No. 2 in The Independent's '50 Best Country Pubs' - 29/06/2010
The Olive Branch
'Mouth-watering food makes this Rutland pub a foodie haven,' says Jonathan. 'It's unstuffy, friendly, serves a fine pint of its own Olive Oil ale, and the food is never short of delicious. It's had a Michelin star since 2002.'
Where Main Street, Clipsham, Rutland, Leicestershire, LE15 7SH (01780 410355; www.theolivebranchpub.com)
Summer News - 28/06/2010
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Richard's Dish of the Month - 27/05/2010
Seared Scallops, Roast Pork Belly, Caramelised Apple
Seared scallops, roast pork belly, caramelised apple The combination of pork and scallop I feel is a real winner. The diver caught scallops which are delivered fresh daily to our door are simply roasted and served with slow cooked/grilled local pork belly. This I source from either Grasmere farm or other small local rare breed pork producers.
The breeds I prefer are predominantly middle whites, which are a good all-rounder and also the Gloucester old spot. Simply garnished with caramelised apples and a creamy cauliflower purée, which is spiked with a little caper and then finished with a light Madeira sauce.
10th Anniversary Newsletter - 17/10/2009
Beech House Winter Offers.........
Olive Branch 10th Anniversary Events.....
Red Lion Inn Christmas......
Sean Cooks on BBC2 - 09/09/2009
Sean cooks on BBC2', Tuesday the 15th of September, 5.15pm
'The Hairy Bikers Tour of Britian'
This brand new series follows the Hairy Bikers as they visit different counties across Britain, sampling the best of local ingredients and meeting the people keeping culinary traditions alive.
When Si and Dave explored Leicestershire, they met Sean at the Red Lion Inn to discover what inspired about the produce of Leicestershire and Rutland. Finally, they faced the challenge of a cook-off against our top chef Sean Hope with Sean creating a dish using some wonderful ingredients all sourced from within 10 miles of the pub. Red Lion diners decided who had created the best taste of Leicestershire in a blind tasting, and Sean won with a great dish of Pork Faggots, sage & onion rosti, caramelised apples and cider sauce.
Read about this series on the BBC's website.
Watch the show on BBC iplayer.
Get the recipe from the BBC recipe page.
Marcus is Olive Magazines 'Up and Coming Landlord' 2009 - 18/05/2009
The June edition of 'Olive' Magazine has tipped Marcus as the best up-and-coming pub landlord 2009. Marcus has been singled out as part of a feature highlighting the rising stars of Britain’s thriving food and drink scene – including the most exciting new chefs, winemakers and entrepreneurs.
Reviewers paid a visit to the Red Lion Inn recently and said Marcus was doing “something special” and that the Red Lion might just be “the perfect local.”
The feature showcases 21 people olive magazine rates as rising stars in the world of British food and drink, ranging from the best British pub landlord, in this case, Marcus, to fishmongers and chocolate–makers.
Marcus was singled out as an example of what a pub landlord should strive to be. Marcus is delighted, not just for himself, but for the whole team: “We were thrilled to learn of this accolade, especially from such a prestigious title that is both highly-respected and very popular with food and drink enthusiasts all over the world. We are delighted that our offering has been recognised in such a way, and it reflects the efforts made by the whole team to provide the very best hospitality and comfort combined with wonderful food and drink in the time-honoured fashion of British pubs. “
Sean Films for BBC2 - 18/05/2009
Sean is set to appear on the BBC2 'Hairy Bikers' television show sometime this Autumn having been chosen by the shows producers to represent Leicestershire in a cook-off filmed at the Red Lion Inn last week. The filming is part of a nationwide tour by the Hairies taking them from one end of the British Isles to the other. In each county they visit, TV chefs and motorbike enthusiasts, Dave Myers and Si King - the Hairy Bikers - create their own dish from locally sourced ingredients and go head-to-head with a home-grown chef in a cook-off, in this case, Sean.
Sean cooked ‘Pork Faggots, Cider fondant potato, peas & broad bean fricaseé’ as his own ‘Taste of Leicestershire’ dish. All of the ingredients used by Sean came from local suppliers (pork from Debbie Green’s Farm in Scalford, cider from the ‘Thirsty Farmer’ in Little Dalby, potatoes from a local farm and peas and broad beans from the Red Lion’s own kitchen garden) so that the freshest possible produce was used on the day.
