I'm now running a pub in Rutland.

[mark387mw]

After 26 years of one career I now find myself running a pub. Its The Kingfisher at Preston in Rutland.
Pistonhead members are most welcome to meet up here, Sunday lunches are excellent and served through to late afternoon!! ;)
Weekdays are quiet so come in and say hello, although I'm now hoping to get Monday and Tuesday off.
The weekly menu is also very good. Large well lit car park so plenty of room.
Any suggestions for meetings please ask.
Mention this post and I'll get you a Coca Cola :D

Mark

[mark387mw]

combine said:

Quite tempted to visit your pub during the half term break with wife and wedge , if its dry overhead as we are only near Harbro' .

Hello combine, we've been in touch before but I've been very busy changing jobs etc etc and I'm ashamed to say my wedge hasn't been out for a very long time
Will be great to get a selection of cars turn up, even if nowhere near the Ashby Folville turnout!!

Mark

[mark387mw]

EmmaP said:

So that leaves 13th November

Sounds good, and its proper roasts! Food served from 12 o'clock until around 5 o'clock if its not run out by then

Mark

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williamp said:

That date in november sounds good as well. How secure is the car park?

The car park is a regular pub car park but stands in its own grounds and there is a beer garden so plenty of room to watch your P&J.

Mark

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Balmoral Green said:

Me too, 2 adults, 1 child. Are kids allowed?

Kids are most welcome.

Mark

[mark387mw]

Our typical Sunday Menu, subject to slight alterations as supplies change

Mark



Sunday Lunch Menu

1 course £ 6.95 2 course £9.95 3 course £12.95

Tomato and Basil Soup, with Parmesan cheese Shavings
Prawn Salad, served with Marie Rose Sauce
Garlic Mushrooms topped with crispy Bacon
Welsh Rarebit, served with Red Onion Chutney
Vegetable Samosas, served with Mango Chutney
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Traditional Roast Beef, Yorkshire Pudding and Horseradish Sauce
Roasted Pork Loin, Apple Sauce and Vegetables
Roasted Lamb Shank, in Mint Gravy with Roast Potatoes and Vegetables
Ten Fifty Sausages, with Mash and Onion Gravy
Steak and Ale Pie, in Rich Gravy with Roast Potatoes and Vegetables
Chicken Kiev, Crumbed and filled with Creamy Garlic Butter
Country Vegetable Pie, with melted Mature Cheddar
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Chocolate Mousse Gateau
Sticky Chocolate Pudding with Vanilla Ice Cream
Belgian Waffle with Vanilla Ice cream and Maple Syrup
Selection of Ice creams

[mark387mw]

12 o'clock sounds good to arrive. I can reserve a table for those eating or would you prefer to 'do your own thing' and decide on the day if you want to eat.

Cheers

Mark

[mark387mw]

A table for 12 is reserved as suggested. I hope the weather is better than last Sunday, a complete washout!!
Let me know if arrangements change but all welcome, Pistonheaders or not just bring the nice cars. And yourselves

Mark

[mark387mw]

Thanks for coming over and nice to meet you all. Sorry I couldn't spend longer with you but have to keep on top of the staff
Looking forward to seeing some of the photo's and I hope you enjoyed the roads around here.

Mark

[mark387mw]

William, did you find the power steering cap?

Mark

[mark387mw]

The owner of the Kingfisher is the Grainstore Brewery in Oakham.
Due to financial circumstances the owner had to close the Kingfisher this time last year and was intending to move into the pub as his private house.
I'm not sure if this happened as I moved to New Zealand where my £ goes further, the roads are quieter, the petrol is cheaper....

I have heard a whisper though that the owner of the Hornblower in Oakham wants to buy the Kingfisher...