, and the venue’s Michelin-starred restaurant has been a major factor in its continued success. Converted into a hotel in 1979, Hambleton Hall won its star just three years later. In 1992 head chef Aaron Patterson joined the restaurant, maintaining its star ever since and serving sophisticated, seasonal food with the finest local produce.

    A graduate of the kitchens of Raymond Blanc and Anton Mosimann, Aaron is one of Britain’s most respected chefs. Not one to self-congratulate, he lets his food do the talking, with a menu designed to showcase his supreme technical ability. Describing his food as classic cooking with a modern twist, Aaron regularly changes the menu to match the season. In the autumn, guests can expect plenty of locally-sourced game, a particular favourite of the chef and his loyal customers. If that isn’t to your taste then the vegetarian, à la carte and tasting menus offer plenty of alternatives. Dishes such as Seared tuna with tofu and miso, Colwick cheese tortellini with pumpkin velouté and Smoked eel with leek, potato and watercress velouté reflect the chef’s varied influences and seamless ability to shift between modern and classical cookery.

    In keeping with its decadent surroundings, the restaurant's dining room is tastefully styled with classical paintings, grand pleated curtains and spotless white linen. Guests will feel completely relaxed as the attentive serving staff take care of their every need. Head sommelier Dominique Baduel and owner Tim Hart have curated a magnificent wine cellar, which is home to over 500 labels. This includes a selection of reasonably priced wines, but also a number of rare varieties not typically found elsewhere.

    Three things you should know
    1
    Although the restaurant does not have a formal dress code, the vast majority of diners are smartly dressed with many of the men opting for a jacket and tie.
    2
    There is plenty to do in the town of Oakham including a walk around the popular open-air market, a visit to the old All Saints Church (with a spire dating back to the fourteenth century) and Oakham Castle.
    3
    Along with its Michelin star, Hambleton Hall is also highly rated by the The Good Food Guide, The AA and The Good Hotel Guide.
    Hambleton Hall
    Hambleton Hall, Hambleton, , Oakham, LE15 8TH
    Telephone
    01572 756991
    Restaurant reservations
    Open Table Logo