The team at the Red Lion Inn, lead by recent ‘Olive Magazine British Pub Landlord of the Year’, Marcus Welford, also presented some superb local ales to accompany Sean’s dish. It was this passion of the team at the Red Lion Inn for using local produce that brought The Hairies to Stathern, in the glorious Vale of Belvoir for their new TV programme this Autumn.
We're Going Green - 13/01/2009
Going Green
We are not going to become an eco-showpiece overnight but we have started doing our bit to reduce our carbon emissions and lower our energy consumption.
It is still early days; but so far we have identified how to significantly reduce the electricity consumption from our chillers, freezers and kitchen extraction fans. We are also considering heating solutions for the pub including recycling the heat generated from the kitchens.
The Sunday Times - January 2009 - 12/01/2009
The Sunday Times - 11th January 2009
10 cosy winter places to stay in Britian
'When Sean Hope and Ben Jones opened Beech House, adding a handful of rustic-cool rooms to their Michelin-starred inn the Olive Branch, regulars rejoiced — now there was never any need to leave. Polish off Sean’s sensational wood-pigeon tart or tandoori-baked halibut, down one last pint of Rutland-brewed Olive Oil ale beside the fire, and stagger across the lane to your crib for the night.
Awaiting you there: a duck-down duvet, Egyptian-linen sheets and a deep, double-ended bathtub. In other words, world-class wallowing'
Winter Breaks - Doubles from £100, B&B; 01780 410355
Sean's Food Articles - 16/06/2008
To read Sean's articles and download the recipe click on the link below...
Evening Standard Magazine - June 2008 - 13/06/2008
There's a reason The Olive Branch won Michelin Pub of the Year in 2008. besides the exhaustive list of real ales, seasonal homemade tipples include sloe gin, damson and strawberry vodkas and fresh lemonade in the summer.....
Good Pub Guide - Inn of the Year 2008 - 16/10/2007
The Olive Branch is THE GOOD PUB GUIDE INN OF THE YEAR 2008
'A very special place for an exceptional meal in comfortable surroundings, fine choice of drinks and luxury bedrooms' are the first words you read about us in the 26th edition of this bestselling Guide Book.
Reading on it commends us on our food, staff and rooms saying ..'This is a lovely, civilised place for a special meal out with superb food served by friendly and attentive staff and our readers have also very much enjoyed the stylish and beautifully decorated bedrooms, too'.
The Olive Branch voted Best Gastro Pub of the Year 2007 - 12/10/2007
For the third year running The Olive Branch were named Best Gastro Pub of the Year 2007 by the Leicestershire and Rutland Restaurant Awards.
Red Lion Wins Best Local Produce Menu 2007 - 12/10/2007
The Red Lion Inn are delighted to be voted as having the 'Best Local Produce Menu' at the recent Leicestershire and Rutland Restaurant Awards 2007 held at Stapleford Park.
Edward and Sarah are passionate about using local produce and have developed strong relationships with noted specialist suppliers in the area to ensure the very best quality ingredients throughout the menu and behind the bar.
East Midlands Tourism Awards - 2007 - 12/10/2007
East Midlands Tourism Awards
At the recent awards dinner at the East Midlands Conference Centre in front of 350 invited guests and catergory nominees and winners Ben & Sean were presented with this prestigious award recognising The Olive Branches success in boosting tourism in Rutland and the East Midlands through creating a great and traditional pub experience....
Best Pub Experience
Gold - The Olive Branch, Clipsham, Rutland
Silver – The Queen’s Head, Belton, Leicestershire
Bronze – The Red Lion, Sibbertoft, Northamptonshire
Michelin Pub of the Year 2008 - 05/09/2007
Michelin Pub of the Year 2008
The Olive Branch & Beech House has been awarded the prestigious accolade of Michelin Pub of the Year 2008. we are immensly proud to have been honoured with such an accolade, which we believe recognises all the hard work put in by all the team at The Olive Branch & Beech House, to read the review clicl on the link below.
Click here to read The Olive Branch and Beech House review..
'We most liked' the Red Lion Inn
The Olive Branch and Red Lion Inn were the only two pubs in the East Midlands to given a 'We most liked' stamp by the guide signifying them as pubs deserving additional consideration as they boast at least one extra quality which makes them particularly special.
Metro Awards - Food Hero of the Year - Sean Hope - 06/01/2007
Food Hero of the Year - Sean Hope
Sean was the Winner of the Food Hero of the Year Award given by MetroLife Magazine in their the 2006 Food & Drink Awards...
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