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The Admiral Hornblower, Oakham
Oakham
LE15 6AS
Served areas
Reviews of The Admiral Hornblower (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Steve of N21 left this review about The Admiral Hornblower
Since the last review this 17th-century former farmhouse was closed due to damage caused by a kitchen fire and reopened after redecoration in 2024. It is also owned by the same people who own The Finches in Hambleton and like that venue this one also now has more focus on the restaurant and hotel side since the refurb. But it still has the bar, restaurant and the large and impressive beer garden mentioned below in place, and despite the modern gastro pub decor and feel its a decent place for a pint, especially if the sun is out.
Unfortunately, for reasons unknown, as it is not owned by them, Greene King beers dominate the bar with Abbott and IPA featuring alongside Banks Bitter. Tried the IPA and the Banks Bitter and neither was that brilliant. We were here to eat and I have to say the food and service levels were excellent, but what I would have given for a Grainstore ale on the bar.
On 21st July 2025
- rating: 6
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Admiral Hornblower
Semi-traditional inn by function, although the overall L-shaped bar, including various seating and dining areas, and side rooms have all been refurbished in a light, airy style. The large patio beer garden to one side has also been modernised. On my visit, I found Greene King IPA (£4.65) and 'London' Glory available from two of the four handpumps, although a reversed Grainstore clip was also visible on one of the others.
On 12th May 2023
- rating: 6
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Admiral Hornblower
A nice old pub exterior but inside proves to be a trendified eating house, predominantly focussed on food. What were obviously once separate old rooms have been opened up and extended out the back, with what is admittedly a nice airy garden room opening onto a gravel courtyard. A large lawned area holds a marquee and outside bar in the summer. It did have a few ales on though, with Landlord and Oakham JHB being joined by a couple of rugby world cup specials from Castle Rock and Grainstore.
On 9th October 2019
- rating: 6
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Pub Details
Pub details supplied by members of this site to the best of their knowledge. Please check with pub directly before making a special trip.
- Accommodation : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : Yes last updated 09 October 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Car Park : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 09 October 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 09 October 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Karaoke : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 25 September 2013 by Alan Hurdle
- Micropub : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Quiz Night : No last updated 09 October 2019 by Graham Coombs
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 December 2018 by Quinno _
